The AirPods Pro 2 have been my go-to wireless earbuds for almost everything: flights, workouts, commuting, you name it. But they had a few small quirks that could be frustrating, like battery life that barely made it through a long cross-country flight.

That’s where the new AirPods Pro 3 ($249) come in. Apple seems to have taken the best parts of the Pro 2 and addressed the biggest complaints, from longer battery life to a more comfortable fit, and added some unexpected features along the way. The new buds offer IP57 durability, built-in heart rate monitors, and support for Live Translation. The best part? Not all of these features are exclusive to the Pro 3.

During some hands-on time with AirPods Pro 3, I also got to listen to a few tracks and test the improved active noise cancellation

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