Apple AirPods (2nd generation) vs Apple AirPods 3

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AirPods (2nd generation)

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AirPods 3

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Choose the AirPods (2nd generation) if

Ultra-simple Apple buds for voice and podcasts

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Choose the AirPods 3 if

Apple users who dislike silicone tips but want a modern open bud

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Battery1 difference

Battery life

5 mAh

6 mAh

Comfort & Build2 differences

Weight

4 g

4.28 g

Dimensions

40.5 x 16.5 x 18.0 mm

30.79 x 18.26 x 19.21 mm

Battery & charging1 difference

Battery claims

Up to 5 hours of listening time with a single charge 2

Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Personalized Spatial Audio Enabled), Up to 30 hours of listening time

Design3 differences

Dimensions

height: 1.59 inches (40.5 mm) · width: 0.65 inch (16.5 mm) · depth: 0.71 inch (18.0 mm)

height: 1.21 inches (30.79 mm) · width: 0.72 inch (18.26 mm) · depth: 0.76 inch (19.21 mm)

Weight

0.14 ounce (4 grams)

0.15 ounce (4.28 grams)

Weights

0.14 ounce (4 grams), 1.35 ounces (38.2 grams)

0.15 ounce (4.28 grams), 1.34 ounces (37.91 grams)

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AirPods (2nd generation) vs AirPods 3

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Key differences

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