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Product review
Updated February 2024

Headphones

October 2023

Apple

Airpods Gen 3

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We've reviewed the Apple Airpods Gen 3 to see how well it performs in these categories:

  • Sound quality
  • Comfort
  • Noise cancelling
  • Durability
  • Sound leaking

Test results

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    Sound quality
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    Comfort
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    Noise cancelling
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    Durability
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    Sound leaking

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Model

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Brand survey results

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Specifications

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  • Weight
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  • Audio cable length (cm)
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  • Bluetooth version
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  • IP rating
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  • Start-up time (seconds)
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  • Battery life (hours)
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  • Run-time on 15 mins charge (hours)
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  • Number of charges from case
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Features

  • Noise cancelling (ANC)
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  • ANC on/off
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  • Transparency mode
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  • Voice assistance
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  • Auto-stop when removed
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  • Multiple device pairing
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  • Useable with one earbud
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  • Foldable
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Controls on headphones

  • Volume control
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  • Play/pause
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  • Skip forward
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  • Skip back
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  • Fast forward/back
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  • Take/end call
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Accessories supplied

  • Different sized ear fittings
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  • Travel case
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  • Air travel adapter
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