Apple Wired EarPods vs Apple Airpods 3rd Gen

Headset Comparison: Apple Wired EarPods vs. Apple Airpods 3rd Gen

When it comes to choosing the right headset, understanding the strengths and weaknesses of your options is key. Today, we compare two popular models: Apple Wired EarPods and Apple Airpods 3rd Gen, to help you determine which headset aligns best with your audio needs. Both models provide long-term comfort. Constructed from Plastic, the EarPods is designed to be durable while still providing comfort. The Airpods Pro 3rd Gen consists of materials like White plastic. You can find the detailed comparison below.

Technichal specifications
Apple Wired EarPods
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Type
In-ear
In-ear
Connectivity
Wired, 3.5mm jack
Bluetooth 5.0
Battery life
N/A
6 hours on a single charge with the charging case - more than 30 hours
Charge time
N/A
1 hour
Charging method
N/A
Lightning connector/ Qi-compatible chargers
Wireless range
N/A
Up to 10 meters
Latency
N/A
Low
Batteries
N/A
Rechargeable lithium-ion
Driver info
high-quality drivers
Custom Apple driver for high dynamic range and deep bass
Physical specifications
Apple Wired EarPods
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Weight
41 grams
each: 4.28 grams
Dimensions
68x88x28 mm
19.21x30.79x18.26 mm
Materials
Plastic
White plastic
Color options
White
White
Mute button
No
No
Touch controls
No
Yes
Accessories
storage/travel case
MagSafe Charging Case, Lightning to USB-C Cable
Cable length
1.2m
N/A
Water/sweat resistence
N/A
IPX4
Microphone
Apple Wired EarPods
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Type
Built-in
N/A
Directionality
Omnidirectional
Beamforming
Frequency response
N/A
N/A
Sensitivity
N/A
N/A
AI features
Basic noise reduction
N/A
Speaker
Apple Wired EarPods
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Frequency range
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Mono/stereo audio
Stereo
Stereo
Transparency mode
No
Yes
AI features
No
Virtual Surround Sound: Supports spatial audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive sound experiences. Spatial Audio Capabilities: Yes, creating a theater-like experience for music and movies.
Popularity and rating
Apple Wired EarPods
Apple Airpods 3rd Gen
Brand popularity
High
High
Model popularity
High
Very High
Comfort rating
Moderate to High
High
Sound quality rating
Moderate to High
High
Durability rating
Medium
Medium to High
Comfort for long wear
Medium
High

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