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Published Nov 2, 2021

AirPods 3 Review: Easy Mode!

Marques Brownlee reviews the AirPods 3, delving into their compelling design, ease of use, and seamless Apple ecosystem integration, emphasizing their market competitiveness despite the lack of standout audio features. With a focus on practical sound quality and spatial audio, Brownlee explores how these earbuds maintain their strong economic impact in the tech industry.
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  • Design

    The AirPods 3, a recent addition to Apple's lineup, feature a design reminiscent of the AirPods Pro but without the silicone tips. notes that this design choice, while appealing to some, may not suit everyone due to the hard plastic tips, which can be uncomfortable for certain users. He shares his personal experience, stating, "The left one happens to stay in pretty well, but then the right one's constantly feeling like it's slowly sliding out of my ear, and eventually it just falls out if I'm not constantly adjusting it."

    The left one happens to stay in pretty well, but then the right one's constantly feeling like it's slowly sliding out of my ear, and eventually it just falls out if I'm not constantly adjusting it.

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    Despite this, the AirPods 3 are sweat and water-resistant, making them suitable for workouts and outdoor use 1 2.

       

    Controls

    The AirPods 3 introduce new controls on the stem, similar to the AirPods Pro, allowing users to play, pause, and skip tracks with ease. highlights the intuitive nature of these controls, which enhance the user experience. He explains, "You pretty quickly get used to squeezing it to play and pause. You can double tap to go to the next song, et cetera."

    You pretty quickly get used to squeezing it to play and pause. You can double tap to go to the next song, et cetera.

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    While the AirPods 3 lack noise cancellation, they offer adaptive EQ and improved Find My capabilities, making them a convenient choice for many users 1.

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