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Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds, Bluetooth Headphones, Personalized Spatial Audio, Sweat and Water Resistant, Lightning Charging Case Included, Up to 30 Hours of Battery Life

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Brand Apple
Color White
Ear Placement In Ear
Form Factor In Ear
Noise Control Sound Isolation

About this item

  • PERSONALIZED SPATIAL AUDIO — With sound that suits your unique ear shape along with dynamic head tracking, AirPods (3rd generation) deliver an immersive listening experience that places sound all around you. You can also listen to select songs, shows, and movies in Dolby Atmos.
  • SWEAT AND WATER PROTECTION — AirPods and the Lightning Charging Case is rated IPX4 sweat and water resistant, so they’ll withstand anything from heavy workouts to rain.
  • A POWERFUL CASE — Recharge your AirPods with the portable Lightning Charging Case for power throughout the day, wherever you go.
  • PINCH-PERFECT CONTROL — The force sensor lets you control your entertainment as well as answer, end, and mute or unmute yourself on calls.
  • LONG BATTERY LIFE — Up to 6 hours of listening time with one charge, and up to 30 hours total listening time with the Lightning Charging Case.
  • ALWAYS-ON “HEY SIRI” — Say “Hey Siri” to activate your favorite personal assistant and stay on top of everyday tasks like playing music, making calls, getting directions, or checking your schedule.
  • MAGICAL EXPERIENCE — Place AirPods near your iPhone or iPad and tap Connect to pair with every device in your iCloud account. Audio seamlessly switches between devices and automatically pauses when you take AirPods out of your ears.

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Ratings 4.2 out of 5 stars (347) 4.6 out of 5 stars (938) 4.7 out of 5 stars (619,528) 4.6 out of 5 stars (2,953)
Fit Universal Customizable Universal Customizable
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Chip Apple H1 headphone chip Apple H2 headphone chip, U1 chip in charging case for Precision Finding Apple H1 headphone chip Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Hey Siri Always on Always on Always on Always on
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Battery life (listening time on one charge) Up to 6 hours of listening time Up to 6 hours of listening time Up to 5 hours of listening time Up to 20 hours of listening time
Battery life (listening time with charging case) Up to 30-hours Up to 30-hours More than 24-hours -
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Case Lightning Charging Case MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop Lightning Charging Case Smart Case

Technical Details

AirPods (3rd Gen)

Audio Technology

  • Custom high-excursion Apple driver
  • Custom high dynamic range amplifier
  • Personalized Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
  • Adaptive EQ

Size and Weight

  • AirPods (each)
    • Height: 1.21 inches (30.79 mm)
    • Width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm)
    • Depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm)
    • Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)
  • Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
    • Height: 1.83 inches (46.40 mm)
    • Width: 2.14 inches (54.40 mm)
    • Depth: 0.84 inch (21.38 mm)
    • Weight: 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)

Charging Case

  • Lightning Charging Case
    • The Lightning Charging Case works with the Lightning connector
  • MagSafe Charging Case
    • The MagSafe Charging Case works wirelessly with MagSafe charger and Qi-certified chargers or with the Lightning connector

Battery

  • AirPods
    • Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalized Spatial Audio Enabled)
    • Up to 4 hours of talk time with a single charge
  • AirPods with Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
    • Up to 30 hours of listening time
    • Up to 20 hours of talk time
    • 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 1 hour of talk time

Compatibility

  • iPhone Models
    • iPhone 6s or later
    • iPhone SE (1st generation) or later
  • iPod Models
    • iPod touch (7th generation)
  • Mac Models
    • MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017)
    • MacBook Air (Mid 2012) or later
    • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) or later
    • iMac (Late 2012) or later
    • iMac Pro (2017)
    • Mac mini (Late 2012) or later
    • Mac Studio (2022) or later
    • Mac Pro (Late 2013) or later
  • iPad Models
    • iPad Pro 9.7-inch or later
    • iPad (5th generation) or later
    • iPad Air 2 or later
    • iPad mini 4 or later
  • Apple Watch Models
    • All Apple Watch Models
  • Apple TV Models
    • Apple TV 4K
    • Apple TV HD

Controls

  • Press once to play or pause media
  • Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
  • Press twice to end a call
  • Press twice to skip forward
  • Press three times to skip back
  • Press and hold for Siri - Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions

Sensors

  • Dual beamforming microphones
  • Inward-facing microphone
  • Skin-detect sensor
  • Motion-detecting accelerometer
  • Speech-detecting accelerometer
  • Force sensor

Chip

  • H1 headphone chip

Sweat and Water Resistant

  • Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) : AirPods and charging case

Connectivity

  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

In the Box

  • AirPods
  • Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation

What's in the box

  • AirPods (3rd generation)
  • Lightning Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation
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    Customer reviews

    4.2 out of 5 stars
    4.2 out of 5
    347 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the connectivity, authenticity, and sound quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that they pair easily and quickly, the controls are easy to learn, and that they offer a premium listening experience. That said, some complain about the durability and fit.

