These days, living in the 4th industrial revolution, many people love to use technologies and devices. As many people use technologies, some technological companies such as Apple, Samsung, Huawei, and LG are getting loved worldwide. Especially in the case of Apple, held by Steven Jobs, this company introduced its unique design and usability and became one of the most popular technological companies. For example, some devices such as iPhones, AirPods, MacBooks, and more exist. And between those devices, today, I will review AirPods 3, introduced by Apple on October 26, 2021. As I have used this product for 2 months, there are some advantages and disadvantages to this product.
Regarding the advantages, first, looking at the appearance, the product is designed simply and modern. It is composed of two earbuds and a charging case. The shape of the earbuds was open-type, which helps users feel comfortable even if they use the AirPods for long periods. In addition, the head of the earbuds are big, and it helps to wear them comfortably, even with small ears.
Now, let’s look at the functions. Second, this product’s quality overall is way better than other products. For example, the sound quality is quite bad for different products such as Huawei and Redmi. Some of the products made by those companies have defects. Some of them break down in short terms, and some of them don’t cover the sound, which makes everyone hear what you are listening to. Furthermore, some products become very smelly after using it for 3 or 4 months. But in the case of the AirPods, you don’t have to worry about most of the concerns that I mentioned. There are no errors or defects in the product; the sounds are good, and it covers the sounds well for other people. It has a function called adaptive EQ, in which the built-in microphone detects the sound you hear in your ear and adjusts the optimal low and midrange range, allowing you to hear more comfortable sounds. It also has a waterproofing function. Users can now use it way more comfortably in any condition without the product getting drowned. In addition, it even has an introduction paper in which Instructions on how to use it are provided in several languages, including English, Chinese, and Korean.
Third, it has some useful technological functions. For instance, Airpods 3 has a function that can play, pause, skip, and skip backward the videos. It has a small pressing area on each side, and users can control the phone with those areas. And last but not least, it has no lines to connect your phone. In the case of wired earphones, it is hard to untangle the line when it is tangled in your pocket, or in other small spaces.
On the other hand, there are also some disadvantages to this product. Firstly, the product is a little expensive, considering the function of this product, as well as other earphones. The functions of AirPods 3 are already mentioned in the advantages paragraph. But still, though, it is too expensive in my personal opinion. I would accept the cost of Apple Considering the technological function that this product can do, such as noise cancelation. It is too expensive, in my opinion. Secondly, the product is way more comfortable with Apple products. As a Samsung phone user, I know there are some inconvenient parts for Android users. For instance, when connecting Bluetooth to an Android device, it is impossible to know the battery percentage of a product. Also, it can’t call Google Assistant or Bixby with the touchpad on the AirPods. However, in the case of connecting the product with the iPhone, it allows us to see the battery percentage, call Siri, and even show a short animation when the product is paired with an Apple device. Lastly, the type of charger is different from other devices. As mentioned, I need to buy another charger type for a Samsung user if I want to charge the AirPods. Devices such as Samsung Phones use C-typed chargers. However, in the case of Apple devices, Apple uses its own charger type to charge its devices. Even though they give chargers when users buy the AirPods package, there’s a disadvantage, which is required to buy a new charger after using the given charger until it’s broken.
So far, I introduced AirPods 3rd generation, from the advantages to the disadvantages of the product. Now, I will explain what improvements and features would make this product better. For now, I think the best way to improve this product is to lower the costs. This product is way too expensive compared to its costs and functions. In my personal opinion, it would be great if it cost about $40. In addition, it would be better if Apple added some additional functions that also work on Android phones. In that way, it will help to double up the customer number, and Android users will feel the convenience of the product. Lastly, the product should introduce some instructions on how to clean the AirPods. One of the reasons that users don’t like earphones is the smell when they are used for quite a long time. So, it would be better if Apple gave a manual about how to clean AirPods; it will help users use it for a long time.
In conclusion, the AirPods 3rd generation presented by Apple was a knee, modern designed product. It has several detailed functions and is sturdy compared to other products. But the price of this product was quite high. Even though it has some fantastic technological functions, this product is overrated considering the price, in my personal opinion. Additionally, the product had some additional functions that worked only on Apple devices. It was unable to check the product’s battery percentage and could not call any AI assistant with an Android device. The charger type of AirPods was different, so there were some disadvantages to Android users buying a new charger. Overall, the product is quite expensive, but it is still good, even with those disadvantages, since the sound quality is perfect. I would recommend this product to users who have never used wireless earphones or those with phones. And I don’t recommend buying it when you think it is too expensive. You can find similar products on the Internet for cheaper costs.
By: Jinhan Jeong
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