AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods Pro 3 Buyer's Guide: Should You Upgrade?

[VanXava]

My contrarian 2 cents: just got the APP3 today. Ear tips are firmer: M are uncomfortable, S are loose, AND the ANC is worse than my APP2 (tested with a white noise machine 10 feet away). I may discern a slight improvement in sound quality, but not a night and day gap, for sure. Very disappointed. Returning them as soon as I can. AP4 (for everyday, casual stuff) and APP2 (for workouts and ANC) cover all my needs.

I felt the same way today after unpacking my AirPods Pro 3. When I brought in my wife for comparison, she was very enthusiastic. So I sweetened her weekend The AirPods 2 are completely enough for me, for more sound the AirPods Max come on the head

 

[bviktor]

The AirPods Pro 3 look like a very minor upgrade over the Pro 2. Especially if you use ComplyFoam tips like I do as I'm sure a LOT of the ANC improvements are coming from the better seal. I noticed a significant upgrade over the standard tips when I swapped to ComplyFoam.

I'll hold onto my AirPod Pros 2 until they either break OR the AirPod Pros 4 comes along with a new H chip.

Except the AP3 will also have improved ANC over the stock value if you install better tips on it. Doesn't change the fact that the *base* is higher. Twice as high.

33% improved battery life also doesn't seem "minor" to me.