by Apple • Model: AirPods Pro 3
Primarily a flagship consumer earbud, the AirPods Pro 3 is FDA-cleared as an over-the-counter (OTC) hearing aid for adults with mild to moderate hearing loss. It utilizes a 5-minute on-device hearing test to create a personalized hearing profile that adjusts environmental sound in Transparency mode and enhances media clarity. The H2 chip powers 48,000-Hz noise reduction, while integrated heart rate sensors support health tracking during activity.
Est. Monthly Cost
$7.99/mo
Est. Yearly Cost
$344.88
(including device)
Eligibility may vary by provider and plan. Check with your HSA/FSA administrator for specific details.
Evidence-based evaluation by medical professionals
"The most versatile consumer-to-medical crossover device, offering FDA-cleared hearing assistance alongside industry-leading noise cancellation."
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 represents a landmark shift in the hearing healthcare landscape, serving as a dual-purpose consumer earbud and FDA-cleared hearing aid for mild-to-moderate loss. Our clinical evaluation focused on the seamless integration of the on-device hearing test, which automatically generates a personalized clinical-grade profile. Laboratory testing showed that the 'Conversation Boost' feature, powered by the H2 chip, significantly enhances vocal clarity by utilizing beamforming microphones to isolate speech in restaurants. The Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) is benchmarked as the best in class, removing up to 4x more environmental noise than the original Pro model. However, despite the 67% increase in battery life over the Pro 2, the 10-hour limit in Transparency/Hearing Aid mode prevents it from being a full-day medical solution for those requiring 16+ hours of continuous support.
Ranked #15 of 22 clinically evaluated hearing aids devices
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FSA/HSA eligible; includes free engraving.
Frequently discounted; eligible for AppleCare+.
