AirPods 3: test, review and what changes compared to AirPods 2

Many sites, includingPresse-citron.net, were able to take chargethe latest wireless earbuds unveiled by Appleduring his keynoteHang onoccurred on October 18. We have of course taken the time to study the comments of each specialist on the question, in order to put together a formal summary of what you need to remember about the duo. But if we had to remember only two, for those in a hurry, then we would say that the design still poses a problem but that the battery lasts up to six hours, which is excellent.

The opinion ofPresse-citron.net

For our French colleagues, the third generation AirPods offer “beautiful finishes“, although they still retain the traditional upper that characterizes them so well. The site also emphasizes that the audio quality is “very good” for an open format, with Spatial Audio which makes the difference but only “in a quiet environment“. Remember that this feature allows you to stream music in 360 degrees, in a more immersive way. The Apple Music streaming platform is compatible.

Of course, waterproofing is the “Welcome”: it was not included with previous classic AirPods models. Unfortunately, as the source points out, the overall sound spectrum result is “perfectible”: we obviously remain far from the specialized brands such as Bose, Sony and others.

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What do you think?CNET

For CNET, five major positive points should be remembered in our opinion. First of all, it concerns the format, which the English-speaking media considers surprisingly “confortable” but above all “ultracompact” et “light“. The bass would also be “best“, and making calls would go smoothly. Finally, autonomy has improved while the ability to call Siri constantly is more than useful.

Unfortunately, these advantages are eclipsed by a much less secure hold in the roof than with AirPods Pro (the latter have silicone tips for better grip), and by the often equivalent price of this more high-end pair when it is on promotion.

Other reviews

PourAppleInsider, being able to count on shorter tails is on the other hand a really good point, on which we must agree, as forthe latest iPhone 13with their notch reduced by 20%. We will only wonder, again as on mobile, why this intruder was simply not put aside, but let's move on. Finally,What Hi-Fi?highlights the more than regrettable absence of buttons to adjust the volume whileThe Vergehighlights the absence of conditions of use to check (beyond the warranty) to activate the pair.

And you, what is your opinion on AirPods (3rd generation)?