Originally offered only on the Apple AirPods Pro & Max, the 3rd generation of Apple AirPods with Charging Case now feature spatial audio technology with dynamic head tracking, and Dolby Atmos compatibility. Unlike your traditional left/right stereo playback, spatial audio envelops you in sound and can adjust positioning as you move your head, so you’re always in the sweet spot. When watching Dolby Atmos movies, you’re aurally immersed to feel like you’re in the center of the action.

Adaptive EQ is another feature that works to intelligently improve your audio experience. Whether you’re at work or on a plane, it automatically adjusts playback in real-time, so that the AirPods can deliver music closer to what you’re supposed to hear.

Ready for Work or a Workout

Crafted with sweat and water resistance, the 3rd gen Apple AirPods and charging case can handle an intense session at the gym or getting caught in the rain during a run.

All-Day Battery & MagSafe Charging

On a single charge, the true wireless AirPods deliver up to 6 hours of playback. Another 24 hours are available within the included charging case. Just place them inside and close the lid to start recharging them. When it’s time to charge up the case itself, simply plug in the included Lightning to USB Type-C cable to a power adapter (not included). If you want a more streamlined solution, you can also use an optional MagSafe or Qi-compatible charging pad to recharge wirelessly.

Quick Charge

If you’re in a rush or just forgot to charge your AirPods, a quick 5-minute charge will give them up to 1 hour of playback.

Effortless Pairing

On many iPhones, Macs, Apple Watches, and iPads, the 3rd gen AirPods can pair with them as if by magic. Once you open the case, they connect immediately and can automatically switch between your Apple devices, letting you share audio easily.

Additional Features

Contoured design focuses music more directly into your ears

Integrated force sensor touch control on 33% shorter stems than the previous generation AirPods

Built-in microphone for hands-free calling

In-ear detection lets the AirPods know when they are in or out of your ears to manage playback

Let Siri read notifications through the AirPods with Announce Notifications

Audio Sharing lets you and a friend share a song or show between two different sets of AirPods

Audio Technology
Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
Adaptive EQ
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier

Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-facing microphone
Skin-detect sensor
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Force sensor

Chip
H1 headphone chip

Controls
Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call
Press twice to skip forward
Press three times to skip back
Press and hold for Siri

Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions

Sweat and Water Resistant
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)

Charging Case
Works with MagSafe charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector

Battery
AirPods
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with spatial audio enabled)
Up to 4 hours of talk time with a single charge
AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case
Up to 30 hours of listening time
Up to 20 hours of talk time
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 1 hour of talk time

Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0

System Requirements
iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS”

What’s in the box
In the Box
AirPods
MagSafe Charging Case
Lightning to USB-C Cable
Documentation