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expiredchessnerd posted Mar 04, 2022 02:58 PM
expiredchessnerd posted Mar 04, 2022 02:58 PM

Apple AirPods (3rd Generation)

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$145

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Woot has Apple AirPods (3rd Generation, MME73AM/A) on sale for $144.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account) or is otherwise $6 per order. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout).

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  • Note: If you are checking out with Amazon Prime and you are seeing a shipping cost during checkout, look for and tap/click the "Use this address" button. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.
Includes:
  • New Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation
Features:
  • Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you
  • Adaptive EQ automatically tunes music to your ears
  • All-new contoured design
  • Force sensor lets you easily control your entertainment, answer or end calls, and more
  • Sweat and water resistant
  • Up to 6 hours of listening time with one charge
  • Up to 30 hours total listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case
  • Quick access to Siri by saying "Hey Siri"
  • Effortless setup, in-ear detection, and automatic switching for a magical experience
  • Easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $35 lower (19% savings) than the list price of $179
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
    • Estimated delivery Mar 11 - Mar 15
    • Limit 1 per customer
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.8 from over 16,000 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 1-Year Warranty (details).
  • About this store:

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Written by chessnerd
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Woot has Apple AirPods (3rd Generation, MME73AM/A) on sale for $144.99. Shipping is free for Amazon Prime Members (must login with your Amazon account) or is otherwise $6 per order. To earn Slickdeals Cashback, before purchase, follow the cashback instructions below (PC extension required, before checkout).

Thanks to Community Member chessnerd for finding this deal.
  • Note: If you are checking out with Amazon Prime and you are seeing a shipping cost during checkout, look for and tap/click the "Use this address" button. The order page will finish loading and shipping will update.
Includes:
  • New Apple AirPods (3rd Generation) with MagSafe Charging Case
  • Lightning to USB-C Cable
  • Documentation
Features:
  • Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking places sound all around you
  • Adaptive EQ automatically tunes music to your ears
  • All-new contoured design
  • Force sensor lets you easily control your entertainment, answer or end calls, and more
  • Sweat and water resistant
  • Up to 6 hours of listening time with one charge
  • Up to 30 hours total listening time with the MagSafe Charging Case
  • Quick access to Siri by saying "Hey Siri"
  • Effortless setup, in-ear detection, and automatic switching for a magical experience
  • Easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV

Editor's Notes

Written by powerfuldoppler | Staff
  • About this deal:
    • This price is $35 lower (19% savings) than the list price of $179
    • Please read the Forum Thread for more deal discussion.
    • Estimated delivery Mar 11 - Mar 15
    • Limit 1 per customer
  • About this product:
    • Rating of 4.8 from over 16,000 Amazon customer reviews.
    • 1-Year Warranty (details).
  • About this store:

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Written by chessnerd

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Mar 04, 2022 04:19 PM
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qmcquackersMar 04, 2022 04:19 PM
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Quick question for people who have had this experience. My wife has the last gen of these and uses them for work. I was thinking the pro would be better for her as Ive heard its better for calls, but she doesnt want the different ear piece. Can anyone speak if the mic quality on new gen basic has improved?
Mar 04, 2022 06:11 PM
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grendel20Mar 04, 2022 06:11 PM
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I've been on the lookout for the 3rd gens to replace my 1st gen, so I think I may be on this.

Any word on how these compare against the pro's that have noise isolation though?
Mar 04, 2022 06:25 PM
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TuckinMar 04, 2022 06:25 PM
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Quote from qmcquackers :
Quick question for people who have had this experience. My wife has the last gen of these and uses them for work. I was thinking the pro would be better for her as Ive heard its better for calls, but she doesnt want the different ear piece. Can anyone speak if the mic quality on new gen basic has improved?
I like my pros I have complaints when connected to PC as they don't have the apple driver but for music and iPhone calls its nice
Mar 04, 2022 06:34 PM
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HorseMachineMar 04, 2022 06:34 PM
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Quote from grendel20 :
I've been on the lookout for the 3rd gens to replace my 1st gen, so I think I may be on this.

