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Apple Hearing Test (AirPods Pro 3) review
A pure-tone hearing test built into iPhone and iPad for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3, with results stored in the Health app.
By the HearSmart research desk · Updated November 7, 2026
- Performance (40%)
- 9.3
- Ease of use (25%)
- 9.0
- Value (35%)
- 7.0
Apple's Hearing Test is the most complete screening here, with one big condition: you need AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3. That requirement is also its strength. Apple says Active Noise Cancellation and the in-ear seal simulate the conditions needed for the test, and the system checks the fit of your AirPods and monitors background noise, pausing if you remove them or the room gets loud. You start it from AirPods settings or the Health app, tap when you hear a tone, and finish in about five minutes. Results show hearing level in dBHL for each ear with a classification and a detailed audiogram, stored in the Health app with PDF export for your doctor. If you have perceived mild to moderate loss, the test guides you to the Hearing Aid feature. Apple says more than 150,000 real-world audiograms helped develop it. The software is free, but AirPods Pro 3 cost $249, and the feature is for adults and varies by region.
Who it is for
People who already own AirPods Pro 2 or 3, or who want a test that leads straight to a hearing aid feature.
Price
Free feature; AirPods Pro 3 cost $249 at Apple US.
$249.00 Frequently Asked Questions Are AirPods Pro 3 covered by insurance benefits?
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.
Key features
- Pure-tone test from 250 Hz to 8 kHz, about 5 minutes
- Checks AirPods fit and background noise before and during the test
- Results in dBHL with a hearing loss classification and detailed audiogram
- Results saved in the Health app with PDF export
- Leads to the Hearing Aid and Media Assist features for mild to moderate loss
Strengths and weaknesses
- Strength: Controls fit and room noise, which other apps leave to you
- Strength: Apple says more than 150,000 real-world audiograms helped develop it
- Strength: Results feed directly into the AirPods Hearing Aid feature
- Weakness: Works only with AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3
- Weakness: Feature availability varies by region
- Weakness: Intended for people 18 and older
Key facts
- Test time: About 5 minutes
- Frequencies: 250 Hz to 8 kHz
- Hardware: AirPods Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 3
- Minimum age: 18
- AirPods Pro 3 price: $249
Where it ranks
Apple Hearing Test (AirPods Pro 3) is No. 4 in our Best Hearing Test Apps verdict.
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