I've had my AirPods Pro 2 for over two years now, and I'm just as obsessed today as I was the day I unboxed them. I love everything about my AirPods Pro 2: the music quality is second-to-none, the design is ideal for my tiny ears, and the ANC is proficient enough to drown out airplane engine noise.

The AirPods Pro 2 are, in my opinion, the best wireless earbuds money can buy. But will that remain the same on September 19, when the AirPods Pro 3 release? I'm not sure — I've not tested the AirPods Pro 3 yet — but I know that I won't be buying the Pro 3.

I'm sure the Pro 3 are excellent earbuds, but I don't believe they're an essential upgrade. Here's why.

The AirPods Pro 2 still sound great

Alright, so I've not got my hands on a pair of the AirPods Pro 3 yet, but this is what Apple says

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