The new Apple AirPods Pro 3 have double the ANC performance, a built-in heart rate monitor and a live translation mode

With the AirPods Pro 3, you might not notice those tweaks until you remove the new ear tips, and the most impactful upgrades are all on the inside. After my brief hands-on immediately following the iPhone 17 launch yesterday, Ive since spent more time test driving all of the new features on the AirPods Pro 3 from the improved active noise cancellation (ANC) to Live Translation and heart-rate monitoring

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Mat Smith Get Engadget's newsletter delivered direct to your inbox. Subscribe right here! Our first impressions and hands-ons at the Apple iPhone 17 event iPhone Air hands-on: The super-sleek precursor to Apples upcoming foldable iPhone 17 Pro hands-on: The unibody and camera plateau feel more significant in person Apple Watch Series 11 hands-on: Feels and looks the same, but real changes are deeper Apple AirPods Pro 3 hands-on: Impressive ANC improvements The iPhone 17 Pro is redesigned to house its biggest battery ever New thermals, new cameras, new color! Apple So, if the iPhone Air grabs the headlines, what about the pro model? Apples most powerful iPhone now has the A19 Pro chipset and comes with 6.9- (iPhone 17 Pro Max) and 6.3-inch (iPhone 17 Pro) screen sizes

The second-generation Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds sound great, are comfortable, and have some of the best ANC available but so did their predecessors.

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 with ANC will get the Live Translation feature

Theres a marketing practice called Anchoring, where a mediocre product is offered at a similar price to the one the manufacturer actually wants to sell

Apple has officially unveiled the AirPods Pro 3, coming three years after the AirPods Pro 2. The new model introduces upgrades that go beyond sound, including heart rate tracking, improved Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), and longer battery life

When you aren't using your iPhone 17, the refresh rate dips to 1Hz to help optimize battery life. The front of the device boasts Ceramic Shield 2, which improves scratch resistance by three times, Apple claims

After three years, the AirPods Pro 3 are here: here's what you need to know about their improved ANC, battery life, and new fitness features.

Here's some good news for those who don't want to shell out $249 for some new and shiny in-ear headphones. The tool is also coming to the AirPods 4 with ANC and AirPods Pro 2 models

Apple kicked off its Awe Dropping event with the introduction of the long-anticipated successor to the AirPods Pro 2, the AirPods Pro 3. The tech giants newest set of earbuds sports a new look and comes with a few new features in addition to improvements to ANC and battery life

iPhone 17 The handsets in the standard iPhone 17 lineup have 6.3-inch, 120Hz displays with ProMotion and thinner borders. Apple's touting improved durability thanks in part to Ceramic Shield 2, which has three times the scratch resistance as previous Ceramic Shield tech

At today's iPhone 17 event (or iPhone Air event, depending on who you ask), the company unveiled the latest model: the AirPods Pro 3 . Apple has refined the design, added heart rate sensing, improved active noise cancellation (ANC), delivered live translation and more

As expected, at its big event today Apple made the AirPods Pro 3 official. These come with better bass and a wider soundstage, as well as twice the ANC performance of the AirPods Pro 2 thanks to the use of new foam ear tips (in five sizes) and improved tech

The latest ultra-high-end Apple-branded wireless earbuds are fancier and more sophisticated than the AirPods Pro 2 in a number of key ways.

The AirPods Pro 3 arrive a full three years after the company released the second-gen earbuds . This is a serious upgrade with updated audio drivers and plenty of high-tech bells whistles, like active ANC and the ability to play spatial audio

Apple's latest AirPods Pro are here, with plenty of features over the old model

These earbuds remain our top pick for best budget wireless earbuds . The most significant feature on the A40 earbuds is the inclusion of active noise cancellation (ANC), which is almost unheard of at this price point

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Bose announced a refresh of its QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds over the summer and now it's back with an overhaul of its flagship noise-canceling headphones

The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones Gen 2 have a release date and loads of new features and upgrades

Alongside its new Mate XTs and MatePad Mini, Huawei also introduced its latest TWS earbuds the FreeBuds 7i

Samsung is bringing the Galaxy Buds 3 FE to Malaysia, and these wireless earbuds succeed the previous Galaxy Buds FE that was launched two years ago. Featuring the new Blade Design of the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro, Samsung wants to deliver a flagship Galaxy Buds experience, which includes superior sound, improved active noise cancellation and […]

The earbuds deliver exceptional sound, have industry-leading ANC, and are unmissable at this price

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Huawei has teased an upcoming pair of TWS buds that it is launching – the FreeBuds SE 4 ANC

Whether you're commuting, working in a bustling caf or just trying to tune out the world, the best noise-canceling earbuds can help you focus on what matters your music, podcasts or a bit of peace and quiet

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Whether you're tuning out distractions on the train or taking work calls on the go, todays wireless earbuds pack impressive audio quality and convenience into tiny, pocket-friendly forms. Many now offer excellent noise cancellation, smart ambient noise modes for staying aware of your surroundings and reliable noise isolation to help keep you focused all without the hassle of wires

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Today, though, theyre available for preorder, and Ive spent the last few weeks testing all the new features. This model is an overhaul of the noise-canceling earbuds the company debuted in 2023 alongside its take on spatial audio

Huawei has announced the FreeBuds SE 4 wireless earphones, which are the first in the SE lineup to offer active noise cancellation

If you're simply looking to extend coverage into a specific room, a Wi-Fi repeater can do the job but it may cut your bandwidth in half. More advanced extenders, however, can help maintain strong speeds and reliability throughout your home

Sony's new InZone H9 II gaming headphones deliver impressive spatial audio and ANC, but one feature in particular makes them appeal to anyone.

