Review: AirPods Pro 3 Still Flawed as Hearing Aids
Apple claims to have improved the hearing aid functionality in AirPods Pro 3, but tests show that changes are mostly ergonomic, not significant auditory upgrades.
According to Apple, the new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds ($249) have improved hearing aid functionality compared to Pro 2. However, the improvements are marginal and mostly logistical and ergonomic, including longer battery life, a new fit design, and a wider variety of silicone ear tips.
Aurally, the Pro 3 has minor improvements in transparency mode for hearing your own voice and in overall sound amplification and clarity.
Apple asserts it has improved the hearing aid functionality in its new AirPods Pro 3 earbuds ($249) over the Pro 2.
Author's summary: AirPods Pro 3 have minor hearing aid improvements.