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Parrot Zik 3

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Pros

  • Treble is clean and clear and the bass is rich and plummy
  • fairly well balanced
  • smooth and snug ride

Cons

  • a mediocre-at-best integrated mic and a lot of latency
  • high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon
  • no word on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware

Key specs

  • 5.1
  • 20, 20000 Hz
  • Closed
  • Surround
  • On-Ear
  • Wired & Wireless

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Parrot Zik 3 - Pros & Cons

Parrot Zik 3

Pros

  • Treble is clean and clear and the bass is rich and plummy
  • fairly well balanced
  • smooth and snug ride
  • Parrots are well made and tidily finished
  • Strict balance
  • fair detail and a timely manner
  • Audio quality was crisp and clear
  • wireless functionality and plethora of included features make
  • Audio quality is great
  • with deep bass and sharp trebles
  • durable and flexible enough to easily fit over your head

Cons

  • a mediocre-at-best integrated mic and a lot of latency
  • high-end model will move from Intel to Apple silicon
  • no word on what features might be included in the refreshed firmware
  • sound quality was disappointing in most of its listening modes
  • boomy and blurry and tended to thicken the lower midrange
  • lacking some dexterity in the highs and depth to the sonic field
  • the ANC controls and all the app features are inaccessible
  • Parrot actually does sell a wireless charging pad
  • no Lightning port for the Zik 3's
  • it tends to dig into my ear a bit with the headphones
  • the audio will accidentally pause on you

Parrot Zik 3 - Technical Overview

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40 mm
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270 g
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Parrot Zik 3 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputSurround
StyleOn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired & Wireless
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
Magnet materialNeodymium
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Dimensions
Width6.89 in
Depth1.55 in
Height7.95 in
Weight9.52 oz
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Microphone
Microphone typeBuilt-in microphone
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Features
Noise-cancelingyes
Playback controlsyes
Buttons
  • Next song
  • Previous song
  • Volume
NFCyes
Carrying caseyes
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Design
Colour of product
  • Beige
  • Black
  • Brown
  • Green
  • Ivory
  • Red
Acoustic designClosed
Attachment typeHeadband
Body material
  • Leather
  • Memory Foam
  • Metal
CategoryAudiophile
Foldableyes
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Sound
Channels5.1
Frequency range20 - 20000
Diaphragm diameter1.6 in
Driver technologyDynamic
Driver size1.57 in
Simulated surround soundyes
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Connectivity
Inputs supported
  • Bluetooth
  • USB
Cable length1.3
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Audio streaming via bluetooth
  • A2DP
  • AVRCP
  • HFP
  • PBAP
Bluetooth version3.0+HS
Bluetooth profile
  • AVRCP
  • PBAP
  • HFP
  • A2DP
Bluetooth codecSBC
Wireless connectionBluetooth
Wireless range10
Type of connector3.5mm
USByes
Detachable cableyes
Multi Point connectionno
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Power
Battery operatedyes
Battery technology
Lithium-Ion
Battery capacity830.0 mAh
Battery recharge time2.0 h
Battery life18.0 h
Talk time18.0 h

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Parrot Zik 3 Parrot - Editorial Reviews (15)

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Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3 review: Incredible sound, great features
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Techaeris
Published: 19.06.2016
Parrot Zik 3 review: Incredible sound, great features
2.4

If you like music, there are loads of options available from bargain priced headphones all the way up to the ridiculously expensive. The Parrot Zik 3 headphones sit somewhere in the middle of those two extremes. In this Parrot Zik 3 review I’ll talk about what makes the third iteration of Zik headphones worth your […]

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3.0 Review
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SoundGuys
Published: 05.04.2016
Parrot Zik 3.0 Review
4.4

The Parrot Zik 3.0's are an incremental (and expensive) upgrade to the previous version, but they're still a great pair of headphones.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3 Headphones
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Sound & Vision
Published: 23.06.2016
Parrot Zik 3 Headphones

Performance Features Ergonomics Value

Parrot Zik 3 Home review
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whathifi
Published: 14.03.2016
Home review
3.0

Zik as a parrot? Not quite, but the sound doesn’t match the innovative app...

