That's the only reason I purchased them. Got tired of sweat killing all my ear pods. Beats, Bose, JBL, Sony, you name it. All of them died after a month or so of use. I paid a small fortune. Then when the AirPods came out, never had an issue again. Well except the batteries. 🤷♂️
i have the cheapest chinese knockoff 0$ wireless buds and they went through hell and still work. well 1 blew up in my pocket but the other is still going.
Have 2 and 3. Both stay in ear perfectly for me but I find the 3’s are a bit too snug resulting in slight discomfort. 2s are more comfortable. The sound quality is improved on the 3s but not drastically so. The battery on the 3s are much better but I think it’s because my battery has degraded over the near 2 years of heavy use on the 2’s. All in all I think both are great buys. AirPods are a must for me.
for my ears, the 3’s are just slightly too big but they don’t hurt or fall out or anything. get the 3 for the better sound, then return them for the 2s if they aren’t comfortable for you. the sound quality difference, to me, is huge
@@illegalhedgehog tbh if you need good sound quality airpods are not very great i have both airpods 3 and a wireless sony earbuds which i dont know the model ( it was a gift) and in comparison sony ones are much better when it comes to sound quality but airpods are loudet
If Gen3 had the same exact fit as Gen2, then I would go with it. But as it stands, I get a perfect fit with Gen2. The newer Gen3 just look too different and probably won't fit my ear as well.
thanks! It looks like I'm buying on fit too. It's the most important feature by far! The AP2 are on sale for 99$, so if they also fit the best, let's let the chumps pay 200$ for something uncomfortable.
Have both, the third gen definitely has a better bass to it (slightly, nothing crazy) but the third gen absolutely kills your ears. If you listen to music a lot they will make you ears hurt a ton. Personally me if I were deciding I’d 100% get the 2nd gen as they don’t make your ears feel like they want to bleed. The battery life may warrant your decision but they charge to 100% so fast so it doesn’t matter. Like literally they get to a 100% after 10 minutes & boom. Get apple care definitely because one may die faster than the other one after a while but we are talking a long time so don’t worry.
Got the Airpods 3 today. I returned them instantly without even checking their sound. It's the fit that Apple didn't get right for some people like me. It hurt already after 1 minute so I don't want to wear them the whole day making calls or doing sports. Compared them with the Airpods 2 and the second old ones are just comfy. So I live with some less good sound but more comfortability.
Did that when I lost my AirPod 1 couple months ago. Bought the pros returned them upon opening. Bought another original. Sad that these aren’t as pleasing.
I dont even notice im wearing my airpods 2 either and the in ear type earphones like pros always fall out on me after a while but these stay in place. the 2's were perfection and worth every $
Still using version 2. I never had a problem with them. I run with them all the time and at times I even forget I have them on. Just depends on the ear 👂 At times I do want an upgrade but I worry they won’t be as comfortable.
@MysticalKO lol, that's my point, you rely on electronic to push you, you forgot the freedom of running without any electronic supplies and self motivation already, I run almost daily without any need of that, sometime just distance and pace calculator, no need anything to motivate me, when I want listen to music, I truly listen to high quality music while doing almost nothing so I can hear all the instruments clearly, shame you say if I don't know sure I don't run, that mean you forgot what it's like to live without need of these device anymore, you living with first world problem but you didn't know, my sympathy to you, I happy that I don't need to buy expensive stuffs to just stay running and healthy, cheer
@MysticalKO but you have to learn not to pay for extra thing to use, all the commercial and first world lifestyle make us forget things at its core and basic need already, they keep make things up for the basic lifestyle that was at its maximum already made you don't need any other attachment, I know you can do it but doesn't mean you should and it will be actually better if you didn't so you can do your best without them and when you in competition then you will get use it and also the pressure from other competitors
@@NetvoTV because people like to imagine that they are in the movies while doing cardio. Like eminem or captain america and shit and think they are special. Also fuck boring ass nature
I just bought an airpod 3 coz my airpod 2 just cuts midway conversation and my warranty already ran out. The fit feels a bit bulkier to the ear at first if you’re used to the gen 2 but u get used to it in a while. As for the sound quality, gen 3 is waaay better!! I used “Sowing the Seeds of Love” by Tears for Fears as a test and the intro is awesome in the 3rd gen!
Been daily driving AirPod 2s since they came out, case is in my pocket all day long, usually use one in an ear at a time. Never run out of charge, fit great, all day comfort, never fumble or drop them, superior Bluetooth range walking around my house with phone on the charger. Have had AirPod 3s since they came out. Far superior music quality, I use them for watching movies and shows always in stereo. Have had complaints about phone call quality (microphone) by the other parties. Bluetooth range much less than 2s, music and calls drop out walking around the adjacent room. Fit feels fine at first but is bothersome after an hour or two. Have fumbled and dropped these almost every day, and had them knocked out of ear more than ever. I feel like the stick needs to be longer to balance the center of gravity properly, and maybe they could have a better bluetooth antennae.
I got one question, should I go for the 2nd gen or 3rd gen, I'm stuck between that, I haven't had airpods yet and im trying to get good ones that will be comfy and good volume?
