Apple AirPods with MagSafe Charging Case - 3rd Generation - True Wireless Earphones with Mic - Ear-Bud - Bluetooth

THIS SELLER IS CLEARLY A SCAMMER! I purchased these AirPods as a Christmas gift, but they arrived with damaged packaging. It's evident that people might collect boxes, and presenting a gift in such condition is unacceptable. Consequently, I returned the item since I no longer needed it and had already acquired a replacement gift due to urgency. To my astonishment, they declined the return, alleging an incorrect serial number, which is different from the one they dispatched. It appears there is an inventory problem on their end during product dispatch, yet I'm compelled to accept a product I no longer require. They assert they can't delve further into the matter, offering a stupid partial refund. Consequently, Lazada's protection seems worthless; there is no actual ... MoreTHIS SELLER IS CLEARLY A SCAMMER! I purchased these AirPods as a Christmas gift, but they arrived with damaged packaging. It's evident that people might collect boxes, and presenting a gift in such condition is unacceptable. Consequently, I returned the item since I no longer needed it and had already acquired a replacement gift due to urgency. To my astonishment, they declined the return, alleging an incorrect serial number, which is different from the one they dispatched. It appears there is an inventory problem on their end during product dispatch, yet I'm compelled to accept a product I no longer require. They assert they can't delve further into the matter, offering a stupid partial refund. Consequently, Lazada's protection seems worthless; there is no actual safeguard. This is an outright scam—providing a damaged item and coercing consumers to accept it due to an inventory error that originated with them. There's no one else to contact besides customer service, and even the seller remains unresponsive. I intend to report this incident to the police. Do contact me if you intend to resolve this amicably, as i have exhausted all options trying to reach out.

*MY AIRPODS ARE NOT DIRTY** it seems that after roughly 4+ years, the top layer has came off. Not sure why, maybe it was exposed to something? I assume this is rare but also keep in mind I've had and used them a lot for 4+ years. I got the warranty at first (worth it) I accidentally broke one of the headphones, The Apple Store had the one headset/pod replaced with a brand new one for a great price which was maybe $20-$30. Of course my warranty ran out right before my AirPod Case started fading and looking ugly. If you can't tell; I've got my name engraved (free at the time) Very comfortable in my ear, battery life lasts a good while!! After so many years, I can't believe they will last ALL DAY!! That is the number one thing I am so surprised of. Very rarely will I ... More*MY AIRPODS ARE NOT DIRTY** it seems that after roughly 4+ years, the top layer has came off. Not sure why, maybe it was exposed to something? I assume this is rare but also keep in mind I've had and used them a lot for 4+ years. I got the warranty at first (worth it) I accidentally broke one of the headphones, The Apple Store had the one headset/pod replaced with a brand new one for a great price which was maybe $20-$30. Of course my warranty ran out right before my AirPod Case started fading and looking ugly. If you can't tell; I've got my name engraved (free at the time) Very comfortable in my ear, battery life lasts a good while!! After so many years, I can't believe they will last ALL DAY!! That is the number one thing I am so surprised of. Very rarely will I have connectivity problems. It connects instantly. Overall great, especially to hold up well for so many years and to be used daily :)

Like everything about these headphones but the shiny surface of the piece that goes into the ear! Great headphones for daily use, specially great for content consumption, movies, shows and music are way better if you’re on Spatial Audio. It’s like a surround system just for you. 🎫 They rarely are dirty, due to the material being super oleo phobic, but that’s also a backdown! When you take them to a physical activity where you’ll sweat, they slowly slips out of your ear, so you’re constantly dealing with having to re accommodate the earpiece in your ear canal. It is a pain, but the sound worth it. Don’t get me wrong, Apple fixed this with the pros but I don’t really like that rubber plug that pushes into your ear canal. The fix for these ones is to get a silicone ... MoreLike everything about these headphones but the shiny surface of the piece that goes into the ear! Great headphones for daily use, specially great for content consumption, movies, shows and music are way better if you’re on Spatial Audio. It’s like a surround system just for you. 🎫 They rarely are dirty, due to the material being super oleo phobic, but that’s also a backdown! When you take them to a physical activity where you’ll sweat, they slowly slips out of your ear, so you’re constantly dealing with having to re accommodate the earpiece in your ear canal. It is a pain, but the sound worth it. Don’t get me wrong, Apple fixed this with the pros but I don’t really like that rubber plug that pushes into your ear canal. The fix for these ones is to get a silicone cover that’s sticks to the actual headphones and holds it in place! But overall I’ll give them a 9.8 out of 10.

