All stores compared - 1 stores
| Retailer | Est. price | After VAT refund | Discount | Stock | Updated | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Yodobashi CameraCheapest | ￥42,800 | ￥38,909 | - | 5 mins ago |
Pricing data for AirPods Pro (3rd generation) in Japan was checked today. Across the 1 retailer tracked: 1 confirmed in-stock.
Which shops in Japan had one
Full stock breakdownIn stock at 23 of 41 shops we checked
checked today
￥42,800
across 41 recorded answers
Matched to airpods-pro, the AirPods Pro. The shops below answered about that model; the colour is not recorded separately in every storefront, so these numbers are for the model rather than for one finish.
Shops that had one
3 of the 23 that did, across 3 cities
- ヨドバシカメラ 新宿西口本店
Tokyo · Yodobashi Camera
￥42,800 - ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア横浜
Yokohama · Yodobashi Camera
￥42,800 - ヨドバシカメラ マルチメディア札幌
Sapporo · Yodobashi Camera
￥42,800
A spread across cities and retailers, not a ranking and not everything we have. Pick a city below to see every shop we checked there.
By retailer
Yodobashi Camera
At this store 41
￥42,80023 / 41 in stock
checked today
Where the shops are
busiest 8 of 26 cities
These country figures are the cheapest we see across every retailer we track there, including online sellers whose shelves we do not check. The retailer prices above come from the in-store sweep and are matched on Apple's part number, so the two answer different questions and will not always agree.
Your True Cost
AirPods Pro (3rd generation) in Japan - at a glance
The AirPods Pro (3rd generation) buying guide
AirPods Pro 3 in Japan - Bic Camera / Yodobashi after 10% tax-free is consistently cheapest in Asia. Japan's small form factor preference means strong accessory inventory (cases, ear tip replacements).
Why AirPods Pro (3rd generation) matters
AirPods Pro 3 represents Apple's third-generation premium earbuds and brings several improvements that compound with the existing Pro 2 feature set:
Improved H3 chip - Apple's new-gen earbud chip (replacing H2). Real-world impact: faster pairing, better latency for gaming and video calls, improved spatial audio processing. Most users won't notice chip-level changes day-to-day; the cumulative effect shows up in feature responsiveness.
Better Active Noise Cancellation - approximately 20-30% more effective than AirPods Pro 2 across most frequency ranges. Particularly better at mid-frequency human speech attenuation - useful in open offices and cafes. Transparency mode has also been improved for more natural "outside world" pass-through.
New biometric sensors - integrated heart rate and temperature sensing via the ear canal. Works with Apple Fitness+ and Apple Health for heart rate during workouts. Useful complement to Apple Watch; not a replacement.
Hearing aid capabilities (regulatory-dependent) - AirPods Pro 3 includes FDA-cleared hearing aid functionality in the US; rollout to other regions (India, Vietnam, Japan, HK, Thailand) is pending regulatory approval. When enabled, can amplify ambient audio for users with mild-to-moderate hearing loss.
Personalised Spatial Audio - expanded ear geometry mapping via iPhone TrueDepth camera for more accurate spatial audio per user.
Battery life - 8 hours ANC (up from 6 on Pro 2), 30 hours total with case.
AirPods Pro 3 remain the best Apple-ecosystem earbuds. For non-Apple users, similarly-priced Sony WF-1000XM5 offers comparable ANC with slightly better battery, though without Apple-ecosystem features like Siri, Find My, seamless device handoff, or iPhone/iPad-optimised spatial audio.
Live AirPods Pro (3rd generation) pricing in Japan
1 retailer is currently selling AirPods Pro (3rd generation) in Japan. Listed at ¥42,800 at Yodobashi Camera.
Cross-country position for this exact configuration
AirPods Pro (3rd generation) in this exact configuration is tracked across 6 countries on ApplePriceHunt. Prices range from $150 at the cheapest market to $252 at the most expensive, all converted to a common currency. The cheapest source is currently Vietnam at ₫4,120,000. Japan ranks 6 out of 6 markets we track for this model. Whether traveling to Vietnam is worth it depends on the absolute savings versus your flight cost.
AirPods Pro 3 are the first AirPods with built-in heart rate sensors - historically a capability reserved for Apple Watch. The sensors work during workouts (any GPS-tracked run, cycle, or gym session via the Health app), but do not provide continuous 24/7 heart rate data like Apple Watch does. For complete continuous biometric tracking, you still need Apple Watch; AirPods Pro 3 is a workout-time complement.
Bic Camera / Yodobashi flagship stock. Ear tip replacement packs widely available at Bic/Yodobashi and apple.com/jp.
Configuration strategy
Storage
AirPods Pro 3 is a single SKU (no storage / memory configurations). The only 'upgrade' is the different charging cases: standard USB-C (included) vs. MagSafe (upgrade ~$30/₹2,500 extra depending on market). MagSafe case is worth the upgrade if you use Apple-ecosystem MagSafe chargers already.
Colors
AirPods Pro 3 ships in White only. No color variations. Cases available in White only from Apple; third-party protective cases in every color imaginable (inexpensive, worth buying to reduce scratching).
Who should buy this?
Casual
The right choice for Apple users who want quality earbuds. If you have an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, AirPods Pro 3 integrate meaningfully better than any competing earbud. For non-Apple users, look at Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds instead.
Prosumer
Appropriate. If you want serious ANC for travel, premium sound for music, and heart-rate tracking for fitness, AirPods Pro 3 is the complete package. Consider AirPods Max instead only if you specifically want over-ear form factor for serious listening.
Professional
For audio-critical work (audio engineering, serious music production, podcast editing), AirPods Pro 3 is not the right tool - use professional monitor headphones. For general professional use (calls, meetings, transit listening), AirPods Pro 3 is excellent.
How it compares vs AirPods Pro 2
| Spec | AirPods Pro (3rd generation) | AirPods Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | H3 | H2 |
| ANC improvement | 20-30% more effective | Baseline (already excellent) |
| Battery (ANC) | 8 hours | 6 hours |
| Total with case | 30 hours | 30 hours |
| Heart rate sensing | Yes | No |
| Temperature sensing | Yes | No |
| Hearing aid (FDA) | Yes (US-approved) | Yes (US-approved via software update) |
| Personalised Spatial Audio | Enhanced (better ear mapping) | Available |
| Price (India) | ₹24,900 | ₹19,900 (while still sold) |
Verdict - Pro 3 is a real upgrade for active users and travellers due to better ANC and longer battery life. If you already own Pro 2 and they're in good condition, skip. If coming from Pro 1 or AirPods (non-Pro), Pro 3 is worth it.
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