@@girlypop3000 i only used the second gen and its amazing , the batteries is old so im considering a replacement N i think im gonna buy them again n pass the 3gen
I felt like I was a freak because everyone I knew who had the pros loved the fit but for me it just wasn't right! It was very frustrating... to the point I stopped reaching for them
Likewise…I can’t stand ear tips…It feels like my ear cant breath and my head could be blown..…i only need them once in a while when I have important call/online meeting when work from home and my kids were very noisy,.,.but most of the time I dont really need eartips/ANC…oh..and..yes.. AP3 is insanely good….for apple ecosystem device user, expect a great sound quality and no urgent need for ANC or no fan of ear tips, it’s an excellent choice…
Apple screwed up the airpods 3. They made them larger. Airpods 1 and 2 fitted great, never fell off. I could jog, eat food and they stayed in place. With airpods 3, you tilt the head to the side, they fall off. If you open your mouth too much or chew food, they fall off. Apple should have kept the diameter of the airpods 3 the same. All those improvements mean nothing if the airpods 3 cannot stay in your ear.
Apple is falling off. They used to be the best company when it came to stuff like this. They shouldn’t have released the 3. They should have kept the 3 the same size and shape as the 2 for sure.
@@TommyGunz327 When you compare them to the airpods pro, you will notice it is the same shell/size. Apple simply removed the tips of the pros that go inside the ear. Its a shame really. The gen2 I could forget I had them in my ear. The gen 3 still feel like they are in your ear after removing them.
@@jmo8391 I just ordered a second pair of the gen 2 because my 2 year warranty is up and the AirPods battery doesn’t last for more than 10 minutes. I got my use out of them. My new pair will be here today. I just wish they kept the gen model and incorporated all of the gen 3 things into it. I hate the tips on the pros and my ears are kind of small where the gen 2 literally fit perfectly. It’s really a shame. Maybe the gen 4 will be like the gen 2 but with the features of the gen 3 plus more new features. One can hope.
That's trash! I got the Pro's and they do the same thing. It's annoying to lift and run with them in because they tend to fall out plus my left airpod is damaged it has some static because of the amount of times it dropped from my ear onto the ground. I'm gonna get the beats fit pro tomorrow!
Thank you for mentioning the ear size! I lost my AirPods 2 and saw that there is a 3. However my ears are so small I had to sell my AirPods Pro because it would not stay in my ears.
So my wife is always asking to use my AirPods while we are at our desks in our office, I’m gonna order a set of these and leave it in her drawer for next time she asks. It’ll be a good surprise. Thank you for such an informative video! (I’m still rocking the AirPod 2’s)
I don't know what happened - I had Gen 2..then bought Gen 3.... and after a year or more of every day use of Gen 3 tried Gen 2 for once.... and holy shit.... Gen 2 actually sounds BETTER.... maybe my Gen 3 deteriorated... I don't know... I dropped it a couple of times.... but they sort of sound flat and the highs are too harsh and not loud enough
One thing that i’m worried about is the noise leakage. I have airpod gen 2s and something i have noticed is that people around me can hear my music better than i can. What is the noise leakage like on the gen 3s?
I’ve had the gen 2 version but recently lost them. Loved how they fit in my ear and they never fell out. I was thinking about getting another pair but then I saw that the gen 3 came out recently, should I go for the upgrade or get the gen 2 again? My only concern would be how the buds will fit in my ear, since I have some big ears lol
They even stay in my ear after sleeping at night…. I have used some other earbuds….they all fall off from my ear, and have to search my bed in the morning….but not this one….it fits perfectly….
@@josephvurgest1961 yes I did, and I ended up returning them. They dont stay in my ear. Which is kind of sad because I wanted to keep them but they kept falling off.
I want to buy some airpods for my iPhone 11. I will be using them for phone calls and listening to music. In my country, I can get gen 2 airpods for 120€ and gen 3 airpods for 199€. I neither care about the sweat and water resistance nor about the slightly improved sound quality, although I would prefer the bigger battery that gen 3 airpods offer. What do you suggest? e.g. My ears are a bit small so the gen 2 will probably be more comfortable for me.
I’ve purchased liek four pairs of the second gen and keep giving them away to family because they love them. They just sound amazing. I was thinking of getting the 3rd gen but my ear holes are small so they probably wouldn’t feel as comfortable. And I’ve never liked earbuds with the silicone ok the tips they hurt. So thank you for this video, I’m buying liek the 5th pair and hopefully I won’t give them away again haha I miss them!
Why can’t Apple just improve on something without having to screw up something else in the process? The fit is ridiculous on the three. For god sake resurrect Steve Jobs. He was a man for the consumer. This current crop of money grabbers only care about profits
I completely agree with you. I received the Pro Maxes as a Christmas gift, and I waited to open them until last month. They fit horrible, and constantly fall out no matter which tip I use, and they are just so uncomfortable. I’m sticking with my AirPods2.
I haven’t got any either, I was still deciding between 2 and 3. From all of the reviews, I’m going to buy 2 cause the 3’s seem to not fit in ears properly and I don’t mind not having alot of bass in the song.
I wanted to get them for my partner for Christmas but, I already know thats going to be the problem of them staying in her air..she had the pro and loved them but, they died and was out of warranty. I’m thinking about getting the new beats because it has that little tip that will keep it in the ear.
Instead of EU forcing Apple to adopt the USB-C, they should make laws where you can test either products on how they fit you. My wife had a nasty experience with the Xiaomi 11T due to PWM and we couldnt return the phone. We sold it and got her an iPhone 11 and thanks to the awesome LCD screen she doesnt have any PWM sickness. So yeah...just my two cents.
