Apple releases cheaper AirPods 3 without MagSafe

At the September 7 presentation, Apple spent a few minutes describing the benefits of the new AirPods Pro 2. But it turned out that this is not the only update of the headphones this fall. A version of AirPods 3 has appeared in the official online store, which is charged only via Lightning: the case does not have wireless charging.

It's a welcome addition for those who prefer wired charging, but the pricing has proven to be controversial. If in the case of the second AirPods the difference between cases with wired and wireless charging is 40 dollars, the Lightning version of AirPods 3 costs $169 - versus $179 for the version with MagSafe case. At the current exchange rate, this is approximately 10,300 and 10,900 rubles, respectively.

Of course, the opportunity to save money is nice, but the benefit does not seem so attractive - especially considering that third parties AirPods are regularly discounted and offered by third-party sellers for significantly less than new ones. version.

AirPods 3 without wireless charging case are already on sale in the US. Outwardly, they do not differ in any way from the MagSafe version, so be sure to check the markings on the box when buying if wireless charging is important to you.