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    34 customers mention "Sound quality"28 positive6 negative

    Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the sound is great, the spatial sound feature is unbelievably great, and the 3rd Generation offers a premium listening experience that is hard to beat.

    "I love my new airpods. The sound is absolutely amazing. At first the fit was super uncomfy but after 2 days i’m used to it!..." Read more

    "...15 Pro Max and had no issues, they fit my ear nice and the sound had nice bass and smooth crisp quality, I had a pair before and the charge does..." Read more

    "Perfect in every way. They are comfortable in the ear and block outside noise. They last about 4-5 hours after fully charged...." Read more

    "...Bought Apple thinking it might work better. Yes, sound was great but,,, the left one will not stay in my ear. Right is ok. Frustrated again!" Read more

    16 customers mention "Quality"13 positive3 negative

    Customers like the quality of the headphones. They say it's a great product, with great sound. Some mention it'll be great for the first 3 minutes.

    "...Charges so fast and it lasts so long. Quality is peak👌 And the overall performance is 10/10!..." Read more

    "Perfect in every way. They are comfortable in the ear and block outside noise. They last about 4-5 hours after fully charged...." Read more

    "...Its to big and hurts my ear after a while.The quality is nice but feels fake the performance was nice.it has not died since I got them so the..." Read more

    "Great quality for the money if you are looking for good sound!" Read more

    7 customers mention "Battery life"7 positive0 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the headphones.

    "...Charges so fast and it lasts so long. Quality is peak👌 And the overall performance is 10/10!..." Read more

    "...bass and smooth crisp quality, I had a pair before and the charge does last a while, charging them is quick they don’t take long to charge, overall..." Read more

    "...performance was nice.it has not died since I got them so the battery life is nice.me personally I don’t like the charging because it is not the same..." Read more

    "...They sent them quickly and the sound quality is very good!! Long lasting battery life!!!!!" Read more

    5 customers mention "Connectivity"5 positive0 negative

    Customers like the connectivity of the headphones. They say it pairs easily and quickly, and the controls are easy to learn.

    "...couldn't have been easier, music and videos sound great, controls are easy to learn, and not being always tethered to my phone by wired headphones..." Read more

    "...They did pair easily and quickly with both my iPhone 15 and my iPad Air 11 inch (M2)...." Read more

    "Fit well in my ears, wireless. Easy connection to my iPhone 14 Pro" Read more

    "...Setup and pairing were incredibly easy...." Read more

    4 customers mention "Authenticity"4 positive0 negative

    Customers are satisfied with the authenticity of the headphones. They mention that they are a genuine Apple product and have an Apple warranty.

    "...genuine Apple product, and b) amazing!..." Read more

    "...They sound way better than the Gen 2’s and are definitely 100% authentic...." Read more

    "These are genuine AirPods with Apple warranty, I have also got 6 months Apple music subscription with the purchase" Read more

    "authentic!..." Read more

    14 customers mention "Performance"7 positive7 negative

    Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works great, while others say that it stopped working after a month.

    "...The quality is nice but feels fake the performance was nice.it has not died since I got them so the battery life is nice.me personally I don’t like..." Read more

    "...with all the benefits previous generations but they are just unusable for me...." Read more

    "It arrived on time and it works perfectly fine, the AirPods were at 40% and the case at 79% when I got them." Read more

    "...had my brother try them out..He sadly informed me that the right side stopped working as he played them.Back to Amazon they go...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Fit"4 positive8 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention that it's awesome and perfect, while others say that it’s bigger and doesn’t fit their ear nearly as securely. The fit was very different from the previous generations and would fall out of their ear.

    "...The sound is absolutely amazing. At first the fit was super uncomfy but after 2 days i’m used to it! Charges so fast and it lasts so long...." Read more

    "...I paired them to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and had no issues, they fit my ear nice and the sound had nice bass and smooth crisp quality, I had a pair..." Read more

    "The sound quality is nice and sounds good.Its to big and hurts my ear after a while...." Read more

    "I bought them and wore them for a day. They sound awesome but they didn't fit my ears. They kept falling out...." Read more

    12 customers mention "Durability"0 positive12 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphones. They mention that they fall out of their ears frequently.

