AirPods (3rd generation)

Contoured open-ear industrial design

Shorter stem and refined ergonomic contours direct sound into the ear canal while preserving an open, non-occluding fit without silicone ear tips.

Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Gyroscope and accelerometer sensors track head movement to place Dolby Atmos and multichannel audio in fixed 3D space.

Adaptive EQ

Inward-facing microphones measure what the user hears and adjust low- and mid-frequencies in real time to compensate for fit variations.

Skin-detect sensor

Advanced optical/capacitive skin-detect sensors accurately distinguish skin from other surfaces (such as pockets or tables), preventing accidental playback.

Force sensor stem control

Squeeze-based force sensor on the stem replaces the tap interaction for music playback and call management.

MagSafe Charging Case

Standard case features magnetic alignment with MagSafe chargers, Qi wireless charging, and Lightning wired charging.

Sweat and water resistance (IPX4)

Rated IPX4 water resistance for both the earbuds and the charging case.

AAC-ELD audio codec

Full-HD speech quality for crystal-clear voice communication on FaceTime calls.

Battery life

Increased to up to 6 hours of listening time (up from 5 hours) and up to 30 hours total with the charging case.

Acoustic driver

Custom low-distortion driver paired with a high dynamic range amplifier for cleaner bass and crisp high frequencies.

Apple H1 headphone chip

Continues utilizing the H1 chip for hands-free "Hey Siri", fast device switching, and audio sharing.