I have super small ear canals and I have air pods 2. I’ve never gotten the pros because of my baby ear situation. Do you think that the 3 will fall out of my ears like the pros???
@@jimmyd1939 I got the AirPods 3 and they didn’t fit at all. Literally felt like taking the tips off the pros and trying to fit that in your ears. The ones that fit me the best out of all of them are the originals
Been using gen 2 for 3 years. I hate that gen 3 are No longer touch sensor and in order to change song or answer a call u need to press the damn thing, in steady of just tapping twice and you’re sorted. This sucks when you’re wearing a hat in the winter or have dirty hands. The fact that they are shorter makes it harder as well. Sound is improved but I miss the comfort of gen 2 AirPods.
i would love the 3s but now i have to sent those back since you can't disable the "FIND MY" Feature!!! It is hitting the battery life in a huge amount!! If you stay offline it will stay off, but i can't always have a look for that..... im wondering not many people find that this is the case...... going back to the 2s - thank you apple..
Yeah I thought so, I've tried airpods pros but they do not stay in my ears no matter what. My first gen airpods are pretty much at the end of their road, so I'll just get the gen 2 airpods.
Lot of people returning these 3s for the 2s and pros. I know so many people who have the 2s simply cause the fit is insanely good. I have the 3s and I’m honestly prolly gonna turn em in and get a new pair of 2s. They don’t fit at all.
Sold pro at steep discount. I have 2’s fit great. Pros fall out sitting down and hurt my ears. I may just buy 2’s again because I think the stem somehow works to keep them in place
If the regular wired earbuds hurt my ears after wearing them for a couple hours. Should I not get thr 3s… I want them. They sound awesome. But I’m having trouble between thr 2s and 3s and which to decide. I feel like I have small ears. Idk. Anyone got any real opinions for me ? :-/ was gonna order off Amazon rn literally but I’ll wait till someone replies lmfsooooo
Got the same problem My ears are small and buds won’t fit. Airpods Gen 2 fit great in my ears and now want to upgrade to Gen 3 and i have doubts regarding the fit. What would you say? Have you bought them, the gen 3 Airpods!?
The thing is that almost anyone will tell you for an extra $20 or so, get the Pros. Their reason is that it has (1) active noise cancellation, (2) ambient sound mode, and (3) silicon ear tips, which the 3s do not have. If you need those things, get the pros. However, some people (like me) do not like inserting tips into their ears. Also, some people may not need ANC either. In that case, get the 3s. They don't go into your ear canals and they do a reasonable job at passive noise cancellation while allowing you to hear what's going on around you. The 3s also has a longer battery life and can be charged via MagSafe, unlike the Pros. With all that, hopefully, you can make a decision.
I accidentally washed my airpods(2019) in the washing machine, I let them dry and they still worked. Their sound isn´t as good but they do work and this happened 6 months ago.
Everyone says how they prefer the fit of AirPods 2 over 3, but in my case I don't feel much difference. Yes, AirPods 3 are bigger, but in my ears they both feel the same for some reason and I thought I had small ears. But what I liked more on the AirPods 2 was the quality of the case, Apple actually downgraded it. The sound and the battery are better on the 3.
Oh, there's definitely a difference. The 3s sound way better, especially in the bass. And they have adaptive EQ and spatial audio, which the 2s don't. Sounds like you might be more anti-Apple than logical about its improvements. And isn't that the goal of most companies? Sell more stuff?🤔
@@housepianist I'm not anti Apple but I'm not sure the sound quality improvement warrants a $180 upgrade especially without ANC. But I think the shorter stem might.
@@smasheduptoaster9186 keep in mind that the 3s are an upgrade to the 2s. That's what I'm talking about. Compared to those, the sound is better and it has features that are not present in the 2s. ANC is reserved for the Pros. So more accurately, for a $50 difference, the new 3s are quite different than the 2s. I'm not sure why people keep comparing the 3s to the Pros. It was never Apple's intention to make the 3s as a direct comparison to the Pros. The Pros stand on their own, which is why we will get the Pros 2 at some point in the future. So even if the 3s are getting some pro features like adaptive EQ and spatial audio, they are still different enough from the Pros to be separate from them. Lastly, whenever someone has to make a disclaimer like "they just need to sell more stuff", that comes across as being a bit biased against a company, especially since selling things is how businesses make money.
@@housepianist I love Apple gear and have done for the last 30 years. What I love more is the thought that my kids will have a planet to live on with some of its systems and wild places left...... Giving up on "spatial audio" and "adaptive EQ" seems like a relatively small price to pay for that.
I have the 3s and they fit my ears perfectly. My ears are probably slightly less than medium. The rule of thumb might be the smaller your ears, the greater the chance they may not fit properly.
@Tikitakared I don't have the AirPods Pro but I've tried them and they actually fit ok but after some time, the tips in my ears start to irritate my ears. To be fair though, any earbuds with tips do the same thing. But when I need a seal or ANC, I do have wireless earbuds for that and I just deal with it.
