Apple AirPods Pro 3 Introduces Advanced PPG Heart Rate Monitoring Technology Surpassing Powerbeats Pro 2
By HiFi Editorial26 February 2026
Key Highlights
Apple introduced the AirPods Pro 3 with a cutting-edge PPG heart rate sensor, improving accuracy over the Powerbeats Pro 2's optical sensor.
The AirPods Pro 3's PPG sensor utilizes infrared technology at 256 Hz, surpassing the Powerbeats Pro 2's 100 Hz green LED optical system.
Expert testing demonstrated the AirPods Pro 3 achieved heart rate measurement precision comparable to Garmin Fenix 8 Pro smartwatches.
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