Apple - AirPods 4

Exactly the case. Everyone should try airpod pro 2 first and if the tips don’t fit just return it for 4

I using airpods gen 4 non anc. I can say its okay but im planning to buy sony linksbuds S. so i can use easily for multiple devices connected

I have the regular series 4. I use them everyday, though I would have liked to have gotten the pro2 on sale simply for its hearing aid feature

i have the non anc gen 4 and to be honest the improvement from the gen 2 that i was previously using is massive and they also do naturally have a more sort of noise cancelling feel to them i find but that may just be me, for the price i couldn't fault them one bit and would say they are worth it but i would definitely consider the extra $50 for the anc now that i know how good they are

I just use Soundpeats GoFree2, which is an open earbud with an ear hook. I loved Airpods until the new design just keeps falling off my ears, and I can’t deal with buds due to sensitive ears. I also tried Shokz but had to return it since it didn’t sound right to me.

This is why I got 4s. They’re kinda uncomfortable but way better than having to deal with silicone tips

I've used 1st gen Airpods since I got them like 5 years ago and they don't have ANC and they are the best earphones I've ever used. $89 for non-ANC Airpods 4. If these are your first Airpods I recommend just go with the $89 ones. I assume 4th gen Airpods are much better than 1st gen.

Bought Airpods 4 (without noise cancelling) and msteams/webex audio is very, very low. Other windows sounds are fine. Took it to our corporate helpdesk & the guy was in disbelief he couldn't fix it, but he couldn't. * Airpods 4 (without noise cancelling) - not compatible * Airpods 4 (with noise cancelling) - ? * Airpods Pro 2 - ? I actually bought a refurb pair of Airpod 2's from Amazon & they're fine, but I hate myself for buying them (and for losing my old ones). Also hate the pros, I don't like that rubber thing in my ear. So I guess my question is do new Airpods 4 (with noise cancelling) work well with msteams? I get this is a driver issue, so it'll probably be fixed later but I don't want to assume that.

I bought airpods 4 non anc because i dont need it and i am very happy with them.

I got without anc and they are great

I got the 4s without ANC for Christmas (I sent my sister the wrong ones and she ordered what I sent). For the price it’s worth it. They fit great in the ear, the sound quality is decent, and if you’re in a work area and put them loud enough you can’t hear outside noise. That being said, I work in New York and during my commute no matter how loud they are you can hear everything outside your music. I would say great if you’re on a budget or live in the suburbs but if you walk a lot in the city you will be disappointed. (I’m not ungrateful though. I will use this until they die or I get pushed in front of a subway)

So am I Too much issues with airpods pro anc ecc,airpods 4 no anc super quality 

So am I, Airpods 4 super quality,better without anc,I have had always issues with anc,+ airpods 4 are cheaper

 Airpods 4 super quality,better without anc,I have had always issues with anc,+ airpods 4 are cheaper

I just got the ones without noise cancellation and I don't understand why some people are against of if. My friend has the ones with ANC and it's just something i don't need. If you don't need it then why bother overpaying? The sound is no different, so if you've used earphones without ANC in the past and never considered it an issue then it won't be now as well. You'd have to try both

I have a pair of AirPods 4 with ANC that I love. I decided I wanted a second set. I cheaped out and bought the AirPods 4 (without ANC). Absolutely hated them. You wouldn't think the lack of ANC would make such a big difference, but they sounded VERY different. Returned them and bought another pair of AirPods 4 with ANC. I also have the AirPods Pros, but I hate them because they will not stay in my ears for any amount of time.

4s because 2s cloged effect and uncomfortable while walking, eating,…

Currently have the AirPods 4 without ANC and I love them. I don’t have to worry about none of the extra stuff which I don’t care to have I am satisfied with my Spatial Audio from time to time and my music is still loud and crisp. I also heard that sometimes when you are singing your songs out loud when you have the conversation awareness on it still lowers your music because it thinks you are speaking to someone and not singing a tune.. nope I am good ..lol

I have the AirPods 4 non-ANC, and I can say it’s really worth getting considering the price. It’s basically the best base AirPods out there right now. The fit is really great and the sound quality is amazing. If you don’t mind not having wireless charge and noise controls, this would be fine! People here keep comparing it to the Pros and the 4 ANC as those two are meant to be compared to each other, while the 4 non-ANC shouldn’t as it’s just the base AirPods. It’s dumb to compare a base AirPods to the Pro series or the 4 ANC version that’s literally almost the same price as the Pros. Overall, if compared from the 1st to the 4th gen, the AirPods 4 non-ANC is the best one to get.

just get the non anc airpods 4 , 5500 nalang siya sa shopee. direct sa apple site. if you want something na mas mura that works well both ios and android , check mo yung beats solo buds. 3257 pesos siya ngayon sa beyond the box shopee.

This doesn’t really make sense when they’re all next to each other. It boils down to a cost and or comfort thing. Like I grabbed the non ANC 4s since I wanted new buds for work. I’ve also gotten sick of the silicon but can’t use my headphones at work. Captures all my needs. Plenty other folks I’ve met just got em so not spend too much on some earbuds. I don’t think it’s bad to not want the Pros for any particular reason.

This is pretty much how I feel and it’s a bit wild that these buds are painted as only good with the ANC version. I work in a shelter so needed buds for work, paying the extra $50+ for a feature I would never use (especially since I just use my Crusher 2s outside of work) seemed like a waste. The buds still sound pretty dang nice and for $99 it does what I need em to do

Why only with? I saved the extra bucks and got the regular ones and they still sound pretty dang nice

I have had both the adaptive noise control for me is amazing as I the conversation awareness UNLESS YOU ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY SINGING AND LISTENING which I turn it off but I like them with more I returned the ones without

Seconded! I used to run with airpods but I sweat so much that they constantly slipped out. I changed to shokz and its been amazing. I put them on and then forget about them. They don’t move!

