![]() One important thing to note: AirPods 3 requires iOS 15.1 on iPhones and iPadOS 15.1 on iPads for all of the features to work. The skin-detect sensor in AirPods 3 uses short-wave infrared (SWIR) LED chips to detect actual skin for fewer accidental pauses, which in turn means less wasted battery life when the buds are not in your ears. For example, you might have a bud in your pocket and music keeps playing when it shouldn't. These sensors can sometimes be fooled by other materials. On AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, there are dual optical sensors to pause your music when you’ve taken a bud out of your year. There’s also one feature AirPods 3 has that no other AirPods have: a skin-detect sensor. I’ve experienced no bugs, which is not something that can be said about other wireless earbuds. And as on AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro, AirPods 3 supports hands-free “Hey Siri.” The physical and voice controls work exactly the same as on AirPods Pro. A single press on the force sensor for play/pause/answer call, double press to skip to the next song, triple press to return to the previous song, and pressing and holding calls up Siri. Maybe they block out just a teensy bit more noise than AirPods 2, but I didn’t perform any scientific tests.ĪirPods 3 also have the Pro’s shorter stems and force sensors for controls. Without in-ear tips, the AirPods 3 don’t block out as much sound compared to AirPods Pro - they just can’t. I’ve never had any problems with AirPods 2 falling out of my ears, though, so it didn’t surprise me AirPods 3 fit so well. The buds don’t have in-ear tips like on AirPods Pro, but the open-style design is more angled than on AirPods 2, which means they should fit better (and stay more put) in most ears. The more contoured and angled shape of the buds make them fit more like AirPods Pro (minus the in-ear tips of course) Evan Rodgers / Input They’re also IPX4 sweat and water-resistant, but so are the Pros. Needless to say, I prefer AirPods 3 over AirPods Pro when I’m running because they’re lighter. ![]() But if I’m running outdoors or working out ( still going strong with Fitness+), I use AirPods 2 - they’re lighter, and more comfortable when I’m moving around a lot or very quickly. If I’m sitting at my desk for long periods or need the ANC, I reach for my AirPods Pro. They’re noticeably lighter than AirPods Pro (4.28 grams versus 5.4 grams per bud) and marginally heavier than AirPods 2 (4 grams per bud).Įven though I like both, I switch between my AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 regularly because of weight. ![]() They’re incredibly comfortable.Īll I can say is that AirPods 3 look great in my ears and they’re incredibly comfortable. I don’t think AirPods 3 are a response to this classism - Apple still sells AirPods 2 with the “old” design - but I guess their AirPods Pro-like design will make non-Pro users feel less insecure. On one side, those with regular AirPods, easily identifiable by their long white stems, and on the other side, people with AirPods Pro, who also are easy to spot because their earbuds stems are shorter. Raymond Wong / InputĪpparently, AirPods have created a class divide. Pro look, snug fitĪirPods 2, AirPods 3, and AirPods Pro. For Android users - well, the same reasons against any AirPods (wireless buds or headphones) are still applicable. For Apple device users, AirPods 3 are superb. I can’t find anything to dislike about the AirPods 3 after a week of using them. The charging case also supports MagSafe chargers in addition to regular Qi wireless charging. You get a similar design minus the in-ear tips and active noise cancellation, longer battery life (always a plus), and spatial audio. And even if you’re not an Apple user, you might be looking at them with envy or curiosity.Īt $179, AirPods 3 brings some of the best things about the AirPods Pro to a more affordable price. This strong brand loyalty and seamless integration with Apple products make the third-generation AirPods (I’m calling them AirPods 3) irresistible if you’re an Apple user. ![]() Even with seemingly infinite options of wireless earbuds with better design and sound quality, longer battery life, and lower pricing, many people remain loyal to AirPods for one of two reasons (or both): They’re AirPods and/or they work with Apple devices the best.
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