AirPods 3 (2021)
AirPods (3rd generation) — iPoint Certified Pre-Owned
Overview
The AirPods (3rd generation), launched in 2021, bring a shorter, AirPods Pro-inspired design, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, and sweat and water resistance — without moving to silicone ear tips or noise cancellation.
Every unit we sell has passed iPoint's certified pre-owned inspection: graded, tested, and boxed before it's listed, so you know exactly what you're buying before it arrives.
Key features
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Release date: October 2021
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Chip: Apple H1 with Adaptive EQ
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Fit: Contoured open-ear design, no silicone tips, one universal size
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Audio: Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ
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Controls: Force sensor on the stem for play/pause, skip, and Siri
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Water resistance: IPX4 sweat and water resistant (earbuds and charging case)
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Battery: Up to 6 hours of listening on a charge, 30 hours total with the charging case
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Charging case: MagSafe Charging Case — Lightning, MagSafe, or Qi wireless charging
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Who is this for?
The AirPods (3rd generation) suit anyone who wants Spatial Audio, a more secure fit, and sweat resistance for workouts, without paying for the Pro's active noise cancellation — a strong step up from the earlier AirPods generations.
Pros & cons
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Pros |
Cons |
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Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for movies and music |
No Active Noise Cancellation or Transparency mode |
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IPX4 sweat and water resistance, good for workouts |
No silicone ear tips, so isolation is limited |
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Force sensor stem controls, more precise than tap controls |
Battery life is shorter than the AirPods Pro models |
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MagSafe Charging Case works with Qi and MagSafe chargers |
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Noticeably longer battery life than earlier AirPods generations |
Why buy it Pre-Owned from iPoint?
Choosing a pre-owned pair of AirPods (3rd generation) is a practical, eco-conscious way to get Spatial Audio and a more secure, sweat-resistant fit at a mainstream price — while extending the life of quality hardware. Every pair sold through iPoint is tested and restored by hand to meet strict performance criteria, and comes with transparent grading so you always know its exact condition before you buy.
Technical specifications
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Spec |
Value |
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Model |
AirPods (3rd generation) |
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MPN |
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Manufacturer ref. |
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Series |
Apple AirPods |
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Brand |
Apple |
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Chip |
Apple H1 |
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Bluetooth |
Bluetooth 5.0 |
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Active Noise Cancellation |
No |
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Battery life (earbuds) |
Up to 6 hours |
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Battery life (with case) |
Up to 30 hours |
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Charging case connector |
Lightning / MagSafe / Qi |
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Water resistance |
IPX4 (earbuds and case) |
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Controls |
Force sensor (stem) |
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Weight |
Approx. 4.3g per earbud |
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Release year |
2021 |