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Apple AirPods Pro 3
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Apple AirPods Pro 3 · Apple official supplied product photograph; complete original canvas, background and native alpha retained.

Apple · AirPods

AirPods Pro 3

Released September 2025

AirPods Pro 3 are Apple's in-ear noise-cancelling earbuds with heart rate sensing and hearing health features, suited to iPhone users who want the strongest ANC and a secure fit for workouts.

Model history · 3 models, 2019–2025
  1. 2019AirPods Pro (1st generation)Compare
  2. 2023AirPods Pro 2Compare
  3. 2025AirPods Pro 3
Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Battery
8 h
With case
24 h
Best codec
AAC
Weight
5.55 g

What reviewers say

Reviewers agree the noise cancelling is clearly stronger than AirPods Pro 2 and the sound is spacious and enjoyable, with the new features adding value for iPhone users. The common complaint is how much depends on an Apple device; What Hi-Fi? still wanted longer battery life, and SoundGuys missed an EQ and had some connection problems.

From soundguys.com, whathifi.com and tomsguide.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type
In-ear
Noise cancelling
Yes
Transparency mode
Yes
Spatial audio with head tracking
Yes
Bluetooth codecs
SBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-C
No
Chip
H2
Drivers
Custom high-excursion Apple driver and custom high dynamic range amplifier
Chip
H2 in each AirPod; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case
Noise cancelling detail
Active Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness and Loud Sound Reduction; foam-infused ear tips for passive isolation
Audio features
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; Personalised Volume; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; Live Translation; lossless audio when paired with Apple Vision Pro
Hearing health
Hearing Test, Hearing Aid (with automatic Conversation Boost) and Hearing Protection
Health sensors
Heart rate sensor for workouts

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim)
Up to 8 hours
With the case
Up to 24 hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Battery life detail
Up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking on; 6.5 hours with heart rate sensing during workouts; 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
Charging case
MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker for Find My and lanyard loop; charges with MagSafe, Apple Watch or Qi-certified chargers or a USB-C cable
Fast charging
5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listening

Design

Weight (each earbud)
5.55 g
Water and sweat resistance
IP57
Bluetooth
5.3
Controls
Force sensor with volume swipe on the stems (press to play, pause, answer calls and skip; press and hold to switch listening modes; swipe up or down for volume); camera remote; “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”; Siri Interactions
Microphones
Dual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; speech-detecting accelerometer
Fit and ear tips
Foam-infused silicone ear tips in five sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L)
Case weight
43.99 g
Water resistance detail
IP57 (IEC 60529) for the AirPods Pro and charging case
Works with
Full features with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro on the latest software; works as Bluetooth headphones with other devices, with limited features
Colours
White
In the box
AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, silicone ear tips (XXS, XS, S, M, L), documentation; USB-C cable sold separately

Pros and cons

Pros

  • Apple rates their ANC at up to 2× more effective than AirPods Pro 2
  • Up to 8 hours per charge with ANC on, 24 hours with the case
  • Heart rate sensing for workouts and IP57 dust, sweat and water resistance for the buds and case

Cons

  • Total battery life with the case (24 hours) is lower than AirPods Pro 2's 30 hours
  • No USB-C cable in the box
  • Only AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs, with no higher-bitrate option

Closest rivals

Model
TypeNoise cancellingBatteryWith caseBest codecWeightReleased
BeatsPowerbeats Pro 2
In-earYes8 h36 hAAC8.7 gFeb 2025
Anker soundcoreLiberty 5
In-earYes8 h32 hLDAC4.6 gMay 2025
SonyWF-C710N
In-earYes8.5 h30 hAAC5.2 gApr 2025

Previous model: AirPods Pro 2.

Sources

  1. apple.com/uk/airpods-pro/specs
  2. support.apple.com/en-gb/125135
  3. apple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experie…
  4. apple.com/uk/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3
  5. apple.com/uk/airpods/compare
  6. support.apple.com/en-gb/118295
  7. support.apple.com/en-gb/118522
  8. soundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636
  9. whathifi.com/headphones/apple-airpods-pro-3
  10. apple.com/uk/newsroom/2025/09/airpods-pro-3-introduce-the-ultimate-audio-experi…

Photo: Apple official supplied product photograph; complete original canvas, background and native alpha retained.

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