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AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

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General

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Series

AirPods Pro2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026

AirPods Pro4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026Identify your AirPods exact model subsection. Family name normalized from AirPods / AirPods Pro generation title.

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

A2931, A2699, A2698, A27002Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning): A2931, A2699, A2698, year introduced 2022. MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) for AirPods Pro 2: A2700. The USB-C model A3047, A3048, A3049 and case A2968 are a separate catalog entry.

A3063, A3064, A3065, A3122, MFHP4LL/A, MFHP4ZM/A4Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 model numbers A3063, A3064, A3065. MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods Pro 3 is A3122. MFHP4 part numbers are from the Apple Store pages5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 20266Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026

GTIN / EAN

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

7 September 20223Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Press release dated September 7, 2022.

9 September 20253Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Dated maker launch release header and introductory announcement of exact generation.

Status

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Available5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026On sale in the Apple Store on the access date

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Apple AirPods Pro 13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026The release compares against the first generation AirPods Pro as the predecessor.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.20Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple AirPods Pro 324Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 23 October 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.25Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Pricing and Availability: 249 USD (US). Orders from September 9, with in-store availability beginning September 23.

$2493Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026AirPods Pro 3 start at $249 (U.S.)5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Apple Store price $249.00, part number MFHP4LL/A

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

€2994Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Preise und Verfuegbarkeit: 299 Euro inkl. MwSt. Germany.

€24911Press releaseapple.com/de/newsroom/2025/09/airpods-pro-3-introduce-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Pricing and Availability: €249 including VAT at 2025 launch.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

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US, DE5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026US maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration.6Maker product pageapple.com/de/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026German maker purchase page: exact product available in regional purchase configuration. Regional SKU rows documented in variant verification.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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White5Maker product pageapple.com/shop/buy-airpods/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Exact product hero and gallery alternative text explicitly states white color.

Segment

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026In-ear fit with silicone ear tips, including a new extra small tip.

In-ear2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Marketed as in-ear with an upgraded acoustic seal and ear tips

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Stem3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Touch control and press controls on the stem.

Stem9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Fit comparison explicitly describes AirPods Pro 3 stem design.

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Set the microphone location: either AirPod can act as the microphone, and a single worn AirPod acts as the microphone.

Either bud14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Play audio: wearing one AirPod plays and pauses audio through that earbud. Applies to AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro.

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Audio Technology names one custom high-excursion Apple driver. Driver type, diameter and role are not published.

BApple AirPods Pro 3

Count per earbud
1

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology: one custom high-excursion Apple driver in each earbud, with no published acoustic role. Diameter and transducer type are not specified.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive EQ.

Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Personalized Spatial Audio uses the iPhone TrueDepth camera to create a personal profile tuned to head and ear shape. This is not a hearing test.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Personalized Spatial Audio builds a profile from a TrueDepth camera ear scan. Personalized Volume adapts to listening patterns

Onboard EQ

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Custom EQ settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ note: settings are stored on the AirPods and carry over to other paired devices.

Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

314Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High sliders. The linked supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ with low, mid and high adjustment on AirPods Pro 2 and later.

312Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 30 September 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High controls. Supported-models appendix explicitly includes this model. Current feature, requires compatible Apple software and firmware.13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/airpods/aside/glosrqz3g8xj/27/web/27Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ supported models: AirPods 4 and AirPods 5 both editions, AirPods Pro 2/3 and AirPods Max 2.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. Footnote 1 requires compatible hardware, software and content.

Personalized Spatial Audio1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Listed as Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Active Noise Cancellation.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Apple expressly includes AirPods Pro 3 in outward-facing and inward-facing anti-noise microphone operation. Hybrid classifies that documented placement. No microphone count is inferred.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

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Yes17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Adaptive Audio automatically adjusts noise cancellation to surroundings with the latest iOS or iPadOS.

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-and-customize-transparency-mode-dev966f5f818/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Customize Transparency mode on AirPods Pro with Amplification, Transparency Balance, Tone, Ambient Noise Reduction and Own Voice Amplification sliders through Headphone Accommodations.

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-between-listening-modes-dev9812f5cc3/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Adaptive Audio on AirPods Pro 2 combines Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode into one mode that adjusts noise control to the environment. Added by later firmware, not a 2022 launch feature.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Audio Technology names Adaptive Audio.

Conversation detection

Yes11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Conversation Awareness is available on AirPods Pro 2. It lowers media volume when you start speaking.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Published as Conversation Awareness

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Bass and mids closely follow the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. The treble is under-emphasized relative to that curve, with significant deviation above 8 kHz.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. Same 2022 test unit. No plotted values converted to numbers.

