Why are the new AirPods cheaper?

The most-entry level AirPods have the same thin-stemmed design as the original ones from 2016. They're cheaper than the rest because they lack the noise-cancellation
noise-cancellation
Active noise control (ANC), also known as noise cancellation (NC), or active noise reduction (ANR), is a method for reducing unwanted sound by the addition of a second sound specifically designed to cancel the first.
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and transparency models, as well as support for spatial audio
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Are the new AirPods really worth it?

Apple's AirPods 3 Buds Aren't Worth the Money. There's no getting around the lack of noise canceling and unremarkable battery life. Despite the winning design, your cash is better spent elsewhere.
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Are AirPods 3rd gen better than pros?

The main difference between the AirPods 3 and the AirPods Pro continues to be active noise cancellation, which remains exclusive to the pricier model. But the new AirPods still offer significantly better audio with improved bass compared with Apple's long-stemmed second-generation AirPods.
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Is it cheaper to buy new AirPods or replace them?

Should you lose your AirPods, it will cost $89 to replace each AirPods Pro earbud and $99 for a new wireless charging case for the AirPods Pro. Standards AirPods will still cost $69 each to replace if they're lost, while a new regular case will cost $59 and the wireless charging case is priced at $79.
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How much is a single AirPod?

Yes, single AirPods can be purchased through Apple. At the time of publication, a single AirPod costs $69, and a single AirPod Pro costs $89.
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Are AirPods or beats better?

The AirPods Pro works better with Apple devices, but the Beats Studio Buds works with Android and iOS. The AirPods Pro has better integration with Apple devices. With an H1 chip, it will auto-connect to all your iCloud devices.
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Are 3rd Gen AirPods worth it?

The Apple AirPods 3rd generation has a more rounded speaker element opening meaning a better fit in your outer ear—and worse fit at the ear canal opening. For fit's sake, the AirPods Pro is the best AirPods you can get—by virtue of the fact that they're the only ones that seal your ear canal.
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Is there going to be AirPods 3?

The third-generation AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case can be ordered from the online Apple Store and launched on October 26, 2021.
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Are AirPods 3 waterproof?

Your AirPods Pro, AirPods (3rd generation), and MagSafe Charging Case for AirPods (3rd generation) are water and sweat resistant, but they are not waterproof or sweatproof. * The MagSafe Charging Case and Wireless Charging Case for AirPods Pro are not water or sweat resistant.
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Do AirPods 3 have noise-cancelling?

The AirPods 3 take advantage of new battery technology to improve on this. They offer 30 hours playback (six from the buds; 24 from the case) but, of course, no noise-cancelling.
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Do Airpod Gen 3 have noise-cancelling?

Do the AirPods 3 come with noise cancellation? No, they don't. Unlike the AirPods Pro, the new AirPods probably won't be able to block out a significant amount of environmental noise.
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Are AirPods worth buying in 2021?

While we heard about a lot of AirPods 3 rumors last year, we don't expect to see any new AirPods until later in 2021. While regular AirPods are good, the AirPods Pro are even better. They are of course more expensive, but many people find the noise-canceling capabilities worth every penny.
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Do AirPods fall out easily?

Like the regular EarPods, the AirPods will feel loose but never fell out of an ear. They didn't feel so loose that Aaron was compelled to keep the devices back into his ears. For running, the AirPods might fare a bit better as you don't have the weight of the cord pulling on the earbuds.
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Is it worth to buy AirPods Pro vs AirPods?

Apple finally made good AirPods. For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise cancelling to boot.
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Which Airpod is better 2 or 3?

The second-generation AirPods can deliver up to five hours of listening time with a single charge, while the third-generation AirPods add an extra hour of battery life. When spatial audio is enabled on the third-generation AirPods, the battery life reduces to five hours.
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Why are AirPods 3rd generation cheaper?

They're cheaper than the rest because they lack the noise-cancellation and transparency models, as well as support for spatial audio. They're also the only AirPods that you can buy without a wireless charging case (although you can buy a wireless charging model for an extra $30-ish).
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Which generation of AirPods is better?

The AirPods (3rd generation) has better battery life than the second generation. After subjecting each pair of AirPods to a constant 75dB(SPL), we found that the AirPods (2nd generation) lasted 4 hours, 7 minutes, and the AirPods (3rd generation) has a battery life of 6 hours, 21 minutes.
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Can you workout with AirPods?

Sure, you could try swimming with the AirPods Pro, but you would be doing it at your own risk. Much like Apple has specifically pointed out this new and improved version is water- and sweat-resistant, but only for non-water exercises and sports.
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Are AirPods waterproof?

Are AirPods actually waterproof? In a word, no. No version of AirPods — standard AirPods, AirPods Pro, AirPods Max — are waterproof. Charging cases and Smart Cases are not waterproof, either.
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Will AirPods work with Android?

Yes, you can use Apple AirPods with Android devices! Unlike what many people think, AirPods don't use specialized technology to power their wireless connectivity. Like most mobile devices, they use standard Bluetooth technology. This means you can connect your AirPods to any Bluetooth-enabled Android device.
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Can I get free AirPods if I lost them?

Unfortunately, AppleCare+ for Headphones does not cover AirPods that have been lost or stolen. The lost fee for AirPods Pro is $89 each and $99 for the Charging Case. The lost fee for AirPods is $69 each, $59 for a Charging Case, and $79 for a Wireless Charging Case.
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How can you tell if AirPods are fake?

  1. The best way to tell if your AirPods are fake is by entering their serial number into Apple's "Check Coverage" website.
  2. This website will tell you if the AirPods are registered in Apple's system, which all real AirPods are.
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