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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) Wireless Earbuds, Spatial Audio

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Experience Immersive Audio with Personalized Spatial Sound The Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) deliver personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for an immersive listening experience. Sweat and water resistance, along with long battery life, make these wireless earbuds ideal for everyd...

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Overview

Experience Immersive Audio with Personalized Spatial Sound

The Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) deliver personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for an immersive listening experience. Sweat and water resistance, along with long battery life, make these wireless earbuds ideal for everyday use.

Specifications

  • Audio: Personalized Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos
  • Water Resistance: IPX4 (AirPods and Lightning Charging Case)
  • Battery Life: Up to 6 hours (one charge), Up to 30 hours (with Lightning Charging Case)
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth
  • Chip: Apple H1 Chip
  • Control: Force sensor (media, calls), "Hey Siri"

Key Features

PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods (3rd generation) deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos.

SWEAT AND WATER PROTECTION — AirPods and the Lightning Charging Case is rated IPX4 sweat and water resistant, so they’ll withstand anything from heavy workouts to rain.

A POWERFUL CASE — Recharge your AirPods with the portable Lightning Charging Case for power throughout the day, wherever you go.

PINCH-PERFECT CONTROL — The force sensor lets you control your entertainment as well as answer, end, and mute or unmute yourself on calls.

LONG BATTERY LIFE — Up to 6 hours of listening time with one charge, and up to 30 hours total listening time with the Lightning Charging Case.

ALWAYS-ON “HEY SIRI” — Say “Hey Siri” to activate your favorite personal assistant and stay on top of everyday tasks like playing music, making calls, getting directions, or checking your schedule.

MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair with every device in your iCloud account. Audio seamlessly switches between devices and automatically pauses when you take AirPods out of your ears.

AUDIO SHARING — Audio Sharing lets you connect two sets of AirPods effortlessly to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV, with individual volume control for each set.

LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See “Additional information” to learn more.

Specifications

Audio Feature
Personalized Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking
Water Resistance Rating
IPX4 (Sweat and Water Resistant)
Charging Case
Lightning Charging Case
Control Method
Force Sensor (Pinch-perfect control)
Single Charge Listening Time
Up to 6 hours
Total Listening Time with Case
Up to 30 hours
Voice Assistant Integration
Always-on "Hey Siri"
Audio Sharing
Yes

Pros & Cons

👍 Pros

  • Features Personalized Spatial Audio, adapting sound to your ear shape for an immersive experience.
  • Includes dynamic head tracking, which helps to place sound all around you for an engaging listening session.
  • Rated IPX4 sweat and water resistant, making them suitable for heavy workouts and rainy conditions.
  • Offers up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge, providing ample power for daily use.
  • The Lightning Charging Case extends total listening time to up to 30 hours, ensuring power throughout the day.

👎 Cons

  • The AirPods (3rd Gen) utilize a Lightning Charging Case, which may be inconvenient for users preferring USB-C.
  • Spatial Audio features are optimized for Apple devices and content, potentially limiting the experience on other platforms.
  • The "Magical Experience" features, like seamless device switching, are tied to the Apple iCloud ecosystem.
  • No specific noise cancellation feature is mentioned, which may be a drawback for noisy environments.
  • The IPX4 rating provides sweat and water resistance but does not indicate full waterproofing for submersion.

Frequently Asked Questions

Personalized Spatial Audio delivers an immersive listening experience by adapting sound to your unique ear shape and using dynamic head tracking to place sound all around you, including Dolby Atmos content.
Yes, both the AirPods and the Lightning Charging Case are rated IPX4 sweat and water resistant, designed to withstand heavy workouts and rain.
You can get up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge with the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen).
The force sensor on the AirPods provides "pinch-perfect control" for managing your entertainment, as well as answering, ending, muting, or unmuting yourself on calls.
Yes, Audio Sharing allows you to effortlessly connect two sets of AirPods to your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV, with independent volume control for each set.
When utilizing the Lightning Charging Case, the total listening time for the AirPods (3rd Gen) extends up to 30 hours.