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volume, answer phone calls, and change songs. If you exclude ANC and Transparency mode, both the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro have pretty much the same features, so you can go with either if you don’t care for ANC. Price Even though the AirPods Pro is more expensive than the AirPods 3, it’s not by much. The AirPods 3 have a starting price of $179, whereas the AirPods Pro cost $249, so the price difference is quite big that way. However, since the AirPods Pro has been out for quite a while now, you’ll probably find them at a way lower price. It shouldn’t come as a surprise if you find the AirPods Pro for around $180 to $190 on online stores like Amazon. If you’re willing to wait until you find the right deal, you might get the AirPods Pro for almost the same price and with all the extra features. With that said, you’ll most likely find that the AirPods 3 are the cheaper option. Sound Quality It doesn’t matter how many features the AirPods have. If the sound quality is poor, you’re better off without them. Fortunately, both the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro offer amazing sound quality. Most users have reported that the sound between these two devices is excellent, so that shouldn’t be a turn-off when deciding. Of course, you need to keep in mind that the AirPods Pro still has ANC, so listening to music or watching movies will feel more immersive with the Pro version compared with the AirPods 3. The same goes for phone calls. The AirPods Pro offers better sound quality and a new feature called Conversation Boost. This feature will let you hear the voices of the people talking in front of you better. There’s no doubt that the AirPods Pro is better in the sound department than the AirPods 3, but not by much. You’ll still have an amazing experience no matter which device you choose. Which Should You Get? Despite the many improvements Apple made to the AirPods 3, the AirPods Pro still has more features and better sound quality overall. But, of course, that means they’re also the more expensive option. If you feel like you need the extra features like ANC or Conversation Boost and you don’t mind paying a little extra, the AirPods Pro is the right choice for you. If you just want to have the latest AirPods, and you don’t mind any extra features but still want the best sound quality you can get from Apple, then the AirPods 3 are perfect for you. Not only will you save some money, but you’ll also still have an excellent device for listening to music or watching movies. Overall, both AirPods are fantastic, and you can’t go wrong with either of them. It’ll just come down to your preferences and your budget.