AirPods 3 Unboxing Videos and Reviews Shared Ahead of Tomorrow's Launch

Apple's embargo on reviews of the third-generation AirPods has now lifted ahead of its launch tomorrow, giving the first hands-on looks at the company's latest earbuds. In addition to our review roundup, we have gathered together a number of unboxing videos and reviews of the new AirPods.

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The key new features of the third-generation AirPods include improved sound quality, a new design with shorter stems, force sensor controls, skin-detect sensors, spatial audio with dynamic head tracking, Adaptive EQ, Find My support, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, longer battery life, and a charging case with MagSafe.

Scroll down for the initial unboxing and review videos from a range of prominent YouTubers who have been first to get their hands on the third-generation AirPods.

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For more in-depth impressions, read our AirPods review roundup. If you are on the fence about buying the third-generation AirPods, take a look at some of our buyer's guides:

Related Roundup: AirPods 4
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MacFather Avatar
38 months ago
Rene Ritchie’s and iJustine’s videos give me diarrhea.
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38 months ago
Don’t click any links.
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38 months ago
Today is the day! That we again learn which YouTubers only say what Apple PR wants them to say in exchange for early units.
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38 months ago
Lets face it, this reviews aren't for us... These reviews are for high school kids.
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38 months ago
Heads up, biased YouTube reviews coming in again…
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38 months ago

Today is the day! That we again learn which YouTubers only say what Apple PR wants them to say in exchange for early units.
Not sure why these reviewers are all excited about it. I bet you they don't even own the AirPods, LOL!
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