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Now it's a bit faster thanks to the updated chipset. Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 (32 percent off): The AirPods Pro 2 are Apples best set of wireless earbuds for now, as they offer the full set of Apple-focused features, strong ANC, onboard volume controls, a comfy in-ear design and a warm sound profile that most should find agreeable

The Sony WH-1000XM5 are among the best ANC headphones, and they now arrive at a solid discount with Walmart's exclusive promo.

Some of you may not have heard of QCY, but it's a credible name in the TWS audio market, brings in-house R&D, and has some advanced audio technology on hand

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Student discounts are handy and exclusive to those who can prove their student status, but the good thing about Labor Day sales is that anyone can take advantage of them student ID not required. Best Labor Day sales: Engadget's top picks Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 (32 percent off): The AirPods Pro 2 are Apples best set of wireless earbuds for now, as they offer the full set of Apple-focused features, strong ANC, onboard volume controls, a comfy in-ear design and a warm sound profile that most should find agreeable

Sony's new InZone H9 II gaming headphones deliver impressive spatial audio and ANC, but one feature in particular makes them appeal to anyone.

Once again, Bose's ANC is top-notch in the second-gen QuietComfort Ultra.

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Student discounts are handy and exclusive to those who can prove their student status, but the good thing about Labor Day sales is that anyone can take advantage of them student ID not required. Best Labor Day sales: Engadget's top picks Apple AirPods Pro 2 for $169 (32 percent off): The AirPods Pro 2 are Apples best set of wireless earbuds for now, as they offer the full set of Apple-focused features, strong ANC, onboard volume controls, a comfy in-ear design and a warm sound profile that most should find agreeable

Whether you're working in a noisy office, commuting on a packed train or just trying to focus at home, a good pair of noise-canceling headphones can make all the difference

Sony's WH-1000XM5 once topped our lists of best noise-canceling headphones and best wireless headphones , and were only usurped by the follow-up XM6

JBL announced its new Quantum gaming headset lineup, boasting 50mm carbon dynamic drivers, spatial audio support, ANC and more

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Alongside the Pixel 10 family, Google has also introduced its latest mid-range true wireless earbuds, the Google Pixel Buds 2a

16-plus hours of use) in 30 minutes. In addition, the handset boasts a satin metal finish, Gorilla Glass Victus 2 and an IP68 rating for dust and water resistance

Google announced the Pixel Buds 2a with active noise cancellation ahead of its Made By Google event on Aug

Apple brought active noise cancellation (ANC) to its "regular" AirPods last year, and for 2025, Google is doing the same

The earbuds deliver premium sound, have effective ANC, and offer good battery life

JBL evolves gaming audio with its new Quantum gaming headsets announced at Gamescom 2025, with 50mm carbon dynamic drivers, spatial audio support, ANC and more to bring the best sound to the latest AAA titles

The Soundcore Space A40 are way more tempting than usual thanks to this Prime member-exclusive deal on Amazon.

Sony's new InZone H9 II gaming headphones deliver impressive spatial audio and ANC, along with gamer-friendly quality-of-life upgrades.

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The Anker Soundcore Sleep A30 earbuds are now available to purchase . These are some of the only sleep earbuds with ANC, which could be a boon for light sleepers that live in busy metropolitan areas

They might be nearly three years old at this point, but Apples second-generation AirPods Pro remain some of the most popular wireless earbuds around for a reason, and right now theyre down to $169 on Amazon. Thats a not-insignificant 32 percent off the usual $249 price of the noise-canceling in-ears

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Samsung has officially unveiled the Galaxy Buds 3 FE which succeeds the previous Galaxy Buds FE. The new wireless earbuds with active noise cancelling (ANC) now features a “Blade design” with protruding stems and it offers improved audio performance and enhanced AI capabilities

This so-called "fan edition" carries a "blade" design similar to the existing Galaxy Buds 3 duo, but has the ear tip fit akin to the Galaxy Buds 3 Pro. Active noise cancellation (ANC) is still in the mix here, even with the lower price, and a solid list of features make these an option to consider for owners of a recent Galaxy phone

The new earbuds bring enhanced ANC and deep AI integration.

AI with Gemini including voice activation and translation with real-time interpreter, plus enhanced ANC on paper there's plenty to like for the money

Multi-platform gaming earbuds with ANC, 40hr battery, and gym-ready fit for Xbox, PS5, Switch, and more.

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The earbuds are among the best on the market, offering premium sound, top-notch ANC, and solid battery life

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Apples flagship AirPods were $100 off a record-low $149 during Prime Day, so we have seen them even cheaper than this, but for a non-sale period, Amazons current deal is worth considering. The AirPods Pro 2 are our top choice for iPhone users looking for wireless earbuds, thanks to much beefier sound than the original model, rock solid ANC and transparency modes, and seamless switching between Apple devices

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