Overview
- A revised in‑ear shape, five ear‑tip sizes including a new XXS, and tips with an internal foam layer improve fit and passive sealing.
- Reviewers report noticeably stronger active noise cancellation than the AirPods Pro 2, clearer transparency mode, and a warmer sound with fuller bass and better instrument separation.
- Built‑in pulssensors measure heart rate in the ear and feed Apple’s Fitness and Health apps, with Apple’s algorithm choosing AirPods or Apple Watch as the most reliable source during workouts.
- Battery life reaches up to eight hours with noise cancelling enabled, while the charging case now provides about 24 hours total versus 30 hours on the previous model.
- Apple’s on‑device Live Translation worked in tests outside the EU but is blocked in EU countries for now; the feature is also slated for AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods 4 on compatible iPhones, and launch pricing is about €249–€250.