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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review

Last updated on Aug 18, 2024   9 minute read
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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

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Overall Score 7.3 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)
  • Battery Life of 6 hours
  • Number Of Microphones of 6 only

Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating refers to protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance 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.

Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then adding -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 therefore "diluting" the noise.



Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out . Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the sound produced by the device.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well a particular audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.

A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

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

To charge the device, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your earbuds and case.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPhone.

If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

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

Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special pouch. Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

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