The holidays are here. That means everyone’s wish list is filled with big-ticket tech items. We’re talking everything from the iPhone 17 to the Nintendo Switch 2 to the Sony WH-1000xM6.

For the wireless earbuds crowd, the all-new AirPods Pro 3 are some of the most coveted stocking stuffers anyone could ask for. They’re also considered highly expensive for today’s commercial market (thanks a lot, inflation). The irony is that they share the same MSRP as every other previously released Pro model: $249.

What every Apple user should be asking is whether they offer more value than the AirPods Pro 2. The answer is no, at least not at this moment.

Here are some reasons why you should skip the AirPods Pro 3 and either stick with or snag a pair of the AirPods Pro 2.

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