Which has better noise cancellation?

The AirPods Pro 3. Apple improved ANC over the Pro 2, and early owners say airplane and street noise drop further.

Is the Pro 3 worth stepping up to from the Pro 2?

Yes if you want USB-C, longer battery life and stronger ANC. If your Pro 2 still hold a charge and you carry Lightning cables, the upgrade is smaller.

The Pro 3. It offers more listening time per charge and with the case than the Pro 2's 6 hours per charge and 30 hours with the case.

Do either work well with Android?

Both pair over Bluetooth and play audio, but Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio, Siri hands-free and hearing features are built for iPhone.

Which fits better for running?

The Pro 3 has a revised shape and tips that owners describe as more secure. The Pro 2 with the right tip size is also fine for workouts, and both are sweat resistant.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

The AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy for most people. It adds a USB-C charging case, stronger noise cancellation and longer battery life than the Pro 2, and owners report a more secure fit. The Pro 2 remains a solid choice if you want proven Apple in-ear sound and can live with Lightning charging and shorter listening time. Both are iPhone-first; Android users lose most of the smart features.

Choose the AirPods Pro 2 if you already own Lightning cables and want the well-reviewed Apple in-ear experience with Adaptive Audio and hearing features.
Choose the AirPods Pro 3 if you want USB-C charging, the latest noise cancellation and the longest battery life in Apple's in-ear line.

Prices

Apple AirPods Pro 2: $35.99 at Mocaco Phone Case (checked today)
Apple AirPods Pro 3: $170.00 at Mercari (last seen Nov 7)
Difference: the Apple AirPods Pro 2 is $134.01 cheaper than the Apple AirPods Pro 3 at the latest prices (Nov 7 and Nov 8)

	Apple AirPods Pro 2	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Charging port	Lightning case	USB-C case
Noise cancellation	H2 chip, up to 2x the original Pro	Improved ANC over Pro 2
Battery life with case	Up to 30 hours	Longer than Pro 2
Water resistance	IPX4 on buds and case	Water resistant, rating not stated
Fit and tips	Silicone tips, four sizes	Revised tips and shape for a more secure seal
Chip and audio features	H2 with Adaptive Audio, Spatial Audio, hearing test and aid	Newer chip with the same Apple audio suite
Ecosystem	iPhone-first, Siri, limited on Android	iPhone-first, Siri, limited on Android

Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 2	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Wireless	Wireless	Yes
Wireless technology	Bluetooth	Bluetooth
Color	White	White
With Microphone	Yes	Yes
Style	In-ear	In-ear
Assistant Support	Siri	Siri
Water-Resistant	Yes	Yes
Microphone	Yes	Yes
USB Type	USB-C	USB-C
Noise Cancelling	Active Noise Cancelling	Active Noise Cancelling
Type of Headphone	In-Ear	In-Ear
Battery life with case	Up to 30 hours of listening time	—

Spec	Apple AirPods Pro 2	Apple AirPods Pro 3
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology	—
Water resistance	Sweat and water resistant (IPX4): AirPods Pro a…	—
Earbud height	1.22 inches (30.9 mm)	—
Earbud width	0.86 inch (21.8 mm)	—
Earbud depth	0.94 inch (24.0 mm)	—
Earbud weight	0.19 ounce (5.3 grams)	—
Case height	1.78 inches (45.2 mm)	—
Case width	2.39 inches (60.6 mm)	—
Case weight	1.79 ounces (50.8 grams)	—

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