Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are easier to move with.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit well in place, creating a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates the sound made by the device.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal on its way through.

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just place down on a supported charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

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Number Of Microphones

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the desired sound.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Warranty Period

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them in your pockets without a cover may easily damage them.

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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail