How to Deep Clean AirPods 3 (buds only)
Tools
These are some common tools used to work on this device. You might not need every tool for every procedure.
Background
The third generation of Apple's base-model wireless earbuds, the AirPods 3 were released October 26, 2021.
Identification
AirPods 3 have model numbers A2565 and A2564.
Technical Specifications
Apple H1 Headphone Chip
Bluetooth 5.0
Sensors:
- Dual beam-forming microphones
 - Inward-facing microphone
 - Skin-detect sensor
 - Motion-detecting accelerometer
 - Speech-detecting accelerometer
 - Force sensor
 
Earbud dimensions:
- Height: 1.21 inches (30.79 mm)
 - Width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm)
 - Depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm)
 - Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)
 
Case dimensions:
- Height: 1.83 inches (46.40 mm)
 - Width: 2.14 inches (54.40 mm)
 - Depth: 0.84 inch (21.38 mm)
 - Weight: 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)