Apple touts bold claims for AirPods Pro 3, but do they beat Bose’s QC Ultra 2 in sound, noise cancellation, and comfort? We put them to the test.

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They cost the same at a hefty $249, but Apple's third-generation noise-canceling earbuds have improved in all the key areas, including fit, noise cancellation, sound quality and battery life.

I’ve been staunchly loyal to my AirPods Pro 2, but my time with the Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 had me ever so briefly considering switching teams. Sure, my AirPods cancel out everyday noise ...

The AirPods Pro 3 are better than ever, with much-needed improvements like increased battery life joining nice-to-have ...

Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds 2 both excel at noise cancellation — but only one pair might be the ...

The first-gen AirPods Pro 2 was first introduced in September 2022. That version, which has now been discontinued, featured a Lightning connector. A year later, Apple released the current version with ...