Are AirPods Pro 3 good for running and workouts?

9.8

Overall Score: 9.8/10

Consumer:9.8/10

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AirPods Pro 3 are excellent workout earbuds for most people, though fit during intense exercise varies by ear shape.

Fitness Strengths

Heart rate tracking: Accuracy rivals chest straps (±1.8 BPM). Tracks 50+ workout types. Syncs with Apple Fitness.

Sweat/water resistance: IP57 handles heavy sweat and rain. Significant upgrade from Pro 2's IP54.

Secure fit: Smaller bulb and foam-infused tips improve stability. Five sizes including XXS.

Battery: 8 hours with ANC. Quick charging provides 1 hour from 5 minutes.

Transparency mode: Hear surroundings for outdoor safety.

Potential Issues

Fit varies: Some users report falling out during running, burpees, jumping. Third-party foam tips like Comply help.

Wind noise: Microphones pick up wind during outdoor runs, affecting ANC.

Sensor pressure: Heart rate sensor may cause discomfort during long workouts.

Running Tips

Use Transparency mode for environmental awareness. Adaptive Audio adjusts automatically based on surroundings.

Recommendation

Excellent for gym, cycling, and casual running. Serious runners or those with fit issues should test with a good return policy or consider Beats Fit Pro or Powerbeats Pro 2 with secure ear hooks.