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Apple AirPods 3rd Generation $264.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)

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Apple AirPods 3rd Generation $264.99 Delivered @ Costco Online (Membership Required)
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autocader on 26/10/2021 - 09:23 costco.com.au (2482 clicks)
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Introducing the all-new AirPods. Featuring spatial audio that places sound all around you, Adaptive EQ that tunes music to your ears and longer battery life. It’s all sweat and water resistant and delivers an experience that’s simply magical.

This product 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 six 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
Technical specifications: Go to apple.com/au/airpods-3rd-generation/specs for a complete set

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  • John on 26/10/2021 - 09:27
    +3

    I just still can't get over how short the battery life is. Both of my 1st gen airpods only last 10 mins after 2 years :/

    • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 09:29
      +8

      I have similar issue with my 1st gen
      but my 2nd gen has been in used for nearly 3 years daily, still can last over 2 hours on a call

      • autocader on 26/10/2021 - 09:30
        +3

        Same as @littlesoldier here

        • bds on 26/10/2021 - 09:34
          +1

          Thanks, my V1's last ~20min and doing my head in, time for an upgrade

      • John on 26/10/2021 - 09:38
        +1

        That sounds promising. Might give the 3rd gen another go then.

    • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 09:29

      I just got my pair replaced before warranty ended. Also every other wireless earbud has the same issue if you use them a lot.

      • hamwhisperer on 26/10/2021 - 10:16

        How did you do that, just tell Apple it's running out too rapidly?

        (What if it isn't running out too rapidly?)

        • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:46
          +1

          So the battery life is 5 hours, my ones lasted 2 hours, I told them and they replaced it.

      • John on 26/10/2021 - 12:32
        +1

        Except the other airbuds are only $50 to replace (if you don't mind the generic brand performance)

        • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 12:48

          Haha it's true, if you are lucky enough for them to last hey. I have gone through so many SoundPeats/TCY/Edifier/Mpow, they can work great at certain things, and might last you a while, but overall I find the batteries degrade much faster, and obviously lack in other areas like mic, build quality etc. I guess it depends on what you will use them for?
          I used to use cheapo soundpeats for when I was washing the car, mowing the lawn, doing house chores, but over time all the issues made me just stick to using my airpods as they were super reliable. I don't think they sound great, but when I want to listen to things critically, i'm not going to use TWS buds hey.

          • John on 26/10/2021 - 15:58

            @onlinepred: I'm using Tozo T10 at the moment. Its been 10 months and its working fine. I generally don't need it for more than 30 minutes per use (enough for train/bus ride or lunch break). If it last even a year I would consider that good value already. Performance has been good, I'm not an audiophile so I had no complain with the sound quality. People on the other side of the call also had no complain with hearing me.

            In the office I use my Taotronic headphones. That's been more than a year old and the battery is holding up as well. Sound & mic quality is also decent.

            Both are less than $50 haha. I love my Apple products but the Airpods is my least favourite just because of my experience with Gen 1 battery life.

            • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 16:01

              @John: Wow, did you get them replaced? I got my wife's set replaced under warranty, they had no stock of gen 1 so gave me gen2. IMO they are one of the best apple products ever made, given when they came out, and what else was around. If my pair died after 2 years of using 6 hours a day, I would race out and get another set no question. Still to this day, most TWS can't compare to features with iOS and Airpods.

              No one buys TWS for critical listening, they are a convenience thing.

    • Caped Baldy on 26/10/2021 - 11:13
      +1

      This is 100% apple's plan to get people to buy more of their products. Not really the best environmentally speaking.

      There is a battery service but it's not cheap and seems priced to get consumers to just upgrade to the latest and greatest.

      https://support.apple.com/en-au/airpods/repair/service

      • knighterrand on 26/10/2021 - 11:29
        +1

        True. The so called battery service is actually a replacement thus the full/near new price. Apple don’t actually “service/repair” the battery for certain devices these days, they simply chuck it away. I was shocked when I learned about this for iPad mini 5 too. There was no screws/opening because it’s never designed to be opened for repair

      • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:48
        +2

        Yea it's true, Apple is a business. My wife got refurbs gen 2 after her gen 1 battery life was about an hour. Can't complain really. I've had worse service from other companies.

        • Caped Baldy on 26/10/2021 - 11:52
          +2

          Can't complain really.

          It's great from a consumer perspective, terrible environmentally which annoys me since they claim to do a lot for the environment and people eat it up.

          • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 12:50
            +2

            @Caped Baldy: Yea entirely agree. On a whole, I do prefer Apple's management of phone battery replacement, instead of just sending refurb phones like Google/samsung etc, you can just get the battery replaced even on legacy devices. But yes, I guess due to these being so small and much cheaper they drew the line on costs. My wifes airpods 2 are still going incredibly well, got from new (as a replacement for airpods 1 battery issues).