Another big NO NO for me why take away the tap feature ? RIDICULOUS I’m a bike mechanic by trade and HATE the fact I have to grab with 2 fingers my AirPods to talk play or any other functions . Just not fan grabbing headphones PERIOD ! Especially when running or riding my bike etc etc just takes away from the quickness and flawless of tap & go . That being said I will NOT be buying these THANK YOU Apple for saving me $179 😂
Common its just earpods not rocket science you have to hear .2,3 buy anything there is not much dofference in sound .apple just overhype new products otherwise all is same just 3 has nee design and fee new improvements otherwise both are good
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The water resistance thing cracks me up. I have the first gen AirPods, and they have gone through the wash like 3 times and still work perfectly fine.
That's the only reason I purchased them. Got tired of sweat killing all my ear pods. Beats, Bose, JBL, Sony, you name it. All of them died after a month or so of use. I paid a small fortune. Then when the AirPods came out, never had an issue again. Well except the batteries. 🤷♂️
I use the wash to clean mine all the time works great!
your earwax probably waterproofed it
i have the cheapest chinese knockoff 0$ wireless buds and they went through hell and still work. well 1 blew up in my pocket but the other is still going.
@@grqfes Imagine if it blew up in your ear
I don’t need the video I just read the comments and I know to buy gen 2s
Have 2 and 3. Both stay in ear perfectly for me but I find the 3’s are a bit too snug resulting in slight discomfort. 2s are more comfortable. The sound quality is improved on the 3s but not drastically so. The battery on the 3s are much better but I think it’s because my battery has degraded over the near 2 years of heavy use on the 2’s. All in all I think both are great buys. AirPods are a must for me.
Witch one would u suggest
for my ears, the 3’s are just slightly too big but they don’t hurt or fall out or anything. get the 3 for the better sound, then return them for the 2s if they aren’t comfortable for you. the sound quality difference, to me, is huge
No, both of mine are fine, and the 3s battery is really tons better. A lot bigger too, that is probably why.
@@illegalhedgehog tbh if you need good sound quality airpods are not very great i have both airpods 3 and a wireless sony earbuds which i dont know the model ( it was a gift) and in comparison sony ones are much better when it comes to sound quality but airpods are loudet
@@aod8770 nobody here wants a sony
If Gen3 had the same exact fit as Gen2, then I would go with it. But as it stands, I get a perfect fit with Gen2. The newer Gen3 just look too different and probably won't fit my ear as well.
Yeah, if the 2 fits like a glove you probably won't like the 3.
thanks for this comment, didn't realize there was a size difference
Gen 3 always fall out of my ear
thanks! It looks like I'm buying on fit too. It's the most important feature by far! The AP2 are on sale for 99$, so if they also fit the best, let's let the chumps pay 200$ for something uncomfortable.
Have both, the third gen definitely has a better bass to it (slightly, nothing crazy) but the third gen absolutely kills your ears. If you listen to music a lot they will make you ears hurt a ton. Personally me if I were deciding I’d 100% get the 2nd gen as they don’t make your ears feel like they want to bleed. The battery life may warrant your decision but they charge to 100% so fast so it doesn’t matter. Like literally they get to a 100% after 10 minutes & boom. Get apple care definitely because one may die faster than the other one after a while but we are talking a long time so don’t worry.
Got the Airpods 3 today. I returned them instantly without even checking their sound.
It's the fit that Apple didn't get right for some people like me. It hurt already after 1 minute so I don't want to wear them the whole day making calls or doing sports.
Compared them with the Airpods 2 and the second old ones are just comfy. So I live with some less good sound but more comfortability.
Did that when I lost my AirPod 1 couple months ago. Bought the pros returned them upon opening. Bought another original. Sad that these aren’t as pleasing.
Comfort over sound ANY day
@@ceezy585 facts. Decided to upgrade to pros. Returned them in a week because they wouldn’t stay in my ears
both airpods 1/2 and 3 fit totally fine for me
@@illegalhedgehog want to trade ears?
Airpods 2 hands down. They disappear in the ear and sound pleasant. The airpods 3 are uncomfortable in comparison and sound less natural, imo.
I dont even notice im wearing my airpods 2 either and the in ear type earphones like pros always fall out on me after a while but these stay in place. the 2's were perfection and worth every $
to be honest my 2’s went to washing mashine for like 5 times and it haven’t damaged them a bit
Still using version 2. I never had a problem with them. I run with them all the time and at times I even forget I have them on. Just depends on the ear 👂
At times I do want an upgrade but I worry they won’t be as comfortable.
Why people want to run with earphone and not just motivate themselves without electronics and just listen to the nature?
@MysticalKO lol, that's my point, you rely on electronic to push you, you forgot the freedom of running without any electronic supplies and self motivation already, I run almost daily without any need of that, sometime just distance and pace calculator, no need anything to motivate me, when I want listen to music, I truly listen to high quality music while doing almost nothing so I can hear all the instruments clearly, shame you say if I don't know sure I don't run, that mean you forgot what it's like to live without need of these device anymore, you living with first world problem but you didn't know, my sympathy to you, I happy that I don't need to buy expensive stuffs to just stay running and healthy, cheer
@MysticalKO but you have to learn not to pay for extra thing to use, all the commercial and first world lifestyle make us forget things at its core and basic need already, they keep make things up for the basic lifestyle that was at its maximum already made you don't need any other attachment, I know you can do it but doesn't mean you should and it will be actually better if you didn't so you can do your best without them and when you in competition then you will get use it and also the pressure from other competitors
@@NetvoTV I'm planning on working out at home. I agree with you outside, but inside you just want to feel like you're somewhere better.
