Do the AirPods 3 have noise cancellation?

No. They are open-fit earbuds with no active noise cancellation and no ear tips. For ANC you need the AirPods Pro.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates them at up to 6 hours of listening per charge, with the MagSafe case providing several additional full charges.

Are they water resistant?

They carry an IPX4 rating, which covers sweat and splashes. They are not meant for swimming or submersion.

Do they work with Android phones?

They pair over Bluetooth and play audio, but Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, the skin-detect sensor and quick pairing are Apple-only features.

What comes in the box?

The left and right earbuds, a MagSafe charging case and a Lightning to USB-C cable. No ear tips, since the fit is open.

How do they compare with the AirPods Pro?

The Pro adds silicone tips, active noise cancellation and a transparency mode. The 3rd Gen is lighter and lets in more surrounding sound.

Where is the AirPods 3rd Generation cheapest?

At BONLITECH, for $137.50, 23% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

What do buyers say about the AirPods 3rd Generation?

Rated 5 out of 5 from 1 ratings. Buyers like: Great sound quality; Excellent noise cancellation.

Where can I buy the AirPods 3rd Generation?

5 stores we checked sell it, including BONLITECH, Walmart, Staples, Verizon, Best Buy.

AirPods 3rd Generation Price History: $137.50 at BONLITECH

What reviewers say

Buyers consistently praise the sound, the comfortable open fit and how quickly they pair with an iPhone. Complaints center on the lack of noise cancellation and on fit, which some find loose during exercise.

What people mention

Sound qualityPraisedOwners describe clear, balanced sound and like how Adaptive EQ fills out the low end.
FitMixedMany find the open shape comfortable for hours, but some say they feel loose and slip during runs.
Noise isolationCriticisedWithout ear tips or ANC, outside noise comes straight in on buses and planes.
Spatial AudioPraisedHead tracking makes films and live recordings feel wider, according to buyers.
BatteryMixedSix hours per charge is fine for a day of commuting, but heavy users recharge the case often.
ControlsPraisedSqueezing the stem for play, pause and calls is easy to learn and hard to trigger by accident.

From BONLITECH

Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking for a cinema-like experience
Adaptive EQ tunes music to the shape of your ear
Force Sensor Controls: squeeze to play, pause, skip tracks and answer calls
Up to 6 hours of battery, plus 24 more hours with the MagSafe Charging Case
IPX4 sweat and water resistance
Skin-Detect Sensor pauses when removed and resumes when put back in

Shipping: Free shipping on orders +
Packs: Buy 2 Get 1 Free
In the box: AirPods 3rd Generation (Left + Right), MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C cable

About the AirPods 3rd Generation

AirPods 3rd Generation are wireless earbuds from Apple. They use Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking, so sound moves with you for music, movies and podcasts. Adaptive EQ tunes the music to the shape of your ear.

The earbuds have no ear tips. A force sensor lets you squeeze to play, pause, skip tracks and answer calls. A skin-detect sensor pauses playback when you take them out and resumes it when you put them back in.

They connect over Bluetooth 5.0 with a range of up to 30 meters. The earbuds have IPX4 sweat and water resistance. They run for up to 6 hours, and the MagSafe Charging Case adds 24 more hours.

Brand: Apple
Audio: Spatial Audio with Dynamic Head Tracking, Adaptive EQ
Controls: Force sensor: squeeze to play, pause, skip tracks and answer calls
Sensors: Skin-detect sensor pauses and resumes playback
Battery life: Up to 6 hours, plus 24 more hours with the MagSafe Charging Case
Water resistance: IPX4 sweat and water resistance
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0, range up to 30 meters
Fit: No ear tips
In the box: AirPods 3rd Generation (left and right), MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C cable

What buyers say

Buyers like

Great sound quality
Excellent noise cancellation

Specifications

Total listening time: Up to 30 hours of listening timeSource
Total talk time: Up to 20 hours of talk timeSource
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technologySource
Water resistance: Sweat and water resistant (IPX4): AirPods and charging caseSource
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