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AirPods (3rd generation) - Technical Specifications
Year introduced: 2021
Audio Technology
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Personalized Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking1
Adaptive EQ
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 or pause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
Press twice to end a 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 Resistant2
Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) : AirPods and charging case
Size and Weight3
AirPods (each)
Height: 1.21 inches (30.79 mm)
Width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm)
Depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm)
Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)
Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
Height: 1.83 inches (46.40 mm)
Width: 2.14 inches (54.40 mm)
Depth: 0.84 inch (21.38 mm)
Weight: 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)
Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
The Lightning Charging Case works with the Lightning connector
MagSafe Charging Case
The MagSafe Charging Case works wirelessly with MagSafe charger and Qi-certified chargers or with the Lightning connector
Battery4
AirPods
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalized Spatial Audio Enabled)
Up to 4 hours of talk time with a single charge
AirPods with Lightning Charging Case or 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 timeor around 1 hour of talk time
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
In the Box
AirPods
Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
Lightning to USB-C Cable
Documentation
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
Features include:
Live Listen audio5
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements6
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
Compatibility
iPhone Models
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 77
iPhone 7 Plus7
iPhone 6s7
iPhone 6s Plus7
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone SE (1st generation)7
iPod Models
iPod touch (7th generation)
Mac Models7
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012–Early 2015)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012–2017)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020)
MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020)
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)
MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–Early 2015)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–Mid 2015)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012–2020)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012–2019)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, two ports)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, four ports)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max, 2023)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max, 2023)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012–2017)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012–Late 2013)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015–2019)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2020)
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac mini (Late 2012–Late 2018)
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Mac mini (M2 or M2 Pro, 2023)
Mac Studio (M1 Max or M1 Ultra, 2022)
Mac Studio (M2 Max or M2 Ultra, 2023)
Mac Pro (Late 2013–2019)
Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
iPad Models
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)7
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch7
iPad (10th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad Air (5th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air 27
iPad mini (6th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 47
Apple Watch Models7
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Series 2
Apple Watch Series 1
Apple TV Models
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV HD7
AirPods and the Environment
AirPods (3rd generation) are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:8
Made with better materials
100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100% recycled aluminum in the hinge of the Lightning Charging Case and MagSafe Charging Case
100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board of the Lightning Charging Case and MagSafe Charging Case
Energy efficient
Meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems9
Smarter chemistry10
Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
Green manufacturing
Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
90% or more fiber-based packaging
Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.
Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS, and tvOS.
AirPods (3rd generation) are sweat and water resistant for non-water sports and exercise, and they are IPX4 rated. Sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors.
Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
AirPods can be used as Bluetooth headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality is limited.
Audio Sharing not supported.
Data accurate as of product launch.
Efficiency performance is based on the U.S. Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes, and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards, and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.
MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. AirPods (3rd generation) charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or Lightning connector. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB‑C connector.