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	AirPods Pro 3	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
LAUNCH DATE
Released	—	2026-10-01
Status	—	Available
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Launch Price (USD)	$249.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$299 (US launch price)
Notes	—	Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen
Price in Nigeria	₦349,000	₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price)
PRODUCT OVERVIEW
Brand	Apple	Bose
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	September 19, 2025	September 17, 2026
Model Name	AirPods Pro 3	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Price	$249	$299 (US launch)
AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS
Driver Type	Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier	Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology
Sound Features	Enhanced ANC (2x over Pro 2), Adaptive Audio, Transparency, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, Loud Sound Reduction, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, studio-quality audio recording	Spatial audio: Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking
FEATURES AND SOFTWARE
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes — enhanced generation	No (open-ear)
App Support	iOS/iPadOS/macOS Settings, Health app (heart rate), Find My	Bose app
Customizable EQ	No manual EQ; Adaptive EQ automatic only	Yes, 3-band EQ in Bose app
Low-Latency / Gaming Mode	Not officially marketed	—
Other Features	—	Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app); Google Fast Pair
Sound Modes	Off / Transparency / Adaptive Audio / Noise Cancellation	Immersion Mode, Cinema Mode, Stereo
Touch Controls	Force-sensor stem — press once/twice/thrice, hold, swipe for volume	No, physical button on each earbud (play/pause, track, volume, calls)
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	—
Voice Assistant Support	Siri (hands-free)	Phone's native voice assistant (Alexa+ planned)
CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION
Bluetooth Version	Bluetooth 5.3	5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m)
Multipoint	Automatic switching + Precision Finding via 2nd-gen UWB chip in case	Yes, two devices
Range	—	9 m (30 ft)
Supported Codecs	AAC	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound)
Wired Mode	Not supported	—
BUILD AND DESIGN
Colors Available	White	Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition)
Dimensions	Earbud 30.9 x 19.2 x 27.0mm; Case 47.2 x 62.2 x 21.8mm	Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm
Form Factor	In-ear with silicone tips, stemmed design; MagSafe case with UWB chip	Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IP57 (submersible to 1m for up to 30 min)	IPX4
Materials	Plastic housing, silicone ear tips; 40% recycled content overall	Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff
Weight	5.55g per earbud	5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case)
BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING
Battery Life (Standby)	—	Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio)
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour
Fast Charging	5 min in case ≈ 1 hour listening	10 min = up to 2 hours
Total Playtime	Up to 8 hrs per charge with ANC; up to 24 hrs total with case	Earbuds: Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio); With case: Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total)
Wireless Charging	Yes — MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, or Qi-certified	Yes, Qi
MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, Bose SpeechClarity
Mic Count	3 per earbud (6 total)	2
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Dual beamforming mics + inward mic + skin-detect/speech accelerometer; Voice Isolation, studio-quality recording	2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" or stem press	—
BOX CONTENTS
Charging Cable	Sold separately	Not listed in box contents (power adapter not included)
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	5 sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L)	No (open-ear cuff design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	MagSafe Charging Case with 2nd-gen UWB chip	Charging case
Included Items	—	Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter)
Main Device	AirPods Pro 3 (pair)	2 Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
User Manual	Yes	Quick start guide, safety sheet
Warranty Card	Standard 1-year limited warranty (not separately itemized)	1-year Bose limited warranty
COMPATIBILITY
Operating Systems	iOS, iPadOS, macOS, watchOS, tvOS, visionOS	Android, iOS (Bose app on Google Play and App Store); any Bluetooth device
Profiles Supported	Standard Bluetooth audio profiles (not itemized by Apple)	—
Supported Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV, Apple Vision Pro	Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026
KEY HIGHLIGHT
Highlight	Apple's biggest AirPods Pro redesign yet — built-in heart-rate sensor, IP57 submersible rating, stronger ANC, and new ear-tip sizes.	The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are cuff-style open-ear earbuds with an improved driver for deeper bass, Bose OpenAudio, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode with TrueSpatial head tracking.