The Apple AirPods Pro line on Speaker Ranking spans 3 generations and 3 models, from the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen to the Apple AirPods Pro 3. Ratings run from 2.6/5 to 4.2/5. Only one of them is still sold.
Each column below is a release year, oldest on the left. Each row follows one model into the model that replaced it; a long arrow spans the years between them. Ratings are out of 5, and an estimated rating comes from measured models in the same family.
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Generation by generation
AirPods Pro 1st Gen to AirPods Pro 2
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen. It rates higher, 4.2/5 against 2.6/5.
Full AirPods Pro 1st Gen vs AirPods Pro 2 comparison
AirPods Pro 2 to AirPods Pro 3
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 2. It rates lower, 3.5/5 against 4.2/5. Battery life goes from 6 to 8 hours. Water resistance goes from IPX4 to IP57.
Full AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 3 comparison
Frequently Asked Questions
How many generations of the Apple AirPods Pro are there?
Speaker Ranking covers 3 generations of the Apple AirPods Pro, from the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen to the Apple AirPods Pro 3.
What replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen?
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen. It is rated 4.2/5, against 2.6/5 for the Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen.
What replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 2?
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 replaced the Apple AirPods Pro 2. It is rated 3.5/5, against 4.2/5 for the Apple AirPods Pro 2.