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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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Reasons why you might like the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

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

IP ratings is the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

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 value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

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 have no cables. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

ANC uses more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (inverted noise) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.



Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds while preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of 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 recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio device makes high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments 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 usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 30 hours.

A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself. It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the device, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and case. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec 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 the same 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 are planning 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) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears so that the music is paused. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.

Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

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

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or putting them in your pockets without a casing can easily damage them.

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