Falls out of ears

Stay Away! These Airpods are larger in size than previous version and do not sit well in the ears. It is as if they are designed to fall out and be lost in the snow forever so that you buy more. If you can clean your ears with 2-3 cotton swabs at the same time these might work for you. If you are an elephant these might work for you. Poor design by Apple. Sound is OK, nothing to brag about. There are better buds for less available. Check reviews, you'll find them. If you must have Apple go with the older 2nd Generation version or the Pro models. 3rd Generation is garbage and the bells and whistles they offer dont add up to make it worthy. I bought these for my girlfriend who is an apple fan girl and she hates them. She does have a bit of pinhead with little ears so ... MoreStay Away! These Airpods are larger in size than previous version and do not sit well in the ears. It is as if they are designed to fall out and be lost in the snow forever so that you buy more. If you can clean your ears with 2-3 cotton swabs at the same time these might work for you. If you are an elephant these might work for you. Poor design by Apple. Sound is OK, nothing to brag about. There are better buds for less available. Check reviews, you'll find them. If you must have Apple go with the older 2nd Generation version or the Pro models. 3rd Generation is garbage and the bells and whistles they offer dont add up to make it worthy. I bought these for my girlfriend who is an apple fan girl and she hates them. She does have a bit of pinhead with little ears so I tried them in my big watermelon dome and found they fall out for me as well. They dont make a tight fit and always feel as though they are gonna fall out. Go with 2nd Generation or Pro, or another brand. Dont spend this much money on this type. You will be disappointed unless you are an elephant or 3 cotton swab in the ear type.

Great Quality They Never Fall Out My Ear

I've been using the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) for about a week now, and I must say, they have exceeded my expectations in several ways. Here’s a detailed review based on my experience:Fit and ComfortOne of the standout features for me is the fit. These AirPods never fall out of my ears, even during intense activities like running or working out. The design is more ergonomic compared to previous models, and the shorter stems make them less obtrusive¹.Sound QualityThe sound quality is impressive, with a notable improvement in bass depth and clarity. The Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound in real-time based on the shape of your ear, providing a balanced and immersive listening experience². Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking adds a new dimension to music ... MoreI've been using the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) for about a week now, and I must say, they have exceeded my expectations in several ways. Here’s a detailed review based on my experience:Fit and ComfortOne of the standout features for me is the fit. These AirPods never fall out of my ears, even during intense activities like running or working out. The design is more ergonomic compared to previous models, and the shorter stems make them less obtrusive¹.Sound QualityThe sound quality is impressive, with a notable improvement in bass depth and clarity. The Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound in real-time based on the shape of your ear, providing a balanced and immersive listening experience². Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking adds a new dimension to music and movies, making it feel like the sound is coming from all around you³.Battery LifeBattery life is solid, offering up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge and up to 30 hours with the MagSafe charging case². The case itself is compact and supports wireless charging, which is a convenient feature.DurabilityThese AirPods are IPX4-rated, meaning they are resistant to sweat and water. This makes them a great choice for workouts and outdoor activities³.ConnectivityPairing with Apple devices is seamless, thanks to the H1 chip. The connection is stable, and switching between devices is effortless. Hands-free Siri is a nice touch, allowing you to control your music and get information without touching your phone².DownsidesWhile the open-ear design is comfortable, it doesn’t provide much noise isolation. This can be a downside if you’re in a noisy environment. Additionally, some features are limited to Apple devices, so Android users might not get the full experience³.Overall, the Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) are a fantastic upgrade, especially if you’re already in the Apple ecosystem. They offer great sound quality, a comfortable fit, and useful features that enhance the overall listening experience. If you’re looking for reliable and high-quality wireless earbuds, these are definitely worth considering.

