Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249) vs Apple AirPods Pro 3 ($249) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 2 | Apple AirPods Pro 3 |
|---|
| Price | $249 | $249 |
| Weight | 5g | 5g |
| ANC | Adaptive Audio | Adaptive Audio 2.0 |
| Battery | 6h / 30h case | 7h / 35h case |
| Chip | H2 | H2 |
| Codec | AAC | AAC + Apple Lossless |
| Charging | MagSafe + USB-C | MagSafe + USB-C |
| Fit | Silicone tips XS–L | Silicone XS–L + XL |
Pros & Cons
Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Adaptive ANC best-in-class
- Conversation Awareness
- Seamless iPhone switching
- Find My integration
- MagSafe case charging
- iPhone-ecosystem mostly
- No LDAC / aptX
- Ear tip fit not universal
Apple AirPods Pro 3
- Adaptive Audio 2.0 class-leading
- Hearing health test + aid
- Apple Intelligence live translation
- 7h battery (up from 6h)
- MagSafe case unchanged
- AAC-only codec (no LDAC)
- Apple ecosystem best
- Premium price unchanged
Apple AirPods Pro 2 is the better value at $249. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.