    • icapri on 26/10/2021 - 12:11
      +2

      Same issue with my 1st gen. Apple refused to provide any support or replacement with a fee.
      Had issues with my QC35 1st gen 2 months ago and Bose happily agreed to replace with QC45. This is the service we need.
      Even though I love Airpods for their convenience but still hate to say that I refuse to pay $250+ for a product which is dead in 2 years.

      • charliechao on 28/10/2021 - 10:53

        What was the issue on your qc35? And Bose warranty is 5 years?

    • fxmallen on 26/10/2021 - 12:25

      I've had my 1st generation airpods for a little over 4 years now and I use them intensely. I can confirm that they don't last more than 20 minutes now… but after 4 years of use I think it's still cool that they still work :)

  • Pricebeat on 26/10/2021 - 09:31
    +2

    For extra $33.01 (or less with discounted gift cards) you can get Airpods pro - club Catch required

    • autocader on 26/10/2021 - 09:34
      +18

      True, but they are for a different audience. I can't stand in-ear headphones with silicone tips (for noise cancelation).

      • Pricebeat on 26/10/2021 - 09:39
        +2

        $261.32 for Airdpods 3rd Gen. with 6% off gift cards from Suncorp for those not Costco members. Free Pick from Kmart or Target

        • DingoBlue on 26/10/2021 - 10:45

          Is Suncorp the dodgy one where you have to transfer into someone’s bank account and they don’t reply to emails?

          • Pricebeat on 26/10/2021 - 10:47
            +2

            @DingoBlue: Nope. They have an app and the gift cards are instant, you can choose an exact amount as well for some gift cards. Pay with a debit card in the app

          • icapri on 26/10/2021 - 12:14

            @DingoBlue: No way. Suncorp is one of the reputed banking organization. They have partnered with AAMI and hence I have been using them for almost 3 years now for discounted gift cards, which get delivered instantly.

      • 281982 on 26/10/2021 - 09:44

        And for me, I don’t need NC, I have over ears for that.

        • Pricebeat on 26/10/2021 - 09:46

          It can be switched off in Airpods pro. Also they have been as low as this price or less.

          • 281982 on 26/10/2021 - 09:53

            @Pricebeat: Yes but an extra feature you’re paying for that for me, I don’t need in my AirPods.

            • Pricebeat on 26/10/2021 - 09:55
              -1

              @281982: Like I said they have been as low as this or less and you have two advantages, ANC in case you wanted to use it and better resale value.

      • loksmack on 26/10/2021 - 10:00
        +2

        Neither could I. Used to have some Sennheiser in-ears and absolutely hated them.

        I picked up some AirPods Pro's on a whim last year due to a crazy sale ($250) and they are excellent. I don't know what it is but they are way better than any other in-ear earbuds I've used.

      • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 10:01
        +5

        Same, I have both 2nd gen and Pro
        TBH I use 2nd gen most of the time as it is way more comfortable to wear
        I only use the Pro when I am on a train and need ANC

        • andresampras on 26/10/2021 - 10:46

          which do you prefer for workouts/running/whatever activity you're into?

          • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 10:49

            @andresampras: For me, will recommend 3rd gen for sure
            especially 3rd gen enhanced the IPX4 water resistant

            When I use the Pro, occasionally it will drop out from my ear when I am running
            never have this issue for 2nd gen
            3rd gen enhanced the earphone weight balance by shorten the length
            so it should stay in the earbud nicely even doing workouts or running

            • andresampras on 26/10/2021 - 11:03

              @littlesoldier: buy you haven't tried the 3rd gen yet, I presume?

              I was asking which you prefer between 2nd gen and pro

              • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 11:06

                @andresampras: 2nd vs pro, i will choose 2nd gen
                as said, the pro seems didn't stay stable enough when I have any movements (eg. running)
                I have even tried all the tip sizes but none are very stable for me

                for 2nd gen, it holds really well and I dont even feel like wearing

                • andresampras on 26/10/2021 - 11:07

                  @littlesoldier: cool thanks

                • robeh on 26/10/2021 - 14:07

                  @littlesoldier: Do you use an iPhone or an Android?
                  My ears are very sensitive and I've found that only Airpods Gen 2 seem to be comfortable for them. However, I rock an Galaxy S21 and use a Mac, so not sure how well they will work together.

                  • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 14:12

                    @robeh: Airpod will work with Android as normal bluetooth pairing
                    When you go near the Mac it will prompt to connect
                    However, once you are done on Mac and would like to connect back to S21
                    you might have to manually go to bluetooth settings to connect

    • hawkeye93 on 26/10/2021 - 09:45
      +2

      There are people who prefer semi in-ear buds. Especially if you have wet ears so silicone tips are not that great.

  • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 09:56
    -5

    try the Bose Quiet comfort earbuds
    u wont regret it
    10 times more superior than the Airpods

    • kaleidoscope on 26/10/2021 - 11:38

      I had them before I bought airpods pros. 10 times worse than just normal wired earphones…

      Fit was terrible there was no proper seal (despite different sized pads).
      Because no proper seal when riding bike it was bad and felt like trying to fall off alot.
      The driver assembly is huge and when riding bike it becomes so noisy (due to lot of wind being caught on it)
      Sound quality was meh.
      Had lot of bt issues that I had to take out phone and re-pair them every now and then.

      —-
      just for full clarity. I use few other bose products (soundbar/ qc35/ soundlink mini ..) and really like them. The review above was for just qc earbuds

      • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 11:52
        -3

        mine are perfect
        airpods pro are dog shit when I compare them to my Bose quietcomfort earbuds esp the ANC
        ear fitting is 10/10 for me (depends upon ear shape/size)

    • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:51

      Try and list why you think they are better, instead of saying they are "10 times more superior". This means nothing.

      And for those that have used them, I wouldn't recommend the bose quiet comfort over airpods pro ever.

      • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 11:54
        +1

        u saying bose quiet comfort earbuds are not good also means nothing really

        • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:57

          If you actually listened to the airpods pro, and compared them directly to the bose, you would notice straight away the bose is far less comfortable, the sound is just muddy - it misses out on clear controlled bass and just messes it up - with a lack of mid to high treble on female vocals. I question the build quality, as after just a month my right bud was creaking, and the number of times I had to put them back in the case and pull them out to try and pair them was aggravating.

          • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 12:02
            -2

            @onlinepred: my experience is really opposite
            ANC and aound quality are superb
            fit into my ears are also good/decent
            i have also owned several other buds starting from original airpods to samsung ones etc
            bose ones are the nicest overall with the best anc in earbuds

            plus u can try promoting a shit product vs Bose and I wudnt mind at all

            • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 12:21

              @ibtihaj: What? Are you 12?

              • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 12:29

                @onlinepred: yes prob u are under 8 and having a mental breakdown by imposing ur personal experience

                • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 12:31
                  -1

                  @ibtihaj: Cool confirmed it, you literally imposed your own personal experience on others, and now saying I'm having a mental breakdown by doing the same. Pease out champ, stay off your dads account. Blocked.

  • noise36 on 26/10/2021 - 09:57
    +1

    The pros are great but these are trash for the price.

    • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:51
      +2

      Have you used them already?

  • RR88 on 26/10/2021 - 10:11
    -1

    RRP is $280, not really worth the hassle…

  • kurupted on 26/10/2021 - 10:47

    This or airpods pro?

    • lozzag123 on 26/10/2021 - 10:55

      If you don't already have any noise cancelling headphones then definitely the pro, but even if you do, I personally haven't worn my Sony WH1000XM4 since getting airpod pros just because they are so much more portable and not a nuisance to have on my head.

    • entropysbane on 26/10/2021 - 12:25

      APP, especially as you can sometimes get them at these prices.

  • wildstone on 26/10/2021 - 10:50
    +1

    May I please know why is this almost the same price as Sony XM ? Is this better than Sony?

    • kaleidoscope on 26/10/2021 - 11:33
      +1

      urm they’re different brand and products?

    • hawkeye93 on 26/10/2021 - 12:05

      It’s Apple.

  • Goraka on 26/10/2021 - 10:51

    Better getting a Sony WF-1000XM4 than this rubbish

    • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:53

      Unless you were after non inner ear buds, then the WF XM4 would be trash.

    • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 12:52
      -3

      have tested the XM4's and are very good, the Bose Quietcomfor Earbuds are very similar in quality and I got it for $202 during the last latitudepay sale
      good choice, I agree airpods are dog shit (now you will see apple fanboys negg it and then fight for it :D these guys are no idea and just try to force their dumb opinion with oh it doesnt fit my ears while I was jogging and fail to realize how good the ANC is on the Sony/Bose)

      • BeerCrisp on 26/10/2021 - 13:34
        +1

        I don't even own any Apple products but have owned the used normal wired Apple earpods. Bit odd for you to call all airpods "dog shit" though, I believe it's all to do with personal preference. How things sound and fit are all subjective, also, once you start talking about wireless earbuds > $200 RRP I believe they're all pretty good choices.

