• PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods (3rd generation) deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos. 
• SWEAT AND WATER PROTECTION — AirPods and the Lightning Charging Case is rated IPX4 sweat and water resistant, so they’ll withstand anything from heavy workouts to rain. 
• A POWERFUL CASE — Recharge your AirPods with the portable Lightning Charging Case for power throughout the day, wherever you go. 
• PINCH-PERFECT CONTROL — The force sensor lets you control your entertainment as well as answer, end, and mute or unmute yourself on calls. 
• LONG BATTERY LIFE — Up to 6 hours of listening time with one charge, and up to 30 hours total listening time with the Lightning Charging Case. 
• ALWAYS-ON “HEY SIRI” — Say “Hey Siri” to activate your favorite personal assistant and stay on top of everyday tasks like playing music, making calls, getting directions, or checking your schedule. 
• MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair with every device in your iCloud account. Audio seamlessly switches between devices and automatically pauses when you take AirPods out of your ears. 

Technical Details

AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case

Weight | AirPods (each): 0.15 ounce (4.28 g), Lightning Charging Case: 1.34 ounces (37.91 g)
Dimensions | AirPods (each): 0.76 by 0.72 by 1.21 inches (19.21 by 18.26 by 30.79 mm), Charging Case: 1.83 by 0.84 by 2.14 inches (46.40 by 21.38 by 54.40 mm)
AirPods Sensors (each): | Dual beamforming microphones, Force sensor, Inward-facing microphone, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Skin-detect sensors, Speech-detecting accelerometer
Power and Battery | 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 (3rd generation) with Lightning 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
Release Date | 9/7/2022

Additional Information | Compatible hardware and software required for Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. 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. 
AirPods (3rd generation) charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or Lightning connector. 
Mute and unmute on calls available in compatible applications with the latest firmware. 
Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage, and many other factors. 
Siri may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Cellular data charges may apply. 
One-tap setup, Automatic Switching, and Audio Sharing require a compatible Apple device running the latest operating system software. Device compatibility varies by feature. One-tap setup and Automatic Switching also require an iCloud account.

What's in the box 

AirPods (3rd generation) 

Lightning Charging Case 

Lightning to USB-C Cable 

Documentation