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. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number of 4 means 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 take in account a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

Sweat Resistance

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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) ✓

ANC makes use of advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. How it works, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and 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, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay well in place, creating a sound seal that reduces your environment noise and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

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 a particular 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 indicates how well an audio device produces high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.

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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 given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, 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

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself.

Charge Time

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

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

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The 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.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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 can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your iPad. 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.

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Number Of Microphones

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce noise from the desired sound.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

When lost 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 Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to charge the earbuds.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to 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 device.

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 features 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 that has followed instruction manuals.

Has Voice Prompts

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail