Last year, Bloomberg and analyst Ming-Chi Kuo (via MacRumors) both reported that Apple's entry-level AirPods would gain a new look with shorter stems. The announcement lines up with rumors that surfaced ahead of Apple's event.
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The new AirPods are also lighter than the AirPods Pro at 0.15 ounce versus 0.19 ounce. The biggest difference between the two in terms of design is that the new $179 AirPods don't have interchangeable silicone tips like the AirPods Pro, which include three sizes to choose from. These new stems have the same Force Touch sensor as the AirPods Pro, which enables you to control audio playback and launch Siri. The third-generation AirPods' stems are also shorter, another characteristic that resembles the AirPods Pro. The third-generation AirPods have a narrower earpiece, similar to the AirPods Pro. You can also charge the third-generation AirPods case via wireless charging, including Apple's MagSafe charger, or by plugging it in. It's much shorter and wider than the entry-level AirPods case, but it's not quite as wide as the holster for the AirPods Pro. The case for the new AirPods also looks like a cross between the case for the standard AirPods and the AirPods Pro. The new AirPods are also water- and sweat-resistant like the AirPods Pro, which could make them a more appealing option for those who plan to frequently use them during exercise and outdoor activities. It's not quite as slender as the AirPods Pro's earpiece, but it's certainly not as round as the standard AirPods'. Like their pricier sibling, the third-generation AirPods have an earpiece that's narrower than the standard AirPods. If the new AirPods look familiar, that's because they borrow a lot of design cues from the AirPods Pro. Skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensorĭual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, Force sensorĭesign: The AirPods 3 have a similar shape, but no silicone tips
Spatial audio, adaptive EQ, active noise cancellation, transparency modeĤ.5 hours of listening time (with ANC enabled)ĭual beamforming microphones inward-facing microphone Read more: MacBook Pro 2021 review: Apple's M1 Max chip makes a big difference AirPods 3 vs. And if you're wondering, here's what to know about trading in your old AirPods. Here's a breakdown of how the third-generation AirPods and the AirPods Pro compare. But the new AirPods still offer significantly better audio with improved bass compared with Apple's long-stemmed second-generation AirPods. The main difference between the new AirPods and the AirPods Pro continues to be active noise cancellation, which is still exclusive to the pricier model.
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The AirPods 3, which you can get with free case engraving, also come with spatial audio support and are water-resistant, unlike the standard AirPods.Īpple's third-generation AirPods inherit several features from the AirPods Pro.
(Here's the $15 AirPods accessory we swear by.) The stems are shorter and the earpieces are shaped more like the AirPods Pro's, except they retain the older model's open design rather than changeable tips. True to the rumors, Apple's new AirPods have a lot in common with the high-end AirPods Pro.