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n1uno Author

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Radiation Level (SAR value) of AirPods 3rd Generation

I am concerned about the discrepancy of the radiation levels between each Airpod (left and right).

In the FCC's SAR levels report for the 3rd generation Airpods, it seems like the left Airpod may have DOUBLE the SAR levels (1-g SAR (W/kg)) than the right Airpod.

In section 10.1 Bluetooth in the FCC SAR reports linked above, the highlighted cell labeled "Scaled" in the Touch row. It also may be important to note that the left Airpod is the 1st Apple earbud to surpass the 0.1 mark.

I don't mind that the levels are below the FCC's limit. However, the fact that 1 Airpod may have double the SAR level of literally the other Airpod in the pack is a bit concerning. Would like to receive some insight from an Apple expert as why this is.

Posted on Nov 15, 2021 9:39 PM

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Radiation Level (SAR value) of AirPods 3rd Generation

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