# AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: Three reasons to upgrade - 9to5Mac

> Apple released AirPods Pro 3 last year, bringing several big updates to its in-ear headphones. If you’re currently using AirPods Pro 2, there are three key reasons to consider upgrading, based on my experience using…

- **Source:** [9to5Mac](https://9to5mac.com/2026/10/05/airpods-pro-3-vs-airpods-pro-2-three-reasons-to-upgrade/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=6ac3e98fda71488e28860e71)
- **Published:** 2026-10-05
- **Category:** Phones
- **Tags:** #iphone #apple #airpods #apple-watch #ios #headphones
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