AIRPODS. Very regularly sought after, AirPods continue to benefit from great promotions in order to be the perfect end-of-year gifts.
[Mis à jour le 06 décembre à 10h58] AirPods continue to sell like hotcakes! These wireless headphones made in Apple notably experienced very nice promotions during Black Friday. Whether it’s the AirPods 2 or the recent AirPods 3, it’s pretty easy to take advantage of price reductions on these products. Find out about the features of the different AirPods available, as well as their best price currently displayed online.
Although they had been at the center of many rumors for months, the AirPods 3 were not unveiled until the Keynote of September 18, 2021. This new version of the famous wireless headphones has several audio improvements in order to have ever more sophisticated and realistic sound. We note in particular the spatial audio, which allows to have a more realistic sound and seems to move around you. Their design has also been revised and is closer to the previous AirPods Pro. Apple promises 6 hours of uninterrupted listening, which is therefore an hour longer than on previous models. With its charging box included, you will havea total of 30 hours of listening at autonomy level.
The new AirPods 3 are already available Apple Store and specialty stores at a price of 199 €. Unlike their predecessor, there is no different model with a wired charging box. Their release also allows the previous AirPods 2 to see their price drop. Feel free to scroll through this article a little more to see the differences between different models.
The new AirPods 3 are placed on the same price list as the previous generation. However, these are not available in two versions and you will have to count on 199 € for the AirPods 3. However, they allow the older generation to see its official price drop to 149 €. This could be nice gifts under the tree for the end of the year celebrations!
Although they are the last Apple headphones to be released, the AirPods 3 are not necessarily the most powerful products when compared to the AirPods Pro! The latter still have several functions that the AirPods 3 are not equipped with, such as noise reduction or transparency mode.
As a reminder, the active noise reduction technology (exclusive to AirPods Pro and Pro Max) consists of several microphones facing the outside of the ear cups. These identify ambient noise and then create what is called noise canceling so that only listening to your music or call is audible.
The transparency mode ensures your safety. It analyzes sounds outside your headset and works with active noise reduction to still filter out ambient sounds that are important in your surroundings. So you won’t be completely cut off from the world.
| Characteristics | AirPods 3 | AirPods Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Selling Price | € 199 | € 279 |
| Active noise reduction | No | Yes |
| Transparency mode | No | Yes |
| Space audio technology | Yes | Yes |
| Resistance to water and perspiration | Yes | Yes |
| Autonomy on one charge | 6 h | 4.5 hrs |
| Autonomy with charging box | Up to 30 h | Up to 24 h |
| In-ear tips | No | Yes |
This is a very legitimate question. After the announcement of the AirPods 3, many consumers imagined that the latter would be placed above the AirPods Pro. But it is not: this latest version still has several strong arguments compared to the latest wireless headphones from Apple. So it wouldn’t be very surprising if the company announced AirPods 3 Pro in the future. However, there is no leak or data on this at the moment.
While AirPods are usually compatible with a wide variety of Apple products, AirPods 3 could be a game-changer. Their new internal technology only makes them compatible with iPhones capable of running iOS 13 or higher. Here are the iPhones compatible with AirPods 3:
- The iPhone 13 lineup
- The iPhone 12 range
- The iPhone 11 range
- iPhone SE (2nd generation)
- iPhone X, XR, XS and XS Max
- iPhone 8 and 8 Plus
- iPhone 7 and 7 Plus
- iPhone 6s and 6s Plus
- iPhone SE (1st generation)
You will understand, unless you have a very old device that is no longer up to date, you should be able to pair AirPods 3 with your iPhone. These new wireless headphones are also widely compatible with iPad, MacBook and Apple Watch.
Released in 2019, AirPods (2nd generation) quickly established themselves in the wireless headphone market. Easy to transport and use, these bluetooth headphones have a very good sound quality but also a solid autonomy with nearly 24 hours of listening thanks to their charging box. Usually offered from 149 euros since the release of their successor, it is not uncommon to find them on sale.
If you want to have great sound quality for your Apple device, AirPods Max headset is the best choice. However, this product has a fairly high cost: 629 euros when it was launched. The good news is that the AirPods Max is sometimes on sale, as is currently the case with several retailers:
Released in December 2020, the AirPods Max are wireless headphones. They allow you to take full advantage of the best quality of sound made in Apple while enjoying the comfort of a headset that completely encompasses the ears. Available in several colors (gray, silver, green, blue and pink), these helmets are usually offered at a price of 629 euros, but may be affected by promotions at some retailers.
Already available at a low price from various specialist retailers, EarPods wired headphones are regularly on sale at several retailers. It is currently possible to get your hands on this product for the modest sum of 16 euros at Amazon.
EarPods may be less famous than AirPods, but they are the brand’s default headphones. These include the headphones that you will find with your new iPhone. Entirely wired, these headphones still have good sound quality, and have the advantage of not being able to run out of battery. All the same, check the connection of your iPhone (Lightning or jack) before proceeding to the checkout.
Launched just a few months after the 2nd generation AirPods, this high-end version of the famous headphones features adaptable tips according to your needs and desires. AirPods Pro also benefit from noise reduction technology to take full advantage of your music or conversations, water resistance and a wireless charging case. Usually available at 279 euros on Amazon, these wireless headphones are currently on sale in euros at Amazon. A nice reduction often available!
Here is what to equip you for your future musical or professional listening. AirPods (classic or Pro) are provided with a wired or wireless charging case according to your preferences. Note that the prices of AirPods vary according to the news and can change quickly.