- Apple Products Catalog
- Apple AirPods
- Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Earphones Specifications
Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) Earphones Specifications
AirPods (3rd Generation)
Product Brand: Apple
Editor's Rating:
4.5
4.5
Pros
- Improved sound quality compared to previous models.
- New contoured design for better fit and comfort.
- Active noise cancellation for immersive listening experience.
- Spatial Audio technology for 3D sound.
- Long battery life with up to 6 hours of listening time.
- Wireless charging case included.
- Quick and easy pairing with Apple devices.
- Siri voice control functionality.
- Find My app compatibility for easy location tracking.
Cons
- Expensive compared to other wireless earbuds.
- No volume control on earbuds themselves.
- No water resistance rating.
- Limited customization options for controls.
- Compatibility may be limited with non-Apple devices.
Apple announced the third generation of AirPods on October 18, 2021. They feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro and use similar force touch controls.
They include support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, IPX4 water resistance, skin detection and a case supporting MagSafe charging. Apple claims increased battery life, with AirPods lasting six hours and the charging case providing up to 30 hours.
Pre-orders of the third-generation AirPods began on October 18, 2021. The third generation AirPods were released on October 26, 2021, priced at $179.
The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.
Full Technical Specifications
General Info
| Device Type | Earphones |
| Announced | 18 October, 2021 |
| Released | 26 October, 2021 |
| Headphone Type | In-Ear |
| System on a chip | Apple H1 headphone chip |
| Colors | White |
| Price | $179 |
| Audio Technology Features |
Custom high-excursion Apple driver Custom high dynamic range amplifier Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking1 Adaptive EQ |
| Driver size | 11mm |
Model Info
| Model number | A2564 (Left AirPod) A2565 (Right AirPod) A2566 (MagSafe case) |
| Model identifier | AirPods1,3 |
Design Features
| Sweat and Water Resistant | Yes, sweat and water resistant (IPX4) |
| Controls |
Tap once to play, pause, or answer a phone call Tap twice to skip forward Tap three times to skip back Tap and hold for Siri Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions |
| Microphone | Yes |
| Sensors <strong>Sensors</strong> are electronic components that detects and responds to some type of input from the physical environment. The specific input could be light, heat, motion, moisture, pressure and location, The output is generally a signal that is converted to use in computing systems, a location sensor, such as a GPS receiver is able to detect current location of your electronic device. |
Dual beamforming microphones Inward-facing microphone Skin-detect sensor Motion-detecting accelerometer Speech-detecting accelerometer Force sensor |
| Size and Weight (Each) |
Airpods Height: 1.21 inch (30.79 mm) Width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm) Depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm) Weight: 0.15 ounce (4.28 grams) Charging case Height: 1.83 inch (46.40 mm) Width: 2.14 inch (54.40 mm) Depth: 0.84 inch (21.38 mm) Weight: 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams) |
| Charging Case | Works with MagSafe charger, Qi-certified chargers, or the Lightning connector |
| In the Box | AirPods, MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation |
| System Requirements |
iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS Mac models with the latest version of macOS Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS |
| Accessibility |
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods. Features include: Live Listen audio Headphone levels Headphone Accommodations |
| Compatibility |
iPhone Models iPhone 13 mini iPhone 13 iPhone 13 Pro iPhone 13 Pro Max iPhone 12 mini iPhone 12 iPhone 12 Pro iPhone 12 Pro Max iPhone 11 iPhone 11 Pro iPhone 11 Pro Max iPhone XS iPhone XS Max iPhone XR iPhone X iPhone 8 iPhone 8 Plus iPhone 712 iPhone 7 Plus12 iPhone 6s12 iPhone 6s Plus12 iPhone SE (2nd generation) iPhone SE (1st generation)12 iPod Models iPod touch (7th generation) Mac Models 12 MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017) MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012–Early 2015) MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012–2017) MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020) MacBook Air (M1, 2020) MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–Early 2015) MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–Mid 2015) MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012–2020) MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012–2019) MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, two ports) MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, four ports) MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020) MacBook Pro 14-inch (2021) MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019) iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012–2017) iMac (27-inch, Late 2012–Late 2013) iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015–2019) iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2020) iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) iMac Pro (2017) Mac mini (Late 2012–Late 2018) Mac mini (M1, 2020) Mac Pro (Late 2013–2019) iPad Models iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)12 iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation) iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation) iPad Pro 10.5-inch iPad Pro 9.7-inch12 iPad (9th generation) iPad (8th generation) iPad (7th generation) iPad (6th generation) iPad (5th generation) iPad Air (4th generation) iPad Air (3rd generation) iPad Air 212 iPad mini (6th generation) iPad mini (5th generation) iPad mini 412 Apple Watch Models 12 Apple Watch Series 7 Apple Watch Series 6 Apple Watch SE Apple Watch Series 5 Apple Watch Series 4 Apple Watch Series 3 Apple Watch Series 2 Apple Watch Series 1 Apple TV Models Apple TV 4K Apple TV HD12 |
Connectivity Features
| Bluetooth Features <strong>Bluetooth</strong> is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices. | Yes |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Codec Support | SBC,AAC |
Battery Features
| Battery Type <strong>Battery Type => </strong> Cell phones run on various kinds of batteries depending on the manufacturer, phone size or shape and features. There are basically four types of cell phone batteries => Lithium Polymer, Lithium Ion, Nickel Metal Hydride and Nickel Cadmium. | Li-Ion (Lithium Ion) |
| Battery Life (Hrs) |
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with spatial audio enabled) Up to 4 hours of talk time with a single charge |
| Battery Life (Hrs) Earpieces Only | 6 |
| Battery Life (Hrs) AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case Total |
Up to 30 hours of listening time Up to 20 hours of talk time 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time or around 1 hour of talk time |
| Charging Port | Proprietary |
Video Review
