KEY FEATURES
Reduces up to 2x more unwanted noise than AirPods Pro 2
New acoustic architecture delivers transformed bass and detailed clarity
Get up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation
Communicate across languages using Live Translation³, enabled by Apple Intelligence7 AirPods Pro 3. Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods Pro 2.1 Now with heart rate sensing2, Live Translation3, longer battery life4 and advancements in hearing health.5 Redesigned for a more secure fit.4

Key Features

World’s Best In-Ear Active Noise Cancellation — Reduces up to 2x more unwanted noise than AirPods Pro 2 so you can stay fully immersed in the moment.1

Breakthrough Audio Performance — Experience breathtaking, three-dimensional audio with AirPods Pro 3. A new acoustic architecture delivers transformed bass, detailed clarity so you can hear every instrument, and stunningly vivid vocals.

Heart Rate Sensing — Built-in heart rate sensing lets you track your heart rate and calories burned for up to 50 different workout types.2 With iPhone, you have access to the Move ring, step count and the new Workout Buddy6, powered by Apple Intelligence.7

Live Translation — Communicate across languages using Live Translation3, enabled by Apple Intelligence.7

Extended Battery Life — Get up to 8 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on a single charge.8 Or up to 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature.9

Secure In-Ear Fit — All-new ear tips, now in five sizes, provide a more secure, personalised fit and better audio performance across the board.4

Hearing Health — Take a Hearing Test in the comfort of your home.10 Use the Hearing Aid feature10 for clearer communication. And Loud Sound Reduction minimises your exposure to loud environmental noise.

Personalised Listening — Next-generation Adaptive EQ customises a sound signature for your unique ear geometry and fit. And inward-facing microphones measure what you’re hearing for real-time adjustments.

Magical Experience — Automatic Switching lets you seamlessly switch between your Apple devices.11 And Audio Sharing lets you share a song or show between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad or Apple TV.12

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)
Documentation
USB?C Charge Cable sold separately

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1 Testing conducted by Apple in July 2025 using AirPods Pro 3 paired with iPhone 16 with prerelease AirPods firmware and iOS 26. Noise reduction was tested in accordance with IEC 60268-24. Comparison made against the best-selling wireless in-ear headphones commercially available at the time of testing. Performance depends on device settings, environment and many other factors.
2 Built-in heart rate monitor is intended for use during workouts with the Fitness app and compatible third-party apps on iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Refer to support.apple.com for more information.
3 Live Translation with AirPods works on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 2 and later, with the latest firmware when paired with an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone running iOS 26 and later. Supports English (UK, US), French (France), German, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish (Spain). For more information, see apple.com/nz/ios/feature-availability.
4 Compared with AirPods Pro 2.
5 Supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad running the latest OS. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later.
6 Requires an Apple Intelligence–enabled iPhone nearby and Bluetooth® headphones with device and Siri language set to English. Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
7 Apple Intelligence is available in beta. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. For feature and language availability and system requirements, see support.apple.com/121115.
8 Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50% and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled, listening time was up to 7.5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
9 Testing conducted by Apple in July and August 2025 using preproduction AirPods Pro 3 with MagSafe Charging Case paired with preproduction iPhone 17 Pro units, all with prerelease software. Both volume and amplification level were set to 50% and Transparency was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge with the Hearing Aid feature on, with no audio playing back from iPhone, until the first AirPod Pro was fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
10 The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware, when paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later, and are intended for people aged 18 years or older. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow directions for use. Some features may not be available in all regions or all languages; see apple.com/nz/airpods-pro/feature-availability.
11 Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
12 Requires a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.

Technical specifications
Go to apple.com/nz/airpods-pro/specs for a complete set. Headphones type
In-ear wireless
Apple AirPods model
AirPods Pro 3rd Gen
Virtual Surround
Spatial audio
True Wireless earbuds
Yes
Bluetooth
v5.3
Colour
White
Noise reduction type
Active noise cancellation
Ambient/Transparency mode
Yes
Built-in microphone
Yes
Environmental protection
Water resistant, Dust resistant, Sweat resistant
Water resistance rating (IP/ATM)
IP57
Battery life
Up to 8 hours with ANC on
Manufacturer's warranty
1 Year

1 Year

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