AirPods Pro (3rd generation)
Premium wireless earbuds released September 19, 2025, featuring Apple H2 chip, 2x better Active Noise Cancellation, heart rate monitoring via PPG sensor, 8-hour battery life with ANC, IP57 water resistance, and Live Translation powered by Apple Intelligence at $249.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Who supplies the processor for AirPods Pro 3rd generation?
AirPods Pro 3 use the Apple H2 chip, a custom 7nm System-in-Package designed by Apple and manufactured by TSMC in Taiwan. The H2 features 10 audio cores for 2x better Active Noise Cancellation and powers advanced features like Adaptive Audio and Live Translation.
What health sensors does AirPods Pro 3 have?
AirPods Pro 3 feature a custom PPG (photoplethysmography) heart rate sensor with infrared LED emitters sampling at 256 Hz, allowing continuous heart rate monitoring during workouts without needing an Apple Watch.
Where are AirPods Pro 3 components manufactured?
AirPods Pro 3 components are sourced globally: H2 chip from Taiwan (TSMC), batteries from China (Sunwoda/Desay/ATL), MEMS microphones from USA and China (Knowles/Goertek), with final assembly by Luxshare Precision and Goertek in Vietnam and China.
Who makes the microphones for AirPods Pro 3?
AirPods Pro 3 use MEMS microphones from Knowles Electronics, Goertek, and AAC Technologies, with MEMS dies from Infineon Technologies. The earbuds feature dual beamforming microphones and dedicated ANC microphones (outward and inward-facing) for superior call quality and noise cancellation.
What companies supply parts for AirPods Pro 3?
Key AirPods Pro 3 suppliers include Apple/TSMC (H2 chip), Knowles/Goertek/AAC (microphones and speakers), STMicroelectronics (MCU), Texas Instruments (power management), Sony (sensors), and Luxshare Precision/Goertek (final assembly).