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General

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Series

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.

Powerbeats Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-proRead 5 October 2026

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

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

MV6Y2LL/A, A2047, A2048, A20783Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-06-03-2019.pdfRead 5 October 2026Actual June 3, 2019 maker price book page 6 identifies MV6Y2LL/A as US Black Powerbeats Pro. Its April 29 pricing date does not establish actual retail delivery.5Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Printed panel 10 explicitly gives A2047, A2048 and A2078. Case identifier is not confused with an earbud model.

GTIN / EAN

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19019909695015Retailer pagea4c.com/products/powerbeats-pro-totally-wireless-high-performance-bluetooth-earphones-black-refurbishedRead 7 October 2026Opened exact original Black MV6Y2LL/A listing explicitly gives UPC 190199096950. Refurbished condition is used only to verify original hardware barcode and model identity. No current price, warranty or replacement box contents are inherited. Fresh Best Buy reader did not expose the UPC, so this direct table replaces that mapping.

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

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.

3 April 20192Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Original maker ZIP downloaded successfully. Its FINAL Powerbeats Pro Press Release.pages document is dated April 3, 2019. Native preview inspected and complete IWA text safely decompressed and read. No source JavaScript was executed.

Status

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

Discontinued16Press articlemacrumors.com/2024/10/18/apple-discontinues-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Contemporary October 18, 2024 original-model report explicitly says Apple discontinued Powerbeats Pro during the preceding week, about 5.5 years after launch. Next Powerbeats Pro 2 was announced separately and released in 2025. Original support and remaining reseller stock do not mean original marketed model remains current.

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 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.

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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.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 227Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-Beats-by-Dre-Powerbeats-Pro-2-arrives-with-a-new-design-heart-rate-tracking-and-wireless-charging-for-249-99.959572.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Powerbeats Pro 2 arrive as a successor to the Powerbeats Pro released in 2019.

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/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

$249.952Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Original US MSRP $249.95, excluding tax. Pricing and Availability paragraph. Current education list pricing date is not used as retail availability.

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.

€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.

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

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.

US3Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/education/pricelists/pdfs/US_EDUCATION_INSTITUTION_Price_List-06-03-2019.pdfRead 5 October 20269Review9to5mac.com/2019/05/10/beats-powerbeats-pro-reviewRead 5 October 2026Exact original US Black model sold at launch. Other markets and later colours are not assumed to share its first-day availability.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

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

Black, Ivory, Moss, Navy2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026

Segment

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Sport2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026

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

In-ear4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Ear hook2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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.

Either bud2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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 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.

BBeats Powerbeats Pro

Type	Role	Count per earbud
Dynamic	Full range	1

Source6Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual purchased-unit teardown shows one dynamic transducer per earbud. Its 14.2 mm physical diameter conflicts with the original May 10 review quoting Beats as 12 mm. Optional diameter is omitted without substituting either figure. Dynamic type, single physical count and acoustic role remain.

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

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

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

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Onboard EQ

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.

No8Reviewrtings.com/headphones/reviews/beats/powerbeats-pro-truly-wirelessRead 5 October 2026Public exact-model verdict states companion app has no EQ or presets. Protected numeric tables were not used. General comparisons do not establish an original-model heart-rate sensor or new ANC.

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

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.

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

Dolby Atmos in Apple Music7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026Exact original-model article documents Dolby Atmos music through Apple Music on iPhone. Static music rendering does not establish dynamic head tracking or lossless Bluetooth.

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

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Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

No7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026

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

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.

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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.

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

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

No19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/beats-by-dre-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Same original-model table Hear Through Mode No. This is electronic ambient/hear-through, not passive leakage or ear tip seal. No Pro 2 transparency feature copied.

Adjustable transparency

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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.

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

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Conversation detection

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

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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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Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026

Measured

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

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

Published response has emphasized bass and highs relative to the review target, with quieter midrange output.7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026Published updated response curve and target analysis. No numeric target deviation is estimated.

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.

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

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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.

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

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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 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.

Published ideal, windy and office microphone demos. Review reports less natural high voices and difficulty filtering some wind and office noise.7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026Only ideal, windy and office demos are labelled. No street demo. Published prose describes higher-voice and background-noise limitations.