@@NetvoTV because people like to imagine that they are in the movies while doing cardio. Like eminem or captain america and shit and think they are special. Also fuck boring ass nature
Man, very hard to find honest reviews, most reviews on TH-cam is indirectly biased because it affects the sales
I just got the 3’s. They are big. I think the 2’s would be a good fit. He pain from the 3’s did stop after a day or two .
ive had my airpods 3 for a week and i still have pain
@@harrison7598 me to , want to take them back back don’t know if argos do returns
Same here, lots of pain with the 3’s, apple done f**ked up a good design
@@Sebastian0113 you do get use to it
The 2’s scraped the heck out of my ear but they did fit better than the 3’s. Literally trying to force them to stay in my ear
Earphone review without sound quality check and mic quality check. Well done
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I just bought an airpod 3 coz my airpod 2 just cuts midway conversation and my warranty already ran out. The fit feels a bit bulkier to the ear at first if you’re used to the gen 2 but u get used to it in a while. As for the sound quality, gen 3 is waaay better!! I used “Sowing the Seeds of Love” by Tears for Fears as a test and the intro is awesome in the 3rd gen!
Been daily driving AirPod 2s since they came out, case is in my pocket all day long, usually use one in an ear at a time. Never run out of charge, fit great, all day comfort, never fumble or drop them, superior Bluetooth range walking around my house with phone on the charger.
Have had AirPod 3s since they came out. Far superior music quality, I use them for watching movies and shows always in stereo. Have had complaints about phone call quality (microphone) by the other parties. Bluetooth range much less than 2s, music and calls drop out walking around the adjacent room. Fit feels fine at first but is bothersome after an hour or two. Have fumbled and dropped these almost every day, and had them knocked out of ear more than ever. I feel like the stick needs to be longer to balance the center of gravity properly, and maybe they could have a better bluetooth antennae.
I got one question, should I go for the 2nd gen or 3rd gen, I'm stuck between that, I haven't had airpods yet and im trying to get good ones that will be comfy and good volume?
@@girlypop3000 i only used the second gen and its amazing , the batteries is old so im considering a replacement N i think im gonna buy them again n pass the 3gen
“Daily driving” lol so cringe
I felt like I was a freak because everyone I knew who had the pros loved the fit but for me it just wasn't right! It was very frustrating... to the point I stopped reaching for them
I was the same way, I never got the Pros because of the ear tips, which irritate my ears. I got the 3s and couldn't be happier.
@@housepianist good to know? Thanks
Likewise…I can’t stand ear tips…It feels like my ear cant breath and my head could be blown..…i only need them once in a while when I have important call/online meeting when work from home and my kids were very noisy,.,.but most of the time I dont really need eartips/ANC…oh..and..yes.. AP3 is insanely good….for apple ecosystem device user, expect a great sound quality and no urgent need for ANC or no fan of ear tips, it’s an excellent choice…
I don’t mind ear tips, but they just couldn’t fit . Any of the tips! So frustrating, went back to 2s
What how long did you have them before changing them?
Apple screwed up the airpods 3. They made them larger. Airpods 1 and 2 fitted great, never fell off. I could jog, eat food and they stayed in place. With airpods 3, you tilt the head to the side, they fall off. If you open your mouth too much or chew food, they fall off. Apple should have kept the diameter of the airpods 3 the same. All those improvements mean nothing if the airpods 3 cannot stay in your ear.
Apple is falling off. They used to be the best company when it came to stuff like this. They shouldn’t have released the 3. They should have kept the 3 the same size and shape as the 2 for sure.
@@TommyGunz327 When you compare them to the airpods pro, you will notice it is the same shell/size. Apple simply removed the tips of the pros that go inside the ear. Its a shame really. The gen2 I could forget I had them in my ear. The gen 3 still feel like they are in your ear after removing them.
@@jmo8391 I just ordered a second pair of the gen 2 because my 2 year warranty is up and the AirPods battery doesn’t last for more than 10 minutes. I got my use out of them. My new pair will be here today. I just wish they kept the gen model and incorporated all of the gen 3 things into it. I hate the tips on the pros and my ears are kind of small where the gen 2 literally fit perfectly. It’s really a shame. Maybe the gen 4 will be like the gen 2 but with the features of the gen 3 plus more new features. One can hope.
That's trash! I got the Pro's and they do the same thing. It's annoying to lift and run with them in because they tend to fall out plus my left airpod is damaged it has some static because of the amount of times it dropped from my ear onto the ground. I'm gonna get the beats fit pro tomorrow!
just got a pair for my birthday last week
i made sure to ask for 2nd gen, they are very comfortable
Thanks for addressing the volume/bulk of the 2 vs. 3. I too like the 2s and doubt the 3s would be as comfortable.
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Thank you for mentioning the ear size! I lost my AirPods 2 and saw that there is a 3. However my ears are so small I had to sell my AirPods Pro because it would not stay in my ears.
You forgot to mention about the mic
I really care about using it for phone calls
So my wife is always asking to use my AirPods while we are at our desks in our office, I’m gonna order a set of these and leave it in her drawer for next time she asks. It’ll be a good surprise.
