The AirPods 3rd Generation, like their predecessors, are equipped with the Apple-designed H1 chip. The H1 chip is a powerful system-on-a-chip that provides several benefits to the AirPods' performance and user experience.

One of the key advantages of the H1 chip is its efficient power consumption, which helps to extend the battery life of the AirPods 3. The chip is designed to manage power usage intelligently, allowing the earbuds to provide up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge. Additionally, with the help of the H1 chip, the AirPods 3 can provide up to 30 hours of total battery life when used with the charging case.