

The cheaper AirPods 3 don't have active noise-cancelling, so you'll have to rely on the noise isolation provided by the buds themselves. Noises such as the rumble of a train are more or less completely erased, while office chatter is reduced to a whisper. The AirPods Pro have (extremely effective) active noise cancellation that is continuously adjusted 200 times per second. **Winner: draw** Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: features MagSafe wireless charging is now supported, too. Upgrades include a coloured LED on the front telling you how much charge is left. The AirPods 3 charging case looks similar to the one you get with the original AirPods, rather than the more rectangular case provided with the AirPods Pro. As for weight, the noise-cancelling AirPods Pro are slightly heavier (5.4g per bud vs 4g per bud). The newer buds get the same IPX4 rating as the AirPods Pro, meaning they are sweat- and water-resistant. If you go for the AirPods 3, you'll have to hope they're a snug fit right from the off. We prefer the option of interchangeable silicons tips for their secure fit and seal. The AirPods Pro are exceptionally comfortable and come with three pairs of elliptical tips in the box. Apple's newest buds take their cue from the AirPods Pro, with smaller stems, force sensors, and earpieces angled to fire directly into your earholes. There was talk of the AirPods 3 would be called the 'AirPods Pro Lite', and you can see why.
