AirPods Pro 3 Likely Available to Order Today According to Best Buy

[MacRumors]

Just hours ahead of Apple's special event, Best Buy has seemingly suggested that AirPods Pro 3 will be available to order starting today.

Best Buy's website is already offering My Best Buy Plus and My Best Buy Total members in the U.S. a $20 reward for AirPods Pro 3, before they are even announced by Apple. The offer will be valid starting September 9, which suggests the AirPods Pro 3 will be unveiled at Apple's event and made available to order immediately afterwards.

MacRumors has confirmed the offer page exists, after it was shared on Reddit. The page does not reveal any AirPods Pro 3 features or pricing information.

AirPods Pro 3 were already expected to debut today, and this serves as additional evidence.

AirPods Pro 3 are rumored to include a heart rate monitoring feature, which was already introduced on the Powerbeats Pro 2 earlier this year. Other expectations include design changes for an improved fit in the ear, and a smaller charging case.

Update: Apple announced AirPods Pro 3 are available to pre-order starting today.

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[Taq'aix]

I’ll only consider purchasing when the ANC is significantly improved.

 

[svish]

Expecting the price to be the same as Pro 2. But without any audio quality improvements, don't see much point in upgrading. Will know soon!

 

[BelgianChoklit]

I’ll only consider purchasing when the ANC is significantly improved.

Agreed, I buy AirPods for sound. Not for heart rate sensors, satellite connectivity or other weird stuff.
The AirPods Pro 2 were massive upgrades from the first gen imo, I'm afraid it's too soon to repeat that success.

 

[kasei]

Great! I have been using my 1st Gen AirPod Pros ever since my 2nd Gen took a dunk in a jacuzzi. The difference between the 1st and 2nd Gen is like night and day. Going from the 1st Gen will be a huge upgrade again.

 

[Joseph C]

Agreed, I buy AirPods for sound. Not for heart rate sensors, satellite connectivity or other weird stuff.
The AirPods Pro 2 were massive upgrades from the first gen imo, I'm afraid it's too soon to repeat that success.

It’s been 3 years since AirPods Pro 2, which came 3 years after the original AirPods Pro.

Really, they should be as big an upgrade - but all the last minute rumours disappointingly suggest otherwise. 😔

 

[WLS]

The smaller charge case for travelers is nice. I hope it can be gotten separately. Otherwise, I'm not impressed.

 

[DEMinSoCAL]

It's not actually a $20 discount on AirPod Pro 3. It's $20 in rewards to use on a future purchase. And since it's a promo reward, you have to use it very soon, and if, whatever you use it on, you decide to return that item, you lose the $20.

 

[Astuces iOS]

Almost nothing new so yeah that's normal

 

[mnsportsgeek]

I was so ready to drop $250 on these day 1 but honestly if all that is changing is an HRM that I don’t need then I’ll wait for them to be under $200 on sale.

 

[jaysapple]

Really hoping and praying that the last minute rumors are wrong and that there is some sort of audio improvement

 

[bookcase]

If I understand this correctly, the heart rate monitor for the AirPods 3 would only activate if you're not wearing an Apple Watch, which I always have on my wrist. So if that's all it offers, I don't see a reason to upgrade -- certainly not at full price. But I also have the 4s with ANC, and I sort of prefer them to the Pros.

 

[Johnny907]

Probably going to be a day one upgrade for me because the battery in my charge case is not doing well. Got them at launch years ago but have since replaced the pods themselves under warranty, but the case is OG and seems like it has to be charged every other day now. So being able to improve that while shifting to USB-C is enough of an improvement for me to warrant the expense. YMMV.

 

[Innovati0n]

Almost nothing new so yeah that's normal

You saw all the product details before they are announced?

 

[jbachandouris]

I was planning to gift my APP2 to my son but he wanted AP4 with noise cancellation so I got them for him.

I have APP2 with 2 charging cases. One lightning port and the other USB C. I bought the second case only because I wanted all USB C. Both cases still hold a charge and look new. Might see them on Marketplace if I decide on APP3 today.

 

[Neil J. Squillante]

I guess this debunks the theory that Apple will continue calling these the AirPods Pro 2 and save “3” for the version with cameras next year. It looks like instead the model launched today will become the low end AirPods Pro similar to the two versions of the AirPods 4.

 

[ShadowGuardian87]

I feel like the Apple Watches will also be up for pre order today after the event with the phones pre order time being on Friday.

 

[tonie walker]

maybe just trolling for some traffic, ready to be disappointed for no audio and anc improvements…or just minor

 

[JGIGS]

It’s been 3 years since AirPods Pro 2, which came 3 years after the original AirPods Pro.

Really, they should be as big an upgrade - but all the last minute rumours disappointingly suggest otherwise. 😔

Not really sure how much you can upgrade them at this point. They already sound really good I guess some people want better ANC but that has it's limits as well. I'll personally hang on to my gen 2's until the batteries become useless so not upgrading no matter what is announced AirPod wise.

 

[RMMediccc]

You could win the lottery and still complain about the taxes.

 

[Joseph C]

Not really sure how much you can upgrade them at this point. They already sound really good I guess some people want better ANC but that has it's limits as well. I'll personally hang on to my gen 2's until the batteries become useless so not upgrading no matter what is announced AirPod wise.

I appreciate your opinion, but I disagree with the statement “not sure how you can upgrade them at this point”.

History shows that major leaps in technology often come from developments nobody could have predicted. Declaring something as “good as it’s gonna get” is usually proven wrong with time. Albeit, with Apple post-Jobs, much slower than before.

I choose to believe technology will continue to improve, and features we can’t yet imagine will eventually become standard.

 

[tridley68]

I will pass remaming the same old poor performing buds 👎

 

[JGIGS]

I appreciate your opinion, but I disagree with the statement “not sure how you can upgrade them at this point”.

History shows that major leaps in technology often come from developments nobody could have predicted. Declaring something as “good as it’s gonna get” is usually proven wrong with time. Albeit, with Apple post-Jobs, much slower than before.

I choose to believe technology will continue to improve, and features we can’t yet imagine will eventually become standard.

Improving sound quality will always have it's limits. At a certain point it becomes hard to discern a difference. But if you want features for them then fine I guess they can keep building that into them. Frankly, I just need them to play music and sound good.

 

[robertpetry]

Not really sure how much you can upgrade them at this point. They already sound really good I guess some people want better ANC but that has it's limits as well. I'll personally hang on to my gen 2's until the batteries become useless so not upgrading no matter what is announced AirPod wise.

APP2 sound really good and have very good ANC. Their sound quality and ANC were extremely competitive in 2023. But listen to the latest Bose, Sony, and others. They have better ANC and sound quality.

Apple is winning with features, transparency, and ability to "just work" and connect to my Apple devices (for the most part)

But Bose and Sony are winning the ANC and sound quality fight right now. And for most I think, comfort and fit as well. I was really hoping for something more competitive in these areas from Apple. We will see what is announced today

If Bose and Sony solved the connection issues, something standard bluetooth seems to be holding back, then I would switch in a heartbeat.

 

[whsbuss]

Not really sure how much you can upgrade them at this point. They already sound really good I guess some people want better ANC but that has it's limits as well. I'll personally hang on to my gen 2's until the batteries become useless so not upgrading no matter what is announced AirPod wise.

Would be awesome if they supported lossless audio but it won’t happen