Can I use AirPods Pro 2 ear tips on AirPods Pro 3?

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Unfortunately, no—and this has annoyed a lot of people.

Apple changed the ear tip design for the AirPods Pro 3, using a new attachment mechanism and foam-infused silicone material instead of the pure silicone on the Pro 2. The tips physically don't fit, and there's no adapter or workaround.

If you'd found the perfect third-party ear tips for your Pro 2—memory foam ones, different sizes, or tips from a brand you trusted—you're starting over. Your collection of replacement tips won't work with the new model.

Apple's reasoning is that the new foam-infused silicone provides better comfort and seal, and they added a fifth size (XXS) for people with smaller ear canals. These are legitimate improvements, but it doesn't make the incompatibility less frustrating for people who had their fit dialed in.

When you need replacement tips for your Pro 3, you have two options. Apple sells official replacements on their website and in Apple Stores. Third-party manufacturers like Comply, SpinFit, and others now make Pro 3-specific tips—but be careful when shopping.

Here's the important thing: generic listings for 'AirPods Pro tips' usually mean Pro 1 or Pro 2. The Pro 3 are new enough that you need to explicitly look for tips that say 'AirPods Pro 3' or 'Pro 3 compatible.' If a listing doesn't specify the generation, assume it won't fit. When in doubt, message the seller to confirm before buying.

The good news is that the five included sizes (XXS through L) give you a decent range to work with out of the box. Apple's ear tip fit test can help you find the right size—run it before assuming you need aftermarket tips.