I recently purchased a pair of 3rd generation Apple AirPods from the Noon online platform. Upon receiving the package, I noticed that the product was already activated and showed signs of prior use.
To compound the issue, upon further inspection, I discovered that the 1-year manufacturer warranty had commenced three months prior to my purchase. This meant that I was already at a significant disadvantage, with only nine months remaining on the warranty for a product that should have had full year's coverage.
Needless to say, I was deeply disappointed by this experience. As a consumer, I expect transparency and honesty from sellers, especially when it comes to high-value electronic products like Apple AirPods. The fact that the product was preactivated and used, coupled with the shortened warranty period, reflects poorly on the seller's integrity and commitment to customer satisfaction.
Consequently, I initiated a return request, and the product was collected after three days. However,

Less than one month purchased the Apple AirPods 3rd generation, expecting premium quality given the price and brand reputation. Unfortunately, my experience has been far from satisfactory. Initially, I got around 4.5 hours on a single charge, but now it barely lasts 2 hours. This is a significant drop in performance over a short period.
And I often experience connectivity issues, with one earbud disconnecting randomly. It's frustrating to deal with these interruptions during calls and music playback. Compared to my previous 3rd generation airpods was much better.
Please arrange to collect the AirPods from me and provide a full refund.
If this issue is not resolved promptly, I will be filing a formal complaint with Dubai Consumer Protection. I have the right to receive a product that meets the quality standards advertised, and I intend to ensure that this matter is addressed appropriately.

I have such a mixed review I’m about to write right now. Walmart was doing a huge deal on the AirPod 3’s. Originally starting at $168 down to $94. These headphones shouldn’t even cost over $94. The AirPod 3’s are NOT MagSafe charging. They are a super odd fit in anybody’s ear. Mine do not fall out like other reviews state, but on Amazon the AirPod 4th generation come with noise cancellation, and MagSafe charging, the 3’s do neither. I would have preferred to do the 1st or 2nd generation, but with those you cannot use Find My on the 1st and 2nd generation. Either go with the 4’s or the Pro’s plain and simple. The 3’a (which I’m writing a review on) does have Spatial Audio which is cool. Walmart delivered mine in one piece, but for a more comfortable fit and for all the perks involved i suggest anyone to go with the Pros. I’ve never heard anything bad about those.

I was looking forward to upgrading from my two-year-old AirPods (2nd gen), to these newer flagship AirPods 3 — and yet I felt rather underwhelmed and disappointed by Apple.

While these do sound slightly cleaner and a little bit more detailed with music and overall video playback. The AirPods 3 also have a very "cold/flat" sound profile, and at times sounds a bit harsh (particularly with the mids and highs of certain songs). I was surprised, as I rather enjoyed the AirPods 2 overall sound profile. My AirPods 2 sounded warmer, clear enough, and not overly aggressive. It's hard to explain, however the newer AirPods 3 sound hollow, vs. having a nice natural, full sound profile. I was disappointed.

The fit is what many have spoken about with these AirPods. They are indeed slightly larger, everything about them is (even the case is a different size). While the AirPods 3 themselves fit my ears fine, they're definitely snugger (even to a fault). My AirPods 2 are not necessarily as snug fitting, they are lighter and felt more comfortable for me. Especially after using one with longer listening sessions. The AirPods 3 felt alright, but less comfortable after shorter listening sessions. You can start to feel them, after say 20 minutes of typical usage — which is frustrating as an avid music fan.

Obviously having a MagSafe-compatible charging case is a big convenience, it's a clear advantage over my AirPods 2. I believe all earbuds over $60, should have wireless charging these days.

While I wanted to love the AirPods 3, especially since they're considered to be the successor of the AirPods 2 — the AirPods 3 felt flat off my expectations and is honestly disappointing. Coming from my AirPods 2, I expected these to sound superiorly better, have a better fit, and of more convenient. Only the convenience of having wireless charging is the only win I see with these, and perhaps a sturdier build AirPods case.

With all the hype these got a year or so ago, the AirPods 3 are pretty lackluster and were a major letdown for me. You're better off grabbing a pair of AirPods 2 (with wireless charging) on sale. Or just go for the new AirPods Pro 2, as they're way better valued and have everything one could ever need out of a pair of flagship earbuds. They also sound better, are more comfortable, have incredible ANC, have better battery life, and more.

The AirPods 3 just don't cut it and is f poor value. These days, there are so many great options for decent earbuds that are of better value and far less expensive than the below-average AirPods 3.