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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/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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

MX723LL/A, A3157, A3158, A31601Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026US Jet Black MX723LL/A in current product structured data. Hardware A3157/A3158/A3160 identities are separately established by exact original safety leaflet. 2019 Powerbeats Pro hardware and 2020 internal revision are excluded.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GTIN / EAN

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19594959084915Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store manufacturer information prints UPC 195949590849. Only selected reference UPC stored, not inferred for other colors.

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.

11 February 20252Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

Status

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

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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.

Beats Powerbeats Pro16Reviewnotebookcheck.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.

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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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

$249.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original Beats by Dr. Dre launch release via Business Wire, syndicated in full. Pricing and Availability explicitly 249.99 USD before local sales tax. February 11 order opening differs from February 13 on-shelf 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.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20262Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

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.

Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange, Black & Volt1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Four original finishes and current Black & Volt Nike finish in maker selector. Same hardware generation, not extra catalog products.14Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro-2/nike-beats-global-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original March 2026 maker Nike collaboration release. Black & Volt is a finish of the same 2025 generation, not a new product entry. Jet Black reference image remains unchanged.

Segment

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Sport1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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 hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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 bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026Current microphone settings automatically switch from removed bud to the one still worn, and permit always-left/right. Either bud can operate alone for calls. No two-source independent stereo playback inferred.

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
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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 2

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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.

1=CalculatedFrom Drivers per bud

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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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Inner microphones continuously assess fit/seal and tune low/mid frequencies. Support calls ANC/Transparency-off listening Adaptive EQ mode. It is not a hearing-test profile or custom EQ bands.

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026TrueDepth ear/head profile for Personalized Spatial Audio. This is separate from inner-microphone Adaptive EQ.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

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.

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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

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Exact supported Beats list includes Pro 2. Personalized profile needs TrueDepth iPhone and synced compatible Apple hosts/content. Current Mac/AppleTV support is software-qualified.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

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

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls ANC adaptive. Exact environmental or fit-trigger conditions for its ANC adjustment are unstated. Adaptive EQ calibration is separately described. No automatic ANC/transparency blending inferred.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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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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

Measured response differs by noise mode. With ANC off, lower-mid frequencies are reduced, leaving stronger relative sub-bass and treble.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact Pro 2, one week. Separate ANC-on/off lab curves. Firmware/app/codec, target revision and original fixture unstated. Numerical dB not taken from graph points or MDAQS scores. Battery test still described as ongoing with no final duration. 83% perceived loudness reduction is not converted into dB.

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 PC and iPhone recordings, plus office, street, windy and reverberant PC demos. Review reports better microphone processing on compatible Apple hosts.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact demo modes and PC/iPhone host split are explicitly captioned. Firmware and transmitted call codec unstated. No numeric voice quality score inferred.

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 2

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

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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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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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61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ: three microphones can operate for single-earbud calls, five are active during stereo calls. Stored six counts physical voice-capable capsules across pair, not simultaneous active count. Voice accelerometer excluded.

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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61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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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AI2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Voice Isolation explicitly uses machine learning with compatible iOS 18/iPadOS 18/macOS Sequoia+ host and current firmware. Host-assisted call feature, not a claim about all Android/PC calls.

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.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current single b-button press mutes/unmutes during calls. Firmware and compatible host software required. Current guide gives double press to end calls.

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.

H21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Connections

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

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth

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

5.312Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 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

SBC, AAC12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly Bluetooth 5.3 SBC/AAC for conventional music. Special current Vision Pro Lossless path is separate. No LE Audio, LC3 or Auracast inferred from 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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No12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly excludes simultaneous generic multipoint outside Apple account routing. Heart-rate data routes are not audio multipoint.

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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 setup1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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, Windows, Other9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

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 2

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

Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Beats pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2, Apple hosts, Android, Windows PC and Apple Vision Pro. Other means Apple Vision Pro. Windows microphone route is not assumed from generic PC review samples. Maker separately advertises Vision Pro Lossless, but exact supported bit depth, sample rate and audio codec are not stated here. No generic console route inferred.

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 2

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	Compatible Apple hardware/software and content. TrueDepth iPhone creates ear/head profile.
Apple account features	Compatible current Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.
Voice Isolation for calls	Compatible Apple host running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or later, with current earbud firmware. Processing is host-assisted.
Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro	Apple Vision Pro and current firmware/software. Maker separately advertises Lossless Audio with this host. This is not a generic SBC/AAC lossless claim.
Heart-rate workouts	Compatible workout app or fitness equipment. Current Apple Fitness requires compatible Apple software and firmware. Android sessions are started in Beats app.
Head gesture controls	Latest earbud firmware and compatible Apple host software. Current guide support is separate from launch features.
Battery replacement	Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries must be repaired by a trained technician. Manufacturer does not authorize routine user replacement.

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 202613Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact product/case scope of trained-technician-only battery repair. Recycling text is not used as a replacement procedure.

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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No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker safety document Batteries section explicitly Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries should only be repaired by a trained technician. Normal user replacement is not authorized.

