The reviewer, MKBHD, discusses the new Apple AirPods 3, comparing them to other earbuds on the market. He notes that while they don't excel in any one category, they do everything well, making them an easy recommendation. The AirPods 3 have a new design, similar to the AirPods Pro, but without the silicon tips. They also feature improved sound quality, adaptive EQ, and spatial audio. The reviewer prefers the AirPods Pro due to the noise cancellation and silicon tips, but acknowledges that the AirPods 3 are a good option for those who don't need these features. The AirPods 3 are also sweat and water-resistant and have a new horizontal case with MagSafe compatibility.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. The reviewer is finishing up their MacBook Pro review and edited a video on the 16-inch M1 Max MacBook Pro.
2. The AirPods 3 were announced quietly at Apple's last event and cost $179.
3. The new AirPods 3 design is similar to the AirPods Pro but without silicon tips.
4. The AirPods 3 have a one-size-fits-all hard tip and a slightly adjusted shape from previous hard-tipped AirPods.
5. The AirPods 3 have controls on the stem, similar to the AirPods Pro, and no noise cancellation.
6. The AirPods 3 have a mesh cutout on the back and around the mics for adaptive EQ.
7. The AirPods 3 are sweat and water-resistant and have a new horizontal case that is IPX4 water-resistant.
8. The case is also MagSafe compatible and has wireless charging.
9. The AirPods 3 sound has been improved and is now "perfectly respectable".
10. The AirPods 3 have a six-hour battery life and an all-around good tune that is not adjustable.
11. The AirPods 3 fit great in the iPhone's ecosystem and have better Find My ability.
12. The AirPods 3 are available for $179, while the AirPods Pro are available for $190 on Amazon.
13. The AirPods 3 are not as good in certain categories as other earbuds, such as the Beats Fit Pro or the Sony WF-1000XM4.
14. The AirPods 3 are easy to recommend because they do everything pretty well.
15. If AirPods were a separate company, it would be worth around $175 billion, based on an estimate from 2019.
16. Logitech is worth $14 billion, while Sony is worth around $150 billion.
17. The AirPods 3 are probably the best lure to bring people into the iPhone ecosystem and are extremely convenient.