Warm sound signature. Bass slightly emphasized, treble slightly underemphasized10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Sound Signature: Warm. Full test results are for members only and were not read

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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1dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Emphasized (1 dB)

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-3dB10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Test methodology v 2.3. Slightly Underemphasized (-3 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Voice pickup sounds good in ideal conditions. Background noise rejection can drop words in office noise, and voices are very hard to hear in wind.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone demos from the same review.

Voice clarity and background-noise rejection improve with an iOS device. Non-Apple devices produce less clear articulation.10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: device-dependent speech fidelity/noise rejection. Detailed firmware, codec and mic test settings are locked.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	5.72

Source23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 20265 hours 43 minutes with ANC on, from one earbud charge. Test unit bought by SoundGuys, iPhone 12 mini on iOS 16.0.2, earbud firmware 5A377 and case firmware 3.64.0. That 2022 firmware predates the USB-C model, so the unit is the Lightning model. The article was later edited to describe the USB-C case. Codec and volume for the test are not stated.

BApple AirPods Pro 3

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	8.7

Source9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 20268 hours 42 minutes with ANC on, SoundGuys standard test with real music peaking at 75 dB, iPhone 15 Pro, iOS 26.0, firmware 8A357

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

5.72h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

8.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

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Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

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Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026By default, press once to mute and unmute during a call.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: press once to mute/unmute.

SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Chip section: Apple H2 headphone chip. The case also has an Apple U1 chip.

H21Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Chip: H2 headphone chip.

Connections

Bluetooth1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

Bluetooth

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

5.31Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with the SBC and AAC codecs.

SBC, AAC9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Bluetooth 5.3 with SBC and AAC. No aptX or LDAC

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

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Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes16Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/104988Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro (all models) switch automatically between Apple devices signed in to the same Apple Account with two-factor authentication. This is not simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202615Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/switch-airpods-between-apple-devices-dev228ba3df8/webRead 30 September 2026Automatic switching supported for AirPods 3/4/5 and Pro with compatible Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Instant pairing to all Apple devices. Setup prompt on a nearby iPhone is described in the SoundGuys pairing steps.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Pairing steps: open the case near the iPhone and press Connect on the pop-up card.

Apple one-tap setup2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Share audio with a second pair of compatible AirPods or Beats from a supported iPhone or iPad. The page gives AirPods Pro a separate listening mode per listener.

Yes2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 202616Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/share-audio-on-iphone-or-ipad-dev3786f35c8/webRead 30 September 2026Share Audio instructions and Change the volume/listening mode paragraph explicitly cover AirPods 4 ANC, AirPods 5 and AirPods Pro. Both headphone sets pair to a supported iPhone/iPad.

Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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No10Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/apple/airpods-pro-3Read 30 September 2026Public Wireless Gaming verdict: no low-latency mode. Detailed latency test results unavailable.

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026System Requirements list iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS. Footnote 8 says non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 6 October 2026

iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026System requirements list iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS, tvOS and visionOS. Non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Android pairing works with limited functionality

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 6 October 2026AirPods work as a Bluetooth headset with a non-Apple device. Siri is unavailable, but you can listen and talk. Mac setup needs macOS Ventura or later for AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning). No Windows or console route is stored.

BApple AirPods Pro 3

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes

Source18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Apple documents Bluetooth music and phone calls on Mac and Android/non-Apple devices, including exact Pro 3 case-pairing procedure. Mac requires macOS Tahoe+. Siri is unavailable on non-Apple devices.19Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/pair-airpods-with-an-apple-device-dev7c85810f2/webRead 8 October 2026User guide gives iPhone/iPad Bluetooth pairing, and includes the Pro 3 double-tap pairing procedure. Call microphone function is documented by the technical-specification call controls.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio profile	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio. Compatible hardware, software and content required.
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. Intended for people 18 years old or older. Hearing Aid is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later.
Hearing Protection	Latest firmware with a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. The tech specs state availability only in the U.S. and Canada.
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later with the latest iOS. Latest AirPods firmware. Not available in all languages or regions.
Custom three-band EQ	Firmware 9A348 or later. Set in the AirPods settings on a supported iPhone, iPad or Mac.
Head gestures	Firmware 7A294 or later with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or watchOS 11. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on.

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/27/web/27Read 6 October 202614Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Custom EQ is set from the AirPods settings on iPhone, iPad or Mac. The supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2. No operating system version is stated.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ. Firmware 7A294 adds head gestures with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11. Firmware 7B19 enables Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1.

