AirPods are one of those devices that once you use them you cannot practically live without them, in fact, since the launch of the first generation, the Cupertino company has been adding different models to the entire catalog of headphones. Therefore, in this post we are going to talk to you about the AirPods 3 , headphones that are highly anticipated by many users and here we are going to tell you everything about them.
Design, ergonomics and experience when using them
The AirPods are, after all, headphones, so obviously these third generation have not revolutionized this sector, although they have added different aspects that, without a doubt, have improved the second generation model. Of course, you should already bear in mind that they do not come to replace the AirPods Pro or, of course, the AirPods Max. They are rather an evolution of the AirPods 2. In light of this, let’s see what is the highlight of its design.
Aesthetics very similar to that of the ‘Pro’
The first point that stands out, also at first glance, is the design. The change with respect to the second generation AirPods is considerable, however, surely when you see them you do not have the feeling of seeing a new design , since what the Cupertino company has done is to follow the same line that it already marked with the AirPods Pro. In fact, now when you see the users of these headphones wearing them on their ears, it will be difficult to know if they are AirPods 3 or AirPods Pro.
When it comes to evaluating a design, the personal taste of each one comes into play, however, most users have positively valued the evolution of this product, since it has decreased in dimensions and aesthetically it does bring a touch of fresh air to the now traditional second and first generation AirPods. Even so, Apple is missing the possibility of acquiring these AirPods in different colors , since they are only available in white.
In addition, unlike the AirPods Pro, the third generation AirPods are not in-ear headphones , that is, they do not have the rubber band, but in that sense they do maintain the line already characteristic of the first and second generation AirPods . This makes it much more pleasant for many users to use them, although we will talk about comfort later in more detail.
Comfort, do they fall out of the ears?
Surely, being headphones that adopt the design line of the AirPods Pro, many users who could not enjoy these headphones due to their shape, doubt if the same will happen to them. This was caused because they did not hold well within his ear. Well, the truth is that as with the AirPods Pro, and practically with any headset of this type, the only way to verify it is by acquiring and testing them . In this case, Apple when you buy them gives you up to 14 days of trial in which you can check if they are comfortable for you or not, and in that case, return them without any problem. Another option that we recommend is Amazon, which in this case grants up to 30 days to make the return.
And it is that despite the fact that they are not clearly in-ear headphones, the shape of it has changed with respect to that of the first and second generation AirPods. This has been a jug of cold water for some users who got these headphones to replace their AirPods 2 and have found that they fall out of their ears, without going any further, our colleague Fernando, from the YouTube channel, has made this problem visible in one of the channel’s videos that, of course, we recommend you watch.
Sound: great functions and an absence
In the end, these are still headphones, so we think it is more than convenient to analyze how they behave in real life environments. And, beyond technical data, these are AirPods that have a lot to say. And you have to listen.
Audio at the height of the best
Leaving aside the design, without a doubt the point where more news and, above all, more improvements are noticed is in the sound quality . What Apple has wanted is to equate the AirPods model to the AirPods Pro model , and not only at the design level, but more importantly, in terms of sound quality. These AirPods 3 sound great , being a real pleasure to listen to music with them on.
The first prominent feature in this regard is the presence of Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking . Whenever you listen to a song with spatial audio activated, the experience will be completely different than without it, and this was something that until now all users of the AirPods range could not do. But it does not come alone, since to make the experience listening to music even more positive, the Cupertino company has also endowed these AirPods 3 with adaptive equalization , that is, depending on the anatomy of your ear, the sound will come out of the headset in one way or another, with the goal of providing the best possible sound for you. They do this thanks to inward-facing microphones that detect what you’re listening to at all times to fine-tune the low and mid frequencies of each song.
They also have a dynamic transducer designed by Apple itself and a special amplifier , which causes the sound quality to be considerably enriched. In fact, all the users who have had the opportunity to try them and who were previously AirPods 2 users, what stands out the most is just this, the huge leap in terms of sound quality.
What about noise cancellation?
Surely, if you have been reading each and every one of the sections of this post, you have been imagining that something happened with noise cancellation when this point was not in the highlights of the headphones. Well, your suspicions are well directed and that is that these headphones do not have noise cancellation .
As we have mentioned before, the AirPods 3 are the evolution of the AirPods 2, which do not have noise cancellation, hence they are not in-ear headphones either. The Cupertino company understands that for all those looking for headphones with the ability to cancel noise, they already have the AirPods Pro and even the AirPods Max. Although it is true that, in order to “isolate” the users a little more, it must be said that they have a fairly high maximum volume that on some occasions can serve to have a better experience in very noisy environments.
