Apple AirPods 3rd Gen
Adaptive EQ and Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, driven by an Apple-designed dynamic driver, create theater-like sound, while the case provides 30 hours of total battery and a 5-minute charge yields 1 hour of listening. IPX4 water resistance, seamless Bluetooth 5.0 pairing, and "Hey Siri" support add everyday versatility. Best for Apple users wanting an open-fit design for spatial audio media and clear calls, though commuters will miss active noise cancellation.
form factor in-ear
driver type dynamic
Wireless Yes
bluetooth version 5.0
battery life hours 6
case battery hours 30
water resistance IPX4
41 Overall Score
No current retailer price
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong build (80th percentile) 80th
- Strong battery (73rd percentile) 73rd
- Strong sound (68th percentile) 68th
Cons
- Below average social proof (10th percentile)
- Below average comfort (29th percentile)
- Below average anc (31st percentile)
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Codecs | AAC-ELD |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | Lightning |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods 3rd Gen | 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 | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | - | 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 |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods 3rd Gen | 30.8 | 87 | 79.5 | 68.3 | 72.6 | 28.5 | 58.7 | 9.5 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 97.3 | 99.8 | 79.5 | 88.5 | 75.1 | 72.4 | 99.1 | 81.5 |
| Nothing Buds 2 Compare | 93.1 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 81.9 | 95.2 | 72.4 | 97.1 | 81.5 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro Compare | 97.3 | 97.5 | 98.8 | 92.8 | 72.6 | 94.8 | 99.6 | 90.2 |
| Soundcore P31i Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 96.9 | 92.5 | 72.4 | 86.5 | 90.2 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4 Compare | 89.7 | 97.5 | 91.2 | 99.8 | 94.3 | 72.4 | 99.3 | 90.2 |
Usage Scores
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