BApple AirPods Pro 3

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio
Heart rate sensing	Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Hearing Test and Hearing Aid	Compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, or a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later for Hearing Aid
Live Translation	Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later
Find My	iOS 27 or later
Adaptive Audio	Latest iOS or iPadOS. Noise cancellation adjusts automatically to the surroundings.
Adaptive Audio ambient-noise adjustment	iOS 27 or iPadOS 27 or later. The slider changes ambient noise allowed in Adaptive mode.
ANC with one earbud	Enable Noise Cancellation with One AirPod in iPhone or iPad Accessibility settings.
Off Listening Mode	Compatible iPhone with iOS 18.1+, iPad with iPadOS 18.1+, or Mac with macOS Sequoia 15.1+. Enable Off Listening Mode first. Selecting Off disables Hearing Protection.
Mac pairing	AirPods Pro 3 require macOS Tahoe or later according to Apple setup support.
Non-Apple Bluetooth use	Bluetooth audio and calls are supported. Siri is unavailable on a non-Apple device.

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 5: TrueDepth iPhone for personal spatial profile. Footnote 6: Hearing Test and Hearing Aid on compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18, Hearing Aid on Mac with Sequoia.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108918Read 8 October 2026Listening-mode sections establish one-earbud Accessibility setup, iOS/iPadOS 27 Adaptive ambient slider, and Off Listening Mode host requirements. Off mode disables Hearing Protection.18Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 8 October 2026Exact-model macOS requirement and non-Apple Bluetooth headset restrictions.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	6
ANC on	Yes	30

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnotes 4 and 5. Apple test in August 2022 with preproduction units, iPhone 14 Pro Max, 256 kbps AAC playlist, 50% volume and ANC enabled. Up to 6 hours per charge and up to 30 hours with the case. Spatial Audio and head tracking reduce earbud runtime to 5.5 hours, not stored as a separate row.

BApple AirPods Pro 3

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
Heart rate	No	6.5
Hearing aid	No	10
ANC on	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery and footnotes 17-21: 8 h ANC playback, 7.5 h with spatial audio and head tracking. 6.5 h heart-rate workout playback uses Transparency, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro. 10 h Hearing Aid uses Transparency, 50% amplification and no streamed audio. 24 h case-inclusive ANC playback.

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

6h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

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Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

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24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

5min1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1h1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnote 6. Five minutes in the case gives around one hour of earbud playback with ANC enabled at 50% volume.

1h1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Footnote 22: 5-minute earbud charge gives around 1 h of ANC-on playback, 50% volume, AAC, iPhone 17 Pro.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

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Case charging port

Lightning1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Charging Case: works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector.2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case explicitly supports MagSafe, Apple Watch charger and Qi.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB-C

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Yes2Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/109525Read 6 October 2026Case description: external speaker on the bottom of the case to indicate charging and battery status, Lightning port and lanyard loop.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Charging Case includes a Find My speaker.

Screen on case

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Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 controls and gestures: force sensor with volume swipe on the stem, plus head gestures to respond to Siri. Hey Siri voice requests are listed in the tech specs.

Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Force sensor press and swipe on the stem, Siri Interactions head gestures, Hey Siri voice

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Swipe3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026A light swipe up or down on the stem adjusts volume.

Swipe1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls explicitly specifies volume swipe.

Gestures

Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod your head up and down to accept a call or reply to notifications, Shake your head side to side to decline a call or dismiss notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026First five entries verbatim from the Controls section. Head gesture entries come from the AirPods User Guide.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Head gestures: nod to accept a call or reply, shake to decline or dismiss. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on.

Press once to play or pause media, Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute, Press once for camera remote, Press twice to end a call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between listening modes, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod or shake your head to answer or ignore calls and texts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Head gesture line from the product page, Siri Interactions2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026

Remappable controls

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Press-and-hold action per AirPod, and press once or twice for mute and end call, can be changed.

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Settings review explicitly says controls can be customized.

Voice assistant

Siri1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Siri1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Controls: Siri voice commands.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/change-settings-for-airpods-or-airpods-pro-dev57e5b7e58/webRead 6 October 2026Automatic ear detection stops audio on removal and resumes it when worn again.

Yes14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/play-audio-on-your-airpods-dev216d7c746/webRead 30 September 2026Pause audio: specifically AirPods 3/4/5/Pro remove one to pause, return it to resume. Automatic ear detection can be disabled.

Sensors

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Gyroscope, Heart rate sensor for workouts, Touch control1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Gyroscope named in the press release: sensor fusion from the accelerometers and gyroscope

Heart rate sensor

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Heart rate sensor for workouts1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 20263Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 30 September 2026Custom photoplethysmography (PPG) sensor, infrared light pulsed 256 times per second

Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

Medical clearances

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnote 12: the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization. Market is the United States.

FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026The Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization (US). For people 18 and older with perceived mild to moderate hearing loss

Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Hearing Health explicitly names Hearing Test and Hearing Aid.

Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Hearing Protection listed under Hearing Health. Footnote 13: available only in the U.S. and Canada, not for impulse sounds or sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Loud Sound Reduction is available with AirPods Pro 2 on iPhone or iPad in some countries or regions.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Loud Sound Reduction and Hearing Protection. Hearing Protection is not available in all regions

Health features

Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations, Conversation Boost1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Accessibility section names Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations and Conversation Boost.

Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature, Live Listen audio, Headphone Accommodations1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Listen audio and Headphone Accommodations are listed under Accessibility

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026In the Box: silicone ear tips in four sizes. The fitted M pair counts as included.

XXS, XS, S, M, L1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026In the Box explicitly enumerates XXS, XS, S, M, L.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Hybrid2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Ear tips fuse a thin layer of soft foam to the silicone shell (foam-infused)

StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

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Ear tip fit test

Yes20Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/dev5c4d302d7/webRead 6 October 2026Test Acoustic Seal or Ear Tip Fit Test in iPhone or iPad Settings for AirPods Pro.

Yes9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Acoustic Seal test in the Settings app

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Sweat and Water Resistant (IPX4): AirPods Pro and charging case. Footnote 2: tested under IEC 60529 for non-water sports. Resistance is not permanent. This differs from the IP54 rating of the later USB-C model.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistant rated IP54 (AirPods 4 ANC) or IP57 (AirPods 5/Pro3).

Dust and water rating, case

IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026The IPX4 line and footnote 2 explicitly cover the charging case.

IP571Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Ingress footnote explicitly includes charging case in IP57 laboratory rating.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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App platforms

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User firmware updates

Yes15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (Lightning) is listed with firmware 9A348. Updates install while charging in Bluetooth range of a Wi-Fi-connected iPhone, iPad or Mac.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Features are stated as needing the latest firmware9Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026Firmware updates need a supported Apple device

Finding network

Apple Find My18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Find My network covers AirPods Pro. It must be turned on before loss and shows location up to 24 hours after the last connection.

Apple Find My1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Find My requires iOS 27 or later

Precision findingiUWB in the case

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Chip section: Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 charging case can be located precisely with a UWB-capable iPhone.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 20269Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-3-review-close-to-perfect-144636Read 30 September 2026U2 chip in the charging case

Live translation

Yes13Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Live Translation with AirPods is supported on AirPods Pro 2 with an Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro or later. Latest iOS and AirPods firmware required. Not available in all languages or regions.

Yes1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Live Translation feature named under exact model. Device, language and region conditions are retained in feature requirements and notes.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

5.3g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Size and Weight, AirPods Pro (Each). Footnote 3: size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

5.55g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Width19.2Height30.9Depth27mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Each AirPod. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process

Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

50.8g(1.8 oz)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop, listed separately from the earbuds.

43.99g(1.6 oz)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

Width62.2Height47.2Depth21.8mm(2.4 × 1.9 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Size and Weight named per-bud grams and case height, width, depth rows.

Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCG-A2698, BCG-A269922Owner's manualcdsassets.apple.com/live/6GJYWVAV/information/ma2101_airpods-pro-2gen-rci.pdfRead 6 October 2026Regulatory Compliance Information, 2022 document that names Lightning in its trademark line. Certification table page 1: FCC ID BCG-A2698 and BCG-A2699. No FCC ID is printed for the case.

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Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L), Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Verbatim In the Box list. No power adapter is listed. Cable length is not stated.

AirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L), Documentation1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026USB-C Charge Cable sold separately

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)

Type	Count
Lightning to USB-C Cable	1

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

BApple AirPods Pro 3

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Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1118511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026

www.apple.com/airpods-pro2Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-proRead 30 September 2026Opened maker product page heading identifies generation.

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1118511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 Tech Specs for the Lightning MagSafe case model, year introduced 2022. Charging Case row names the Lightning connector and In the Box lists a Lightning to USB-C Cable.

www.apple.com/airpods-pro/specs1Maker product pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Opened document title identifies exact generation. Stored URL resolves to this technical specification.

Manual

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 6 October 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models. Its Which AirPods do I have page says AirPods Pro 2 come with either a Lightning or a USB-C case, so features listed for AirPods Pro 2 cover this model.

support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 30 September 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year21Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 6 October 2026US English page: the Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase.

1year7Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/airpods/repairRead 30 September 2026US English page: Apple Limited Warranty covers the device for one year from purchase

Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.