Let’s talk about the microphone
In headphones it is true that the microphone is not the most important part, however, it is not a point that we can ignore since on many occasions, users will have to make use of it, either to send an audio note through a messaging app or simply to answer an incoming call on the iPhone or on the device to which they are connected.
The reality is that this is surely the weakest point of these headphones, although really of these and of the entire range of AirPods practically. The quality they offer leaves much to be desired, although it is true that for the cases in which we have commented, it may be of little use to you. Even so, they are not headphones with which you can record a podcast or the like, not even remotely, in fact under adverse conditions, the quality of the audio they capture can become unusable even for a call or an audio note. Without a doubt, this is the most important point for Apple to improve for future generations.
Other important features
We have already told you the highlights in terms of news that these AirPods 3 bring. But be careful, this does not end here, since there are many more new things that they incorporate and that, of course, we also want to tell you so that you do not miss not a single detail of these new Apple headphones.
All day battery
One of the biggest concerns that users have when purchasing wireless headphones is autonomy. Well, at this point Apple has also improved this device considerably. According to the Cupertino company, these AirPods 3 will give you up to 6 hours of sound playback on a full charge of the headphones. On the other hand, if you take into account the charge of the case, the autonomy can reach up to 30 hours .
In addition, the novelties in terms of the battery have not only come in the form of more hours of autonomy, but also in how you will be able to charge the case . As before, you can connect the case through the Lightning cable to any current source or place them on a wireless charging base, but now, these AirPods 3 incorporate a third option, and that is that the case has MagSafe technology , so you can place it in any charger with this technology to charge them and be fully magnetized.
Gestures to use AirPods 3
We continue talking about more changes in these headphones with respect to the previous generation, and now it is the turn of gestures, that is, the actions you can carry out to control the music without having to use the iPhone, iPad, Mac or Apple Watch to which you have these headphones connected. In the same way that the AirPods 3 have adopted the sound quality and design line of the AirPods Pro, in relation to gestures the same has happened. From now on, users of these headphones will have to press or hold down the headphone pin to interact with it, having the following options.
- Press once to play audio, pause it, or answer a call .
- Press twice to go to the next song.
- Press three times to go back to the previous song.
- Hold to activate Siri.
- Say “Hey Siri” to listen to a song, make a call, get directions, and more.
Integration with other devices
Obviously, being Apple’s own headphones, you will already know that the integration with the rest of the company’s devices is simply wonderful, sometimes it even seems like magic . This point is one of the reasons why it is so extremely comfortable to use AirPods, whatever model it is, since if you have an Apple ecosystem, moving from one device to another is a tremendous comfort, so much so that, you really don’t have to do anything at all.
But beware, after all, these AirPods are Bluetooth headphones and as such, they are also compatible with other non-Apple devices , so if you are reading this and you have an Android or Windows device, you have to Know that you can also use these AirPods with it, although that if, that integration with all the company’s devices you will not be able to enjoy it.
The price, the most controversial?
As you already know, whenever Apple launches a product on the market, its price is scrutinized. In this case, the AirPods 3 have slightly increased the price for which the AirPods 2 were sold so far. You can buy them for 199 euros through the official Apple website, although you can also find them on Amazon, and surely in a while, with a very pleasant discount for all buyers.
As we said, the price compared to the AirPods 2 has increased, although it could really be justified given the considerable increase in sound quality offered by this third generation. At the end of the day, and as we have already commented previously, these AirPods 3 are AirPods Pro but without noise cancellation, those having a price of 279 euros.
Conclusion to our experience with the AirPods 3
Once you have all the relevant information about the third generation of AirPods, we want to tell you about our experience with these headphones, since fortunately we have been lucky enough to be able to test and use them on a day-to-day basis. However, as we always emphasize in these cases, this is a completely personal and subjective opinion , and it may be in line with what you may or may not have.
The AirPods 3 are fantastic headphones, things as they are, especially because they stand out in two aspects that are basic when it comes to talking about a device like this. Both the sound quality and the comfort are the hallmarks, and without a doubt they make you enjoy each other a lot, not a lot. However, I am a user who, when leaving home, needs noise cancellation to be able to properly enjoy the music I listen to or my favorite podcasts, and during these days using the AirPods 3 , away from home I have missed that noise cancellation that, in this case, the AirPods Pro do have.
Therefore, if you are a user who really uses headphones at home, they are undoubtedly for you. Now, if you have already enjoyed noise cancellation, and above all, you want to continue enjoying it, obviously these headphones will not be able to provide it. But hey, as we always tell you, we have already put all the information about this device on the table, now you have to be yourself or yourself who makes the decision about whether they are really worth it.