Latest and greatest didn’t pay off

The ear piece is much larger and more oval than the originals. I used the gen 1/2 for many years and I loved them. My gen 1s broke so I was using my husbands gen 2 and I wanted to buy him new ones so I got these but they fall out of his ears when exercising and are not comfortable. His ears are definitely at least average sized. Much bigger than mine. I can barely get these in my ear at all. If I do then I am 100 percent honed into the fact that they are in my ears. The other gen’s were hardly noticeable. I do appreciate the sleeker design and better sound/battery life (gave the extra star for that) but I’ll be returning these and getting a new pair of gen 2’s. I’ve heard great things about the pros but my husband hates rubbery ends on headphones and they are not my ... MoreThe ear piece is much larger and more oval than the originals. I used the gen 1/2 for many years and I loved them. My gen 1s broke so I was using my husbands gen 2 and I wanted to buy him new ones so I got these but they fall out of his ears when exercising and are not comfortable. His ears are definitely at least average sized. Much bigger than mine. I can barely get these in my ear at all. If I do then I am 100 percent honed into the fact that they are in my ears. The other gen’s were hardly noticeable. I do appreciate the sleeker design and better sound/battery life (gave the extra star for that) but I’ll be returning these and getting a new pair of gen 2’s. I’ve heard great things about the pros but my husband hates rubbery ends on headphones and they are not my preference either so that looks like the older model is the only option. My husband is not an Apple guy. But he loves their wireless headphones the best so it was really disappointing that these were so uncomfortable.*first photo- old on top and new on bottom.*second photo- old on the left and new on the right

Not impressed

I have such a mixed review I’m about to write right now. Walmart was doing a huge deal on the AirPod 3’s. Originally starting at $168 down to $94. These headphones shouldn’t even cost over $94. The AirPod 3’s are NOT MagSafe charging. They are a super odd fit in anybody’s ear. Mine do not fall out like other reviews state, but on Amazon the AirPod 4th generation come with noise cancellation, and MagSafe charging, the 3’s do neither. I would have preferred to do the 1st or 2nd generation, but with those you cannot use Find My on the 1st and 2nd generation. Either go with the 4’s or the Pro’s plain and simple. The 3’a (which I’m writing a review on) does have Spatial Audio which is cool. Walmart delivered mine in one piece, but for a more comfortable fit and for all ... MoreI have such a mixed review I’m about to write right now. Walmart was doing a huge deal on the AirPod 3’s. Originally starting at $168 down to $94. These headphones shouldn’t even cost over $94. The AirPod 3’s are NOT MagSafe charging. They are a super odd fit in anybody’s ear. Mine do not fall out like other reviews state, but on Amazon the AirPod 4th generation come with noise cancellation, and MagSafe charging, the 3’s do neither. I would have preferred to do the 1st or 2nd generation, but with those you cannot use Find My on the 1st and 2nd generation. Either go with the 4’s or the Pro’s plain and simple. The 3’a (which I’m writing a review on) does have Spatial Audio which is cool. Walmart delivered mine in one piece, but for a more comfortable fit and for all the perks involved i suggest anyone to go with the Pros. I’ve never heard anything bad about those.

Passable yet nothing fantastic — poor value

I was looking forward to upgrading from my two-year-old AirPods (2nd gen), to these newer flagship AirPods 3 — and yet I felt rather underwhelmed and disappointed by Apple.While these do sound slightly cleaner and a little bit more detailed with music and overall video playback. The AirPods 3 also have a very "cold/flat" sound profile, and at times sounds a bit harsh (particularly with the mids and highs of certain songs). I was surprised, as I rather enjoyed the AirPods 2 overall sound profile. My AirPods 2 sounded warmer, clear enough, and not overly aggressive. It's hard to explain, however the newer AirPods 3 sound hollow, vs. having a nice natural, full sound profile. I was disappointed.The fit is what many have spoken about with these AirPods. They are ... MoreI was looking forward to upgrading from my two-year-old AirPods (2nd gen), to these newer flagship AirPods 3 — and yet I felt rather underwhelmed and disappointed by Apple.While these do sound slightly cleaner and a little bit more detailed with music and overall video playback. The AirPods 3 also have a very "cold/flat" sound profile, and at times sounds a bit harsh (particularly with the mids and highs of certain songs). I was surprised, as I rather enjoyed the AirPods 2 overall sound profile. My AirPods 2 sounded warmer, clear enough, and not overly aggressive. It's hard to explain, however the newer AirPods 3 sound hollow, vs. having a nice natural, full sound profile. I was disappointed.The fit is what many have spoken about with these AirPods. They are indeed slightly larger, everything about them is (even the case is a different size). While the AirPods 3 themselves fit my ears fine, they're definitely snugger (even to a fault). My AirPods 2 are not necessarily as snug fitting, they are lighter and felt more comfortable for me. Especially after using one with longer listening sessions. The AirPods 3 felt alright, but less comfortable after shorter listening sessions. You can start to feel them, after say 20 minutes of typical usage — which is frustrating as an avid music fan.Obviously having a MagSafe-compatible charging case is a big convenience, it's a clear advantage over my AirPods 2. I believe all earbuds over $60, should have wireless charging these days.While I wanted to love the AirPods 3, especially since they're considered to be the successor of the AirPods 2 — the AirPods 3 felt flat off my expectations and is honestly disappointing. Coming from my AirPods 2, I expected these to sound superiorly better, have a better fit, and of more convenient. Only the convenience of having wireless charging is the only win I see with these, and perhaps a sturdier build AirPods case.With all the hype these got a year or so ago, the AirPods 3 are pretty lackluster and were a major letdown for me. You're better off grabbing a pair of AirPods 2 (with wireless charging) on sale. Or just go for the new AirPods Pro 2, as they're way better valued and have everything one could ever need out of a pair of flagship earbuds. They also sound better, are more comfortable, have incredible ANC, have better battery life, and more.The AirPods 3 just don't cut it and is f poor value. These days, there are so many great options for decent earbuds that are of better value and far less expensive than the below-average AirPods 3.

