Apple brought the heart rate monitoring tech from the Powerbeats Pro 2 (our favorite earbuds for working out) — along with the Fitness app compatibility, the AirPods Pro become a much better all-around option, and possibly an alternative for any would-be Apple Watch users.

The AirPods Pro 3 are Apple's latest high-end flagship earbuds, offering Active Noise Cancellation, heart rate tracking, sound quality improvements, Live Translation, and more. The AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249 and are sold alongside the $129 AirPods 4, the $179 AirPods 4 with ANC, and the $549 AirPods Max.

Compare five AirPods Pro 3 alternatives for 2026 from Sony, Bose, Samsung, CMF, and Sennheiser on ANC, battery life, price, and Android support.

Apple released AirPods Pro 3 last year, bringing several big updates to its in-ear headphones. If you’re currently using