The AirPods were already great, but the new AirPods 3 offer better sound, an improved design, and a wireless charging case.
Last time Apple updated its base model AirPods, the company’s headphone lineup looked a lot simpler. Neither the noise-canceling AirPods Pro, nor the luxurious, over-the-ear AirPods Max even existed yet. On their release in March 2019, those AirPods were simple; almost instantly ubiquitous true wireless earbuds designed to fit most people’s ear canals and musical tastes. Things are different now. The, which Apple announced in October 2021, have a considerable challenge.
The third-gen AirPods also rely on the H1 chip, so the setup process should feel very familiar if you’re already used to setting up Apple accessories. Place the AirPods near your device and blink—you’re paired. Once connected, the AirPods can simply switch back and forth between your devices. They still get hung up here and there, but the handoff is ultimately a smooth process and one of the big selling points that come with AirPods.
The AirPods themselves look a bit different. The shorter stem swoops forward now instead of extending straight down. The design is very reminiscent of the AirPods Pro, just without the tip that extends into the ear. In addition to the aesthetic redesign, the new AirPods also sport the Force Touch controls found in the AirPods Pro.
And it did…kinda. The new design helps the AirPods sit better in my ear. The shorter stems also didn’t touch my beard as much, which is a very specific advantage that I don’t imagine Apple was considering during the design process.
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