    "...Yes, sound was great but,,, the left one will not stay in my ear. Right is ok. Frustrated again!" Read more

    "...They sound awesome but they didn't fit my ears. They kept falling out. I decided to send them back the next day to get the next generation...." Read more

    "The sound is nice, along with the bass. However, it is easy to fall out of your ear, meaning you would have to push it in place every few minutes." Read more

    "...that’s of no use when you can’t wear them in your ears they simply fall out immediately...." Read more

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    5 Stars
    It’s real 🙂‍↕️👍
    I love my new airpods. The sound is absolutely amazing. At first the fit was super uncomfy but after 2 days i’m used to it! Charges so fast and it lasts so long. Quality is peak👌 And the overall performance is 10/10!
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I love my new airpods. The sound is absolutely amazing. At first the fit was super uncomfy but after 2 days i’m used to it! Charges so fast and it lasts so long. Quality is peak👌 And the overall performance is 10/10!
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    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s real 🙂‍↕️👍
    Reviewed in the United States on June 25, 2024
    I love my new airpods. The sound is absolutely amazing. At first the fit was super uncomfy but after 2 days i’m used to it! Charges so fast and it lasts so long. Quality is peak👌 And the overall performance is 10/10!
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
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    I have no complaints these came brand new and clean I paired them to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and had no issues, they fit my ear nice and the sound had nice bass and smooth crisp quality, I had a pair before and the charge does last a while, charging them is quick they don’t take long to charge, overall great performance in my opinion 👌👍
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    5.0 out of 5 stars Very legit and real Airpods
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
    I have no complaints these came brand new and clean I paired them to my iPhone 15 Pro Max and had no issues, they fit my ear nice and the sound had nice bass and smooth crisp quality, I had a pair before and the charge does last a while, charging them is quick they don’t take long to charge, overall great performance in my opinion 👌👍
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 24, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    Perfect in every way. They are comfortable in the ear and block outside noise. They last about 4-5 hours after fully charged. They are expensive but the quality is great.
    4 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 18, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I was happy to recieve these. I had JBL and was frustrated with it constantly cutting out. Bought Apple thinking it might work better. Yes, sound was great but,,, the left one will not stay in my ear. Right is ok. Frustrated again!
    8 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    There was a review that said these are fake, but after some people left reviews saying these Airpods are real, I decided I'd order these. Got them today, and they're a) genuine Apple product, and b) amazing! Connecting them to my iPhone couldn't have been easier, music and videos sound great, controls are easy to learn, and not being always tethered to my phone by wired headphones is great. If you've been considering buying Airpods 3 for any reason, I say go for it. Especially with the $30 discount over buying direct from Apple- icing on a very tasty cake :)
    30 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 22, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I purchased these the intention of using them with my iPhone 15 Pro. I have to say that I’ve never been able to keep the ear phones supplied with any of my Apple products in my ears. These AirPods proved to be an expensive mistake. The sound quality is not just superb. It’s fabulous, but that’s of no use when you can’t wear them in your ears they simply fall out immediately. I even purchased a little device that attaches to them in case they fall out of your ears or I should say when they fall out of your ears so that they don’t get lost in an airlines seat . Unfortunately, if I keep fussing with them, I can push them into my ears twist them in various directions and they may stay for 10 or 15 seconds. As much as I would like to keep them because the spatial sound feature is unbelievably great they are useless because they won’t allow me to keep them in my ! I mentioned earlier that I am an Apple stockholder. It’s a great concern to me that Apple makes products that sell. I don’t want my stock to lose value, but if they make ear phones that won’t stay in somebody’s head, then those sales are gonna plummet and if they plummet, they won’t make Apple any money and my stock will be worthless.i intend to write Tim Cook and complain about thesw. Yes, i know some folks can wear them, but EVERYONE should be able to. Now, to add insult to injury, I find I am not able to return them as my trip to Europe exceeded the return window.
    24 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on May 29, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I bought them and wore them for a day. They sound awesome but they didn't fit my ears. They kept falling out. I decided to send them back the next day to get the next generation. The only way to return them was through Amazon picking them up from my home through UPS. Then when they picked them up I didn't get my money back right away. I'm being told I won't get my money back for about 30 days. $182.00 that I won't be able to see for 30 days. That's if they send it at all. They were perfect when I sent them back, but I'm not sure I'll trust them until I get my money back.
    15 people found this helpful
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    Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    It arrived on time and it works perfectly fine, the AirPods were at 40% and the case at 79% when I got them.