We tested the new AirPods 3rd Generation earbuds acting out three scenarios: dropping them in the sink, dropping them in the bathtub and accidentally washing them in a washing machine cycle. Watch the video to see if they survived.
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Mobile Legends Player
November 21, 2021 at 1:04 pm
My 1st generation Airpods just got fragile after my sweat tilt on it 😂😂😂😂
iCan
November 21, 2021 at 1:05 pm
Too bad I’m watching this video with 1$ Lenovo headphones… The sound effects are really good 🙂
FireCookie15
November 21, 2021 at 1:08 pm
It’s IPX4 not IPX7 or IPX8 you can’t dunk it in water that’ll destroy the tiny motherboard in it.
Paul Osborn
November 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Just make them water proof. Geeeeeeeez
GeneAnkleHurtHisFrankel
November 21, 2021 at 1:12 pm
Gross sink.
James Fleming
November 21, 2021 at 1:14 pm
I washed and dried mine and they still worked
Hideika
November 21, 2021 at 1:21 pm
Still have my original airpods from 2016 lol works like a charm
CNET
November 21, 2021 at 3:34 pm
My first generation AirPods stopped holding a charge so had to buy new ones
Olumayokun Oluseyi
November 21, 2021 at 1:41 pm
Heard of Rice?
WhipsAndTips
November 21, 2021 at 2:00 pm
🚨 I wouldn’t be surprised if when they dry out or if he tried sucking the water out they would go bsck to sounding fine
WhipsAndTips
November 21, 2021 at 2:01 pm
Back*
CNET
November 21, 2021 at 3:33 pm
Tried them again a few days later and they stilled sounded like crap. Not much changed.
Seascape Feedback
November 21, 2021 at 2:02 pm
nice practical test review
korling99
November 21, 2021 at 2:13 pm
Is that Beach from Beach and Tong?
GreenAppelPie
November 21, 2021 at 2:35 pm
Overpriced and unnecessary is the only thing these are.
Zane Rich
November 21, 2021 at 5:04 pm
Why
Cell of Green
November 21, 2021 at 2:38 pm
My airpod died because it fell into the water.
J Shepin
November 21, 2021 at 3:17 pm
my airpods survived the wash lol
John Vinoya
November 21, 2021 at 3:30 pm
This man speaks annihilation.
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November 21, 2021 at 3:38 pm
I’m very happy with wired earbuds. Don’t really want to spend all that extra time thinking about earbuds. No worry about charging, losing, or whatever. It’s too bad that these earbuds and headphones has become a part of fashion to show status.
Gary Korzelius
November 21, 2021 at 5:06 pm
Did you try the rice bag trick to see if, once all the moisture was all gone, if they would come back ? No! Then maybe you should and let us know.
Jim Cruz
November 21, 2021 at 5:17 pm
Forget the airpods falling while on the bathtub. Can we take a moment to appreciate the excellent grout job on that bathroom.👍🏻👍🏻😊
GaviCami
November 21, 2021 at 6:05 pm
Would have liked to see airpods in the case in the washer. Then also in the dryer. Then after completely drying out and recharged.
Mr. Bob Dobalina • 47 years
November 21, 2021 at 6:09 pm
You got rekt. That didn’t survive the washing machine.
Mr. Bob Dobalina • 93 years
November 21, 2021 at 6:09 pm
You got rekt. That didn’t survive the washing machine.
YZVYVH
November 21, 2021 at 7:33 pm
Those keep falling out of my ear they dont fit properly.
Steven H.
November 21, 2021 at 7:35 pm
Apple Airpods are such trash. Don’t waste your money, just buy son Sony, Bose or JBL ones.
Mathias Torp
November 21, 2021 at 7:38 pm
I’m often showering with my airpods 2nd gen (~every 2nd day since launch), and have tried going for a swim with them. The microphones are broken, but the sound works perfectly fine. Absurd engineering!
psss sss
November 21, 2021 at 9:52 pm
oh then they did survive they are just wet you just need to dry them
David Jamgochian
November 22, 2021 at 12:18 am
Good Review
Ga.vijaymurugan Vijay
November 22, 2021 at 5:11 am
I love stevejobs I love apple 🍎
Person
November 22, 2021 at 2:11 pm
My first generation AirPods have been threw the washer 3 times and they still work
CNET
November 22, 2021 at 5:44 pm
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Quicksilver0922
November 26, 2021 at 3:10 pm
[The shower part] Please don’t stand up.
bite8137
November 28, 2021 at 2:55 am
Well this is great to know for brand new AirPods, but as Apple say, the seal is not forever and I guess that if you shower with them all the time for example, eventually the risk of getting them damaged will be higher