Apple has launched the AirPods Pro 3, marking a major step forward for its in-ear audio line. The third generation model enhances sound quality, introduces new health tracking, and adds live translation to support communication across languages.

Comfort and fit

The design remains compact and lightweight, with vented housings that reduce ear pressure. Apple refined the internal microphone placement and acoustic seal, ensuring the earbuds stay stable during high intensity workouts while maintaining comfort over long sessions.

Noise control and call clarity

AirPods Pro 3 offer Apple’s strongest Active Noise Cancellation to date. Apple says the system can remove up to twice as much ambient noise compared with the previous generation. Transparency Mode still allows external sounds through, while Adaptive Audio blends noise control and transparency automatically as your surroundings change. Call clarity is improved with an upgraded microphone array that better suppresses wind and background noise.

Health, hearing, and language features

AirPods Pro 3 now include on-ear heart rate sensing, allowing users to track fitness metrics without relying on another device. For travelers and multilingual users, the earbuds add Live Translation. When paired with iOS 26, AirPods Pro 3 can interpret spoken language in real time, playing translations directly in your ears. The feature integrates with Apple’s Translate app and leverages Apple Intelligence for accuracy and speed.

Hearing wellness also receives attention. Users can boost quiet voices in Transparency Mode, and on-device safety guidance helps prevent exposure to unsafe volume levels. Personalized Spatial Audio and Head Tracking continue to deliver immersive listening experiences in Apple Music and supported video content.

Sound and battery performance

A redesigned driver and amplifier deliver tighter bass and clearer mids, reducing distortion at high volume. Battery life now supports up to 8 hours of listening with ANC on, and the charging case extends playback to 36 hours. The case itself supports USB-C charging, MagSafe wireless charging, and Precision Finding through Ultra Wideband.

Everyday convenience

Setup remains nearly instant across iPhone, iPad, and Mac, and switching between devices is faster than before. Siri responds more quickly to voice commands for music, calls, and messaging. Both the earbuds and the charging case are sweat and water resistant, suitable for workouts and outdoor use.

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AirPods Pro 3 Specifications

Case features
Precision Finding with UWB, integrated speaker for location alerts

Chipset and processing
H-series audio processor, Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Microphones and sensors
Dual external microphones, inward-facing microphone array, optical and motion sensors, skin-detect sensor, on-ear heart rate sensor

Noise control
Advanced Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, Conversation Awareness

Connectivity
Bluetooth 6, Ultra Wideband for Precision Finding, one-tap Apple device pairing

Health and language features
On-ear heart rate sensing, Live Translation through iOS 26, hearing wellness tools with safe volume and voice boost

Battery and charging
Up to 8 hours listening with ANC, up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio, case extends total to 36 hours, USB-C and MagSafe charging

Durability
Sweat and water resistance (IPX4 rating for earbuds and case)