AirPods Pro vs. AirPods 3: What's the difference?
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Deciding between the $179 AirPods 3 and $249 AirPods Pro? Here’s how Apple’s two highest-end earbuds compare.
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Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro: Which Apple buds are best? - Reviewed
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