Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case

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A2565 / A2564 / A2897
Apple H1 chip
High-excursion driver
Spatial Audio
Bluetooth 5.0
IPX4 resistance
30h total battery
Lightning port
Dual beamforming mics

Processing Platform

Apple H1 headphone chip

Supports automatic device switching

Audio Technology

Custom high-excursion Apple driver

Adaptive EQ and Personalised Spatial Audio

Connectivity

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

One-touch setup for Apple devices

Battery Life

Up to 6 hours listening per charge

Up to 30 hours total with Lightning case

Durability

IPX4 sweat and water resistance

Applies to both earbuds and case

Controls

Force sensor for media and calls

Hands-free "Hey Siri" support

The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case are identified by model numbers for the earbuds and the charging case. The A2897 case identifies this target package as the Lightning Charging Case version.

  • Canonical model family: AirPods (3rd generation)
  • Model numbers listed in source: A2565 / A2564 (earbuds); A2897 (Lightning Charging Case)
  • Package price context: US$169
  • Package announcement / availability: September 7, 2022
  • Audio: Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier, Adaptive EQ.
  • Spatial Audio: Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • Sensors: Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone, skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor.
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0.
  • Charging: Lightning connector.
  • Battery: Up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5 hours with Spatial Audio enabled); 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening.

The AirPods (3rd generation) work with Apple devices and can also be used as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality on non-Apple hardware.

  • System Requirements: Requires supported iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, or Apple TV software versions.
  • Compatibility: Can be used as Bluetooth headphones with non-Apple devices, though Apple-specific features like automatic switching and spatial audio may be limited.

The audio architecture uses an open-fit design with Personalised Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ.

  • Adaptive EQ: Tunes music to the shape of the user's ear.
  • Spatial Audio: Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • Voice Control: Supports "Hey Siri" for hands-free commands, including music playback, calls, and directions.
  • Microphone System: Dual beamforming microphones focus on the user's voice while filtering out background noise.

Apple lists an open-fit contoured design with the following dimensions and weights.

  • AirPod (each): 30.79 mm (H) x 18.26 mm (W) x 19.21 mm (D); 4.28 g.
  • Lightning Charging Case: 46.40 mm (H) x 54.40 mm (W) x 21.38 mm (D); 37.91 g.
  • AirPods (3rd generation)
  • Lightning Charging Case (A2897)
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case combines A2565 and A2564 AirPods 3 earbuds with the A2897 Lightning Charging Case. Apple lists H1, Bluetooth 5.0, Personalised Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, IPX4 resistance for AirPods and case, Lightning connector charging, up to 6 hours listening per charge, and up to 30 hours total listening with the case.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$169
— views Research contribution by specs.global