Thank you for such an informative video! (I’m still rocking the AirPod 2’s)
Nobody appreciating how sweet this man is to his wife
I don't know what happened - I had Gen 2..then bought Gen 3.... and after a year or more of every day use of Gen 3 tried Gen 2 for once.... and holy shit.... Gen 2 actually sounds BETTER.... maybe my Gen 3 deteriorated... I don't know... I dropped it a couple of times.... but they sort of sound flat and the highs are too harsh and not loud enough
The exact same happened to me! Used Gen 3 everyday for a year then used Gen 2 for the first time ever and I was like WOW, they sound so much better
I had the gen 2s for 5 years and just upgraded to the 3s the fit and quality is so much better.
Does the mic in the right one still fail after a year? i've had a few airpods 2 and they all die like that.
Thank you so much I was debating but now Im gonna get the 2s today
One thing that i’m worried about is the noise leakage. I have airpod gen 2s and something i have noticed is that people around me can hear my music better than i can. What is the noise leakage like on the gen 3s?
How fking loud are you playing them?
@@thefonzkiss probably insanely loud to the point of causing hearing damage. you can't hear my music when I play it on my airpods
I’ve had the gen 2 version but recently lost them. Loved how they fit in my ear and they never fell out. I was thinking about getting another pair but then I saw that the gen 3 came out recently, should I go for the upgrade or get the gen 2 again? My only concern would be how the buds will fit in my ear, since I have some big ears lol
They even stay in my ear after sleeping at night…. I have used some other earbuds….they all fall off from my ear, and have to search my bed in the morning….but not this one….it fits perfectly….
@@andrikristianto2577 yess I HATE searching my bed every morning 😭
Definitely sticking to 2nd Gen
im in the exact same situation lol, had mine for 2 years
@Alex let me see your ears Alex
Im more concerned about the fit of the airpods 3. I dont want them slipping out of my ear like the the airpods pro
did u end up trying the 3s?
@@josephvurgest1961 yes I did, and I ended up returning them. They dont stay in my ear. Which is kind of sad because I wanted to keep them but they kept falling off.
I want to buy some airpods for my iPhone 11. I will be using them for phone calls and listening to music. In my country, I can get gen 2 airpods for 120€ and gen 3 airpods for 199€. I neither care about the sweat and water resistance nor about the slightly improved sound quality, although I would prefer the bigger battery that gen 3 airpods offer. What do you suggest?
e.g. My ears are a bit small so the gen 2 will probably be more comfortable for me.
I think the 3’s are just going to be too big for me. Such a bummer.
Airpods 2 are just half the price of 3 at my place and I think Airpods 2 are more value for money.
it would be great if you included the microphone for full review
I’ve purchased liek four pairs of the second gen and keep giving them away to family because they love them. They just sound amazing. I was thinking of getting the 3rd gen but my ear holes are small so they probably wouldn’t feel as comfortable. And I’ve never liked earbuds with the silicone ok the tips they hurt. So thank you for this video, I’m buying liek the 5th pair and hopefully I won’t give them away again haha I miss them!
Mr. Beast right here you guys
I have the buds plus and they are so good. Now i am wondering to buy airpods (to variete) , but i dont know if i want 2 or 3 version.
I just wanna know if the airpods 2 sound louder or which airpods son louder
Why can’t Apple just improve on something without having to screw up something else in the process? The fit is ridiculous on the three. For god sake resurrect Steve Jobs. He was a man for the consumer. This current crop of money grabbers only care about profits
Agree, lots of aching with the 3’s, I had to get the 2’s
I completely agree with you. I received the Pro Maxes as a Christmas gift, and I waited to open them until last month. They fit horrible, and constantly fall out no matter which tip I use, and they are just so uncomfortable. I’m sticking with my AirPods2.
I don t have any airpods and i want to buy some . What s the best gen 2 or 3 ?
I haven’t got any either, I was still deciding between 2 and 3. From all of the reviews, I’m going to buy 2 cause the 3’s seem to not fit in ears properly and I don’t mind not having alot of bass in the song.
i got the aipods 3 for christmas and they hurt my ears so much because my ears are not the correct shape for them
I wanted to get them for my partner for Christmas but, I already know thats going to be the problem of them staying in her air..she had the pro and loved them but, they died and was out of warranty. I’m thinking about getting the new beats because it has that little tip that will keep it in the ear.
Instead of EU forcing Apple to adopt the USB-C, they should make laws where you can test either products on how they fit you. My wife had a nasty experience with the Xiaomi 11T due to PWM and we couldnt return the phone. We sold it and got her an iPhone 11 and thanks to the awesome LCD screen she doesnt have any PWM sickness. So yeah...just my two cents.
Why couldn’t you return it? That’s really weird
Should I buy gen 2 or gen 3?
gen2
I have super small ear canals and I have air pods 2. I’ve never gotten the pros because of my baby ear situation. Do you think that the 3 will fall out of my ears like the pros???
Yes! I returned my 3’s and went back to the 2’s because of this. They’re too big and bulky. The keep falling out!
Thank you!! It’s good to know that someone else is going through what I am! Infant sized ear canals. It’s the worst!🙄
Does Find My work if the buds are in the case? Which they would often be.
Thinkin bout to buy the 3rd gen because some online shop sells them at the exact same
price as the 2nd gen
1:35 which magsafe charger is this? And where do I get it
I love these new AirPods! The sound is amazing and they are even more sturdy in the ear than the AirPods 2s.
Not for me, AirPods 2 is better for my ear size
@@tianshunzhao239 did AirPods Pro’s fit in ur ears?
