Are you an iPhone or iOS user? Statistically, a good many of you are. And if you're after a new pair of earphones, then the convenience and intuitive features of AirPods make a lot of sense.
However, there's one AirPods model our expert testers recommend above all others – the excellent AirPods Pro 3.
The combination of enjoyable sound quality, effective noise-cancelling, comfortable wear and futuristic live translation feature will make them an invaluable travel companion wherever you go, and we have a feeling you'll be using them long after.
To top it all off, the Pro 3 are now at a new lowest price – £174 at Amazon, 21 per cent down from the £219 launch price!
We weren’t sure how Apple was going to top the performance of the AirPods Pro 2, but somehow it has. More evolution than revolution for sure, but these small improvements all add up to a glowing five-star rating.
This is not just in the fancy features that grab the headlines, but in the core categories such as sound quality. The Pro 3 offer the familiar well-balanced presentation of the Pro 2, but improvements abound.
"It only takes a few minutes of comparisons to discover that the AirPods Pro 3 take a sonic step forward in every way, too," our AirPods Pro 3 review reads. "The Pro 3 sound clearer and more detailed; they are more spacious-sounding and more dynamic, too."
Noise cancelling is also a step above what came before, thanks to new ultra-low noise microphones, advanced computational audio, and new foam-infused eartips.
We tested them on a flight, and the Pro 3 are excellent at isolating you from the outside world, whether that's the rumble of the engine, announcements from the pilot or general chit-chat. They're comparable to the top performers for the money, and in a more natural way compared to the more intense ANC offered by the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen).
There's been a design change too, with a slightly angled body and new eartips. These aim to fit a wider range of ear shapes and sizes than before. We found them to be light and comfortable, with five sizes of eartips so you can find your perfect fit.
There are also the usual Apple futuristic features – this includes Live Translation and a built-in heart monitor, as well as the usual snappy user experience with iOS devices.
The Apple AirPods 3 will more than suffice as talented, portable travel buds, but their all-around abilities will make them a great purchase whatever you buy them for – especially if you have an iPhone. Now at a new low of £174 at Amazon.
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