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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
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Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) is a true wireless earbuds released in October 2021. Key specs: fit Semi-in-ear (open), battery life 6 h, Bluetooth version 5, water resistance (IPx) IPx4.

4.5Score
Battery3.4
Build & features5.9
price range$95–120Reference price converted from JPY
Released
October 2021
Brand
AppleApple
Popularity
#155 of 2,013
Semi-in-ear (open)Fit
6 hBattery life
5Bluetooth version
IPx4Water resistance (IPx)
Spec guide

How it ranks among true wireless earbuds of 2021

Compared with true wireless earbuds released in 2021. Bars show the share of models it beats.

compared with other true wireless earbuds

Why is AirPods (3rd Gen) a good choice?

Earbud weight (each): 4.3 gbetter than 81% of true wireless earbuds
Weak points
Battery life: 6 hworse than 86% of true wireless earbuds
Bluetooth version: 5worse than 99% of true wireless earbuds
Water resistance (IPx): IPx4worse than 99% of true wireless earbuds
Specifications

Full specifications

Sound
Fit
Semi-in-ear (open)
Battery & charging
Battery life
6 h
Wireless charging (case)
Yes
Connectivity
Wireless
Yes
Bluetooth version
5
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)
4.3 g
Protection rating
IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)
IPx4
Features
Touch controls
Yes
Hands-free calls
Yes

Specs are collected from manufacturers and open databases and normalised to one format; check details with the seller before you buy.

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