Apple AirPods 3rd Generation
With spatial audio featuring dynamic head tracking and adaptive EQ, the AirPods 3rd Gen personalize sound and deliver 30 hours of total listening via the MagSafe case. The contoured, IPX4 sweat-resistant design and force-sensor controls provide a comfortable, hands-free experience tightly integrated with the Apple ecosystem. These are best for Apple users seeking immersive music and media playback, though weak call performance makes them unsuitable for frequent voice conversations.
About This Earbuds
With spatial audio featuring dynamic head tracking and adaptive EQ, the AirPods 3rd Gen personalize sound and deliver 30 hours of total listening via the MagSafe case. The contoured, IPX4 sweat-resistant design and force-sensor controls provide a comfortable, hands-free experience tightly integrated with the Apple ecosystem. These are best for Apple users seeking immersive music and media playback, though weak call performance makes them unsuitable for frequent voice conversations.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type dynamic
- Wireless
- Bluetooth version 5.0
- Battery life hours 6
- Case battery hours 30
- Water resistance IPX4
- Multipoint
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong social proof (94th percentile) 94th
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
Cons
- Below average anc (29th percentile) 29th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with MagSafe Charging Case. Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | Quick charge |
| Charging | proprietary |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | proprietary |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Apple |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods 3rd Generation | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | Dynamic | dynamic | Dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 8 | 6 | 30 | 6 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 24 | 18 | 30 | 26 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP54 | IP57 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods 3rd Generation | 29.4 | 36.2 | 79 | 74.2 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 48.7 | 85.9 | 94.4 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 79 | 99.1 | 79.1 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 89.3 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 79 | 96.2 | 75.6 | 70.9 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 94.4 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.6 | 90.4 | 79 | 96.4 | 47 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96.7 |
| Sennheiser MOMENTUM True Wireless 4 Compare | 96.6 | 99.7 | 33.4 | 91.9 | 97.5 | 93.4 | 91.9 | 90 | 89.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 0 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
Usage Scores
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