No — AirPods Pro 2 cases do NOT fit AirPods Pro 3
The Pro 3 charging case is 2mm taller and 1.6mm wider than Pro 2. This is the #1 most common AirPods case purchase mistake.
Does AirPods Pro 2 Case Fit AirPods Pro 3? (2026)
No. The AirPods Pro 3 has a larger charging case than the AirPods Pro 2. A protective case designed for Pro 2 will be too small for Pro 3 — it simply won't fit over the larger case. This is the most common mistake people make when buying AirPods cases.
Side-by-Side Dimensions
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 3 Larger
Key Differences
Height Diff
+2.0mm
Width Diff
+1.6mm
Depth Diff
+0.1mm
Why Pro 2 Cases Don't Fit Pro 3
While the AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3 look similar at first glance, the Pro 3 charging case is measurably larger in both height and width. A silicone or hard shell case made for Pro 2 simply cannot stretch over the Pro 3 case.
- Height: Pro 3 is 2.0mm taller (47.2mm vs 45.2mm)
- Width: Pro 3 is 1.6mm wider (62.2mm vs 60.6mm)
- Depth: Nearly the same (21.8mm vs 21.7mm)
Even a 1-2mm difference is enough to make a snug-fit protective case incompatible. Protective cases are precision-molded to exact dimensions, so there is no margin for a larger case.
Can a Pro 3 Case Fit Pro 2?
No. A Pro 3 protective case will be too large for the Pro 2 charging case — it will be loose, won't snap securely, and won't provide proper protection. The case would rattle and could fall off.
Need a Case for AirPods Pro 3?
Make sure you buy a case specifically designed for Pro 3 (2025).
Shop AirPods Pro 3 Cases →Frequently Asked Questions
Does an AirPods Pro 2 case fit AirPods Pro 3?
No. The AirPods Pro 3 charging case is 2.0mm taller (47.2mm vs 45.2mm) and 1.6mm wider (62.2mm vs 60.6mm). A Pro 2 protective case will not fit.
Does an AirPods Pro 3 case fit AirPods Pro 2?
No. A Pro 3 case is too large for the Pro 2 — it will be loose and won't protect your AirPods properly.
Why did Apple change the Pro 3 case size?
The AirPods Pro 3 includes new health features (hearing test, hearing aid, hearing protection) that required additional hardware, resulting in a slightly larger charging case.
Are AirPods Pro 2 and Pro 3 earbuds the same size?
The earbuds themselves are similar in size, but the charging cases are different. You need a case designed specifically for the Pro 3 charging case.