Apple · Earbuds
Apple AirPods (3rd gen) Price in Nepal
Indicative price
Rs. 18,000 – 25,000
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Full specifications
Driver
Custom driver + amp
ANC / transparency
No ANC; vented design
Codecs
AAC, SBC
Spatial / extras
Personalized Spatial Audio + head tracking, Adaptive EQ
App / EQ
iOS settings (no manual EQ)
Battery (buds)
Up to 6h (5h w/ Spatial)
Battery (case, total)
Up to 30h with case
Charging
Lightning/MagSafe (orig) / Qi
Wireless charging
Yes (MagSafe + Qi)
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 (H1)
Multipoint
Auto-switch (Apple ecosystem)
Mic / calls
Beamforming mics
Gaming latency / mode
No game mode (AAC)
Form factor
Open-ear (no tips)
IP rating
IPX4 (buds + case)
Weight (per bud)
4.28 g
Controls
Force sensor (stem)
Colors
White
Released
2021
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Editor’s review
- No ANC in a noisy city: Kathmandu's traffic noise, micro-bus diesel engines, and street vendors make open-ear earbuds without ANC a difficult choice for commuting. Without any noise isolation from tips or active cancellation, ambient sound bleeds in freely. This is fine for home, office, or quiet cafés in Jhamsikhel — but challenging on crowded streets or buses.
- Released in 2021 — ageing product: The AirPods 3rd gen is now several years old. The AirPods 4 ANC offers a newer H2 chip, ANC capability, USB-C charging, and Adaptive Audio at approximately its price–8,000 more in Nepal. Given the feature gap, the 4th gen ANC version is a significantly better buy unless you find the 3rd gen at a steep discount.
- Battery life is a strength: 6 hours per charge and 30 hours total with the case is solid. For Nepal's load-shedding environment, having a case that essentially acts as a battery bank for your earbuds is genuinely useful — charge the case when power is on and rely on it when the grid is down.
- IPX4 water resistance: Adequate for sweat and light rain but less reassuring than the IP54 or IP57 ratings on newer models. For Kathmandu's monsoon, IPX4 means careful use during heavy rain — not waterproof, just splash resistant in general directions.
Key Highlights
| 🎧 ANC | No ANC; open vented design |
| 🔋 Battery | 6h / up to 30h total with case |
| 🎵 Codec | AAC, SBC |
| 💧 IP Rating | IPX4 (buds + case) |
Key specs — what they mean
ANC
No ANC; vented design
Battery
Up to 30h with case
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 (H1)
Water resist
IPX4 (buds + case)
Pros & cons
Strengths
- iPhone users who find the 3rd gen at its price+ below AirPods 4 ANC pricing and primarily use earbuds in quiet environments
- Buyers gifting to family members who prefer open-ear fit and don't need ANC
- Light users u2014 calls, podcasts, casual listening at home or in the office in Kathmandu
Weaknesses
- Commuters u2014 no ANC means Kathmandu traffic noise comes through clearly; not suitable for daily bus or micro-bus use
- Anyone comparing to AirPods 4 ANC at similar prices u2014 the 4th gen ANC offers meaningfully better specs for a modest premium
- Android users u2014 AAC only, no Spatial Audio, no ecosystem switching benefits
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Warranty & service
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Frequently asked questions
In most cases, buying the AirPods 4 ANC is the better decision in Nepal, even at the higher price. The 4th gen adds ANC (genuinely useful for Kathmandu's noise levels), USB-C charging, a newer H2 chip, and IP54-rated case. Only buy the 3rd gen if you find it its price or more cheaper and have no need for noise cancellation.
Yes, they pair with any Bluetooth device including Android phones. However, on Android you lose features like Spatial Audio head tracking, one-ear auto-pause, seamless device switching, Siri, and Find My integration. The audio quality via AAC on Android is functional but you are paying for Apple-ecosystem features you cannot use. For Android users in Nepal, JBL Tune Buds 2 or Nothing Ear (a) offer better value.
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Published Jun 3, 2026 · Last updated Jun 18, 2026