Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case

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A2565 / A2564 / A2566
Apple H1 chip
Bluetooth 5.0
High-excursion driver
Up to 6 hours listening
MagSafe Charging Case
IPX4 resistance
Hey Siri support
30.79 x 18.26 x 19.21 mm
4.28 g per earbud

Platform

Apple H1 headphone chip

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Audio Hardware

Custom high-excursion Apple driver

Custom high dynamic range amplifier

Audio Features

Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Adaptive EQ

Battery Life

Up to 6 hours listening per charge

Up to 30 hours total with MagSafe Charging Case

Durability

IPX4 sweat and water resistance

Applies to both AirPods and charging case

Charging

MagSafe charger and Qi-certified wireless chargers

Lightning connector for wired charging

The Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case are identified by model numbers for the earbuds and the charging case. The A2566 case identifies this target package as the MagSafe Charging Case version.

  • Canonical model family: AirPods (3rd generation)
  • Model numbers listed in source: A2565 / A2564 (earbuds); A2566 (MagSafe Charging Case)
  • Announcement date: October 18, 2021
  • Availability date: October 26, 2021

The AirPods (3rd generation) use the H1 chip for audio processing and connectivity. Apple lists integration with iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, and tvOS devices.

  • Audio technology: Custom high-excursion Apple driver, custom high dynamic range amplifier, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, and Adaptive EQ.
  • Sensors: Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone, skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, and force sensor.
  • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology.
  • Battery performance: Up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalised Spatial Audio enabled); up to 30 hours of total listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case.
  • Quick charge: 5 minutes in the case provides approximately 1 hour of listening time.

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.
  • Controls: Press once to play/pause or answer calls; press twice to skip forward; press three times to skip back; press and hold for Siri.
  • Voice control: Hands-free "Hey Siri" support for media control, calls, and navigation.

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

  • Spatial Audio: Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.
  • Adaptive EQ: Tunes music to the shape of the user's ear.
  • Microphone array: Dual beamforming microphones focus on the user's voice while filtering out background noise during calls.

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

  • AirPod dimensions: 30.79 mm (H) x 18.26 mm (W) x 19.21 mm (D).
  • AirPod weight: 4.28 g per earbud.
  • MagSafe Charging Case dimensions: 46.40 mm (H) x 54.40 mm (W) x 21.38 mm (D).
  • MagSafe Charging Case weight: 37.91 g.
  • Resistance: IPX4 rating for sweat and water resistance, suitable for exercise and non-water sports.
  • AirPods (3rd generation)
  • MagSafe Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case combines A2565 and A2564 AirPods 3 earbuds with the A2566 MagSafe Charging Case. Apple lists H1, Bluetooth 5.0, Personalised Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, IPX4 resistance for AirPods and case, MagSafe / Qi / Lightning charging support, up to 6 hours listening per charge, and up to 30 hours total listening with the case.

Launch Price (MSRP): Current Market Price:
US$179
— views Research contribution by specs.global