Apple AirPods 3

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Apple AirPods 3
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Apple AirPods 3
   Brand: Apple (Parent: Apple)
   Category: Earphone • Model / Gen: 3ᵉ génération 
   Release Date: 2021-10-26 • Status: In sale
   Classification Date: 2024-10-31 • Official Website

Security Evaluation

1. Device Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Known hardware tampering None —
Known vulnerabilities None —
Prior attacks None —
Updatability Very common —
Category Score Score: 1 / 3

2. System Security

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Authentication with other systems Full —
Communications Encrypted with up-to-date encryption —
Storage No encryption — no storage
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

3. User Authentication

Criterion Value Proof Comment
Account management Full —
Authentication Secure —
Brute-force protection Exist — Even though the Apple AirPods 3 operates securely within Apple's ecosystem, there is no dedicated brute-force protection mechanism on the device itself. This could be a potential security risk, especially if the device is lost or stolen, as it might be paired with unauthorized devices.
Event logging Access event logged —
Passwords Default/Common/Easy to guess — no password requiered
Category Score Score: 2 / 3

Technical Specifications

Property Details
Operating System & App IOS (Companion App: IOS)
Hardware (CPU / GPU) CPU: Puce H1 pour écouteurs • GPU:
Memory & Storage Memory: • Storage:
Power, Battery & Charging Battery: Compatible avec les chargeurs MagSafe et certifiés Qi et le connecteur Lightning • Power: AirPods : Jusqu’à 6 heures d’écoute par charge (jusqu’à 5 heures si l’audio spatial est activé)4 • Charging: AirPods avec étui de recharge MagSafe : 5 minutes dans l’étui donnent environ 1 heure d’écoute8 ou environ 1 heure de conversation
Display & Camera Display: • Camera:
Sound & Connectivity Sound: Haut-parleur à long débattement conçu par Apple - Amplificateur exclusif à grande gamme dynamique - Audio spatial avec suivi dynamique des mouvements1 - Égalisation dynamique • Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.0
Physical (Dimensions & Mass) Dimensions: Hauteur : 30,79 mm (1,21 po) Largeur : 18,26 mm (0,72 po) Épaisseur : 19,21 mm (0,76 po) • Mass: Poids : 4,28 g (0,15 oz)


The Apple AirPods 3 is a wireless earphone device with strong encryption protocols in place, making it secure for general use. Regular firmware updates from Apple help maintain its security. However, due to its small size, the device is easy to lose, which might expose it to unauthorized use.Even though the Apple AirPods 3 operates securely within Apple's ecosystem, there is no dedicated brute-force protection mechanism on the device itself. This could be a potential security risk, especially if the device is lost or stolen, as it might be paired with unauthorized devices.