Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Review
Wireless Earbuds with MagSafe Charging Case. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone
Introduction
In this article, we delve into a detailed analysis of 351,762 user reviews from various languages worldwide to examine the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation). This analysis is performed by the RR artificial intelligence and updated daily with newly submitted reviews. The RR AI utilizes a complex algorithm to first scrutinize user reviews for credibility, filtering out unreliable ones. It then proceeds to dissect and evaluate the valuable insights within these reviews, providing users with ratings regarding the features of this product. Based on these assessments, users can make informed decisions about whether this product is suitable for them or not.
Ratings Based on Features
These results are a summary of user reviews of the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation). For example, 90% of 216,631 users who have commented on the Battery life of the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) have given positive feedback.
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Great sound
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Stan on Argos
These earbuds work really well. They’re comfortable in my ear even when laying on them. They stay put. One has fallen out two times total, and one of those times I knocked it out by accidentally hitting the stem while reaching up. The sound is really good. These come with the sound feature that makes the sound seem directional. In other words, for the first couple days, I kept pulling them out to make sure they were working because the sound from the earbuds seemed like it was coming from my phone. It makes the viewing experience seem more natural. These are not the noise cancelling kind. I can still hear what’s going on around me, which is how I want it. I can hear if someone needs to talk to me without anyone having to yell. I can hear my environment well enough to be safe, but not so it ruins my listening experience. The sound is crisp and clear. They’re rated to last 4 hours before needing to be recharged, but I’ve gone a little longer. They seem to peter out one at a time, so you can actually charge the dead one and continue using the other one and then switch when the second one goes. This has been helpful for marathon phone conversations. I don’t think this works for listening to content because pulling out one earbud causes the content to pause - another cool feature since you don’t have to find the pause button when you need to stop for a minute. It automatically stops for you and picks right back up when you put the earbud back in. Do you can accomplish the pause by pulling out just one bud. You can always squeeze the post to pause as well. They charge up quickly in the case. The case charges quickly as well (and lasts at least 30 hours between charges). I bought a silicone case for mine and they still charge easily on the charging mat. They can also charge using a regular lightning cord. I’ve done both with no problem. They do work with you Find My app, but I think it’s just the case that it finds. This is a problem if you’re bad about taking them out of your ears and just leaving them around the house. No handy ping for that. I’ve dropped mine a few times. They seem pretty sturdy - no cracks or other damage. I love that my jack is now free so I can charge and listen at the same time. I really like these. ... More
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) experience
Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Dmitrii on B&H Photo Video
Let's start with the positives: 1. Very comfortable fit to the ear. You can easily engage in any active actions without fear that the headphones will fall out of your ear. Despite the fact that these are in-ear headphones, you get used to them quickly enough and they do not cause a feeling of discomfort. 2. Sound quality. Apple was able to surprise with the presence of various modes in this model. If you want to be aware of everything that is happening around and at the same time listen to music, then the transparency mode just helps out. And vice versa, if you need to abstract from all the noise around you, then the "noise reduction mode" comes to the rescue. The sound quality itself, I think, is at a high level. Of course, it always matters what to compare with, but at this price point and with all the features that they have, I think it's worthy. 3. Autonomy My headphones, given that I actively use them, after a year and a half, they still hold their charge perfectly. Until now, there was no moment that they would just sit down with me, I always manage to control it. Considering that you see the battery status almost every time you connect to the phone. Now let's go through the cons, although they are not significant: 1. Case body material. Everyone always wants something to remain in its original form and not scratched or erased. So this is not about them! If you vilify these headphones for a month without a case, the case will become nervously dull. Why nervously? Yes, because even just in an empty pocket they manage to get scratched. Therefore, I recommend wearing it in a case or just give it to customization and paint. 2. There are 3 sizes of pads in total. I really wish that everyone could find the perfect overlay for themselves. Ear canals may differ, and fit is very important in AirPods Pro, otherwise there is simply no point in all modes. But there are only 3 sizes in the box, I had to order pads for them from third-party manufacturers. In general, something like this) I hope it was useful) ... More