@@jimmyd1939 tag me if he replies please
@@jimmyd1939 I got the AirPods 3 and they didn’t fit at all. Literally felt like taking the tips off the pros and trying to fit that in your ears. The ones that fit me the best out of all of them are the originals
@@blaketower2067 I’m going to try them tomorrow in the Apple Store because I can’t fit any AirPods Pro and AirPods 2 fit me perfectly
Missing the mic comparaison
They're the same. Not a big difference.
Been using gen 2 for 3 years. I hate that gen 3 are No longer touch sensor and in order to change song or answer a call u need to press the damn thing, in steady of just tapping twice and you’re sorted. This sucks when you’re wearing a hat in the winter or have dirty hands. The fact that they are shorter makes it harder as well. Sound is improved but I miss the comfort of gen 2 AirPods.
i would love the 3s but now i have to sent those back since you can't disable the "FIND MY" Feature!!! It is hitting the battery life in a huge amount!! If you stay offline it will stay off, but i can't always have a look for that..... im wondering not many people find that this is the case...... going back to the 2s - thank you apple..
Is it me or is the gen2 louder then gen3? 🤔 can’t get the same high volume with gen3 and that sucks big time.
I noticed that, too. But the main thing for me is the fit. Gen 2 fit like a glove and these feel less secure.
So price aside I should get gen 3 right??
yes!
I’m gonna give gen3 a try. If it’s a bad fit, Costco gets em back. :)
Can I ask if the AirPods 3 STILL support the double tap for a next track ?
They do not, there is no tapping
I'm not sure what AppleInsider is talking about. Yes, you double tap the force sensor to skip tracks.
@@smasheduptoaster9186 no you just squeeze bruh
@@sharkyy12 It's programmable. But the default to skip forward is double-press the force sensor and to skip back, triple-press the force sensor.
I think my gen 3s are broken cause the bass is way better on the gen 2s and the volume goes higher
Yeah I thought so, I've tried airpods pros but they do not stay in my ears no matter what. My first gen airpods are pretty much at the end of their road, so I'll just get the gen 2 airpods.
Are the 2nd Gen the same shape and size as the standard wired earbuds? I find them quite loose.
it’s 2024 and i bought a pair of airpod 2s! i have the pros and they hurt my ears! the airpod 2 are the best for my ears
I’m thinking of getting AirPods 2nd gen but I’m worried if they are classed as ‘old’ now...can anyone help me out?
Lot of people returning these 3s for the 2s and pros. I know so many people who have the 2s simply cause the fit is insanely good. I have the 3s and I’m honestly prolly gonna turn em in and get a new pair of 2s. They don’t fit at all.
Bro no one really cares about that. Most people with iPhones don’t got the newest ones
You worried about what others think
@@ep_aesthetics5917 sadly
Why you worrying about what others think dude? Go for it
Sold pro at steep discount. I have 2’s fit great. Pros fall out sitting down and hurt my ears. I may just buy 2’s again because I think the stem somehow works to keep them in place
are ur ears small or big?
I have recently lost the gen 2 and got the 3 version today but they are too big for my ears....
Guys I have a question can AirPod 3 fit in an AirPod 2 case cover ?
No
@@AppleInsider thank you!
If the regular wired earbuds hurt my ears after wearing them for a couple hours. Should I not get thr 3s… I want them. They sound awesome. But I’m having trouble between thr 2s and 3s and which to decide. I feel like I have small ears. Idk. Anyone got any real opinions for me ? :-/ was gonna order off Amazon rn literally but I’ll wait till someone replies lmfsooooo
Got the same problem
My ears are small and buds won’t fit.
Airpods Gen 2 fit great in my ears and now want to upgrade to Gen 3 and i have doubts regarding the fit. What would you say? Have you bought them, the gen 3 Airpods!?
@@lakshmipriyakarri yup! I actually ended up buying them and i do love em ! Theyre comfortebke to me. I csn wear them for hours.
@@Anxietye thank you so much for answering :):)
I’ll place the order too
The they fit in the ears a deal breaker i feel the the original pod headphones got it just rite
Airpod Pros are $190 and Airpod 3s are $180 (only a ten difference) what do you guys recommend. I have the original Airpods. Looking for an upgrade!
Pros for sure
The thing is that almost anyone will tell you for an extra $20 or so, get the Pros. Their reason is that it has (1) active noise cancellation, (2) ambient sound mode, and (3) silicon ear tips, which the 3s do not have. If you need those things, get the pros. However, some people (like me) do not like inserting tips into their ears. Also, some people may not need ANC either. In that case, get the 3s. They don't go into your ear canals and they do a reasonable job at passive noise cancellation while allowing you to hear what's going on around you.
The 3s also has a longer battery life and can be charged via MagSafe, unlike the Pros. With all that, hopefully, you can make a decision.
Do you need ANC? If not, choose the one that is more comfortable for you.
damn airpods pros are $329 and airpod 3s are $239 here 😭 canada gets fucked so bad with pricing
@@afunnylittlecreature Just glitch the system bro ;?/
Or just go to USA and order it there :/ bruh
Personally Airpods 3 Sound Better Than Airpods pro Especially In the bass Even without sealing into my ear canal
Do the AirPods 3 fit small ears
I accidentally washed my airpods(2019) in the washing machine, I let them dry and they still worked. Their sound isn´t as good but they do work and this happened 6 months ago.
