Noise control
Active Noise Cancellation
New ultra-low-noise microphones and foam-infused ear tips create a tighter acoustic seal. Apple says it removes up to 2x more noise than AirPods Pro 2.
Every feature, explained
From noise control and sound to fitness, translation and hearing health.
Noise control
Adaptive Audio
Blends Active Noise Cancellation with Transparency and adjusts automatically to the world around you.
Noise control
Conversation Awareness
Lowers your media volume when you start talking to someone nearby, then restores it when you finish.
Calls
Voice Isolation
Reduces background noise so the person on the other end hears you clearly. Studio Quality recording is supported too.
Sound
H2 chip and multiport acoustics
A custom driver and amplifier with a multiport acoustic design and an inward-facing microphone, for deeper bass, a wider soundstage and clearer vocals.
Sound
Adaptive EQ and Personalized Volume
Tunes music to your ears in real time, offers Custom EQ controls, and learns your listening habits to adjust volume over time.
Sound
Personalized Spatial Audio
Uses your iPhone TrueDepth camera to build a profile of your head, with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound.
Fitness
Heart rate sensing
Built-in sensors pulse invisible light 256 times per second to track heart rate and calories burned across up to 50 workout types, with no Apple Watch needed. Third-party fitness apps are supported.
Fitness
Workout Buddy
Apple Intelligence gives personalized motivation during workouts, and music or podcasts can start automatically with your workout. Works with English or Spanish settings.
Translation
Live Translation
Hear what others say in your language through your AirPods. Two-way translation shows text on your iPhone, and when both people wear AirPods Pro 3 each hears their own language. In beta.
Hearing health
Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection
A validated Hearing Test for ages 18 and up, an FDA-authorized Hearing Aid for perceived mild to moderate hearing loss, and active noise reduction for loud environments. Availability varies by region.
Fit
Five ear tip sizes
XXS, XS, S, M and L tips that fuse a thin foam layer to a silicone shell, rotated inward for a more secure fit. The earbuds are slightly smaller and redesigned for comfort.
Controls
Touch, press and head gestures
Press to play, swipe for volume, nod or shake your head to answer or dismiss calls, and use the camera remote. Siri can read notifications aloud and take voice replies.
Find My
Precision Finding
Next-generation Ultra Wideband in the case gives 1.5x the Precision Finding range of AirPods Pro 2, and a built-in speaker helps you locate the case.
Battery life
Earbuds, ANC onUp to 8 hours. Up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking.
Transparency with Hearing AidUp to 10 hours per charge.
With the charging caseUp to 24 hours total, per Tom's Guide.
Quick chargeAbout 1 hour of listening from 5 minutes in the case, per Tom's Guide.
Apple test conditions: 50% volume, 358-track playlist. Battery life varies with use and settings.