Good timing on the question. all four family members in my house use Airpods. I had Gen2 Airpods up until last week when I had gotten my daughter the latest and greatest Gen4s (not the Pros and not the ones with noise cancelling) to replace her dead Gen1s. Okay, so here's the thing: 1. If you are a woman or someone with small ears, check the fit. My daughter and Wife both HATE the fit of the latest Airpods...they are apparently uncomfortable and don't fit well. However they fit me fine and are very comfortable. They also went to the Apple store to try on the Pros, and hated those even more. My wife actually gave my daughter her Gen1's to use, and now we are in search of replacements for my wife to use. 2. If fit is not the issue, then overall I like the Airpods for exercise. I run and work out with them, including with Apple Fitness. They're actually probably the best choice for AF+, because they quickly sync up to your device and/or your apple TV, and have other features like Siri integration. 3. I ended up trading in the new Gen4s to get the version WITH noise cancellation. I'm not sure how much of a fan I am of it. When ANC kicks on, if I don't have anything playing currently it feels like someone put my head inside a soundproof balloon. Also, while ANC works quite well, the tech is somewhat "reactive". The best example of this is when I tried them out while using a nail gun. The did nothing to cancel the sound of the shot from the gun, because it's an instantaneous, quick sound. They do, however, cancel out (mostly) the sound of the compressor. Overall, if they fit well I highly recommend them for exercise.

The Pros have better ANC and sound because of the tight seal. However I prefer the 4s because i don’t like the silicone tips on the pros.

Apple Airpods 4 works for me. That's lifting, running, and shooting hoops. Never an issue.

It probably is, if the 2 pros block less noise then the 4’s they either got nerfed to make the 4’s look good, or they are broken.

Those and the Pros also charge on Apple Watch chargers if you have one too

I've owned the AirPods Pro 2 for 1.5 years. The comfort of in-ears isn't generally the best. And I don't want to have to first press foam and then put them in my ear. It just takes too long when a call comes in. Also, I've always struggled with the left earbud. It just doesn't stay in place, no matter what I do. Unless I use foam or wings. So, without great expectations, I wanted to try the AirPods 4 :). I wouldn't have thought they would be this good. They pleasantly surprised me in every respect. Transparency: The transparent mode is perfect. You really don't notice that you have AirPods in your ear. The clarity is very real thanks to the open design. Your own voice doesn't sound muffled, but also real, without compromise. It's simply perfect for conversations or phone calls. ANC: The ANC mode loses a lot of its effectiveness when cycling. The wind blows through extremely strongly. It's at a different frequency, but it still comes through. The AirPods Pro 2 are the winners here. ANC: On the train and at home, the AirPods 4 are equally good, as in these situations, there are usually no volume levels that the AirPods 4 couldn't handle. On the street with a moving car, the ANC of the Pro is slightly better. But even here, extreme volumes aren't usually expected. In general, it can be said that high tones come through sooner than with the AirPods Pro 2. Comfort (holding is subjective): The AirPods 4 fit perfectly when running and doing strength training. The AirPods Pro always slip out after 1-2 minutes of use on the left side (for me). I'm still trying to find a solution for this. One that doesn't involve fiddling with the foam. I can use the AirPods 4 for low-impact sports. However, for HIIT workouts, I still need wings for safety. I think everyone will be fine. But strength training and charging are no problem at all. Sound: The AirPods Pro clearly outperform in bass. The rest of the sound (mids and highs) are slightly better with the AirPods 4, however. Interestingly, with Wings, they're just as strong. Overall, they sounded even better. Conclusion: The AirPods 4 clearly outperform in transparent mode and comfort. The ANC is better with the Pros in situations like airplanes, airports, train stations, and generally above approximately 30 dB for high-frequency sounds coming from outside. I do miss the bass a bit, but the clarity is great. Although I have to say that the bass in the Pro 2 starts to give me headaches after a while. Now I have to decide. Do I keep both and use the Pro only for cycling and flying? For trains, walks, running, or wherever I might need to have a conversation, should I use the AirPods 4? I'm planning on using only a pair. However, I cycle frequently. Apple has managed to create a second pair of AirPods that do exactly what the AirPods Pro 2 don't do better, but on the other hand, compromises have to be made with the ANC. I'm looking forward to hearing about your experiences :)

AirPods 4 are great and $99

Yeah, I heard that too. The AirPods 4 work really well, especially if silicone tips don’t fit your ears. They do have slightly weaker bass and a brighter sound compared to the Pro 2s, but they’re still very balanced and clear. If you need them right now, go ahead and get them or you can just wait for the Pro 3s.

nah airpods 4’s are good enough.

Personally, I’m not a fan of the silicone ear tip because it hurts my ears after prolonged use. However, the features of the AirPods Pro 2 are hard to overlook, especially the convenient volume control feature by swiping, which is not available on the AirPods 4. If the AirPods 4 had this feature, that would be the one I would choose. Comfort and features are important to me, so I’ve found a solution to make the AirPods Pro 2 more comfortable for me. I simply use the smallest ear tips, and that solves the problem. It’s similar to the AirPods 4 now, and it’s more comfortable for me.

it honestly depends on your preference. both are very good but airpods pro 2 are a little better because of the silicone tip that goes in your ear blocking out noise in general, while the 4’s sit in your ears.

