It's much more present than in the previous models and makes listening to heavy rock, EDM, and other bass-heavy genres much more enjoyable. The bass performance on the AirPods 3 is probably where you'll notice the most difference right out of the gate.
Of course, you don't have silicone ear tips to get the excellent sound isolation that the AirPods Pro can give you, but if you put ear tips on the AirPods 3, the sound would likely be very similar without the ANC. In my best efforts to not bury the lede, I'll start with this - the AirPods 3 sound quite a bit better than the AirPods 2, and honestly, pretty close to the quality of AirPods Pro.
They have been a delight to use, from how easy they pair with all my Apple devices to just how much improved the sound quality is over the AirPods 2. It's clear to see that AirPods 3 is an impressive culmination of what Apple has learned in the headphone market in just a few short years, and it's the best set of basic AirPods they have ever made.Īfter using the AirPods 3 all week, I have completely fallen in love with them. Fast forward to today, and the AirPods lineup has grown to include the ANC capable earbuds, AirPods Pro, and the luxurious over-the-ear headphones AirPods Max. When Apple first announced the AirPods years ago, they were an exciting new product, and aside from Beats, Apple's first foray into wireless headphones.