Better mic quality of all Airpods
Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Oren on B&H Photo Video
As I make lots of phone calls, the mic performance is the only thing I care about and I have gone through all the major earbuds on the market. If you own an Android device, look elsewhere as Airpods on Android sounds different, but for any iOS device, nothing beats Airpods. I currently own 2nd gen AirPods, 3rd gen AirPods, and Airpods Pro. The following experience is based on an iOS device. In a quiet environment, all three perform quite similarly. If I have to choose, Pro would be #1, followed very closely by the 3rd gen. Airpods Pro In a noisy environment, Pro is hit or miss. Pro's mic tries really hard to cancel every noise around you. When it works, your voice is very clear, but sometimes the mic randomly cancels your voice along with the noise. So when the other caller can hear you, they can hear you really well or hear nothing at all time to time. 2nd gen In a noisy environment, the mic picks up lots of noise and doesn't cancel along with your voice. The other caller can identify that you are in a noisy environment, yet you can continue the conversation without major distraction. 3rd gen Just like the 2nd gen, it picks up lots of noise around you but sounds a little crisper. After using the 3rd gen for a while, I went back to the 2nd gen and the other caller mentioned how muted I sounded. Case sizewise, 3rd gen is very similar to the 2nd gen but maybe 2-3mm wider and fatter. The Pro case is just the biggest of all. Overall, I would choose the 3rd gen for any phone calls and the Pro for any listening purposes. The 2nd gen is just great for the price. ... More
A good set of headphones on the go
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by JC on Argos
I purchased these as I was using a wired setting that was not working properly due to the wire making my sound cut out when I moved so I took the hit £ and upgraded. These have been a great improvement sound quality is decent and there so easy to use no set up basically I just pair them with Bluetooth on your phone and your good to go they also recolour when they have been taken out your hear which is cool and you can use Siri for message reply’s and talking on the phone as-well as skipping and pausing music. These are ideal for runners and gym users the MagSafe case makes it so they’re always charged as-well and protected. I would say they could improve the Siri option tho as it doesn’t always pick up your voice and it’s not instant when u ask it to do things there’s also no noise cancelling feature which would be nice to add aswell as volume buttons on the tips rather then asking Siri every second or reaching for your phone I am aware the AirPods 2 offer these additional features however the ear tips are bigger and it uses the rubber longer tips so afraid it would fall out my ears as I mainly got these for exercise these do the job maybe the next gen of these could add the features I mentioned to be a 5 star product for now they get a 4 star from me. ... More
Superb sound quality
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by lmpk9 on Argos
Having had a pair of first generation Airpods, the sound quality wasn’t a huge surprise (I likened my first pair to wireless Bose cans & these didn’t disappoint. As with all Apple products, their build quality is of the highest standard and overall, I think they’re great value for money. The biggest improvement on the original pods is the run-time. I forget the advertised battery length, but I’ve worn them for around 3-hours+ continuously and the battery power is still >50%. You could probably use them all day before needing to recharge and I’ve noticed they charge more rapidly than the first gen (including by wireless, wired or direct case recharge methods). In fact, I have only one little niggle, which in the interest of a balanced & honest review I feel I should mention. The earpiece is broader than my older set, making them a little uncomfortable after a while in my narrow earlobes. However, I remember needing an adjustment period to get used to other ear buds (including AirPods Gen. 1) so I’m sure I’ll get used to it, given time. My small lobes do make them feel a little less securely positioned, making me worry about them falling out, but fixing lanyards or ear hooks can alleviate that. ... More
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1st Gen to 3rd Gen Review
Apple AirPods with Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Corby on B&H Photo Video
I love my 1st Gen AirPods. They are so well designed and just work great! So great in fact, that I never upgraded to the 2nd Gen AirPods or the AirPods Pro. Now, the time has come for my 1st Gen AirPods to be retired with these new 3rd Gen AirPods. These new AirPods are everything I liked about the AirPods Pro, but better because I didn't want the ear tips. I love how the 1st Gen AirPods felt in my ears and after awhile, I would forget they are even in my ears. Using these new 3rd Gen AirPods for the first time, I noticed a HUGE difference in sound quality. These are on another level over the 1st Gen. They also connect instantly to my iPhone. The 1st Gen was never this fast and sometimes I even had to manually connect them to my iPhone using the Bluetooth settings menu. They feel just as good in the ear as the 1st Gen did and I really like the shorter stems. Overall, I am really impressed with the 3rd Gen AirPods and would highly recommend upgrading if you are still using the 1st Gen AirPods. ... More
Rather big!