This is exactly my experience. I got them yesterday and left ear is snug and the right ear feels like it could fall out any second, and does on occasion. I’m hoping I get used to it or it somehow gets better bc I’m pretty annoyed so far.

Simple. 4’s do not fit in my ear. The pros do. Do what fits and is more comfortable for you.

I went w/the 4 ANC b/c I don’t like the silicone gasket things on the pros. Incredible sound and ANC. Def recommend the 4s 👍👍

I bought and returned these. Still have my AirPod 4’s despite them sometimes falling out doing certain extreme exercises. It’s not so frequent that I NEED workout designed earbuds. I thought the heart rate sensors and more snug fit would keep me more engaged in my workouts but the software implementation of heart rate on iPhone is not front and center, having to use external apps for clear real time data in the background.  Why oh why is Apples health app not updated to support real time heart rate tracking at the tap of a button. Instead an anomalous green light on the earbuds is your only indicator that it’s tracking. I can only assume a better implementation is coming with next AirPod pros, typical Apple. The earbuds still wiggle out of my ears reducing bass response so despite them not falling out it does not keep them tight inside the ear. I have always had this problem with ear tips, ear hooks unfortunately didn’t solve it.  These issues do not pair well with a 250$ price tag and a sound signature that has very little engagement. AirPods 4 sound right, bass response is simply more dynamic in comparison. Soundstage is more engaging as well, I can only assume beats marketing makes you expect an Apple experience that misses the mark on purpose. The only great thing about these is instant paring and long battery life. For heart tracking I may try a chest strap or something, the software implementation for these beats is surprisingly lackluster and unintuitive. Couple workout YouTube channels elaborating on this more.  If you are a highly active person and swayed by all the videos released after the embargo period I would suggest lowering your expectations.  

Pro 2 are quite a bit better in ANC but for me, Airpods 4 are loads better in comfort and the case is lighter and smaller. Sound quality is surprisingly close. For some people, the in-ear fit is just as comfortable though. For those, Airpods 4 makes little sense.

Just curious why you don’t want the noise canceling. It’s one of the coolest features of the 4. It’s almost like having two different AirPods in one because the NC is pretty useful in day to day environments but can be turned off for environmental awareness.

In my opinion, Bose earbuds sound quality are terrible on iPhones. Not sure why. But I noticed this a long time ago. They have better quality on Android products. If you have iPhone, AirPods are unfortunately the way to go

Pros. I’m not liking my 4s because I have to charge them often

Cracking noise of original Airpods Pro 1st gen while on phone call was getting litte annoying. Went with Airpods 4 without noise canceling.

AirPods 4 with anc if you like ease of use and comfort.

Big agree. Always dealing with discomfort and ear wax and they give a lot of static any time I wear a hood or sometimes for no reason despite already having this pair replaced for the same issue. I actually have started to despise my pro 2’s and have no reason to upgrade to new ones when they’ve always had issue. The 4’s are a great upgrade since I’ve just been using my gen 2’s the most for convenience.

Love my AirPods 4 I just dry them up every 5-10 KM with my tshirt And with Apple care I don’t even care much if they fall down and break you can just replace them for little $

I’m wearing them right now, absolutely dead worth it, the ANC works flawlessly, the sound signature is great, fit is excellent, and they double as open back headphones in case you like that for situations around family, etc

Just wanted to chime in to say I just got these AirPods 4 and they feel awesome in my ears. So comfortable. They were redesigned for comfort and I expected that to be BS but I can really tell, coming from AirPods 3. As far as AirPods Pro 2, I had some and returned them. My reason was because I realized I needed over ears for my music listening. I like that banging bass. The AirPods 4 I just bought for movie watching and everyday walk around use. I maybe would have kept the AirPods Pro 2 if I knew I was going to eventually buy the AirPods 4, but now that I have them I would say they feel more comfortable than the silicone tip style of the APP2. They have more of a “not-there” feeling which I like more than the “I’m wearing ear plugs” feeling of the silicon tips

I had the original AirPod Pros, and the ANC was impressive. However, I picked up the AirPods 4 ($120 USD option, which lacks the improved case, and ANC), and I’m fine with them. If you travel often, in noisy environments, and want the added features of the improved case, then go with the Pro model.

AirPods 4. Light, reliable and decent sound quality. Sound cancelling works well.

I use my AirPods 4s with the switch 2 often, and frankly I was surprised at how easy it is to do so. Pretty effortless and I’ve had absolutely zero connection issues.

Pro2 is better for sound, ANC, battery life, etc. Only reason to buy the 4 is if you can’t get a comfortable fit with the Pro 2.

Depends on what your ears like. Originally got the 4’s after a much needed upgrade from my 2’s but they kept falling out my ears so I got the pro 2’s which fit much better (and thus sound better)

I have both and I enjoy the pro2s way more and they are often on sale on Amazon.

You can also get the normal AirPods 4 without anc if you never use ANC.

It really is dependent if you want to have ear tips in your ears or not. The pro 2 will have better anc since it has the seal. The 4 will have a better transparency since it’s open.

