AirPods 3 finally unleashed at Apple event

Later on a couple of years of speculation Apple tree has unveiled the latest model of its AirPods, and it's got a new expect going on.

Speculation leading up to Apple tree'south outcome suggested that the earbuds would accept on a new form factor, mirroring the AirPods Pro that Apple has had success with. That's proven to be true with the new expect hopefully offering more condolement, better fit and amend audio.

Here are all the details y'all demand to know about Apple's latest addition to its AirPods headphone range.

When are the new AirPods on auction?

Apple confirmed at its Unleashed October consequence that the new AirPods volition be upwards for pre-society on Oct 18th and go along auction on October 26th.

Caput to the Apple website for more details on availability in your region.

How much do the AirPods 3 cost?

Pink AirPods 3 coming out of it's case on white background

In that location was some pre-event scuttlebutt that the newer AirPods could exist more than expensive this time effectually. Apple has revealed that the new AirPods take a price of $179 / £169.

How does that compare to the older model? The 2nd-gen AirPods (with the wireless case) were priced at £199 / $199 when they came out in 2019. The version without the wireless charging case was priced £159. They're at present priced at $129 / £119 acting as the entry-level AirPods.

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What do the the new AirPods look similar?

The AirPods 3 boast a dissimilar expect from previous generations, making this the biggest redesign to the standard range of AirPods since the serial first appeared on the market.

At that place have been many leaks regarding the new design over the by yr. The version revealed looks similar to the AirPods Pro, but show Apple has gone downwards the route of tip-less pattern, with the earbuds' drivers firing audio into the ear. Towards the bottom of the slightly shorter stem is a force sensor for tactile functioning over the earbuds. Other pattern changes include the charging case being tweaked to arrive wider and curvier, similar to the AirPods Pro.

Alas, Apple tree did not announce whatsoever colour variants for the new AirPods. With the AirPods Max and HomePod mini available in several unlike colours, it'south a shame these new earbuds won't follow conform. At least non for at present.

What features do the AirPods 3 have?

Of the announced features, battery life is has been boosted by xx%, with the AirPods 3′ stamina extended to six hours (from five) and the overall battery life now upwardly to thirty hours. Fast charging offers an hour from 5 minutes plugged in. Wireless charging and MagSafe are as well included among the specs.

Too appear was support Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, so y'all can listen to a pick of tracks in more immersive, 3D soundscape with head-tracking also featuring.

Sweat and h2o resistance was mentioned, just no specific IP rating was provided. The AirPods three as well support one-touch set-up for fast pairing with iOS devices. Open up upwards the case and they're fix to go.

And what about the AirPods 3 sound quality?

The AirPods have been criticised in the past for their audio performance, so we're hoping the new model addresses the concerns we have.

Apple says the new low baloney driver offers powerful bass and clean high frequency playback, with the new contoured pattern aiming to deliver audio into the ear.

There's likewise Adaptive EQ, which as well featured on the AirPods Max, to automatically tune and adjust the sound y'all hear depending on the shape of your ears and the seal they create. Here'due south hoping the sound produced is a step up on its predecessors.

An upgrade for sure, merely volition the AirPods 3 entreatment to new customers?

It'll exist interesting to come across how these AirPods fare given the competition has increased since they launched their 2nd gen model. With Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos on the characteristic list, there's several specific features to entice existing iOS users, just how much of an appeal volition they have to those who aren't in the iOS ecosystem? That remains to be seen.