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Ali on Argos
16 yr old daughter bought these with her Birthday/Christmas money, however on opening the box and seeing the actual size they were she said they were too big so we took them back to Argos the next morning for a refund. They refused as the box had been opened (although they had not been used at all). They would not honour the distance selling policy for purchases made on line either, so she ended up keeping them. They would not stay in her ears and she has now swapped with her friend for generation 1 ear pods which are much smaller and a lot cheaper! Not sure how we would have been able to avoid this happening as not able to see them on show anywhere local to us! Definitely not suitable if you have small ears! Cannot comment on sound quality, connectivity or features as they wouldn’t stay in long enough to try them out!! Rather disappointed with Argos on this occasion. ... More
Genuinely hate these airpods
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Ireallyhatetheseairpods on Argos
I was meant to buy the pros but bought these be accident. I thought to try them because I’ve been using headphones for 5 months after losing my old AirPod pros and I missed having wireless buds. Omds i hate them. I literally wouldn’t gift these to anyone. They don’t have focus mode/ transparency. They fit in the ear resllyyyyyytt badly, every 5 min trying to fall off. What’s the point of them? £179 for AirPods that you will probably lose because it fell out of ur ear? Bs. Genuinely hate these. Also for £179 you can go on Wowcher and get AirPod pros for the exact same price. Unfortunately I saw this after I bought and used the AirPods from Argos. Don’t buys theses! So expensive but so bad. You’re literally paying for the brand at this point, everything about it is bad, even on a call ... More
Good sound but average fitment
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Airpods67 on Argos
Having had the previous model to these for about a year and a half I wanted to upgrade. After watching countless reviews about sound quality and features the only thing I was worried about was the fitment but after watching a video that said, “if the previous ones fitted then these will as well”. Well in my case, this isn’t true. I know this won’t be the case for most people but they start to fall out my ears after about 20min of wearing so if you’re a person with smaller ears or that finds most ear phones don’t fit you then these probably won’t either. The old ones fit perfectly though and don’t cause any ear fatigue. Other than the fitment these are great and would get a 5 star from me if not for that. ... More
Great sound, snuggy fit
Apple Airpods with Lightning Charge (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Shizzle on Argos
Bought a few weeks ago, and this purchase was a good decision. Fits in my ear, great sounds quality and good features with it when you use an iPhone. As soon as opening the case it connects automatically. You can also find your airpods through the 'Find My' app. However if you do run with it on, they might fall out and having them on file a long period of time might start hurting your ears. If it doesn't fit you, buy some hooks accessories which also helps when your going to the gym or doing activities.
I absolutely do not recommend it to anyone
Apple Airpods with Lightning Charge (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Dariusz on Argos
I bought them a month ago and I'm not happy with them at all. They keep falling out of my ears and with the second generation I didn't have any such problems. I think they are just too thick and I still have the feeling that they can't fit in my ears, probably that's why they keep moving and falling out of my ears. For the same reason, my partner lost one of them. The second important problem is their handling, you have to squeeze them to answer the call, which causes them to accidentally be pulled out of your ears. 😂 Hopeless solution! I do not recommend it at all. The second generation is 100 times better ... More
Lacks features for the price, but ithat's Apple
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Hedgehog71 on Argos
I bought these for my wife because she has an apple phone and is not technically minded so an advantage of Apple products is they know their customers and design good quality products that work seamlessly with other Apple devices with next to no effort. However I was shocked to find they don't have active novice cancellation considering how much they cost. My samsung earbuds are much cheaper with more features. My wife loves them and less features means less complication. So I would still recommend for apple fans, especially apple user that want the seamless integration. Apples Motto should be "Make it more expensive and look cool and no one will notice the lack of features" ... More
Nothing less than expected
Apple Airpods with Lightning Charge (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Lady Green Sleeves on Argos
I am a long term Apple user, so this product came with no surprises. It is expensive, undoubtedly, like all Apple products. I chose it over another brand because I am used to how they work and I am comfortable with the price, but I did not feel the Pro version offered something worth spending more money for. These do the job, the quality of sound is good and they have more functionalities compared to the previous model I had. I would change the design to remove the extension part, I prefer a completely round bud, but that is my preference only. It is nothing more and nothing less of what I expect for a Apple product. ... More
Don’t hesitate.