Recently bought Bose QC Earbuds (the recent version, not the old QC nor QCII) and I am overwhelmed by the quality of sound and ANC. I've been particularly looking for something that sounds decently but will not break the bank either. So during the recent Amazon days I tried Apple Airpods 4 and Pro 2, Beats Studio+, Bose QC, Sony WF c710, and Creative Aurvana Ace 2. Firstly, one certainly really needs to try the earbuds before buying. I found all the rankings and reviews to be way disconnected from how the earbuds actually sound. Awards, Editor's Choices and all that PR has nothing to do with the actual product. From the models I tried, only Airpods Pro 2 were close to Bose QC. Marketed Beats, Creative Aurvana with the innovative driver, Sony, all sounded worse than my 7 year old Phillips 2515 earbuds which I bought for $25 on sale long time ago. Bose QC play lows and highs clearly, there is a sense of immersion in the music, I could actually hear the singer's breath and the detail of the song (I used the same song to test all the earbuds). Again, the only earbud which has comparable quality of sound was Airpof Pro 2. Same with the noise cancellation function. Beats QC turned off the noise instantly. Only Apple (both Airpods 4 and Pro 2) had comparable ANC, although I think Bose was slightly better. But the difference between Bose and Apple's ANC is negligeble. Comfort of wearing earbuds also differs, but this is idiosyncratic and is another reason why we should be able to try erabuds before buying (a lot of stores do not allow you to return earbuds unfortunately, so it could be hit or miss). I found Bose to be comfortable enough although not perfect. Yet, I value their sound quality more. Overall: \- Bose makes surprisingly good earbuds in mid-price range. \- So many brands just sell mediocre earbuds at $100+ prices, and reviews are not really helpful, which makes me sad. \- Please try earbuds before buying them or writing reviews. They are soo different. Some are great, many are not. I'm glad I found mine.

Just got the 4s after a bit of research. The only thing I read that influenced my decision related to superior sound quality. I should add here these are my first air pods ever, so I have no comparison. I can say they sound awesome. Noise cancelling is impressive. Wife has 2s, couldn’t keep them in my ear. 4s also fell out, but I got a bit of gecko tape for them. That solved it for me. Your take away here should be something like, “Action is stronger than subjectivity.” I recommend but the ones you think you want. You’ll figure out fast what’s right and wrong, and that will slow you to make a refined choice. Either way, I hope you get a great fit and enjoy them. Air pods are really kind of amazing.

No other brand mastered open earbuds, airpods 4 is the way

AirPods Pro 2 are factually and objectively better than AirPod 4s

Serious audiophile here. Let me make it very simple; I have a pair of Dali io headphones. They are now for sale. The Airpods 4 are stupidly good. I preferred the fit of the 2's, but I can live with the 4's. They are a little bass heavy but it's never overbearing. The low end is beautiful, goes quite deep and is very musical sounding (not just boomy bass). Stereo imaging is great, highs are transparent but never harsh, midrange is well defined. It's insane that these are bluetooth earbuds. Battery life is awesome. I am genuinely blown away by them. As for the Android question; they are just normal bluetooth earbuds then :). Works fine, but you lack some of the apple-only functionality.

I know right. I bought them as an upgrade to Gen 2. Honestly the Gen 2 is far far better and I am feeling so bad of spending extra money to get something so cheap. Even one plus buds I tried is better than this. Airpods 4 suck with flat sound

Been using Beats Studio Buds+ for the last week now and I love them. I had to return my AirPod 4s because I also have small ear canals and they hurt. In the past I've also used AirPod Pros and I feel like these Beats are pretty comparable at a fraction of the price.

To each their own but the pros left me with a non healing scrape in my left ear that I could never find a reasoning for. There’s even a sub reddit about it; apparently I wasn’t the only one to have this mystery effect. I got the 4s recently and I like them, but they’ve started to pop and then send a blowing sound while on noise reduction mode only. Just had an automated chat yesterday with Apple and they said I needed to update my iPhone’s OS. I did that and am waiting to have some time to try it out to see if that fixes the issue.

I wish I could but I can’t wear the pros they hurt my ears. The fours fit perfect and feel great. It’s all about what suits you.

I have pixel 8 pro, I upgraded to Airpods 4th gen from airpod 2nd gen. The volume on calls was awful and i returned it promptly. There was no problem on media volume, but call volume was atrocious.

I adore the AirPods 4. So comfortable to me. Sometimes forget they're in my ear. Sound great too.

I used to hate silicon tip headphones but when my AirPod 2s broke I started trying new ones. I got the 4s and really disliked them. Just got the pro 2s and am loving them. Comfortable and sounds amazing. The noise cancellation is crazy good.

I had to get the 4s, because the silicone tips on pros were not fitting my ears correctly. One was inside nicely, but the other one was falling out everytime.

AirPods 4 user. I also use Beats Fit Pro for more active purposes. To me, I found music listening on AirPods 4 better than AirPods Pro 2. I don’t know if it’s only me but the AirPods 4 are more relaxed and fuller sounding than the AirPods Pro 2. I found the AirPods Pro 2 sounding more direct and less smooth for music listening compared to the AirPods 4. I don’t know why but AirPods 4 sounds smoother to me.

Earpods, Airpods 4, Airpods Pro 2, Sony WH-1000XM4 (over-ear), Bose QuietComfort (over-ear),

Hey i was in the same boat as you. I currently still use Airpods 2nd Gen as they were the best fit for my ears. I also have Airpods Pro 2 which the XS tip works well for me. And i also have Airpods 4 which is a better fit compared go 3’s but still not as good as the 2’s. But definitely audio quality is superb on the 4’s.

I think its better to take airpods pro 2 than airpods 4 . Purely my opinion , I think the airpods are better in the ear , as well as their listening time is longer than the airpods 4.

