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9to5Mac says AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor beats major rival wearables in accuracy tests

9to5Mac reported that the new AirPods Pro 3 pulse-tracking technology outperformed top smartwatches from Garmin, Google, and Samsung in recent performance benchmarks.

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According to 9to5Mac, testing indicates that the AirPods Pro 3 heart rate sensor is nearly as precise as an Apple Watch and superior to several other flagship wearable devices.

Why this matters

This suggests that Apple's audio hardware can now serve as a high-fidelity fitness tracker, offering users professional-grade biometric data without needing a wrist-worn device.

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The report cites detailed testing data from CNET Labs comparing discrete error rates and heart rate variances.

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    Here’s how the AirPods’ heart rate sensor fares against Apple Watch and other wearables - 9to5Mac
    Marcus Mendes
    "Apple Watch AirPods Here’s how the AirPods’ heart rate sensor fares against Apple Watch and other wearables Marcus Mendes | Jun 24 2026 - 12:58 pm PT 2 Comments One of the flagship"
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