Apple AirPods MME73AM/A
With spatial audio featuring dynamic head tracking and adaptive EQ, the AirPods 3rd Gen personalize sound and deliver 30 hours of total listening via the MagSafe case. The contoured, IPX4 sweat-resistant design and force-sensor controls provide a comfortable, hands-free experience tightly integrated with the Apple ecosystem. These are best for Apple users seeking immersive music and media playback, though weak call performance makes them unsuitable for frequent voice conversations.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong comfort (93th percentile) 93th
- Strong connectivity (86th percentile) 86th
- Strong build (79th percentile) 79th
- Strong sound (74th percentile) 74th
Cons
- Below average social proof (25th percentile)
- Below average anc (29th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Weight | 0.0 kg / 0.0 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Hi-Res Audio | No |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with MagSafe Charging Case. Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone |
| Surround | Spatial Audio |
Noise Control
| ANC | No |
| Transparency | No |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5 |
| Profiles | A2DP, HFP, AVRCP |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | Quick charge |
| Charging | Lightning |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | Lightning |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| App | Apple |
| Gaming Mode | No |
| Bone Conduction | No |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods MME73AM/A | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | EarFun Air Pro 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 | false | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 | 5.3 | 5.4 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 6 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 26 | 24 | 18 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP57 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | User Sentiment | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods MME73AM/A | 28.9 | 35.4 | 78.6 | 74 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 48.9 | 85.6 | 25.1 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 78.6 | 99 | 79 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 99.1 | 79.3 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.8 | 91.7 | 72.6 | 93.3 | 79.1 | 99.6 | 91.2 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 WF-1000XM6 Compare | 96.7 | 99.8 | 78.6 | 96 | 75.5 | 70.6 | 79.1 | 99.1 | 91.2 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 96.7 | 90 | 78.6 | 96.2 | 47 | 93.3 | 91.9 | 97.8 | 96 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.9 | 70.6 | 97.3 | 99.3 | 91.2 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Amazon 1 offers From $112
Best Buy 1 offers From $243
Price History
Usage Scores
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