4s are open-ear and are less prone to infections and honestly more comfortable, and the sound quality is just fine (unless you’re an audiophile - but if you are, you should be looking at Devialet Gremlin, Sony CRE-c20, Astell & Kern, etc)

AirPods 4. I have no issues running with noise cancelling where I run (although you can turn it off and there is a lower priced version without it), but I have the ear shape where in-ear headphones always make a loud bumping sound when I'm moving, so AirPods 4 give the benefits of noise cancelling and great sound without the in-ear effect. AirPods 3 always fell out my left ear but they dialed in the size perfect for the 4's, they sit perfect and I've never had it fall out or shake loose doing sprints and a full marathon. I've run in the rain with them, and run them through the wash (accidentally!) a few times, and occasionally wear them in the shower and they still work great. But if they'd just make AirPods 2 with a USB-C charging case and noise cancellation I'd go back to those in a heartbeat lol

Not sure if you've tried AirPods 4 yet, they really fit a hell of a lot more secure than 3, are water resistant (I've run mine through the wash and they still work no problems), and the noise cancellation is nice if you live in a place it is safe to run with it. I always get a loud muffled bumping sound with every step when I wear in-ear headphones and I can't get into the music enough with Shokz lol

I have both, I love the 2 but the 4 are actually pretty good if you can live with out the tips and it has a with a smaller case

Yeah, I picked up the 4s, and although they don’t fit as well as the originals, they’re still good enough (they at least don’t fall completely out). Absolutely love the noise cancellation on them.

Yes. I'm not even sure you have other options besides AirPods 4 if you want ANC without in-ear design.

Have both. The 4’s fall out of my ears. The 2’s have amazing sound and isolation is better imo.

Same, i do not like the feeling of the ear tip but holy shit is it better than the 4’s like 10 times.

I have been running with the Airpods 4 and they fit wonderfully for me, but it sounds like it depends on your ears.

I always thought that I’d not like the pros over the 4s. I have hardly used my 4s since getting the pros.

We aren’t born equal LOL I can’t stand the AP 4 due to the pain in my ears after 15 minutes… So I got the Pro 2 and I can keep them forever in my ears. Just need the right plug size. Also I wouldn’t pass the amazing noise canceling but that depends on your usage

Just to let you know; Powerbeats Pro 1's Driver Size is 12mm; Powerbeats 4's Driver Size is 12mm; Powerbeats Pro 2's Driver Size is 9.5mm; Beats Fit Pro's Driver Size is 9.5mm; AirPods Pro 1's Driver Size is 11mm; AirPods Pro 2's Driver Size is 11mm; AirPods 4's Driver Size is 11mm. The "Driver Size" is the thing that makes sound (usually) louder, richer, fuller, more bass, etc. You may think of "Driver Size" like "Speaker Size". The bigger the Speaker, (usually) the louder, fuller, more bassy it sounds..

Every pick here costs like a few hundred dollars which is fucking crazy for an uglyass headset that you cannot even use outside of work. Get Airpods pro 2 or Airpods 4 with ANC. It will be the best decision you'll make.

I love them they're incredible sounding and the ANC works pretty damn well for a looser fit than Pros. I also personally have been wearing them less because I've found when I wear bluetooth anything to much I start getting headaches and neck pain until I take a few days break. When you need em tho, they're amazing. (definitely when pooping with the fan on, blocks the fan noise lol)

I just got the Airpod 4s. I like them a lot. I also don't like the to eliminate all sounds around me (For safety reasons. If something is coming, I wanna know.). Whatever I can hear around me isn't loud and easily able to be ignored (I like volume way up. I like to rock out.). The 4s fit the ears better, in my opinion. You should know that they do not come with a charge cable or an adapter and require a USB-C charge cable.

Yeah I returned mine. Could never got a good fit and I tried every singe tip size. The highs were so harsh and I was shocked at how bad they sounded for $250 headphones. Picked up some AirPods 4 instead and am 1000x more happy with them.

Never had Pros 2 simply because I am not a fan of the tip that goes into your ear. Its known that Pros 2 are better but for me Pods 4 are better simply because they are more comfortable

I'll actually try to be helpful. I know you said that you had issues with how earbuds fit in your ear. If you need to hear whats going on around you I would really give airpods 4, or airpods pro a try. Airpods 4 dont have those ear tips that can bother people and if you have issues with them falling out, you can buy ear hooks for them (just google airpods ear hooks). You can turn on transparency mode to so you can hear whats going on (Like with the bone conductors), or what I use all the time, noise cancellation, so I can get peace and quiet wherever I am. (these features will work on android too) I would seriously recommend returning the bone conductors, they are understood to be really niche, and not a great all rounder.

I use my AirPods 4 or Bose quiet comforts.

Airpods 4 I came from an iPhone and don't want to buy a new pair. Plus I don't like silicon tips and these work great with the Pixel. Just missing out on battery levels and siri but siri was trash anyways. Spatial audio works tho!

Looking for advice on a new set of earbuds for gym. I have an iPhone 16. I tried AirPods pro but they are too glossy and there is something with the design that makes them fall off too easily. Currently using AirPods 4 and they stay in place but the noise cancelling is too weak for the noise in the gym so I have to bump up the volume too much. At home I use b&w pi8 and they seem to stay very well in my ears. They have a rubber coating not only on the tips but also on the speaker casing so I think I need something like that. Stem or not don’t matter but I don’t want the speaker unit to be too large because it will fall out. I have jabra elite 85t but they are too big and slippery. But the sound is fine and transparency ok. I also have bang olufsen e8 sport which has good sound and ok anc but way too big for my ears. I would prefer if the call quality didn’t suck and on the AirPods 4 it seems ok for my needs.

