AirPods · Pro

2025

AirPods Pro 3

Integrated workout heart rate sensing, Live Translation, a multiport acoustic architecture, and world-leading Active Noise Cancellation elevate AirPods Pro into a dual audio-health platform.

Announced
2025-09-09
Family
AirPods
Branch
Pro
Historical weight
Paradigm shift

Key specifications

Apple verification ↗
Chip / CPU
Apple H2
Ports & charging
USB-C MagSafe charging case
Weight
Varies
Dimensions
In-ear + MagSafe charging case
Original OS
AirPods firmware
Launch price
$249
Released
2025
CPU cores
1

Generation delta

What changed?

Introduced

6
  • Multiport acoustic architecture

    Precision internal airflow channels optimize bass response, expand soundstage width, and deliver crystal-clear vocal details across frequencies.

    Ports
  • Integrated heart rate sensor for workouts

    Built-in optical biometric sensor measures heart rate and tracks over 50 workout types in the iPhone Fitness app directly from the ear.

    Sensors
  • Live Translation with Apple Intelligence

    Facilitates natural face-to-face conversations across languages by translating spoken dialogue directly through the earbuds in real time.

    Software
  • Foam-infused ear tips

    Hybrid silicone ear tips infused with acoustic foam provide superior passive noise isolation and enhanced stability during vigorous activities like HIIT and running.

    Silicon
  • World's best Active Noise Cancellation

    Cancels up to 2x more noise than AirPods Pro 2 (and 4x more than the original AirPods Pro) via ultra-low-noise microphones and advanced computational audio.

    Audio
  • Personalized Transparency

    Enhanced digital signal processing reproduces ambient sounds and the user's own voice with lifelike acoustic naturalness.

    Audio

Changed

2
  • Battery life with ANC active

    Increased by 33 percent to up to 8 hours of continuous audio playback with ANC enabled (up to 36 hours total with the charging case).

    Power
  • In-ear ergonomic geometry

    Optimized physical housing improves in-ear comfort and retention for a wider demographic of ear anatomies.

    Product

Retained

2
  • MagSafe USB-C charging case

    Features built-in Find My speaker, Precision Finding, lanyard loop, and IP54 dust/water resistance.

    Ports
  • Clinical-grade Hearing Health capabilities

    Seamless integration of scientifically validated Hearing Test, OTC Hearing Aid feature, and Hearing Protection.

    Product

Canonical predecessor

AirPods Pro (2nd generation) AirPods Pro 3