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Apple AirPods (3rd generation) — Apple image of AirPods (3rd generation) with earbuds and charging case.

Headphones · 2021

Apple AirPods (3rd generation)

AirPods (3rd generation) are Apple’s 2021 wireless earbuds without silicone tips. They brought a short stem and force sensor similar to AirPods Pro, Spatial Audio with head tracking, Adaptive EQ and IPX4 resistance. There is no active noise cancellation; they use the H1 chip and Bluetooth 5.0.

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