AirPods 1 vs AirPods 3: Is there a difference between AirPods 1 and AirPods 3?

If you were lucky to get your hands on a pair of AirPods, the groundbreaking Apple device that reinvented wireless headphones and how you listen to your favourite tunes, you've probably noticed your first-generation AirPods have started to age. Like the battery, for example.

So you may be wondering, is it worth the leap to AirPods 3? Will I notice any difference? iSTYLE, your trusted Apple Premium Reseller, will clear up any doubts.

While the first-generation AirPods have a more elongated design, the third-generation AirPods are more compact. The latter is similar to the AirPods Pro, minus the ear tips.

Apple Airpods 1 vs Apple Airpods 3: Dimensions

1st generation AirPods: 4.05 cm high x 1.65 cm wide x 1.8 cm thick.
3rd generation AirPods: 3.08 cm high x 1.83 cm wide x 1.93 cm thick.

Also read to know more on Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro, here.

AirPods 1 vs AirPods 3: Is there a difference between AirPods 1 and AirPods 3?

AirPods 1 vs AirPods 3 charging case dimensions

What about your case? Does it also change? Yes! Once again, the first-generation AirPods charging case is elongated, while the third-generation AirPods charging case looks more like the AirPods Pro's charging case.

The ways of charging them are also different. The first-generation AirPods can only be charged via Lightning cable, whereas the third-generation AirPods can also be charged via Qi wireless or MagSafe charging.

AirPods 1 vs AirPods 3: Is there a difference between AirPods 1 and AirPods 3?

AirPods 1 vs AirPods 3 Controls

We have an entire article explaining the controls on each of the AirPods models on sale and a few tips and tricks to help you use them in your day-to-day life. Click here to become an AirPods expert.

2nd Gen AirPods Controls	3rd Gen AirPods Controls
Double-tap to play audio, skip to the next song or answer a call	Tap once to play audio, pause audio or answer a call
Say "Hey Siri" to listen to a song, make a call, get directions and more	Say "Hey Siri" to listen to a song, make a call, get directions and more
-	Double-tap to skip to the next song
-	Tap three times to skip back to the previous song
-	Tap and hold to activate Siri

New developments in the AirPods 3

All of the technical features below have been implemented since the launch of AirPods and are the ones you'll find in AirPods 3:

Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking: You’ll feel the sound all around you.
Adaptive EQ: Your AirPods 3 tailor the sound especially for you.
Inward-facing microphone: for increased noise cancellation and to tailor the sound to your ears.
Skin sensor: instead of optical sensor. Your AirPods know when you put them in your ears!

As you can see, there are differences between AirPods 1 and AirPods 3. And there’s been five years between their launches!

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