Which AirPods are right for you?
Legal Disclaimers
Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 3): Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro 2 when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.
Up to 2x More Active Noise Cancellation (for AirPods Pro 2): Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Up to 4x More Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 4x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with original AirPods Pro and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation when tested in accordance with IEC 60268‑24.
Pro‑level Active Noise Cancellation: Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.
Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency Mode: Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax buildup. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-us/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-us/120409 for AirPods Pro 3 cleaning instructions.
Conversation Awareness: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware.
Personalized Spatial Audio: 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.
Lossless Audio (USB‑C): Lossless Audio listening requires a wired USB‑C connection and compatible content from supported apps and services.
Heart Rate Sensing: 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/en-us/123184 for more information.
Dust, Sweat, and Water Resistance: AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, and AirPods Pro 3 are dust, sweat, and water resistant for non‑water sports and exercise. Products including charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 (AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation) and IP57 (AirPods Pro 3) under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat, and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge when wet; refer to support.apple.com/en-us/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
Charging: USB‑C charging requires a compatible USB‑C charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe Charger. AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation and AirPods Pro 3 charging cases also work with the Apple Watch charger.
Find My: Find My functionality requires iOS 18 or later.
Battery: Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors. Testing conducted on AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max with noise control on.
Voice Isolation: Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, or macOS Sequoia and later when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation, or AirPods Pro 2 and later with the latest firmware.
Automatic Switching: Requires an Apple Account and a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software.
