Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes 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 transport.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a key difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the two earbuds together.

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 independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and adding -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC enabling 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 noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit well in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces your environment noise well as preventing the device sound from leaking out at the same.

Driver Unit Size

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates low audible frequencies 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 a particular audio component produces high human frequencies and if it 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 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.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and the 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 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 highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply 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 device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your device and charging 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 allows 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 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. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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 , 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) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support 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 lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 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 a device.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this 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) ✓

The 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) ✓

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

Warranty Period

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The 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, like if there is an issue with the connection.

Travel Bag Is Included

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Review In Detail