AirPods (3rd generation) feature a lightweight, contoured design that’s gently tapered. So they sit at just the right angle for comfort and to better direct audio into your ears. You can use the popular force sensor to control media and more, on a stem that’s 33 percent shorter. Enjoy incredible sound with powerful features like Adaptive EQ and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking. Get an hour of extra battery life, for up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the MagSafe Charging Case. And with sweat and water resistance, the latest AirPods are great for exercise and active lifestyles. They’re perfect for anyone who wants to try AirPods for the first time or for those looking to upgrade.
MagSafe and wireless chargers Lightning connector
All-new design
Contoured design is lightweight, gently tapered, and sits at just the right angle for comfort and to better direct audio into your ear
Stem is 33 percent shorter for a more subtle look and better balance in the design
Force sensor on the stem provides an intuitive way to control your music, calls, and more
AirPods and case have a rating of IPX4 for sweat and water resistance, so they’re perfect for exercise in any weather
Audio quality
Apple-designed driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier produces rich, consistent bass with crisp, clean high frequencies
Adaptive EQ fine-tunes music to your ear shape using inward-facing microphones that detect what you’re hearing, then adjust low- and mid-range frequencies to deliver rich details in every song
Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sounds all around you for a three-dimensional listening experience for music, TV shows, and movies
Expanded mesh surface covers the outward-facing microphone port for clear calls in a windy environment
With the superior audio coding standard of AAC-ELD, you get full HD voice quality for clear, natural Group FaceTime calls
Performance
For calls and Siri requests, beamforming microphones work with a separate speech-detecting accelerometer to focus on your voice and filter out background noise
Accelerometer and new optical sensor work together to sense if AirPods are in your ear or your pocket—so AirPods can more accurately turn power on and off, preserving battery
Battery life
Up to 6 hours of listening time or 4 hours of talk time on a single charge
Just 5 minutes of charge time in the case gives you around 1 hour of listening or talk time
Enjoy up to 30 hours of listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case
Easily charge AirPods on the MagSafe Charger featuring magnets that perfectly align—so you get a more reliable charge
Also charge using a wireless charger or Lightning cable
Audio Sharing and Announce Notifications with Siri
Share a song, podcast, or other audio stream between two sets of AirPods with Audio Sharing
Have Siri read important, time-sensitive notifications to you, including Messages, Calendar events, Reminders, and incoming calls
Seamless use with your Apple devices
To set up AirPods, just open the case and hold it close to your iOS or iPadOS device
After AirPods connect to your first iOS or iPadOS device, they’re automatically set up for your other devices on your iCloud account, including your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Watch, Mac, and Apple TV
Enhanced Find My with Proximity view
Essential additions
MagSafe Charger, AppleCare+ for Headphones, Apple Music
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