How good is the call quality and microphone on AirPods Pro 3?

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The call quality on AirPods Pro 3 is genuinely impressive. Apple heard the complaints about the AirPods Pro 2 microphones and actually did something about it.

What You Can Expect

In a quiet room, your voice comes through full and clear. Great for work calls, voice memos, whatever you need.

The real test is noisy environments, and that's where the AirPods Pro 3 shine. Users report taking calls:

• On busy streets with traffic
• In coffee shops with background chatter
• At home with the vacuum running

With Voice Isolation turned on, the person on the other end consistently hears you clearly. That wasn't always the case with the Pro 2s.

The Voice Isolation Trick

Here's what you need to know: Voice Isolation is the key to good call quality, but you have to turn it on manually.

During any call:

1. Open Control Center (swipe down from the top-right corner)
2. Look for "Mic Mode" at the top
3. Tap it and choose "Voice Isolation"

This filtering is genuinely excellent. Background noise that would normally make calls difficult just disappears. Some people describe it as "magic" and honestly, it kind of feels that way.

The Honest Downsides

Nothing's perfect. In windy conditions, you might get some crackling sounds. Very echoey rooms can create some audio artifacts. But your voice still comes through clearly enough for the other person to understand you.

Bottom Line

If you struggled with AirPods Pro 2 call quality, the Pro 3s are a significant upgrade. For most situations, they're now genuinely good for calls.