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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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

    4.3 out of 5 stars
    4.3 out of 5
    553 global ratings

    Customers say

    Customers like the battery life of the headphones, mentioning it lasts long. They also like the sound quality, and ease of pairing. However, some customers report issues with stability, saying the air pods don't stay in their ears. Opinions are mixed on quality, comfort, value, and fit.

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    53 customers mention "Sound quality"44 positive9 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

    "...All my teens (4) love them. They are comfortable, durable, and have great sound. Also I love the features...." 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

    10 customers mention "Battery life"7 positive3 negative

    Customers like the battery life of the headphones. They mention that it charges fast and lasts long.

    "...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

    "...The ear buds also kept shutting off, only after a couple of seconds into a song. Got on a blog and someone suggested doing a hard reset...." Read more

    "...Hopefully the battery life is longer than my 1st gen AirPods (which were only lasting about 20 minutes at the end)." Read more

    7 customers mention "Ease of pairing"7 positive0 negative

    Customers find the headphones easy to pair and use. They say the controls are easy to learn and the battery life is good.

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

    "Easy to pair. Great sound quality. Very pleased." Read more

    "Easy to use. Sync fast. Sound great. Stay in while running." Read more

    "...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

    38 customers mention "Quality"26 positive12 negative

    Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that it's a high-quality product, while others say that it stopped working after a month and is unusable for them.

    "...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

    "...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

    "...Charging is easy just dont overcharge them. Performance of these things are amazing absolutely amazing!" Read more

    20 customers mention "Fit"7 positive13 negative

    Customers are mixed about the fit of the headphones. Some mention it's a perfect fit, while others say it doesn't fit in their ear. The fit was different from the previous generations and would fall out.

    "...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

    "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

    "ok so they dont fit fit in my ear but they dont fall out either...." Read more

    11 customers mention "Value"7 positive4 negative

    Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention it's worth the price, a fantastic investment for anyone looking for high-quality wireless, and great quality for the money. Others say that it'll never be worth the cost, they're expensive, and the price to performance is definitely not worth it.

    "...Actually really glad that i bought these! Definitely a great purchase worth the money!..." Read more

    "...They last about 4-5 hours after fully charged. They are expensive but the quality is great." Read more

    "...Was worth the price with like got on sale 30 off I got them for $144. Not unhappy but I think I prefer the original model...." Read more

    "It’s worth the price my great nephew loved it" Read more

    10 customers mention "Comfort"6 positive4 negative

    Customers have mixed opinions about the comfort of the headphones. Some mention that it blends sound quality, comfort, and cutting-edge technology, while others say that it hurts their ear after a while.

    "...These things are the best! All my teens (4) love them. They are comfortable, durable, and have great sound. Also I love the features...." Read more

    "...Since i hadnt owned any previously they started off a bit uncomfortable! But after a few hours my ears adjusted. Well balanced sound...." 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

    "...AirPod pros so I can get another pair of these, these are 1 million times more comfortable, and you can optionally hear people with them in." Read more

    23 customers mention "Stability"3 positive20 negative

    Customers are dissatisfied with the stability of the headphones. They mention that the air pods keep falling out of their ears.

    "...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

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

    "...paid more attention to others saying the same thing, they simply won’t stay in my ears...." Read more

    First time owning airpods !
    5 out of 5 stars
    First time owning airpods !
    Definitely an experience. Since i hadnt owned any previously they started off a bit uncomfortable! But after a few hours my ears adjusted. Well balanced sound. The feeling of taking one out of your ear and the audio pauses is such a overlooked touch. Actually really glad that i bought these! Definitely a great purchase worth the money! The airpod case has only died one time well not died but on 12% haha. Charging is easy just dont overcharge them. Performance of these things are amazing absolutely amazing!
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    Taylor Allen
    5.0 out of 5 stars It’s real 🙂‍↕️👍
    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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    Taylor Allen
    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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    Omar
    5.0 out of 5 stars Very legit and real Airpods
    Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    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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    Omar
    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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    Katie Sanford
    5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite teen accessory
    Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    No more listening to everybody’s reels/music at the same times! These things are the best! All my teens (4) love them. They are comfortable, durable, and have great sound. Also I love the features. I love that I can plug up my phone and walk around hands free and listen to music or talk on the phone.
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    Char
    1.0 out of 5 stars It was great for the first 3 minutes
    Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    I was super excited to upgrade my Airpods from my 2nd generation to the 3rd. I spent hours debating and researching if I should get the 3rd generation or the Airpods Pro. I ordered, received the next day, ripped openthe package and set up the spatial sound and WOW!!..it was amazing for about 3 minutes...and then the right airpod stopped working.
    At first I thought it was "user error" and 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. Super bummed by this and now I'm debating if I should repurchase or go with the Airpods Pro..or maybe a different brand, altogether.
    Update: It's been about 12 days and I am Still waiting on a refund! I even offered to have my refund sent to an Amazon gift card instead of the original form of payment to help expedite the process and customer service cannot explain why that although they've received the airpods, they are holding on to my money.
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    Kurt Chun
    5.0 out of 5 stars Runners Tunes
    Reviewed in the United States on July 11, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    These AirPods fit great. They actually stay in place while I do my daily run, compared to the first gens I had . So far comfortable with great sounds..
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    Shaundra Sprewer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Too big but not the real problem
    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.
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    Jaye
    5.0 out of 5 stars First time owning airpods !
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
    Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase
    Definitely an experience. Since i hadnt owned any previously they started off a bit uncomfortable! But after a few hours my ears adjusted. Well balanced sound. The feeling of taking one out of your ear and the audio pauses is such a overlooked touch. Actually really glad that i bought these! Definitely a great purchase worth the money! The airpod case has only died one time well not died but on 12% haha. Charging is easy just dont overcharge them. Performance of these things are amazing absolutely amazing!
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    Jaye
    5.0 out of 5 stars First time owning airpods !
    Reviewed in the United States on July 15, 2024
    Definitely an experience. Since i hadnt owned any previously they started off a bit uncomfortable! But after a few hours my ears adjusted. Well balanced sound. The feeling of taking one out of your ear and the audio pauses is such a overlooked touch. Actually really glad that i bought these! Definitely a great purchase worth the money! The airpod case has only died one time well not died but on 12% haha. Charging is easy just dont overcharge them. Performance of these things are amazing absolutely amazing!
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    MacWiz
    3.0 out of 5 stars I’m an apple stockholder and these are Apple’s biggest flop.
    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.
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