AirPods · 2021
AirPods 3 Technical specifications
Apple AirPods 3 was introduced by Apple in 2021. It has the H1 headphone chip. Weight: 4.3 g.
- Display1.21″
- ChipH1 headphone
- Batteryup to 6 h
- Water resistanceIPX4
- Weight4.3 g
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AirPods 3: key specifications
| Released | 2021 |
|---|---|
| Display | 1.21″ |
| Chip | H1 headphone chip |
| Battery | up to 6 h |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Dimensions (H × W × D) | 30.79 × 18.26 × 19.21 mm |
| Weight | 4.3 g |
| Connectivity | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Operating System | iOS |
Complete specifications
Size and Weight
- AirPods (each)
- Height1.21 inches (30.79 mm)
- Width0.72 inch (18.26 mm)
- Depth0.76 inch (19.21 mm)
- Weight0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)
- Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
- Height1.83 inches (46.40 mm)
- Width2.14 inches (54.40 mm)
- Depth0.84 inch (21.38 mm)
- Weight1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)
Chip
- H1 headphone chip
Battery
- AirPods
- Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalized Spatial Audio Enabled)
- AirPods with Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
- Up to 30 hours of listening time
- 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Sensors
- Dual beamforming microphones
- Inward-facing microphone
- Skin-detect sensor
- Motion-detecting accelerometer
- Speech-detecting accelerometer
- Force sensor
Accessibility
- Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new AirPods.
- Features include
- Live Listen audio
- Headphone levels
- Headphone Accommodations
System Requirements
- iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
- iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
- Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
- Mac models with the latest version of macOS
- Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
In the Box
- AirPods 3
- Lightning Charging Case or MagSafe Charging Case
- Lightning to USB-C Cable
- Documentation
Audio Technology
- Custom high-excursion Apple driver
- Custom high dynamic range amplifier
- Personalized Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking
- Adaptive EQ
Controls
- Press once to play or pause media
- Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
- Press twice to end a call
- Press twice to skip forward
- Press three times to skip back
- Press and hold for Siri
- Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
Sweat and Water Resistant
- Sweat and water resistant (IPX4) AirPods and charging case
Charging Case
- Lightning Charging Case
- The Lightning Charging Case works with the Lightning connector
- MagSafe Charging Case
- The MagSafe Charging Case works wirelessly with MagSafe charger and Qi-certified chargers or with the Lightning connector
Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
AirPods and the Environment
- AirPods 3 are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact:7
- Made with better materials
- 100% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
- 100% recycled aluminum in the hinge of the Lightning Charging Case and MagSafe Charging Case
- 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board of the Lightning Charging Case and MagSafe Charging Case
- Energy efficient
- Meet U.S. Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems
- Smarter chemistry
- Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free
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- Green manufacturing
- Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
- All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production
- Responsible packaging
- 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
- 90% or more fiber-based packaging
- Apple and the Environment
- We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to become carbon neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.
Apple AirPods 3 technical specifications
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AirPods 3 — FAQ
What year was Apple AirPods 3 released?
Apple AirPods 3 was released in 2021.
What is the display size of Apple AirPods 3?
Apple AirPods 3 has 1.21″.
What chip does Apple AirPods 3 use?
Apple AirPods 3 uses H1 headphone chip.
Is Apple AirPods 3 water resistant?
Apple AirPods 3 has IPX4 rating according to the saved technical specifications.
What are the dimensions and weight of Apple AirPods 3?
Apple AirPods 3 measures 30.79 × 18.26 × 19.21 mm and weighs 4.3 g.
How long does the Apple AirPods 3 battery last?
Battery life of Apple AirPods 3: up to 6 h.