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 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

BBeats Powerbeats Pro

ANC	Hours (h)
No	10.87
No	10.57
No	9.33

Source7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026Music peaking at 75 dB SPL. First row 10 hours 52 minutes with iPhone XS Max. Second row 10 hours 34 minutes on Android, exact Android host unstated. No ANC hardware. Test codecs and firmware are unstated.20Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/beats-by-dre-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Additional third row from original-model Battery Life prose 9 hours 20 minutes before recharge. Body minute result preferred to table rounded 9.3 h. Table information popover defines hours listening to music with single charge, no ANC. 560 minutes / 60 gives exact hours. Host, volume, codec and firmware unstated. Earlier SoundGuys iPhone/Android rows remain separately scoped. No case-inclusive total extrapolated. Quick Charge 3 min table is explicitly calculated from maker spec, not a measured recharge result, and is excluded.

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

8.7h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

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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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11.1g(0.4 oz)20Measurementtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/beats-by-dre-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Original-model public table Measured Weight 11.1 g. Its accessible information popover explicitly says Wireless earbuds are a single earbud weight. Wired earbuds is the total weight. Thus this is per-bud measured mass, not pair/case or maker 11 g claim. Scale/instrument unspecified.

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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42Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Telephony paragraph explicitly states two beamforming microphones per side. Four physical call capsules across the pair. The separately named speech accelerometer is excluded.6Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 5 October 2026

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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42Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Two physical capsules per earbud, confirmed by the purchased-unit teardown. Speech accelerometers and case electronics are not microphones.6Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 5 October 2026Final physical-parts summary explicitly shows two beamforming microphones per bud with separate optical/motion/voice sensors.

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.

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

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

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

H12Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Connections

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

Bluetooth2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.07Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026

Bluetooth 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

AAC7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026AAC explicitly stated and used by the iPhone route. Other codecs are not inferred from generic Android compatibility or Bluetooth version.

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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No19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/beats-by-dre-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Public original-model Specifications comparison table explicitly says Multipoint No. Article distinguishes its tested original Powerbeats Pro from linked newer Pro 2, which is not inherited. Pairing history and later Apple account automatic routing are distinct.

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

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.

Yes18Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2348/User-Manual/Essential-guide-4979070.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original Apple Mac mini Essentials 2020 macOS Big Sur chapter explicitly states automatic device switching works with Powerbeats Pro, alongside original AirPods, Powerbeats and Solo Pro. Same iCloud account and current compatible Apple host OS required. This is a specific headset-compatibility statement, not Mac mini hardware inherited into earbuds. Original 2019 account pairing is distinct.26Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-988805Read 7 October 2026Original H1 model article expressly states iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 or later enable automatic switching between iPhone and iPad under the same iCloud account. Corroborates original Apple Big Sur manual. Simultaneous multipoint remains separate.

Fast pairing

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

Apple one-tap setup2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Panel 2: case open near an unlocked Bluetooth-enabled iPhone and follow setup instructions. Generic Android Bluetooth setup is separate.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

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.

Yes11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 5 October 2026Footnote 3 expressly allows one Apple TV 4K source to send audio to two original Powerbeats Pro pairs. The surrounding AirPods Max hardware claims are not inherited.

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

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

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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 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

iOS, macOS, Android, Other2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 202611Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 5 October 2026The other Bluetooth platform row is Apple TV 4K/watch, not a game-console route. Original maker release documents iOS/Android and Mac through iCloud pairing.

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 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.

BBeats Powerbeats Pro

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

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Original release explicitly supports iOS and Android devices and documents music and phone calls from either or both earbuds. Original iCloud pairing includes Mac. Mac microphone support is not asserted. The Apple TV/watch row is separately sourced.5Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 2019 guide has separate iPhone and Android setup panels, then shared mirrored call/track controls. No USB audio or gaming-console support is inferred. Mac routing has separate original release evidence.11Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 5 October 2026

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

AApple 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.

