
Apple AirPods Pro 3: Stronger ANC, and Now It Reads Your Heart Rate
Official announcement republished verbatim (not rewritten or translated); source linked on this page.(Original language:English)
Up to 2x more than AirPods Pro 2. 1



An exceptional spatial listening experience, with high-definition, three-dimensional audio. 4

All-new heart rate sensing. Now you can track your heart rate and calories burned during workouts. 5

Redesigned from the inside out for a more secure fit and better acoustic performance. 2

Live Translation helps you communicate across languages. 6 Available in select languages and regions. For more information, see Feature Availability .

Hearing Aid capability 7 now features automatic Conversation Boost 8 and 67% more battery life in Transparency. 9

Get up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge. 3
Sound quality. A new multiport acoustic architecture for deeper bass, a wider soundstage so you hear every note, and stunningly vivid vocal clarity.
Fit and feel. The ear tips are now rotated inward for a more secure fit, 2 and a new layer of foam-infused microspheres increases noise cancellation.
Heart rate sensing. Our smallest heart rate sensor ever pulses invisible light to give you accurate workout metrics from the gym to the track. 5
Dust, sweat, and water resistance. The first AirPods to be IP57 certified, AirPods Pro 3 can handle the sweatiest workouts and even a sudden downpour. 10
Touch controls. Use simple gestures like pressing to play and swiping to adjust volume. And the new camera remote makes taking videos or pics a snap. 11
Charging case. Next-generation Ultra Wideband technology increases the distance of Precision Finding by 1.5x, 12 so you don’t lose track of your AirPods.
Using advanced computational audio to remove more noise around you than ever, AirPods Pro 3 let you zone in (or out) when you need to. And five all-new ear tips — including an XXS option — fuse a thin layer of soft foam to the silicone shell to give you even better acoustic performance.
AirPods Pro 3 reduce background noise and isolate voices during calls. So whether you’re on the bus or in a café, every conversation is loud and clear. 15
AirPods Pro 3 combine Active Noise Cancellation with next-level Transparency, which makes your voice and the world around you sound even more natural and vibrant, intelligently adapting to your environment to prioritize what you need to hear, when you need to hear it. 16
AirPods Pro 3 can detect when you’re talking to someone nearby and automatically lower the volume of whatever you’re listening to. When you’re done, the volume goes right back to where you had it. 17
Powered by the Apple-designed H2 chip, AirPods Pro 3 feature a completely redesigned acoustic architecture that brings breathtaking, all-around-you audio to everything you listen to — from your pump-up playlist to your weekly FaceTime call with family.
A new multiport acoustic architecture with more precise airflow control — featuring an inward-facing microphone that points directly into the ear canal — delivers deeper bass, vivid vocal clarity, and a wider soundstage, so you never miss a note.
A custom-built driver and amplifier work with the H2 chip to create high-definition, three-dimensional sound, with superlow distortion during playback.
AirPods Pro 3 feature next-generation Adaptive EQ, which customizes a sound signature for your unique ear geometry and fit. And Personalized Volume uses machine learning to understand your listening patterns and adapt to your preferences over time. 18
Adaptive EQ tunes music to your ears in real time based on the fit of your AirPods. Inward-facing microphones measure what you’re hearing, then adjust the low to high frequencies of a song — so you get consistently detailed playback, every time.
Personalized Spatial Audio uses the TrueDepth camera on your iPhone to create a custom profile based on the geometry of your head, delivering deeply immersive sound tailored to you.
Dynamic head tracking makes conversations feel like they’re happening in the same room — whether you’re gaming with friends or hosting a Group FaceTime call with family. 19
All-new heart rate sensing helps you track your heart rate and calories burned during workouts. 5 Using LEDs that pulse invisible light 256 times per second — and sensor fusion from the accelerometers — AirPods Pro 3 give you incredibly accurate data for up to 50 different workout types in the Fitness app. And with a more secure in-ear fit, you can go all out and they won’t come out.
Fitness app. With just AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone, you can dive into the new workout experience in the Fitness app, which includes things like walking, cycling, and HIIT. You can set your favorite music and podcasts to play automatically when you start a workout. With the new Apple Intelligence–enabled Workout Buddy feature, you can get personalized messages that keep you going. 20 And with access to your Move ring — and even the Burn Bar in Fitness+ — you might just never stop.
