Apple has officially announced the AirPods Pro 3, introducing major improvements that bring more power, better sound, and deeper integration across the Apple ecosystem. Positioned as the company’s next-generation premium wireless earbuds, the AirPods Pro 3 focus on pushing audio quality, comfort, and smart features even further.

A fresh design with familiar comfort

The AirPods Pro 3 retain the in-ear design with silicone tips, featuring a lighter build for extended wear. Apple has slightly refined the stem and vent system for a more comfortable seal, while maintaining the snug fit that helps with noise cancellation. A new case design with improved durability and USB‑C charging also adds to everyday convenience.

Advanced audio and personalized sound

Apple is highlighting the new H3 chip inside the AirPods Pro 3 as the biggest leap in audio performance. With this, users get:

  • Adaptive Audio: Seamlessly blends Transparency Mode and Active Noise Cancellation based on surroundings.
  • Improved ANC: Cuts even more background noise with better real-time adjustment.
  • Enhanced Spatial Audio: Dynamic head tracking provides theater-like immersion in supported content.
  • Personalized Sound Profiles: iOS 19 can now optimize audio to your unique hearing, tuning frequencies automatically.

Smarter features with iOS 19

Paired with Apple’s new software, the AirPods Pro 3 unlock:

  • Voice Isolation for calls – clearer microphones that reduce background noise while talking.
  • Conversation Awareness – lowers volume and enhances voices around you when someone speaks directly.
  • Find My precision tracking – thanks to the U2 chip, users can locate their case down to a few centimeters.

Longer battery life and USB‑C support

One of the biggest upgrades is battery efficiency. Apple promises:

  • Up to 8 hours of listening time (up from 6 hours on AirPods Pro 2).
  • Up to 36 hours with the charging case.
  • USB‑C charging on the case, aligning with recent iPhone 16 series.
  • MagSafe compatibility for wireless charging options.

Pricing and availability

The AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $299 in the US, with pre-orders starting this week and shipping beginning September 20, 2025. They’ll be available in classic White, alongside new colors like Silver and Midnight for the first time in the Pro lineup.

Should you upgrade?

AirPods Pro 3 bring meaningful improvements across sound quality, noise cancellation, and smart adaptive features, making them the most advanced earbuds in Apple’s lineup. For AirPods Pro 2 users, the jump may feel evolutionary, but those with older AirPods—or anyone deep in the Apple ecosystem—will find AirPods Pro 3 a significant upgrade.