We yesterday published our own in-depth review of AirPods Pro 3, with our editor-in-chief Chance Miller concluding that the latest iteration feels like a turning point for the product.Triathlete DC Rainmaker conducted detailed comparative tests of the new heart rate monitor as part of his own review, and concluded that it was “mind-bogglingly good” … In his review, Chance noted that while this isn’t the first time Apple has made earbuds with heart rate monitoring capabilities, the AirPods Pro 3 use different technology to the Powerbeats Pro 2.He found it mostly consistent with data from his Apple Watch, while DC Rainmaker went further.
He compared the data provided by seven different devices, using his own in-depth analysis tool: AirPods Pro 3 Apple Watch Ultra Whoop 5.0/MG wristband Garmin Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch (on its own) Garmin Fenix 8 Pro smartwatch paired to the chest strap monitor Polar 360 band Powerbeats Pro 2 (drawing on results from his previous tests) He noted that there are different levels of challenge in getting an accurate reading across activities, with Powerbeats failing to deliver accurate results as soon as he moved from indoor cycling to outdoor running.After a poor showing by Powerbeats, he was not expecting much from the latest AirPods.However, a man not known for hyperbole says he couldn’t believe how good they are on the toughest test of an interval training set.
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