BBeats Powerbeats Pro

Feature	Needs
Original Apple one-tap setup and account pairing	Original release requires iCloud and macOS 10.14.4, iOS 12.2 or watchOS 5.2 or later. Account pairing is distinct from automatic audio routing and simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Siri	Compatible Apple device, internet connection and supported language/region. Hey Siri voice activation or hold the multifunction button.
Audio Sharing	Apple December 2020 release explicitly supports two Powerbeats Pro pairs receiving one Apple TV 4K stream through Control Center. This is a later host software feature.
Dolby Atmos music	Apple Music on a compatible updated iPhone, supported Atmos tracks and Dolby Atmos enabled. Static music rendering is not proof of dynamic head tracking.
Automatic switching between Apple devices	Later 2020 host software. Same iCloud account and compatible Apple devices using iOS 14, iPadOS 14, macOS Big Sur or corresponding latest host software. Automatic source switching is distinct from simultaneous Bluetooth multipoint.
Beats Android app and firmware updates	Current Beats app supports the original Powerbeats Pro. Bluetooth permission is required for pairing and firmware updates. Location permission is optional and enables finding at the last connection or disconnection location.
Last location in the Beats Android app	Location access must be enabled to record the last connection or disconnection location. This is phone/app location history, not a crowdsourced finding network or UWB precision finding.
Headphone Accommodations	Compatible iPhone or iPad using iOS or iPadOS 14 or later. Host accessibility settings amplify soft sounds and tune audio for calls or media. This is not a clinical hearing-aid claim or an onboard hearing test.

Source2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Footnotes 3 and 4 specify original iCloud/OS conditions and supported Siri languages/regions with internet access. Original account pairing is not automatically relabelled automatic device switching.7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 202611Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2020/12/apple-introduces-airpods-max-the-magic-of-airpods-in-a-stunning-over-ear-designRead 5 October 202617Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026Additional appended Android app/update and last-location rows follow current maker app permission descriptions. Existing original Apple setup, Siri and Audio Sharing requirements retained.18Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2348/User-Manual/Essential-guide-4979070.pdfRead 7 October 2026Added automatic Apple source-switching row is a post-launch 2020 software feature. Original primary manual requires same iCloud account and latest iOS/iPadOS/watchOS/macOS, in Big Sur context. Contemporary iMore / Android Authority confirm original Powerbeats Pro iOS 14 / iPadOS 14 support. No simultaneous-source multipoint claim.24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Added Headphone Accommodations row follows explicit original-model compatibility and host OS requirements. Current Customize Audio uses preference samples. No unsupported hearing-test, audiogram-import, Adaptive EQ, Transparency or AirPods Custom EQ capability inherited.26Reviewandroidauthority.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-988805Read 7 October 2026Added automatic-switching row names the later 2020 host software and same-account requirement. Exact iOS 14 and iPadOS 14 minimums are explicitly stated here. Original Apple manual supplies Big Sur context.

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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60mAh22Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact original A2047/A2048/A2078 purchased-unit teardown identifies installed VARTA CP1254 A3 earbud button cell, 3.7 V and 0.2 Wh label. Capacity 60 mAh comes from supplier original CP1254 A3 datasheet, not conversion from energy or replacement-battery listings. Applies identified original cell. Pro 2 / later A4X cells excluded.23Maker spec sheet (PDF)anglia.com/registration/pcn_ptn/docs/pcn/var_PCN_16_003_CP1254A3_1.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original VARTA Microbattery CP1254 A3 CoinPower datasheet, issue 2016-08-10, page 1, Type 63125/ICR1254. Nominal Capacity 60 mAh at 0.2C discharge from 4.2 V to 3.0 V at 20°C. Typical 63 mAh is separate and not stored. Installed component identity independently proved by original-model teardown. Standalone cell charge/discharge recommendations are not copied as whole-earbud charging times.

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 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.