Parrot Zik 3 The Parrot Zik 3 Headphones Are an Incredible Sounding Pair of Headphones
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GearDiary
Published: 12.11.2016
The Parrot Zik 3 Headphones Are an Incredible Sounding Pair of Headphones

The Parrot Zik 3 are a pair of Bluetooth headphones that were heavily talked about during CES 2016 due to their great sound and even better build quality, so when the company sent me over a pair to

Parrot Zik 3 Review: Parrot Zik 3.0 Bluetooth Headphones Offer 'Wireless Everything', but at a Premium
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MacRumors
Review: Parrot Zik 3.0 Bluetooth Headphones Offer 'Wireless Everything', but at a Premium

Last month's CES saw French wireless tech company Parrot demoing the third model in its Zik range of popular Bluetooth headphones, aptly called...

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3.0 Review: Wireless in Style
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Tom's Guide
Published: 13.05.2016
Parrot Zik 3.0 Review: Wireless in Style
3.5

The Parrot Zik 3.0 wireless headphones combine a head-turning design, great audio quality and adaptive noise cancelation, but come up short on battery life.

Parrot Zik 3 Review: Parrot Zik 3 Wireless
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www.themasterswitch.com
Published: 04.07.2018
Review: Parrot Zik 3 Wireless

See our in-depth review of the Parrot Zik 3 wireless headphones, with our analysis of the design, sound quality, accessories, and more.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3 Review
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Phone Arena
Published: 28.03.2016
Parrot Zik 3 Review

The Parrot Zik 3, for the most part, doesn’t deviate much from the design language of its predecessor. It’s still incredibly comfortable to wear over long periods of time.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3 Review
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T3 Middle East
Published: 21.04.2016
Parrot Zik 3 Review

Aural Pleasures. The Parrot Zik series may be one of the best performing headphones in the market. The wireless functionality and plethora of included features make it a top choice for most audiophiles. It’s latest version, the Parrot Zik 3, offers improved features over its predecessors but is it better? Let’s find out. There isn’t …

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3: High-class, high-tech, high-priced Bluetooth headphones [REVIEW]
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Mashable
Published: 30.03.2016
Parrot Zik 3: High-class, high-tech, high-priced Bluetooth headphones [REVIEW]

Parrot's Zik 3 are respectable Bluetooth headphones packed with impressive sound quality and capable noise-cancellation.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3/Zik 3.0 Wireless Review
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RTINGS.com
Published: 30.03.2018
Parrot Zik 3/Zik 3.0 Wireless Review
3.6

The Parrot Zik 3.0 are decent headphones for most use cases with a stylish and well-engineered build quality. They feel solid and look premium. They also delive...

Parrot Zik 3 The only thing Parrot's crazy advanced Zik 3 wireless headphones don't do is fly
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Digital Trends
Published: 08.04.2016
The only thing Parrot's crazy advanced Zik 3 wireless headphones don't do is fly

The Parrot Zik 3 serve up a hefty helping of advanced features, with wireless charging and Apple Watch support paired with that familiar Zik sound.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3.0 review: Swanky, feature-packed Bluetooth headphone gets upgraded
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CNET
Published: 12.03.2016
Parrot Zik 3.0 review: Swanky, feature-packed Bluetooth headphone gets upgraded
4.0

Parrot has made some small but significant upgrades to its Zik 3 headphone, making one of the best options for those looking for a wireless headphone that also offers active noise-cancellation.

Parrot Zik 3 Parrot Zik 3.0
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Trusted Reviews
Published: 13.09.2016
Parrot Zik 3.0
3.0

Parrot Zik 3.0 review — Wireless, noise-cancelling headphones with plenty of features, but there's an issue with comfort.

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