For their $179 price, Apple 's new 3rd generation AirPods are a worthy pick if you're looking for truly wireless earbuds with fantastic sound, a stylish, curvy and portable design, solid battery life and Apple's newest gimmick – spatial audio.

The improved sound quality and battery life alone are reason to prefer third-generation AirPods over the second generation, but the design will be an improvement for some users, too.

Shorter stems, Water- and sweat-resistant, Greatly improved sound quality, Longer battery life

Fit is highly dependent on your personal ear shape, A bit pricey

A superb pair of open fit headphones, the third-generation AirPods are a huge step forwards from their predecessors

Superbly comfortable; Great sound quality; Spatial Audio support;

Microphone not the greatest;

Small, compact design; Much improved sound; Unmatched iOS and macOS integration;

No ANC; Poor in loud environments;

I thought i would be disappointed, but to my surprise they are awesome.

AirPods are arguably one of Apple’s most popular products. Over the last five years, the wireless earbuds have become so common that it’s hard to go anywhere without seeing someone wearing them. And now, with the third-generation AirPods, Apple has improved them in almost every way.

The AirPods 3 are a solid revamp of one of the most popular sets of true wireless earbuds, adopting a better design, improved sound, longer battery life and more advanced features such as spatial audio. Their open-air fit is unrivalled in the industry and certainly has some advantages.

Pros: open fit, solid sound, decent battery, great case, good squeeze playback controls, great connectivity, special features with Apple devices including spatial audio, decent call quality.

Cons: no sound isolation at all, no noise cancelling, lack features when connected to Android or Windows, no on-board volume control, cannot be repaired, expensive.

From the butt of jokes to wireless trendsetter, Apple’s AirPods are serious business now. The true wireless earbud market is a huge deal in accessories, and all eyes were on late 2021’s AirPods (3rd generation) launch to see just what Apple could do for the midrange.

Tight iPhone integration, Solid battery life, Improved audio performance, Spatial audio is clever, IPX4 water resistance

Fit won't suit every ear, No active noise cancellation, Open design means you hear ambient noise