The AirPods 2nd Gen still have a lot of reasons to invest in them if you're an iPhone owner on a budget… but if you’ve got the extra cash, the AirPods 3rd Gen are absolutely worth the step up.

If you use AirPods to watch streaming video, third-generation AirPods are a massive improvement over the second generation for this reason alone. A new design, a different fit.

The third-generation AirPods will cost $179, $50 more than the $129 price of the second-generation AirPods (which will remain in the lineup). It’s a big price jump, ...

The third-generation AirPods have arrived. Apple’s true wireless earbuds have been hugely successful since first release almost five years ago. But new versions don’t come along often. The ...

Third-generation AirPods vs Second-generation AirPods - Connectivity and Other Details. Both generations connect over Bluetooth 5.0 to the host device, such as an iPhone or iPad.

The third-generation AirPods offer better audio performance than the previous-gen model. They're aging a little now though, seeing as the 4th generation has been released.

So while the official Apple price for the AirPods 3rd Gen is £169/$179/AU$279 and the AirPods Pro is £249/$249/AU$399, you will already find plenty of places where that has been dropped ...

These 3rd generation AirPods aren't quite so successful, for me at least. The bigger bud doesn't slot quite so snuggly into the contours of my ear, and the squeezable touch-controls on the stem ...

Julio on the microphones: Calls with my loved ones on AirPods—even the third-generation AirPods—are hit-and-miss because I sometimes get complaints that people can’t hear me clearly enough.Other times ...

The third-generation AirPods have a 33 percent shorter stem than the previous model's. TYLER HAYES. A lot of wireless earbuds opt for silicone tips because they seal off the ear canal ...

While the 3rd generation AirPods charging case has a width of 2.14 inches, both 4th generation AirPods come with a smaller and lighter USB-C charging case that's only 1.97 inches wide.

If you're looking for some great value, 3rd generation Airpods are the way to go, at $169 or $179. They offer 6 hours of battery life and water resistance, just like the AirPods Pro.