{"id":33935,"date":"2021-10-18T16:12:56","date_gmt":"2021-10-18T20:12:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/?p=33935"},"modified":"2021-12-13T13:43:54","modified_gmt":"2021-12-13T18:43:54","slug":"airpods-3","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mjtsai.com\/blog\/2021\/10\/18\/airpods-3\/","title":{"rendered":"AirPods 3"},"content":{"rendered":"

Apple<\/a> (video<\/a>, Hacker News<\/a>, MacRumors<\/a>):<\/p>\n

By combining the power of the H1 chip with an Apple-designed acoustic system, the new AirPods use computational audio to deliver breakthrough sound with Adaptive EQ. Users can enjoy spatial audio featuring Dolby Atmos in Apple Music, movies, and tv shows, along with dynamic head tracking, across Apple devices. The new AirPods are resistant to sweat and water, and feature a force sensor for easy and intuitive control of music and phone calls. The extended battery life enables up to six hours of listening time and up to 30 hours of total listening time with the convenient charging case.<\/p>\n

[…]<\/p>\n

AirPods also feature AAC-ELD, a superior speech codec that offers full HD voice quality, providing clear, natural communication for FaceTime calls.<\/p>\n

[…]<\/p>\n

A new skin-detect sensor accurately discerns if AirPods are in the ear — versus in a pocket or on a table — and pauses playback when removed.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

I like the shorter stem, water resistance, and the fact that Apple seems to have kept its most comfortable shape. I wonder if the increased battery life comes from a larger battery, meaning that the product might last for more years.<\/p>\n

I don’t like that it has the less usable pressing<\/a> controls from AirPods Pro, and the less comfortable case size and shape.<\/p>\n

The original AirPods and AirPods 2 were $159. AirPods 3 are $179, but you can now get AirPods 2 for $129. I still like AirPods Pro because of the noise cancellation, but otherwise I’d probably be happier with AirPods 2, even without the $50 savings.<\/p>\n\n

Previously:<\/p>\n