AirPods Pro Technical Specifications

AirPods Pro

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Audio Technology
  • Custom high-excursion Apple driver
  • Custom high dynamic range amplifier
  • Active Noise Cancellation
  • Transparency mode
  • Vent system for pressure equalization
  • Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking1
  • Adaptive EQ
Sensors
  • Dual beamforming microphones
  • Inward-facing microphone
  • Dual optical sensors
  • Motion-detecting accelerometer
  • Speech-detecting accelerometer
  • Force sensor
Chip

H1 headphone chip

Controls
  • Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call
  • Press twice to skip forward
  • Press three times to skip back
  • Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode
Sweat and Water Resistant2
  • Sweat and water resistant (IPX4)
Size and Weight (Each)3
  • Height:

    30.9 mm
    (1.22 inches)

  • Width: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
  • Depth: 24.0 mm (0.94 inch)
  • Weight: 5.4 grams (0.19 ounce)
  • Height:

    45.2 mm
    (1.78 inches)

  • Width: 60.6 mm (2.39 inches)
  • Depth: 21.7 mm (0.85 inch)
  • Weight: 45.6 grams (1.61 ounces)
Charging Case
  • Works with MagSafe charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector
Battery
  • Up to 4.5 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency off)4
  • Up to 3.5 hours of talk time with a single charge5
  • More than 24 hours of listening time6
  • More than 18 hours of talk time7

5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time8 or around 1 hour of talk time9

Connectivity
  • Bluetooth 5.0
In the Box
  • AirPods Pro
  • MagSafe Charging Case
  • Silicone ear tips (three sizes)
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation
Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods Pro. Features include:

  • Live Listen audio10
  • Headphone levels
  • Headphone Accommodations
  • Conversation Boost
System Requirements11
  • iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
  • iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
  • Mac models with the latest version of macOS
  • Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Compatibility

iPhone Models

  • 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 712
  • iPhone 7 Plus12
  • iPhone 6s12
  • iPhone 6s Plus12
  • iPhone SE (2nd generation)
  • iPhone SE (1st generation)12

iPod Models

  • iPod touch (7th generation)

Mac Models

12
  • 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 (M1, 2020)
  • 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 14-inch (2021)
  • MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021)
  • 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 Pro (Late 2013–2019)

iPad Models

  • 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)12
  • 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-inch12
  • iPad (9th generation)
  • iPad (8th generation)
  • iPad (7th generation)
  • iPad (6th generation)
  • iPad (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (4th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd generation)
  • iPad Air 212
  • iPad mini (6th generation)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad mini 412

Apple Watch Models

12
  • Apple Watch Series 7
  • Apple Watch Series 6
  • Apple Watch SE
  • 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 HD

AirPods Pro and the Environment

Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact.

AirPods Pro are designed with the following features to reduce environmental impact:

  • Brominated flame retardant–free
  • PVC-free
  • Beryllium-free
  • Mercury-free

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Which AirPods are
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AirPods 2nd generation

Spatial audio unavailable

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode unavailable

Sweat and water resistance unavailable

Lightning charging
5 hrs

Up to 5 hours of listening time with a single charge (none) 15 15 (none) (none) 8 14 8 12

AirPods 3rd generation

Spatial audio with
dynamic head tracking (none) 12 12 1 1 1 1 1 1

Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode unavailable

Sweat and
water resistant (none) 13 13 2 2 2 2 6 10

MagSafe, wireless, and
Lightning charging (none) 14 14 (none) (none) 7 13 7 11

6 hrs

Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (none) 15 15 (none) (none) 8 14 8 12

AirPods Pro  

Spatial audio with
dynamic head tracking (none) 12 12 1 1 1 1 1 1

Active Noise
Cancellation and
Transparency mode

Sweat and
water resistant (none) 13 13 2 2 2 2 6 10

MagSafe, wireless, and
Lightning charging (none) 14 14 (none) (none) 7 13 7 11

4.5 hrs

Up to 4.5 hours of listening time with a single charge (none) 15 15 (none) (none) 8 14 8 12

AirPods Max  

Spatial audio with
dynamic head tracking (none) 12 12 1 1 1 1 1 1

Active Noise
Cancellation and
Transparency mode

Sweat and water resistance unavailable

Lightning charging
20 hrs

Up to 20 hours of listening time with a single charge (none) 15 15 (none) (none) 8 14 8 12

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