Any word on how these compare against the pro's that have noise isolation though?
Pros are more expensive still for a reason. They are superior in every single way unless you don't like the ear pieces.
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Mar 04, 2022 06:34 PM
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DallasHockeyMar 04, 2022 06:34 PM
154 Posts
Get the pros, sound cancellation is amazing on planes.
Mar 04, 2022 06:39 PM
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MakroloMar 04, 2022 06:39 PM
46 Posts
Quote from qmcquackers :
Quick question for people who have had this experience. My wife has the last gen of these and uses them for work. I was thinking the pro would be better for her as Ive heard its better for calls, but she doesnt want the different ear piece. Can anyone speak if the mic quality on new gen basic has improved?
When making calls the big deal is active noise cancellation, which the pros have and these don't. So I suggest the pros for calls.
Mar 04, 2022 06:46 PM
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brady.thomasonMar 04, 2022 06:46 PM
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Quote from HorseMachine :
Pros are more expensive still for a reason. They are superior in every single way unless you don't like the ear pieces.
This. 100%

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Mar 04, 2022 06:48 PM
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tomatoshoeMar 04, 2022 06:48 PM
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I bought these and returned them when Costco had a sale. These barely hang on your ears and fall out.
Mar 04, 2022 07:01 PM
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night28Mar 04, 2022 07:01 PM
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Quote from grendel20 :
I've been on the lookout for the 3rd gens to replace my 1st gen, so I think I may be on this.

Any word on how these compare against the pro's that have noise isolation though?
Pros are better all around. If you only want airpods for something like at home office calls and your home isn't noisy these will be fine assuming they fit and stay in your ear. These would not stay in my ears for longer than 20min. The noise isolation and transparency mode of the pros however are great if you want to use them in more varied and noisier environments.
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Mar 04, 2022 07:34 PM
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chessnerd
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Mar 04, 2022 07:34 PM
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Honestly, the only reason I bought these over the Pros is because I can't stand stuffing silicone tips into my ears. I just can't get used to it. It's widely accepted that they're superior, though.
Mar 04, 2022 08:02 PM
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JakeW3302Mar 04, 2022 08:02 PM
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Quote from chessnerd :
Honestly, the only reason I bought these over the Pros is because I can't stand stuffing silicone tips into my ears. I just can't get used to it. It's widely accepted that they're superior, though.
Did you actually try them though? I had tried many different brands and always felt the silicone in-ear aspect was very uncomfortable but something about the pros is different, it doesn't go in that far and you have to pick the right size for your ear. Very comfortable
Mar 04, 2022 08:16 PM
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addoil127Mar 04, 2022 08:16 PM
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These are my go to earbuds. My AirPods Pro always fall out of my ears even when using the highly rated aftermarket tips.

These gen 3 are better IMO, unless you need noise canceling. I bought a set of the beats pro fit for exercise and commute.
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Mar 04, 2022 08:19 PM
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chessnerd
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Mar 04, 2022 08:19 PM
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Quote from JakeW3302 :
Did you actually try them though? I had tried many different brands and always felt the silicone in-ear aspect was very uncomfortable but something about the pros is different, it doesn't go in that far and you have to pick the right size for your ear. Very comfortable
That's good to know. I haven't tried the Pros, just several other sealing ear buds. I haven't had a lot of trouble keeping the 2nd gen non-Pros in my ears, though (until I lost them altogether).
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Mar 04, 2022 08:55 PM
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jwinstonc
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Mar 04, 2022 08:55 PM
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I have both the original Airpods and Airpods Pro. The sound quality on Airpods Pro is superior to the regular Airpods for sure. Noise cancellation is also a big plus if you are working from home and on calls and trying to block out noise. Spatial audio is also cool.

However, I prefer wearing the standard Airpods for anything active. I can't stand sealed earbuds when walking or running. The seal creates a sort of thump with every step that drives me crazy. I also find the standard Airpods to be more comfortable for extended listening sessions.The seal on the Pros is not uncomfortable but after a while I do get a little tired of wearing them. Recently I've found myself reaching for the standard Airpods over the Pros.

I'm interested in this 3rd gen version of Airpods because they aren't sealed but I've heard that the sound quality is improved and bass is more present.

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Mar 04, 2022 10:44 PM
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Matt9038Mar 04, 2022 10:44 PM
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Quote from qmcquackers :
Quick question for people who have had this experience. My wife has the last gen of these and uses them for work. I was thinking the pro would be better for her as Ive heard its better for calls, but she doesnt want the different ear piece. Can anyone speak if the mic quality on new gen basic has improved?
My friends can't tell the difference when i'm using my pros or my 3's

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