With the advent of its new AirPods Pro 3 for 2025, there’s a strong argument to be made for their inclusion in Apple’s lineup of fitness wearables alongside the Apple Watch. That’s because, alongside the truly astonishing new Active Noise Cancellation and an improved fit, AirPods Pro 3 boost a hitherto unseen feature in the AirPods lineup – heart rate sensing.
This isn’t Apple’s first rodeo; its Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 offered heart rate monitoring when they launched earlier this year, but this is the first time Apple’s in-ear heart rate monitoring has gone mainstream. In principle, the AirPods Pro 3 can be used either in tandem with Apple Watch to enhance your fitness experience or as a standalone health companion.