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Wilfred on Argos
My main concern in delaying my purchase was whether they would stay in my ears. There was no problem at all. They fit like a glove. Having said that, I am not able to run so walking was the only test available to me. As for sound, perfect using for different types of music and audio books. No wires to catch in your clothing when you turn your head so yanking them out of your ears. Charging is easy and fairly quick. Altogether a very good buy. No regrets.
Brilliant Airpods
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Danno on Argos
Bought these as a birthday treat. I've been using the old wired headset Apple provide for a few years now, often catching the wire on my desk/arm at work causing my phone to end up on the floor at least twice a day! These airpods fit my ears well (my MAIN concern for not upgrading sooner; I've tried ear pod-style headphones before and they always fall out but not these ones!), the battery seems to last longer for me than it states they should too. They comfortably last 5/6 hours till lunch, then a quick charge during breaktime and boom they're sound for the afternoon slog. Also, sound quality is great, a vast improvement on my old wired headphones. Would HIGHLY recommend. ... More
If they don't fit you can't return them
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Adamisannoyed on Argos
I bought a pair of the airpod (3rd generation) for my wife as a gift. However as soon as she tried them on they fell out of her ear. The only usable way was to push them in which causes pain after a few minutes. Long story short. Argos will not accept them back as faulty or for any other reason. Good luck like me with a useless pair of earphones. This review was moderated because they didn't like the first version :)
not good fit for all ear types
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by ersoy on Argos
2nd generation didn’t fit very well my ears 3rd is much better than but still same so not for all types,all frequencies could be heard easily cuz i’m already interesting w music i can hear easily all beats that’s why sometimes if you use spetial audio is open some kicks will be different cuz giving difference effects on songs btw if u wanna play sounds like original not for u but if like some effects and loud music is best for who’s using it
Best AirPods on the market?
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Kazar on Argos
I had the AirPods Pro and before that the second gen AirPods. For me the pro felt too uncomfortable when worn for long periods because of the silicon tips. The second gen AirPods were ok but the sound wasn’t as good as the pro. These AirPods have the sound of the pro and the comfort of the second gen AirPods - I can wear them all day without noticing they are in my ears. I don’t travel on plane or train much so I hardly used the noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro. These AirPods are the pro but without the noise cancellation, so If you still have the first or second gen, or are deciding which AirPods to buy for the first time, these are the ones for you. ... More
Great Wuality
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by buke on Argos
I stupidly purchased this item thinking it would make me fit in more with ‘modern society’. I was simply terrified of being the only one on the bus with wired earbuds, like how can I, a cisgender male, obtain a phone without a home button, but still continue to use wired earphones??????! However since purchasing I have come to realise that airpods are the way forward, with not only maximised comfortability, but increased sound quality that really took me by surprise. A MUST HAVE for any casual music listener.
Great!
Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (3rd Generation)
Reviewed by Bubble999 on Argos
I was unsure about these as they’re so much bigger than the fist gen AirPods I currently use, wasn’t quite sure what spatial audio is or how I’d get on with it, still not actually, I’m using them with Samsung phone and they sound pretty much the same as my 1st gen AirPods but these connect and stay connected much better than the first gen ones (that are 4 years old and still going strong). Battery life seems about same as the first gen ones, these do block out a lot more outside noise which is a major plus for me with so much noise around me at work. ... More
