AirPods Pro as hearing aids? We put them to the test.

HearSoundly October 9, 2025
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If you’re curious whether AirPods Pro 3 can really help with hearing, this video is for you. We unbox, test Apple’s hearing-aid mode in busy real-world settings, and show the full setup (including the on-device hearing test). We also explain where AirPods fit versus purpose-built OTC hearing aids like Sony CRE-C20 and Sennheiser All-Day Clear. If you’re researching hearing help, you’re not alone — and Soundly is here to your hearing journey it simpler. 👇 Take our free hearing test: https://www.soundly.com/hearing-test Compare top hearing aid brands side-by-side: https://www.soundly.com/shop Timestamps: 01:06 AirPods Pro models & what matters for hearing features 03:39 Pro 3 vs Pro 2 for hearing: what actually changed 04:16 Fit & comfort notes (ear tips, sealed ear feel) 06:28 Real-world results: speech, background noise, clarity 07:02 How AirPods stack up vs OTC earbuds & open-fit hearing aids 08:11 App controls: volume, tone, ambient noise, own-voice 09:01 Wind-noise limitations (what I noticed) 09:32 Form factor talk: earbuds vs discreet hearing aids 11:00 Where AirPods fit in your “hearing toolkit” (when I use which) 12:25 Step-by-step setup walkthrough 13:02 Settings → Hearing Assistance (turning on “hearing aid”) 13:45 Adjustments: balance, treble/bass, ambient noise, Boost 16:17 Quick access tips & Live Listen note 16:55 Wrap-up & next steps

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