Apple AirPods Gen 3
Personalized spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sound around you, while the IPX4 sweat and water resistance covers workouts and commutes. The 6-hour earbud battery, 30-hour case total, and MagSafe or Lightning charging options add flexibility for daily use. Best for iPhone owners who want a compact true wireless pair for calls, podcasts, and light fitness, not critical music listening.
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Aperçu
The 30-Second Version
Great battery, risky fit, and sound that doesn't justify the price. These are for Apple loyalists only.
Pros & Cons
Points forts
- Solid battery life with fast charging 80th
- IPX4 sweat and water resistance 72nd
- Spatial audio is genuinely fun for video
- MagSafe charging case option
Points faibles
- One-size-fits-most fit is a real gamble
- Sound quality lags behind the price
- No active noise cancellation
- Social proof is nearly nonexistent
Les preuves
Performance
The battery life is the quiet hero here. Six hours in the buds and 30 total with the case puts these well above average, and fast charging gets you back in the game quickly. But the sound sits at the 29th percentile, which is rough for Apple. Spatial audio with head tracking is fun for movies, but for music these just don't punch above their weight. The mic and connectivity are both dead average, which feels lazy at this price.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | ✓ |
| Charging | Lightning |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | No |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
The Sony WF-1000XM6 and Bose QuietComfort Ultra both absolutely embarrass these on sound and ANC. The Technics EAH-AZ100 is another level entirely for music. Even the budget Soundcore P31i and EarFun Air Pro 4+ offer better fit and noise cancellation for way less cash. The AirPods Gen 3 only win if you refuse to leave Apple's walled garden.
| Spec | Apple AirPods Gen 3 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Nothing Buds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro | Soundcore P31i | EarFun Air Pro 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | - | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | - | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 13.5 | 6 | 10 | 11 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 24 | 55 | 26 | 50 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | true | - | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Produit | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Preuve sociale |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Gen 3 | 30.8 | 38.9 | 79.5 | 28.6 | 72.1 | 28.5 | 39.8 | 9.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 79.5 | 88.5 | 75.2 | 72.5 | 99.2 | 81.5 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.1 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.9 | 95.2 | 72.5 | 97.1 | 81.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.8 | 72.6 | 94.8 | 99.6 | 90.3 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 96.9 | 92.6 | 72.5 | 86.5 | 90.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4 Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 99.4 | 94.4 | 72.5 | 99.3 | 90.3 |
Prix
Value & Pricing
Hard to call these a good value when the sound is below average and the fit is a coin flip. You're paying for the Apple logo and ecosystem tricks, not audio performance. If you're deep in the Apple world, maybe. Otherwise, there are better-sounding buds for less.
En savoir plus
Overview
The AirPods Gen 3 are a weird middle child. They ditched the silicone tips of the Pros but kept the spatial audio tricks, and the result is a pair of earbuds that sounds decent but fits like a gamble. The one thing to know? If they don't stay in your ears, none of the other stuff matters.
Common Questions
Q: Do the AirPods Gen 3 have noise cancellation?
No. They sit at the 31st percentile for ANC because they don't actually have it. If you want to block out the world, grab the AirPods Pro or the Sony WF-1000XM6 instead.
Q: Will these stay in my ears during workouts?
Maybe, maybe not. The single fit design means no silicone tips to customize. IPX4 water resistance is fine for sweat, but if they don't fit your ear shape, no amount of water resistance helps. Try before you buy.
Q: Are these worth buying if I have an iPhone?
Only if you really want the seamless Apple pairing and spatial audio. But the sound quality is below average and there's no ANC. The AirPods Pro are the better iPhone earbuds if you can stretch the budget.
Who Should Skip This
If you want noise cancellation, a secure fit for exercise, or sound quality that matches the price, these aren't it. Go get the Sony WF-1000XM6 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra instead. If you're on a budget, the EarFun Air Pro 4+ gives you more for less.
Verdict
Skip these unless you specifically want Apple earbuds without silicone tips and don't care about noise cancellation. The battery is good and the spatial audio is neat, but the fit risk and mediocre sound make them a tough sell against nearly every serious competitor.