Everyone says how they prefer the fit of AirPods 2 over 3, but in my case I don't feel much difference. Yes, AirPods 3 are bigger, but in my ears they both feel the same for some reason and I thought I had small ears. But what I liked more on the AirPods 2 was the quality of the case, Apple actually downgraded it. The sound and the battery are better on the 3.
Do your bit to save the planet, use the ones you have until they break......there is no real difference, they just need to sell more stuff
Oh, there's definitely a difference. The 3s sound way better, especially in the bass. And they have adaptive EQ and spatial audio, which the 2s don't.
Sounds like you might be more anti-Apple than logical about its improvements. And isn't that the goal of most companies? Sell more stuff?🤔
@@housepianist fr
@@housepianist I'm not anti Apple but I'm not sure the sound quality improvement warrants a $180 upgrade especially without ANC. But I think the shorter stem might.
@@smasheduptoaster9186 keep in mind that the 3s are an upgrade to the 2s. That's what I'm talking about. Compared to those, the sound is better and it has features that are not present in the 2s. ANC is reserved for the Pros. So more accurately, for a $50 difference, the new 3s are quite different than the 2s.
I'm not sure why people keep comparing the 3s to the Pros. It was never Apple's intention to make the 3s as a direct comparison to the Pros. The Pros stand on their own, which is why we will get the Pros 2 at some point in the future. So even if the 3s are getting some pro features like adaptive EQ and spatial audio, they are still different enough from the Pros to be separate from them.
Lastly, whenever someone has to make a disclaimer like "they just need to sell more stuff", that comes across as being a bit biased against a company, especially since selling things is how businesses make money.
@@housepianist I love Apple gear and have done for the last 30 years. What I love more is the thought that my kids will have a planet to live on with some of its systems and wild places left...... Giving up on "spatial audio" and "adaptive EQ" seems like a relatively small price to pay for that.
Amazon on sale rn 3rd gen 180 to 150 and 2nd 150 to 100
Got the airpods 2 for 4 years now. Batterylife is the only downside.
The magsafe ones include possibility for lightning charging?
yes
Can’t smile much with my 3’s they slip out lol also the 2’s are louder???
I have AirPods 3 the fitting is not good for me
Cool shirt, what kind?
Just bought after just losing my Gen 2 after one year of using. I should stop drinking lol
Where are mic tests?
I'm considering to buy one and should I go for gen 2 or either 3?
Maybe the Gen 2 Tbh.
"No more introductions"
Plays the intro
will gen 2 pods fit in a gen 3 case? lost my gen 2 case!
no
What is the ELC in 7:55 second?
Imagine having long stems
it just comes down to this: do you need noise cancellation? if yes, get pro. if not, get 3’s.
yep, I couldn't agree more. 👍🏽
Fit is important it's the first thing to prioritize
3’s fit horribly for most and are painful, don’t even bother, get the 2’s or the pros
airpods 2nd gen are too comfortable to the point i wouldnt say its worth upgrading from it
Very helpful.
Ok so. You recommend the 3rd
I want to get the airpods 3 but unsure if they will fit snug in my ear does anyone have any advice?
for me they didn't fit, returned them today.
They fit better for more people than the previous version did.
@@Streamlined955 when I read Reddit I disagree it's really 50:50
I have the 3s and they fit my ears perfectly. My ears are probably slightly less than medium. The rule of thumb might be the smaller your ears, the greater the chance they may not fit properly.
@Tikitakared I don't have the AirPods Pro but I've tried them and they actually fit ok but after some time, the tips in my ears start to irritate my ears. To be fair though, any earbuds with tips do the same thing. But when I need a seal or ANC, I do have wireless earbuds for that and I just deal with it.
Another big NO NO for me why take away the tap feature ? RIDICULOUS I’m a bike mechanic by trade and HATE the fact I have to grab with 2 fingers my AirPods to talk play or any other functions . Just not fan grabbing headphones PERIOD ! Especially when running or riding my bike etc etc just takes away from the quickness and flawless of tap & go . That being said I will NOT be buying these THANK YOU Apple for saving me $179 😂
Don’t have to grab just push in twice
@@Lonecityofficial push twice ? Wow ok you keep pushing I’m keep tapping .
@@blackyellow2474 not that deep
@@josephvurgest1961 stay away from lead shakes buddy
corny
Spatial audio...👎🏼
I like gen3 cause my ear hella small and y’all know how AirPods he falling out ears so gen3 will be it
Why is 2nd Gen more expensive than 3rd?
It's not..
I hate that all these videos are purposely longer then they need to be
Thank you comment section for saving me from watching an 8 min video 🎉
No one is complaining about no double tap feature to skip songs on 3s....wtf
newest comment on this vid is lol
i like the stem of the 2s
Informative
Common its just earpods not rocket science you have to hear .2,3 buy anything there is not much dofference in sound .apple just overhype new products otherwise all is same just 3 has nee design and fee new improvements otherwise both are good
AirPods2 Are much better in terms of sound quality and damage resistance in my opinion.
AirPod 3 are always falling out my gotdarn ears
Update. I’ve had them for 2 weeks and I think they might be the most amazing thing in the world. They just work
did the pain for your ears subside after awhile?
I box, so I’m constantly tapping the airpod with my glove to change songs. Apple f’d up by taking tap away.
Apple has gone terribly wrong with the Airpod 3 fit. It simply doesn't stay in the ear and is not comfortable as Gen 2.