Yeah that is a good suggestion. I have tried a bunch of different eartips for my airpods pro, both foam and speciality combined rubber + foam and they grip pretty well. **Example of custom eartips for airpods pro:** [https://nearplugs.com/cdn/shop/files/SiliconeandMemoryFoamEarTipsforAirPodsPro\_1000x.png?v=1685603047](https://nearplugs.com/cdn/shop/files/SiliconeandMemoryFoamEarTipsforAirPodsPro_1000x.png?v=1685603047) But I find that if the earbud has some kind of rubber ring or lip around the speaker casing they seem to stay much much better than if they just have a better replaced rubber tip. Because the whole speaker is otherwise kind of moving around inside the outer part of the ear and pulls the eartip out more and more during the day so I have to constantly readjust and push in the earbud. For example Jabra elite 8 active gen 2 seem to have some kind of rubber surface while the Jabra Elite 85t has no rubber at all on the speaker case other than the small eartip. I have been looking at getting the beoplay eleven but since it seems the inner part is quit big and the surface looks slippery (right?) I thought they probably would not fit my ears. [https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/29123967131665-How-to-correctly-fit-your-Beoplay-Eleven](https://support.bang-olufsen.com/hc/en-us/articles/29123967131665-How-to-correctly-fit-your-Beoplay-Eleven) My new B&W Pi8 fits surprisingly well. I have tried a lot of other earbuds during the years and most with rubber tip has failed to fit well. So until recently I have had to stick to using regular airpods 4 with just hard plastic shell and let them kind of rest outside of the ear. Those at least stay in place but they have weak ANC and the audio texture is less engaging than when you get a better seal. I guess it depends on your skin. I seem to have a bit oily skin but if you always have a more dry ear or other ear shape than me I guess any earbud could fit good.

Pro2s are better in every way but some people don’t like the silicone tips or it doesn’t fit in their ears so they choose 4s

AirPods 4 is the first Apple product I’ve been disappointed in. I bought them as a replacement for my originals that finally died and these do not fit my ear the way the originals did. Always readjusting them and certainly cannot run in them. If anyone has a suggestion on how to keep them from falling out, I would appreciate it. Take the time to test before buying!!

I recently visited the Apple Store and tested both the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Both impressed me with their audio quality and build, but here’s a detailed comparison based on my experience: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): While the AirPods Pro 2 offer slightly better ANC, the difference isn’t huge. The AirPods 4’s ANC is surprisingly effective. I shook my head and jumped vigorously while wearing them, and they stayed securely in place. Key Features and Differences: AirPods 4: • Comfort: Extremely comfortable, perfect for wearing over long hours without causing discomfort. • Fit: Feels less secure due to its lightweight and comfort-oriented design. • Mic Quality: Surprisingly better than the AirPods Pro 2. AirPods Pro 2: • Fit: Offers a tight, secure, and snug fit in the ear canal, making it ideal for sports and physical activities. • ANC: Slightly superior noise cancellation compared to the AirPods 4. • Battery Life: Better battery performance. • Comfort: The snug fit can feel heavy and create pressure in the ear canal, making it uncomfortable for extended use. • Precision Finding: An exclusive feature that adds convenience when locating your AirPods. Conclusion: If you’re someone who can’t wear over-ear or in-ear headphones for more than an hour due to discomfort, go with the AirPods 4. Their lightweight and comfortable design make them an excellent choice for long listening sessions. On the other hand, if you’re involved in a lot of sports or activities where you need a secure fit, the AirPods Pro 2 are a better option. Just keep in mind they may feel tight and uncomfortable over time due to the snug fit.

I've found exactly the same harshness - like you I need the XL ear tips but I still find that I need to adjust them in my ears every few minutes. I also have AirPods 4 which fit well and sound great - in fact, quite surprisingly, the AirPods 4 sound very close to the sound of my Sony WH-1000XM5's! (I used to sell high-end audio equipment and come from a technical background.) If listening to hip-hop, edm, workout playlists, etc the Powerbeats sound quite good, but, for example, higher voices, guitar or horns sound overwhelming and harsh, so much so that I am thinking of returning the Powerbeats. Listening to Sam Fender Hypersonic Missiles or something older like Earth Wind & Fire's September and the sound is harsh and fatiguing. It seems to be the 5Khz-6Khz region that is the root of the problem. I use Apple Music on Hi-Res-Lossless. Perhaps a solution for me could be to also subscribe to Spotify and set Spotify's EQ to compensate for the harshness.

I love my pro 2’s. I tried the 4’a but it felt like they wanted to fall out of my ears and it was driving my nuts.

Put it like this AirPods 4: might fit better and more comfortable AirPods Pro 2. Less comfortable, but more features-better sound, anc, transparency, MagSafe, find my, longer battery, swipe controls. Also $70 more expensive.

I just got the 4s because my dog ate my 2s. Then I realized I had another set of 2s and I kept going back to those. Eventually the dog at those so I use my 4s more. I do like that you can fast forward podcasts or music and that the volume increases when it senses the surroundings get loud. However, I wish here were longer. I feel like they are going to fall out. I miss the tapping. Siri is also kind of a bitch with them and won’t ask me if I want to respond to texts. The usbc charge is annoying because I had I didn’t have a cord. I’m traveling next week so I’ll either bring corded headphones of the use 2s I just bought on eBay.

Got the 4’s without anc for Christmas and really like them. I’ve never anc so don’t really know what im missing

NO, I got mine for FREE through some bank account promo. Theyre cheap plastic garbage. The bass feels like temu speakers and i can barely hear the midtones. I’m by no means an audiophile, i daily drive logitech gaming headsets ffs but the airpods 4 are GARBAGE.

Ive had a wide range of earphones man, these are by far the worst when compared to price. They remind me of those old school wired headphones youd get at the dollarstore, thats how bad the sound quality is to me. Then again, alotta people used to daily drive those dollar store headphones so im not surprised with the consensus here.