        • ibtihaj on 26/10/2021 - 13:46

          test the ANC and the Bose is very good compared to everything in the market (earbuds ANC)

      • Binka on 27/10/2021 - 17:38
        -1

        Self proclaimed audiophile jackass here. Amongst my more serious head/earphones, I have used the WF-1000XM4, they are ok, but not that amazing. I own the WH-1000XM4 over ears, pretty terrible tuning out of the box, but overall do a lot right otherwise. I have tried, and seen the tuning on Apple's horror show that is the Airpods Max… they are actually pretty damn good, and trounce the competition in the bluetooth space with a WAY better sound signature out of the box. I am no Apple fanboy, but I give Apple due where they need it, and in sound quality on the Max and the Pro's, they could have done a lot worse, and almost every company out there DOES worse. You can complain about every other aspect of the Max and I would happily agree.

        Airpods Pro are not dog shit. All other airpods are dog shit. I own Airpods Pro, and with some EQ, they are killer. Out of the box they sound a bit mid heavy for me, but honestly, I would say they have a more neutral tuning than the Sony's equivalent. Give them some EQ on anything other than an iPhone and you are in business.

        For sound quality out of the box, Airpods Pro roughly = WF1000-XM4 with weaknesses in different parts of the spectrum, but they are MUCH lighter and more comfortable for most. Other features are give or take on either side of the fence. Apple gets fun features like spatial audio, Sony gets 360 audio (which is TRULY dog shit, an absolute assault on good audio mixing and mastering, unlike apple's attempt at implementing spatial audio which is anywhere from ok to pretty great).

        Wouldn't touch Airpods that don't seal in your ear canal with a 10 foot pole though.

  • Danneo on 26/10/2021 - 10:53

    Any other wireless earphones that’s not in ear?

    • pizzaguy on 26/10/2021 - 11:21

      Yes.

    • onlinepred on 26/10/2021 - 11:54

      Samsung Buds Live have been fantastic for me, but the fitment isn't for everyone. Honestly though, the gen 2 or gen 3 airpods will be your best bet.

  • chankaran on 26/10/2021 - 11:20

    Bought this in a rush thinking it was pro at that price, then realised a minute later it’s the 3rd gen and cancelled.

  • pizzaguy on 26/10/2021 - 11:28

    I wonder if they're better than all the previous ones (non-pro and pro as well) in windy conditions.

    Whenever I'm going for a run or a ride, I need to change to the regular, wired Earpods, because the other side simply can't hear me over the wind sounds. Confirmed with multiple people and Airpod models. Earpods mic works like a charm in the worst weather. And you can change the volume with it, which you can't do with Airpods.

    Also I can't remember the last time I could be bothered using the noise cancellation on my Airpods Pro (not mind-blowing effective, nor useful to me), but the transparency mode is useful to hear the surroundings while having your ears plugged - which is not an issue with these, I guess, as they don't have the tips like the Pro model.

    Also, don't expect wonders from the automatic device switching.

  • lngnnk on 26/10/2021 - 12:05

    Will officeworks price match?

    • littlesoldier on 26/10/2021 - 12:09
      +1

      as costco requires membership
      officeworks won't price match

  • [Deactivated] on 26/10/2021 - 12:10

    Is a Costco membership worth it if you only shop online?

    • doggmatic on 26/10/2021 - 14:45

      Depends how much you buy I guess. But you are really missing out not going to the store..

  • InternetExplorer on 26/10/2021 - 12:20

    Is this available in store today?

  • pOint01 on 26/10/2021 - 12:35

    When are the Pro 2’s coming out?

    • tharlow on 26/10/2021 - 15:13
      +1

      They dropped at the most recent event. The brand new Pros have MagSafe, which is a total and complete game changer of epic proportions. Otherwise they may possibly be quite likely otherwise mostly almost entirely identical… ish.

      • pizzaguy on 27/10/2021 - 15:44

        It's merely a new magsafe-compatibile case, there are no "Airpods Pro 2".

        • tharlow on 27/10/2021 - 20:08

          Tell that to anybody buying the inferior old version for the same price!

  • stirlo on 26/10/2021 - 13:36

    Keep in mind that if you order directly from Apple you get free engraving, so for some people a $14 saving from Costco might not really be worth it.

    • hawkeye93 on 26/10/2021 - 14:52
      +1

      Beware of engraving. It may lower your resale value.

      • stirlo on 26/10/2021 - 14:55

        I don’t think the resale value of old AirPods with shitty battery life is very much though…

  • Charcoalman on 26/10/2021 - 17:31

    For those without Costco membership you can try this. Catch has it for $278, got a price beat from my local Officeworks to bring it to $264.10

  • justkev on 26/10/2021 - 18:24

    Stupid question, but does the 3rd gen have multipairing retain relationship status with two iphones? lol

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