A first for AirPods, an IP57 rating means AirPods Pro 3 are more durable than ever. 10 Thanks to precision engineering combined with robust testing, you can feel confident during even the sweatiest workouts.
AirPods Pro 3 bring improvements to the world’s first end-to-end hearing health experience. 7 Now you can take a scientifically validated Hearing Test in a broader range of background conditions. The Hearing Aid feature adds improved voice clarity, automatic Conversation Boost, 8 and 67 percent more battery life in Transparency on a single charge. 9 And active Hearing Protection helps prevent exposure to loud environmental noise. 21
Hearing Aid users now get 67 percent more battery life in Transparency on a single charge. That’s a total of up to 10 hours, making it easier than ever to use this breakthrough capability morning, noon, and night. 9
4 more hours for the Hearing Aid feature 9
Now when you’re having a conversation in a busy restaurant or office, Conversation Boost will automatically amplify the voice of the person you’re talking to while minimizing the distracting noises around you. And with the new microphones, transducer, and amplifier, your voice will sound clearer and more natural than ever. 8
With a better fit and increased noise cancellation, you can now take a scientifically validated Hearing Test in a broader range of everyday background conditions — from the comfort of your home. And if you have mild to moderate hearing loss, you can use the improved Hearing Aid feature wherever you go. 7
In addition to passive noise reduction from the ear tips, active Hearing Protection helps prevent exposure to loud environmental noise. Machine learning on the H2 chip reduces noise 48,000 times per second while maintaining natural and vibrant sound for whatever you’re listening to. 21
AirPods Pro 3 are packed with features that make even the simplest moments seem extraordinary. From the all-new Live Translation feature 6 to superconvenient camera control, 11 there’s so much more to AirPods than meets the ear.
Available in select languages and regions. For more information, see Feature Availability .
powered by Apple Intelligence, you can listen to people speaking in different languages and hear translations through your AirPods Pro 3. To respond, just speak naturally, and your words will appear in the other person’s language on your iPhone screen. To make the experience even more magical, if you both have AirPods Pro 3, you can each speak in your own language and hear translations through your AirPods. 6
let you do things like raise and lower volume, skip tracks, and send “Unknown Caller” straight to voicemail. And the new camera remote feature lets you control your iPhone to record a video or snap a pic, even from afar. 11
Hey Siri , when is LAFC’s next game?
you can easily ask for directions, make a call, or check your schedule — all without having to fish your iPhone out of your pocket. And with Apple Intelligence, you can now communicate with Siri more naturally than ever. 22
just place them next to your iPhone and follow the onscreen prompts. Use Automatic Switching to have your AirPods seamlessly connect to whichever device you’re listening to. All you have to do is press play. 23
Specifications
- Chip
- H2
- Active Noise Cancellation
- Up to 4x more ANC than the original (per Apple)
- Heart-rate sensing
- Built-in workout heart-rate sensing
- Battery life
- Up to 8 hr with ANC; up to 10 hr Transparency + Hearing Aid
- Charging case
- MagSafe (USB-C) · works with Apple Watch charger and Qi
- Official price
- US$249 (per official site)
Sources
Specs and launch info are cited from official sources; the analysis is our own original writing.
Apple has officially released the AirPods Pro 3, with specs cited from Apple’s official product page. It is driven by the H2 chip, with Active Noise Cancellation rated by Apple at up to 4x the original AirPods Pro, plus built-in workout heart-rate sensing.
In our view, putting heart-rate sensing into the earbuds makes them more compelling for fitness-minded iPhone users; battery life is up to 8 hours with ANC and up to 10 hours in Transparency with the Hearing Aid feature, and the MagSafe (USB-C) case also works with an Apple Watch charger and Qi.
The official price is US$249, but actual pricing and availability follow the official Apple site and may vary by region.
Pros
- H2 chip with up to 4x the ANC, per Apple
- Built-in workout heart-rate sensing
- MagSafe (USB-C) case compatible with multiple chargers
Cons
- Full functionality is tightly tied to the Apple ecosystem
- Battery is up to only 8 hours with ANC on
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