Do you fully understand what you’re saying. Definitely by much the pro 2s are better, seal = better anc, better drivers, better features, better listening experience. They beat the 4s by a long run, the 4s are legit revamped 3s with a different ear design.

Well for a daily use and on budget of hundred dollars I would recommend Air Pods 4. I use these as a daily and I am really happy with them. No noise cancelling but I don’t find it a problem. If thats an issue just go for the Air Pods Pro. Any of them are good enough.

I recently bought AirPods 4, it’s definitely worth it, if you’re a anc guy probably buy the AirPods Pro one, don’t buy AirPods 4 without anc

Perfect choice, those airpods 4 are better over buds 3 pro anyway when you are with the ecosystem.

depends. if you're going to the gym, pick the airpods 4 and don't look back. if you don't want your headphones falling out every two seconds, airpods 4.

Same experience for me

Exactly the reason why I had to get the 4s. No matter what tips I tried even memory foam, the pros 2 still hurt my ears after 10-15 mins. Much better with the 4s and ANC is pretty decent I have no complaints. Best fit for me still was the first AirPods.

Many people hate the in ear rubber though, like myself. 4s are so much more comfortable

I have a few expensive headphones for “proper” listening with better cancellation like the Sony XM5s and the Max’s but I’ve found the 4s very good for the ANC and the sound is actually very good. I had the pros 2 for 2 weeks before and there isn’t a massive difference. It’s a very harsh comparing them to $50 buds, theses are lightyears ahead.

Unless they’re horribly painful, like a lot of people say. 4s are much more comfortable

4s if you prefer comfort.

The rubber felt like they were giving my ears blisters after a week. 4s felt natural. Just accept people ears are different.

No I just exchanged for the 4s and they’re much more comfortable

These are all mainstream enough that multiple reviews are available for each and comparison between them. The bottom line is that the Bose have the best overall ANC with the Sony and AirPods being roughly the same (so long as you use Sony’s foam hybrid ear tips). Bose and Sony have companion apps, AirPods don’t. You can’t EQ the AirPods while the Bose have a basic 3-band EQ and the Sony have a more advanced one.

They stayed in my ears without issues and earbuds like that normally don’t. The AirPods Pro 1/2 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 fall out almost instantly. More semi-open earbuds like the AirPods 4 don’t stay in my ears either. I usually need a wing/fin tip for stability. But not with the Tour Pro 3. I think they work better with their foam tips. But, unlike Sony’s hybrid foam-rubber ear tips, they don’t hurt my ears.

2s if you don’t mind that plugged up feeling. It wasn’t for me so I went with the 4s bc they’re the most comfortable imo

4s are amazing if you don’t like silicon tips. I just wish they had volume control on the stem like the app2. I have no clue why apple removed that feature, it was awesome for the gym.

I liked the pro 2s but the pressure would give me headaches, I love the noise cancelling on the gen 4s, if I’m on a plane I take Sony xm6’s or Max’s

Not at all if you must charge it every day im not satisfied with the autonomy of the battery

Pro sounds better but the 4 fits way better plus the 4 sounds really good.

Can’t comment on the JBL’s but I had the accentum open for a weekend and returned them and got AirPod 4’s instead. The accentum were really poor audio quality. AirPods blow them out the water.

I’ve tried everything from 5k to 200mi and keep coming back to 4th generation AirPods . They’re perfect and last 5hrs. 10 if you use one ear at a time. If you don’t mind chords then the regular wired apple earbuds are even better

AirPods. Fit under winter hat without discomfort. Use 1 bud at a time for double the battery life

yeah but if we say “just $50 more” u might as well say “for just $70 more” get the airpod pro 2’s that beat out the 4s in literally every category

Most people don’t know how noise-cancelling headphones work and think they just magically make all noise go away. Headphones with ANC can drown out a lot of low-frequency ambient noise without having to play audio. If that’s what you’re trying to do, noise-cancelling headphones can work well. I often wear my AirPods without listening to music for that reason. They *don’t* work for short or periodic sounds like voices or construction noise, and they don’t work well for high-frequency sounds.

AirPods 4 are best I’ve tried. Yes, they work with Android too. I’ve seen good reviews of Sennheiser Accentum Open, but I’ve never tried them. I’m really curious about them as they allow pairing with 2 devices simultaneously.

Just got the 4’s, the 2’s fit a lot better unfortunately, rather disappointing. Hope il get used to it but they definitely are less secure in my ears than the 2’s are. Maybe we’re lucky & we’ll get AirPods SE with the old gen 1-2 shape.

Over the ear ones make my ears too warm after a while. AirPods seem to be the most comfortable since I forget I’m wearing them sometimes. The pro version has better sound but are uncomfortable after a while. It all depends on your ear shape. Some people can’t stand AirPods and some swear by them.

I have both but the Pro2’s have better sound with solid low end. The ANC works better too. The AP4 ANC is very minimal. Both are comfortable. If you fly, you’ll definitely want the Pro 2 due to it being easier to pack than big bulky over the ear phones.

Finally a worthy upgrade to the gen 2's. Update: I wanted to write this after dailying them for the past 11 days. Ive been using them for everything including gym, bus, study etc. the noise cancelling is great and does a good job of blocking out most noise but leaves some which i guess is good for safety like crossing the street and stuff. What i will say is while the fit is quite good they do tend to wiggle around abit at the gym when sweat is involved, they havent fallen out yet but i do have to wipe them down frequently so they have more grip and dont just slide around. I didnt have to do this with the original airpods (airpods gen 2), they just stayed in for me no matter what.

