AIRPODS PRO 3
Discover the new AirPods Pro 3: featuring next-generation Active Noise Cancellation, heart rate tracking for workouts, and Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence. Experience an even more secure and comfortable fit, IP57 durability, and up to 8 hours of listening time.

 

  • Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): Apple claims the ANC is up to 2x more effective than the AirPods Pro 2 and 4x more than the original AirPods Pro.
  • Heart Rate Sensor: A major new feature is a custom heart rate sensor that uses invisible infrared light to measure blood flow, enabling workout tracking directly from the earbuds. This integrates with the Fitness app on the iPhone.
  • Live Translation: The earbuds now support real-time, hands-free language translation, powered by Apple Intelligence.
  • Improved Fit and Design: The design has been slightly refined to be smaller and more stable in the ear. The earbuds come with five sizes of ear tips, including a new XXS size. The ear tips are also foam-infused for better passive noise isolation.
  • Durability: The AirPods Pro 3 and their charging case have an IP57 rating for dust, sweat, and water resistance, which is an improvement over the previous model’s IPX4 rating.
  • Audio Quality: They feature a new multiport acoustic architecture for a wider soundstage, deeper bass, and clearer vocals. The Adaptive EQ has also been improved.
  • Battery Life: The battery life has been extended. With ANC enabled, you get up to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge (a 33% increase over the Pro 2). In Transparency mode, they can last up to 10 hours. The total listening time with the charging case is over 30 hours.
  • Chip: The earbuds still use Apple’s H2 chip, but the MagSafe charging case now features an upgraded U2 chip for enhanced Precision Finding.Key Features and Specifications

Here is a table outlining the key differences between the AirPods Pro 3 and the AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C charging case:

FeatureAirPods Pro 3AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)Up to 2x more effective than Pro 2, 4x more than original ProUp to 2x more effective than original Pro
New Hardware FeatureIntegrated heart rate sensor for workout trackingNone
Fit and Ear TipsNew, more ergonomic design with foam-infused silicone tips. Includes five sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L).Four sizes of silicone tips (XS, S, M, L).
DurabilityIP57 dust, sweat, and water resistant for both earbuds and case.IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant for both earbuds and case.
Charging CaseUpgraded U2 chip for enhanced “Precision Finding” (1.5x greater range). Double-tap for pairing.U1 chip for “Precision Finding.” Physical pairing button.
Battery Life (ANC On)Up to 8 hours on a single charge.Up to 6 hours on a single charge.
Total Battery Life (with case)Over 30 hours.Up to 30 hours.
AudioNew multiport acoustic architecture for a wider soundstage and deeper bass. Upgraded microphones.Enhanced audio with H2 chip.
Live TranslationNew feature, uses Apple Intelligence for real-time translation.Also available via a software update.
ChipStill uses the H2 headphone chip, but the case has the new U2 chip.Uses the H2 headphone chip and U1 chip in the case.