BBeats Powerbeats Pro

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	9
ANC off	Yes	24

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-proRead 5 October 2026Support page explicitly states more than 24 hours combined playback with the case. Stored 24 is a strict lower bound, not an exact maximum.2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Up to 9 hours on one earbud charge. More than 24 total with the case, stored as a strict lower bound. No ANC hardware. Source does not state a codec.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original 9-hour earbud and more-than-24-hour case-total claims. No Pro 2 10/45-hour, ANC or heart-rate mode is inherited.10Retailer pagebusiness.walmart.com/ip/Powerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones-with-Apple-H1-Headphone-Chip-Cloud-Pink/993248686Read 5 October 2026Readable retailer copy of the original family maker test footnote on the later Cloud Pink colour page. Apple March 2019 pre-production original Powerbeats Pro/case and software paired with iPhone XS and pre-release software. Continuous pink noise at 80 dB. Bluetooth codec unstated. Only family test conditions are used, not Black reference SKU, box or photo identity.

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.

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9h=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.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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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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9h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

24h=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.

24h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

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

5min2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 202610Retailer pagebusiness.walmart.com/ip/Powerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones-with-Apple-H1-Headphone-Chip-Cloud-Pink/993248686Read 5 October 2026

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 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.

1.5h2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Fast Fuel: 1.5 hours after 5 minutes. Separate 15-minute/4.5-hour claim is not mixed into the five-minute fields.4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 202610Retailer pagebusiness.walmart.com/ip/Powerbeats-Pro-Totally-Wireless-Earphones-with-Apple-H1-Headphone-Chip-Cloud-Pink/993248686Read 5 October 2026Same original maker footnote: drained earbuds charged for five minutes, playback until first earbud stopped. No wireless-charge route is asserted.

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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350mAh6Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 5 October 2026Actual AEC353535A cell label: rated 350 mAh, 1.29 Wh and nominal 3.7 V. Earbud Varta CP1254 A3 is 0.2 Wh at 3.7 V. No integer mAh capacity is invented from that energy rating.

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

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

Lightning4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Supplied Lightning-to-USB-A cable and original case. The document has a later Find My network paragraph conflicting with current supported-model scope, so no finding-network capability is taken from that paragraph.5Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

No6Review52audio.com/archives/36190.htmlRead 5 October 2026Teardown explicitly states original case does not support wireless charging. No Qi feature is inherited from Pro 2.

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

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

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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.

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

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

Button, Voice commands2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

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

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

Buttons2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Panel 6 locates mirrored volume rockers on each earbud. Multifunction b-logo button handles call and track controls.

Gestures

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

Press the multifunction button for playback and calls, Hold the multifunction button for voice assistant5Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Panel 8 says Hey Siri or hold the MFB to activate Siri or another compatible voice assistant. This does not establish remappable multifunction controls.

Remappable controls

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

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Voice assistant

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

Siri2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

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.

Yes2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20264Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Sensors

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

Long-range optical sensor, Short-range optical sensor, Motion accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 2026Functionality and Battery sections name long/short-range optical sensors, motion accelerometers and speech-detecting accelerometers. No gyroscope or heart-rate sensor is inherited from Pro 2.

Heart rate sensor

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

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

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Medical clearances

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

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

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

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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

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Health features

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

Headphone Accommodations24Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102663Read 7 October 2026Current maker Customize headphone audio levels article explicitly lists original Powerbeats Pro separately from Pro 2. Headphone Accommodations in iOS and iPadOS 14 or later amplifies soft sounds and adjusts frequencies for hearing needs. This is a host accessibility feature, not a physical sensor or clinical hearing-aid clearance.

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.

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

Small (bowl-shaped), Small (double flange), Medium, Large21Reviewimore.com/what-size-ear-tips-does-powerbeats-pro-includeRead 7 October 2026Original firsthand article explicitly identifies four supplied options: two Small pairs with bowl-shaped and double-flange designs, plus Medium and Large. The original maker box lists four fit options. Approximate ruler measurements and contradictory introductory dimensions are excluded. Separately sold tips are excluded.

Ear tip materials

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

Silicone7Measurementsoundguys.com/apple-beats-powerbeats-pro-review-23562Read 5 October 2026

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

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Ear hook2Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro/beats_powerbeats-pro.zipRead 5 October 20265Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Ear tip fit test

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

No19Reviewtechgearlab.com/reviews/audio/wireless-earbuds/beats-by-dre-powerbeats-proRead 7 October 2026Same original-model table Ear Fit Test No, and App Features prose says users cannot test the ear seal. This is the original model, not Pro 2 five-tip/current app capability.

