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Proprietary technologies like Adaptive EQ to adjust frequencies in real-time for more detailed sound, and Spatial Audio for producing 3D-like effects, play pivotal roles. The AirPods 3 snags most of the AirPods Pro’s biggest features, introduces new ones, and retains most of the series’ hallmarks, culminating in one well-rounded pair of wireless earbuds. Overall, these are a nicely judged pair of headphones, but they’re hardly short of competition at the price. This doubles to 60 hours listening via AAC with noise-cancelling switched off. Battery life figures are more impressive with up to 30 hours playback time with hi-res LDAC and noise-cancelling switched on.

When it comes to ANC they don’t deal with as much external sound as the best of their rivals do - and that’s not just Bose. From the bottom of the frequency range to the top, the EAH-A800 are beautifully judged - they’re never less than realistic and convincing, and they reveal masses of detail in terms of instrument texture and timbre making it easy to make a connection to your music. In some ways they’re as complete and convincing a sonic proposition as any sub-$400 headphones of this configuration - certainly you’ll be hard-pushed to find an equivalent pair that’s more expressive on the finest details in your favorite recordings. The Technics EAH-A800 follow the classic on-ear headphone design built for comfort and performance. Look out for a review of the AirPods 3 soon.
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But the AirPods Pro still has ANC in its favor.
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The new $179 AirPods 3 also gets some of these features, including spatial audio, Announce Messages and Adaptive EQ, plus MagSafe charging, a water- and sweat-resistant design and 6-hour battery life. Hands-free Siri just keeps getting better and better, while cool features like Announce Messages, Audio Sharing, and auto switching showcase the AirPods Pro’s multifunctional talents. The inclusion of ear tips makes a world of difference, insulating sound, while providing a comfy and customized fit, which can also be optimized for better audio output through the all-new Ear Tip Fit Test. Adding to its sonic capabilities are new features like spatial audio that were introduced with iOS 14 and create a theater-like soundscape that makes watching movies even more immersive.ĪNC is also surprisingly effective, as the outward- and inward-facing mics manage to neutralize a large amount of ambient sound low-humming noises and neighborly chatter will go completely silent. Audio is significantly improved from the AirPods 2, with the buds producing clean, balanced sound to enjoy music, podcasts, and movies peacefully. Underneath the smaller, redesigned casing are six sensors, a powerful three-mic array, and Apple’s renowned H1 chip that boosts performance on all fronts. The level of engineering demonstrated on the AirPods Pro cannot be overstated.

A year on store shelves and Apple’s noise-cancelling earbuds are still arguably the top model in their class.
