A breakdown of the review per specifications

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ipX4

IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection 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.

Weight

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

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

Has No Wires Or Cables

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

For a device to be true wireless it should have no wires linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have wires connecting 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 separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises more advanced technology to actively counter noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay well in place, this creates an acoustic seal that reduces your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds music 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. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Highest Frequency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000hz

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have neodymium magnets, if used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help produce music at quite a high sound pressure level, using high magnetic flux.

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Battery Life

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

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 requires fewer chargings.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging 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 in storage for extended periods.

Battery Power

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20mah

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery capacity is 20mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can store.

Has Wireless Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

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

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Bluetooth Version

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

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 connecting 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. Because 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 MacBook. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Audio Latency

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 144ms

Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a latency of 144ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.

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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) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound.

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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 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, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Supports Fast Charging

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Multipoint Count

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

Has A Mute Function

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support 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 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) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say 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 case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.

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A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Has A Neodymium Magnet

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Battery Power

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Audio Latency

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included

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