Introduction

Apple is known for launching a world-class line of products. The success of AirPods can be traced down to Apple’s flawless technology. The new AirPods 2021 promises more advanced features and a magical audio experience. AirPods 3 come with an improved design, better sound quality, and longer battery life. They also boast Spatial Audio and a new MagSafe-compatible charging case. The groundbreaking design of AirPods 3 is sure to take everyone by surprise. There is a long list of improvements and upgrades that make Apple AirPods 3 one of the best in the market.

New AirPods with Newer design

The new buds have seemed to be taking inspiration from the existing AirPods Pro. The AirPods 3rd Generation features a contoured design with a smaller stem than the original and second-generation AirPods. The buds are very slightly smaller in every dimension and a single gram lighter too. It forms a great angle to direct audio into the ear ensuring a very comfortable fit. The smaller stem gave the AirPods 3 design a more subtle appearance. Each earbud has an intuitive force sensor for media controls. The AirPods 3’s controls are more versatile and mirror those of the Pro. Instead of a press-hold action switching between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode in the Pro, AirPods 3 activates Siri.

The new AirPods 2021 are resistant to both sweat and water. The earbuds and the case have an IPX4 rating for sweat and water splash resistance. This is an added advantage for a lot of users. People working out or working near the pool can make use of this feature the most. Users do not need to worry about taking out their phones to talk while raining, AirPods 3 has them covered.

New Force Sensor: Better approach than Tap method

Apple is offering the same touch controls with the neater AirPods 3rd Generation. The force sensors on the stems can be gently squeezed to control music playback and calls. The force sensors allow easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls. The AirPods 2 required a double-tap on the earbud’s body to play music, skip forward tracks or answer a phone call, the AirPods 3’s controls are more versatile. The tap method is not performable at all times and the force sensor seems like a better approach. There is no need for the press-hold action switching between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode in the Pro. Instead, here it activates Siri in AirPods 3.

What’s new with Apple AirPods 3 sound quality

AirPods 2021 are built on the great sound quality that AirPods are known for. Along with new features and design, Apple AirPods 3 offers improved audio quality. There’s certainly a genetic likeness between the AirPods 3 and their predecessor but AirPods 3 is an absolute winner. The biggest leap from the second to the third generation is defined by greater clarity and cleanliness in audio quality. The pods feature a custom driver and a high dynamic range amplifier that together produce powerful bass with crisp and clean high frequencies. The new AirPods 3 use computational audio to bring the breakthrough experiences like Adaptive EQ and spatial audio with dynamic head tracking.

• Adaptive EQ for accurate sound: The inclusion of Adaptive EQ enhances the listening experience with rich details. The AirPods now take advantage of the Pro's Adaptive EQ feature. This means that the earbuds adapt their sound in real-time based on how they fit in your ear. The technology consists of an inward-facing microphone that monitors for sound, and then Adaptive EQ tunes the low and mid frequencies to account for what may be lost due to variances in fit. This is made possible with the help of computational audio.
• Spatial Audio - 3D Sound now with AirPods 3: Spatial audio has been a great bonus feature for the new AirPods 3. Spatial audio uses 3D audio algorithms, applying directional audio filters to subtly adjust the frequencies that each ear receives. It creates a three-dimensional theatre-like experience, placing sound virtually anywhere in space. AirPods have taken their sound quality to the next level with Dolby Atmos. This allows the users to enjoy a multi-level experience with dynamic head tracking. Spatial audio experience boasts accelerometers and gyroscopes to track the wearer’s head movement so that sounds can be positioned accurately. This makes music, video, and even Group FaceTime calls feel more immersive than ever before.

Improved battery life and arrival of mag safe charging for new AirPods 2021

AirPods 3 feature strong battery life along with balanced and detailed sound. The all-new pods offer an extra hour of battery life over the previous generations. It provides users with six hours of listening time and up to four hours of talk time. Only five minutes of charging provides about an hour of battery life, and with four additional charges in the case, users can get up to 30 hours of total listening time. This is a world-class standard for a strong and long battery life. AirPods are now also part of the MagSafe ecosystem which provides convenient wireless charging.

Is Third generation AirPods 3 worth their price

The AirPods 3 are very much familiar to the previous faces but these new ones have a different glow. It is all because of their improved sound, innovative Apple-centric features, and Pro-inspired redesign. The AirPods 3’s price of AU $279 is slightly higher than the launch price of their predecessors. However, like all Apple pods, AirPods 3 offer exceptional convenience and sound quality which is worth its price.

The true wireless earbuds market is seeing a lot of competition recently. Some of the best performers like Sony WF-1000XM4 and Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 2 can make the AirPods 3 look a little expensive. However, the feature profile, sound quality, and design of the Apple AirPods 3 beat the competition. Apple has added advanced features to give a magical experience in a new contoured design of AirPods 3. AirPods 2021 have changed wireless headphones with their groundbreaking specs.