Dust and water rating, buds

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

IPX44Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Dust and water rating, case

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

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Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

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Beats17Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026Current maker-authored Google Play listing title Beats, publisher Apple. Supported products explicitly includes original Powerbeats Pro separately from Pro 2 and other generations. The named companion application is for Android.

App platforms

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Android17Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026The named companion app is Android. Apple-device system settings are not misrepresented as a separate iOS Beats app.

User firmware updates

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

Yes17Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026Same exact-compatible maker app description says it keeps headphones up to date with firmware. Bluetooth permission explicitly required to connect and perform firmware updates. Historic exact Powerbeats Pro 5B66 firmware is independently documented by Apple security update 102783. No future update-duration guarantee or latest firmware version invented.25Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/102783Read 7 October 2026Original maker security update explicitly names Powerbeats Pro for firmware 5B66, released May 2, 2023, and states paired Apple devices deliver updates automatically. This proves update capability, not a future support-duration promise.

Finding network

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

Last location in the app17Maker product pageplay.google.com/store/apps/detailsRead 7 October 2026Same maker app Optional App Permission Location explicitly shows location of device last connection or disconnection. This supports app_last_location for the original compatible model. No Apple/Google crowd network, real-time tracking or UWB inferred.

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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

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Live translation

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.

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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.

5.55g(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.

11g(0.4 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly gives 11 g per bud. SoundGuys metadata 21 g is the pair and is not stored as single-bud mass.

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

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

Width38Height23mm(1.5 × 0.9 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly identifies height 2.3 cm and width 3.8 cm. Length 5.9 cm does not establish the depth axis, so only proven height/width are stored.

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

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

80g(2.8 oz)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly gives maker-published 80 g for the case, excluding earbuds. Exact original A2047/A2048/A2078 purchased-unit teardown independently measures the empty case as 108.9 g, pair 21.3 g and combined 130 g. The reason for this conflict is unresolved. Maker claimed mass is retained by source priority, without inventing a hardware or packaging distinction.

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

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.

Width77Height43mm(3 × 1.7 in)4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Page 5 explicitly identifies height 4.3 cm and width 7.7 cm. Published length 7.7 cm is not silently mapped to depth.

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

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BCGA2047, BCGA204812Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA2047Read 5 October 2026Actual original Apple A2047 earbud authorization. Case A2078 does not gain an inferred FCC ID.13Regulatory filingfccid.io/BCGA2048Read 5 October 2026Actual original Apple A2048 earbud authorization, not a Pro 2 radio identifier.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the box

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

Powerbeats Pro earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in four sizes, Lightning to USB-A charging cable, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Pages 4-5 give four ear-tip size options, original Lightning-to-USB-A cable, QSG and warranty card. Exact size names and cable length are unstated.

Cables included

AApple AirPods Pro 3

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BBeats Powerbeats Pro

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Lightning to USB-A charging cable	1

Source4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026

Links

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Product page

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

www.beatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-proRead 5 October 2026Exact original Powerbeats Pro support page remains readable. The original product URL now redirects to Pro 2, whose hardware and current guide are excluded.

Spec sheet

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.

media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdf4Maker spec sheet (PDF)media.distrelec.com/Web/Downloads/_t/ds/Apple_PowerbeatsPro_eng_tds.pdfRead 5 October 2026Five-page original Apple Store product document, Navy MY592LL/A, mirrored by Distrelec. Read in full and tech-spec page 5 visually inspected. Same original H1 model, not Pro 2.

Manual

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

fccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdf5Owner's manualfccid.io/BCGA2048/User-Manual/User-manual-1-of-2-4245497.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original maker two-page folded 2019 Quick Start Guide deposited with the A2048 FCC application. Ordinary download successful. Both pages read and visually inspected. It is marked Draft, so retained control/identity facts are corroborated by the maker launch and product sheet.

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.

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

1year14Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/accessory-warranty-english.htmlRead 5 October 2026Applicable Apple/Beats branded accessory limited warranty is one year for the stated US reference. Statutory rights are separate.

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