- Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) vs AirPods (2nd Gen) vs AirPods Pro compared
Our quick take
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) - 4.5 / 5
Pro-like design
- Earphones dimensions: 30.79 x 18.26 x 19.21mm / Weight: 4.28g Chagring case: 46.40 x 54.40 x 21.38mm / Weight: 37.91g 33% shorter stem than 2nd Gen AirPods Redesigned tip, tapered towards ear IPX4 water-resistance White finish only
Great features
- H1 chip, one-tap setup, auto-switching, audio sharing Announce Notifications, Announce Calls, Hey Siri Spatial Audio Adaptive EQ
Audio performance and Spatial Audio
Battery life
- 4 hours talk time, 6 hours listening time 30 hours in total from charging case Charging case wireless and MagSafe compatible
To recap
Sitting in the middle of Apple’s wireless headphones portfolio, the 3rd Gen AirPods offer a great balance between features and price point, whilst also delivering a refreshed and water-resistant design and great sound quality.
