Apple dawns on the 19th,AirPods (3rd generation)Was announced. The Apple Store will start accepting orders from the same day and will be available on October 26th next week.
I compared the specifications of AirPods (3rd generation), what has changed from the 2nd generation, and how it differs from Pro.
▼ AirPods 3rd generation vs. 2nd generation
▼ AirPods 3rd generation vs AirPods Pro
AirPods 3rd generation vs 2nd generation
AirPods (3rd generation)Has been revamped from a second-generation portrait design to a landscape design like the AirPods Pro.Not supported in the 2nd generationSpatial audio, dynamic head trackingIn addition to being available, it has sweat and water resistance similar to AirPods Pro.
The mounted chip isH1 chip for both 3rd and 2nd generationSo, the charging case is compatible with charging with MagSafe.Improved battery lifeThe playback time, which was up to 5 hours on a single charge, has been extended to up to 6 hours. Playback time when using the charging case has also increased from 24 hours or more to a maximum of 30 hours.
| AirPods (3rd generation) |
AirPods (2nd generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Color | white | white |
| AirPods body size |
Left and right: 18.26 × 19.21 × 30.79 mm |
Left and right: 16.5 × 18.0 × 40.5 mm |
| AirPods body weight |
Left and right: 4.28 g | Left and right: 4 g |
| Charging case size |
46.4 × 54.4 × 21.38 mm | 53.5 × 44.3 × 21.3 mm |
| Charging case weight |
37.91 g | 38.2 g |
| Chipset | H1 chip | H1 chip |
| Control | Press once to play / pause / answer call Press twice to skip to the next song Press 3 times to skip to the previous song Press and hold to start Siri Directed by Hey Siri |
Double tap to play / skip to next song / answer phone |
| Playback time | Playback time: Maximum on a single charge6time Up to 5 hours with spatial audio enabled Continuous talk time: Maximum on one charge4time |
Playback time: Up to 5 hours on a single charge Continuous talk time: Up to 3 hours on a single charge |
| AirPods (When using the charging case) |
Playback time:Up to 30 hours Continuous talk time: Maximum20time 5 minutes charging in the charging case: Approximately 1 hour of playback time, or approximately 1 hour of continuous talk time |
Playback time: 24 hours or more Continuous talk time: up to 18 hours 15 minutes charging in the charging case: Approximately 3 hours of playback time, or approximately 2 hours of continuous talk time |
| Sweat and water resistance | IPX4 | ― |
| sensor | Skin detection sensor Accelerometer that detects movement Accelerometer that detects voice Pressure sensor |
Dual optical sensor Accelerometer that detects movement Accelerometer that detects voice |
| Audio technology | Adaptive equalization Dedicated high deviation driver Dedicated high dynamic range amplifier Spatial audio Dynamic head tracking |
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| Apple Store Selling price (tax included) |
23,800 yen | 16,800 yen * 19,580 yen at the time of announcement |
AirPods 3rd generation vs AirPods Pro
AirPods (3rd generation)Comparing the AirPods Pro with the AirPods Pro, the design is similar at first glance, but the body size of the AirPods Pro is wider.
The mounted chip is the same H1 chip, and the control is different only by long press operation. The playback time is as long as 4.5 hours for AirPods Pro on a single charge, while it is as long as 6 hours for AirPods (3rd generation), and the continuous talk time is about 0.5 hours for the 3rd generation.
Both sweat and water resistance are the same IPX4 grade, and AirPods Pro has active noise canceling and external sound capture mode. Adaptive equalization and spatial audio are also available on AirPods (3rd generation).
2 modelsThe big difference is the presence or absence of active noise canceling and external sound capture mode.So, if you don’t need the same feature, AirPods (3rd generation), which is about 7,000 yen cheaper, will be an option.
| AirPods (3rd generation) |
AirPods Pro |
|
|---|---|---|
| Color | white | white |
| AirPods body size |
Left and right: 18.26 × 19.21 × 30.79 mm |
Left and right: 21.8 × 24.0 × 30.9 mm |
| AirPods body weight |
Left and right:4.28 g | Left and right: 5.4 g |
| Charging case size |
46.4 × 54.4 × 21.38 mm | 45.2 × 60.6 × 21.7 mm |
| Charging case weight |
37.91 g | 45.6 g |
| Chipset | H1 chip | H1 chip |
| Control | Press once to play / pause / answer call Press twice to skip to the next song Press 3 times to skip to the previous song Press and holdSiri activation Directed by Hey Siri |
Press once to play / pause / answer call Press twice to skip to the next song Press 3 times to skip to the previous song Press and holdSwitch between active noise canceling and external sound capture mode Directed by Hey Siri |
| Playback time | Playback time: Maximum on a single charge6time Spatial audioWhen enabledUp to 5 hours Continuous talk time: Maximum on one charge4time |
Playback time: Up to 4.5 hours on a single charge Active noise canceling / external sound capture modeWhen disabledUp to 5 hours Continuous talk time: Up to 3.5 hours on a single charge |
| AirPods (When using the charging case) |
Playback time:Up to 30 hours Continuous talk time:Up to 20 hours 5 minutes charging in the charging case: Approximately 1 hour of playback time, or approximately 1 hour of continuous talk time |
Playback time: 24 hours or more Continuous talk time: 18 hours or more 5 minutes charging in the charging case: Approximately 1 hour of playback time, or approximately 1 hour of continuous talk time |
| Sweat and water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| sensor | Skin detection sensor Accelerometer that detects movement Accelerometer that detects voice Pressure sensor |
Dual optical sensor Accelerometer that detects movement Accelerometer that detects voice Pressure sensor |
| Audio technology | Adaptive equalization Dedicated high deviation driver Dedicated high dynamic range amplifier Spatial audio Dynamic head tracking |
Active noise canceling External sound capture mode Adaptive equalization Dedicated high deviation driver Dedicated high dynamic range amplifier Spatial audio Dynamic head tracking Ventilation system for pressure equalization |
| Apple Store Selling price (tax included) |
23,800 yen | 30,580 yen |
Source:Apple
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