Significant reliablity issues

We're an all apple household with not a PC in sight, but several Macs, iPhones, and iPads. We also have also gone through several pairs of AirPods which seem to continually suffer from technical failures.Not being heavy users, I can only put it down to production issues or design as each pair has had quirks from the outset or partially/fully failed after about 18 months.My most recent pair had issues connecting every time (requiring re-inserting into box and taking out), and even then would only work when pulling the left bud first. Second, if connected but playing no sound, would loose connection quality without being once again inserted and removing from the box.We've recently decided to give up on Apple AirPods and switch to Sony.Perhaps we're in the ... MoreWe're an all apple household with not a PC in sight, but several Macs, iPhones, and iPads. We also have also gone through several pairs of AirPods which seem to continually suffer from technical failures.Not being heavy users, I can only put it down to production issues or design as each pair has had quirks from the outset or partially/fully failed after about 18 months.My most recent pair had issues connecting every time (requiring re-inserting into box and taking out), and even then would only work when pulling the left bud first. Second, if connected but playing no sound, would loose connection quality without being once again inserted and removing from the box.We've recently decided to give up on Apple AirPods and switch to Sony.Perhaps we're in the minority, but with four pairs so far having to be bricked, we no longer have confidence in Apple's listening devices.

Very disappointed for the price I paid

For how I paid for this product I am extremely disappointed with Apple. I’ve used much cheaper earphones with a better experience. I decided to go for these because I thought I would get even better quality.Firstly, the design of the AirPod is too bulky/chunky (the part you insert in the ear) does not sit in my ear properly. It constantly almost falls off. I acknowledge that this might be a “me” issue, in that my ears aren’t compatible.Secondly, the “pause” only works when you remove the entire AirPod from your ear, the ‘tap’ is more like a ‘hold’.Thirdly, the quality of the microphone is very poor and I am extremely dissatisfied with that after paying a couple of thousand rands.Lastly, when I’m on a call, the microphone constantly cuts off/break in the ... MoreFor how I paid for this product I am extremely disappointed with Apple. I’ve used much cheaper earphones with a better experience. I decided to go for these because I thought I would get even better quality.Firstly, the design of the AirPod is too bulky/chunky (the part you insert in the ear) does not sit in my ear properly. It constantly almost falls off. I acknowledge that this might be a “me” issue, in that my ears aren’t compatible.Secondly, the “pause” only works when you remove the entire AirPod from your ear, the ‘tap’ is more like a ‘hold’.Thirdly, the quality of the microphone is very poor and I am extremely dissatisfied with that after paying a couple of thousand rands.Lastly, when I’m on a call, the microphone constantly cuts off/break in the sound. So the person on the other side hears some of what I say.I cannot fault the output of the sound, when listening to music/voicenote, it’s perfect. Also, the battery life is fair.Ultimately, I’m appalled by the quality of this product, especially given the price. If you charge this much, at the very least, bring along the quality.