The new AirPods Pro 3 offer noticeably improved noise cancellation and sound quality—but how much do they really differ from the Pro 2? In short: a lot. We've tested both and are here to break down what's new and why it matters.

Discounts range from $30 on the AirPods Pro 3 to $69 on the Airpods 4 (ANC) – both with active noise cancellation. Standard AirPods 4 drop $49

The AirPods Pro 3 has a new built-in heart rate sensor—and yes, it’s pretty darn good. It works by shining light into the skin inside your ear canal and analyzing how that light reflects back—a method called photoplethysmography (PPG)—to estimate your pulse.

Apple recently released firmware updates for all AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 3 models, and it has since shared release notes for the updates. Unfortunately, Apple merely says the firmware updates include unspecified "bug fixes and other improvements,

If you have an iPhone and want the best headphones around, your best bet is to go with the Apple AirPods Max. Today is your day!

Not sure which AirPods to buy? We compare AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max to help you choose.

Premium headphones are a very competitive market at the moment, with dozens of brands fighting over customers who want quality sound with or without active noise cancellation. The Beats Solo 4 skips noise cancellation and focuses on delivering the best value in its segment instead.