The AirPods Pro 3 represent a significant upgrade, transforming the popular earbuds into an all-in-one audio, fitness, and health device. They feature enhanced Active Noise Cancellation, a redesigned fit, and new health-tracking capabilities.
Core Specifications
| Feature | Specification |
| Chip | Apple H2 headphone chip |
| Charging Case | MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with U2 chip (Ultra Wideband) |
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Up to 2x more effective than AirPods Pro 2 |
| Water Resistance | IP57 dust, sweat, and water resistant (First AirPods with this rating) |
| Audio Architecture | Multiport acoustic design for enhanced Spatial Audio, deeper bass, wider soundstage, and clear vocals |
| Price | $249 (or ₹25,000) |
| Ear Tips | Foam-infused tips in five sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L) for maximum stability and passive isolation |
Battery Life
| Listening Mode | Battery Life (Earbuds) | Total Battery Life (with Case) | Charging Time |
| ANC On | Up to 8 hours | Up to 24 hours | 5-min charge provides ≈1 hour playback |
| Transparency Mode | Up to 10 hours (especially with Hearing Aid feature) | — | — |
Advanced Features
Health & Fitness Tracking
- Heart Rate Sensor: Integrated custom sensor using photoplethysmography (PPG) and infrared light.
- Workout Tracking: Tracks heart rate, calories burned, and Move ring progress for 50+ workout types.
- Sensor Fusion: Uses accelerometer, gyroscope, GPS, and on-device AI for accurate data collection, even without an Apple Watch.
Hearing & Accessibility
- Hearing Protection: Automatically reduces exposure to loud environmental noise.
- Hearing Aid Functionality: Includes Conversation Boost for natural voice reproduction and a 10-hour battery life in Transparency mode for this feature.
- Hearing Test: Ability to perform a scientifically validated hearing test in the comfort of your home.
Productivity
- Live Translation: Provides real-time translation for in-person conversations in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish at launch. Additional languages (Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese) are coming later.
- Note: Live translations are currently not available in the EU.