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 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	8
ANC on	Yes	36
Transparency	No	8
Transparency	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnotes describe September 2024 preproduction testing with iPhone 15 Pro at 50 percent volume. ANC and Transparency tests are separate from off mode. Total duration includes the initial charge and case recharges. AAC playlist encoding does not establish the transmitted Bluetooth codec. Firmware and heart-rate sensor test state are unstated.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support groups active ANC/Transparency modes at 8 h buds/36 h total. These are alternative modes, not both enabled simultaneously. Off mode 10 h buds/45 h total includes initial charge and case recharges. Original maker September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test at 50% volume. Codec/firmware unstated. AAC playlist encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. Heart-rate sensor test state unstated.

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.

10h=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.

8h=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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10h=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

45h=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

36h=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 pageapple.com/airpods-pro/specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening/battery life.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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.

1.5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test, 50% volume, ANC/Transparency off. Drained units charged for 5 min via USB-C then played until first bud stopped. The playlist has 358 tracks encoded as AAC. File encoding does not establish transmitted Bluetooth codec. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive 45 h.

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.

Not available

No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same original maker statement explicitly includes the case batteries. Not false merely because no replacement guide was found.

Case charging port

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

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Qi, MagSafe1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnote explicitly supports Qi-certified and MagSafe chargers. No magnetic latch, Qi2 certification or Apple Watch charger inferred.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

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 commands, Head gestures1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Physical b buttons and separate tactile volume rockers. Head gestures are current firmware features backed by the exact current manual. No touchpad/swipe borrowed from AirPods.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Pro 2 head-gesture chapter requires latest firmware and compatible Apple host. Nod/shake can accept/reply or decline/dismiss, remappable. No head-gesture launch claim.

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.

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold, Head nod or shake for Siri responses5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Remappable controls

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

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Hold action can select listening modes or voice assistant per side. Dedicated volume rockers remain available.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Voice assistant

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

Siri, Default Android voice assistant5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 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.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Exact guide describes one-bud removal pause/resume and both-bud removal stop. Current firmware needed for later sleep-triggered pause, not inferred to be present at launch.

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

Optical heart-rate sensors, Optical wear sensors, Motion accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Voice accelerometer1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker tech specifications name optical wear sensors and motion accelerometers. Spatial audio FAQ explicitly names earbud gyroscopes and accelerometers. Optical heart-rate sensors and voice accelerometers are separately described.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly references heart-rate and motion sensor data for workout calories. Sensor sampling frequency is not a clinical accuracy or ECG specification.

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

In-ear optical LED blood-flow sensors1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Optical sensors are intended for workout heart-rate feedback. Apple/Android app and fitness-equipment routes differ. No clinical clearance or body-temperature feature inferred.2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original release explicitly optical LEDs pulse over 100 times per second to measure blood flow. Original US app list is launch scope only, not a current exhaustive list.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current Apple route permits at least one worn bud. Android requires both worn and manual start in Beats app. HealthKit app required on iPhone. Current Fitness/Health integration and same-account AppleTV audio route need compatible software. Fitness-equipment pairing disconnects iPhone audio. App/equipment must support the heart-rate route.

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

Workout heart-rate monitoring5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026

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.

XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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)

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Not available

Ear hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 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

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support explicitly offers Ear Tip Fit Test on Apple and Beats Android app.

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 product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Case explicitly not sweat/water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

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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Beats4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

App platforms

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Android4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

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

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker chapter explicitly links earbud firmware updates and requires the latest firmware for later workout and gesture features. Apple update route and Android Beats app are supported. No future release promise or exact firmware version inferred.

Finding network

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

Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Apple Compatibility lists Find My. Android Locate My Beats remains app last-known location, not Google Find Hub.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Android Beats app show last connected location. Current Find My guide restricts offline crowd network to Beats 360. No case UWB precision finding inferred.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/devfa3444893/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly assigns offline Find My network and related lost-mode features to Beats 360. Pro 2 remains last connected location. Supported charging-case features are not inherited from AirPods Pro 3.

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.

8.7g(0.3 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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

Width24Height45mm(0.9 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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)

69g(2.4 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs separately label case 69 g and one earbud 8.7 g. Published total 77.7 g appears to sum only one earbud plus case and is not used as pair-total evidence. No mass is calculated or inferred.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple Store repeats labelled case 69 g separately from bud 8.7 g. Total 77.7 g is not treated as both-earbuds-plus-case mass.

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.

Width34Height75mm(1.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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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BCGA3157, BCGA3158, BCGA316013Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 2024 maker safety leaflet ZM034-06479-A. 18-page PDF, English pages 1 to 3 read and page 3 visually inspected. Page 1 lists A3157/A3158/A3160. Page 3 prints all three FCC IDs without hyphens, including the case ID. 2019 hub-linked document is excluded.

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 2 earbuds, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M, L and XL, Wireless charging case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker complete list. Medium tips fitted. Power adapter and USB-C cable are sold separately. No included cable or cable length stored.

Cables included

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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/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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.

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker online technical specifications and exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store sheet. Explicit Width and Height labels support those component dimensions. Source Length does not unambiguously establish catalog Depth, so depth remains unknown. Case 69 g is explicitly a component label. Conflicting published 77.7 g grand total is excluded as stereo-pair mass, not repaired by arithmetic.

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

support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Powerbeats Pro 2 chapter, plus microphone, gesture, heart-rate, charging and spatial guide chapters read. No standalone original PDF Quick Start Guide found. Original maker safety leaflet separately read.

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

1year13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 leaflet page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Consumer statutory rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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