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urBeats3

Released 2017

Wired in-ear earphones offered with a 3.5 mm plug or Lightning connector, interchangeable tips and inline controls.

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Battery: –
With case: –
Best codec: Wired
Weight: –

Earbuds

What reviewers say

Both reviews like the flat cable and find fit important for good sound, but report comfort or stability problems. Their sound and value judgements differ; Macworld finds lively sound and good value after the price cut, while SoundGuys hears limited detail and finds better alternatives. SoundGuys also notes cable noise and restricted Android volume controls.

From macworld.com and soundguys.com

Specifications

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Sound

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Drivers: Dynamic drivers with angled nozzles (SoundGuys)
Audio features: Passive noise isolation with a suitable ear-tip seal; no active noise cancellation (SoundGuys)

Battery

Listening time (maker's claim): No battery (wired)

Design

Controls: RemoteTalk playback, call, volume and voice-assistant controls; 3.5 mm model's controls may not work fully with non-iOS devices
Fit and ear tips: Interchangeable ear tips and removable stabilising wings; magnetic housings and flat joining cable (SoundGuys)
Works with: Separate 3.5 mm and Lightning versions; the Lightning model requires a compatible Lightning audio source
Colours: Original 3.5 mm version announced in Black, Gray, White and Blue; Lightning version in Black, Matte Gold and Matte Silver; later finishes vary by connector
In the box: Earphones, carrying case, interchangeable ear tips and removable stabilising wings

Pros and cons

Pros

Requires no charging or Bluetooth pairing
Interchangeable ear tips and removable stabilising wings
Flat cable and magnetic earbud housings

Cons

No active noise cancellation
RemoteTalk compatibility varies on non-iOS devices

Closest rivals

Model	Type	Noise cancelling	Battery	With case	Best codec	Weight	Released
AppleEarPods (Lightning Connector)	Open-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	Sept 2016
SennheiserIE 100 PRO	In-ear	No	–	–	Wired	–	Mar 2021
SennheiserIE 300	In-ear	No	–	–	Wired	4 g	Jan 2021

Sources

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