The AirPods Pro 3 didn’t debut during September’s Apple “It’s Glowtime” event, however, the previous generation, more affordable AirPods 4 family with the new H2 chip and ANC-like AirPods Pro 2 did. And for anyone disappointed there wasn’t a new model of premium wireless earbud, the AirPods Pro 3 won’t be long — and will be appearing in early 2025 according to reports. But we still are in the dark about the product itself, aside from an updated design.
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AirPods Pro 3 Set to Launch in Early 2025 with Updated Design and Improved ANC
The AirPods Pro 3 will reportedly be released in early 2025 according to Mark Gurman’s ‘Power On’ newsletter that was noted by French media outlet Consomac. As to when we don’t know the precise answer, but “early” suggests it could arrive within the first quarter of next year. The AirPods Pro 3 is expected to include a USB-C wireless charging case, much like the model that’s currently bundled with the AirPods Pro 2, allowing users to forgo a Lightning cable.
The lack of information surrounding the AirPods Pro 3 is disappointing. Although it has been confirmed that the new model will receive a new design, no further detail was provided. According to reports, the new earbuds would have better Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods Pro 2 — which some would find a little vague. For context, Apple marketed the AirPods Pro 2 as offering “up to the same” Active Noise Cancellation as the original model, made possible by the H2 chip.
Rumors suggest the AirPods Pro 3 could come with the new H3 chip, but without concrete details from a trusted source like Gurman, it’s difficult to confirm. In the meantime, the AirPods Pro 2, currently discounted at $189.99 on Amazon, remains a great option for those seeking premium audio quality without waiting for the next release.
