Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) : Wireless Headphones with Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ

Technical Specifications

General

• • • Type: True Wireless Headphones (TWS)
    • Chip: H1 Headphone Chip
    • Weight (each): 4.28 g
    • Water and Sweat Resistance: Yes (IPX4)
    • Sensors: Skin-detect sensor, Accelerometer (for speech and motion), Force sensor, Inward-facing microphone

Audio

• • • Audio Technologies: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Custom high-excursion driver, High dynamic range amplifier
    • Microphones: Two beamforming microphones per AirPod
    • Audio Codec: AAC

Connectivity

• • • Bluetooth Version: Bluetooth 5.0
    • Automatic Switching: Yes (between Apple devices)
    • Controls: Force sensor (single, double, triple press) and “Hey Siri”

Battery and Charging Case

• • Battery Life (earbuds): Up to 6 hours of playback, up to 4 hours of talk time
  • Battery Life (with case): Up to 30 hours of playback, up to 20 hours of talk time
  • Fast Charging: 5 minutes of charging provides about 1 hour of playback or talk time
  • Charging Case Options: MagSafe Charging Case (MagSafe and Qi-certified chargers) or Lightning Charging Case

Description

The AirPods (3rd Generation) are the next evolution of Apple’s popular headphones. They combine a lighter, redesigned body with advanced audio technologies previously exclusive to the AirPods Pro. The new design, with shorter stems and a contoured body, provides a secure and comfortable fit without the feeling of a fully sealed ear canal.

Smart Features and Improved Sound

A significant upgrade is the introduction of Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking. This feature creates an immersive, three-dimensional sound effect that envelops the listener in music and movies. Another highlight is the Adaptive EQ, which adjusts music playback in real time to the user’s unique ear shape. Inward-facing microphones analyze what the user is hearing and dynamically tune playback to reproduce even the finest sound details.

Longer Battery Life and Seamless Integration

Compared to previous models, the 3rd Gen AirPods offer a significantly longer battery life of up to 6 hours per charge. With the included charging case, which can be charged both via a Lightning cable and wirelessly (MagSafe or Qi), the total listening time extends to an impressive 30 hours. Thanks to the H1 chip, integration into the Apple ecosystem is seamless: connecting and automatically switching between iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch is fast and reliable. Additionally, both the AirPods and the charging case are IPX4 sweat and water-resistant, making them an ideal companion for sports and daily use.