Yeah not gonna lie this is what happened to me long term, the first week was fine but yeah I should probably take down this post...

yeah i use them on my PC (running windows 11)

Yes that's correct, the fit of the 4's is very similar to the 2's, they're a little larger lengthways but the ergos make it not noticeable to me

Yeah! They are a little bigger but the same width, id probably go to an apple store to try them on though just incase

Airpods pro 2 / Airpods 4 depending upon what sits in your ears best.

I've had the pros, and was given the new airpod 4s as a gift and was disappointed at first. Now, I prefer them. They don't get as dirty as easily and they fit more comfortably for me without the tips. I had always assumed I would always get pros but now I'm not so sure.

For me, the AirPods 4 are good, I don’t think a 🌹🧟‍♂️Dominic’s AirPods🌹🧟‍♂️ would be too comfortable

I got both, the pro 2 as the main driver and the 4 non ANC for when the pros are charging, as a more casual pair. No waiting for charging and both are used 2x less due to always being alternating, so I’d like to think it pays for itself over time lol. I personally think the ones without the tips feel just a bit better, but the trade off is less accurate sound and no passive isolation because of the lack of seal. It’s not that the AirPods Pro 2 are uncomfortable per se, they’re actually very comfortable, but I notice when they’re in my ears. I often forget the AirPods 4 are even in my ears until I scratch my ear and bump it out and it drops on to the floor lol. Also the lack of on stem volume rocker on the 4s is a huge downgrade for me in terms of convenience and it sucks that it’s not on them, it’s up to you if it’s enough of a dealbreaker though

I just bought Gen4. Similar to Gen2. The buds are wider, so they don’t fit my ear as well as the gen2. Sound is amazing. And the Spatial Audio is very cool.

i got the airpods 4. id still recommend pro 2 unless: - the airpods 4 fit better like they did for me - you want the latest/greatest. i think the pro 3 will be released this year, per rumor mill

I\`ve been using the pods 4 almost every day, the quality sounds magic

No they don't. 4s block noise by 70 percent, pro 2 by 85 percent

Yeah I tried both at the store and immediately bought the 4. Might need to try the pro 2 again but those values were from my experience. Also some cope because if noise cancellation is much better im gonna regrett my purchase haha

The airpod 4 sound isn't bad but the noise canceling is very meh. Its there but not sure if its worth the price. However the wireless charging case is nice

I know they’re not fully open but the AirPods 4 have a decent bass response. Bose ultra open also do fairly well, but fall off in sub bass much more than the AirPods. Most fully open buds struggle with bass, you might need a semi in-ear design to get good bass performance

AirPods are strangely durable, a lot of pairs only die because of battery degradation. Beats fit pro also impressed me with longevity, some people are getting 3 years outta them before the battery gets fried

It’s basically entirely down to comfort. Which one is more comfortable In your ears? Pro 2 are only objectively better, but for many of us who hate tips, 4s will be subjectively better. The noise cancelling on the pros is noticeably better but sound quality is very similar between them, with 4s having a bit different tuning but overall sounding similar to the pros. But none of that matters if the one of the pairs doesn’t fit or is uncomfortable

But the ANC becomes useless on the pro 2 as a result. The 4s were designed for no tip, while pro 2 was designed for tips. If you back-to-back compare a tipless pro 2 to the 4s, the 4s win by a landslide

I know this sounds basic but AirPods seem to be one of the best earbuds for reliability in this exact situation. Many earbuds I’ve had have ran into the one ear stops working problem, but I’ve had 4 different models of AirPods and this never occurred. If you’re not an iPhone user then any of nothing’s earbuds will do good, I’ve seen that they don’t run into issues often. Beats fit pro also was very reliable for me, so I can vouch for those too. IMO stay away from Sony, Bose, and sennheiser when it comes to earbuds. I’m not sure why but they cannot seem to get their reliability under control

The AirPods 4 are a decent sound upgrade particularly in the bass. The anc is also surprisingly good for the non sealed design

Most people looking to buy the 4s either cannot fit the pro 2s or fit them but find them uncomfortable. For my ears, the 4s are better, even if pros were half the price of 4 ANC I’d still not buy them. 4 ANC vs regular 4 is a “full product vs partial product” type of situation while 4 ANC vs Pro 2 is a “fit and comfort” choice unless you absolutely need the hearing aid feature.

Same!!!!! I thought I was the only one. Every time I begin to chew, move my face around or smile as you say is when they loosen up in my ears. Initially when I bought them they weren’t like this but after a week and a half they fall out ALL… THE… TIME. I’m puzzled b/c I never had this problem with AirPods before. Don’t know what to do 🤷🏾‍♂️

Same! Initially they were good but after a week and a half inexplicably started to fall without fail. I never had AirPods that did this. I wore them a lot and I’m thinking possibly they stretched out my ears.

airpods 4. I've never been an apple guy, but these are done very well. I don't like the buds blocking the whole ear canal, nor the rubberized ends. I'm using an app called wavelet on pixel 9, if you haven't tried it, it may shock you. I had to use an older profile for the app as they didn't have airpods 4 profile on there, but the change in the sound was nearly amazing.

Have you thought about investing in the regular AirPods 4 that don’t plug your ears? They are great at letting ambient sound in but still can produce clear full audio. May be worth the extra pair for that activity.

If you ONLY use with your phone or don’t switch the device you’re using often, I don’t think you would miss them. I do love how easy it is to swap AirPods or beats from iPhone to iPad to Apple TV if needed. I use the regular AirPods 4 daily but I also use B&O EQ and Denon PerL quite often. They do sound different but nothing crazy. It really is hard to beat AirPods Pro as a jack of all trades. I am also impressed with the Skullcandy Rail ANC for the price. The B&O EQ and the Skullcandy offer multipoint pairing which is really nice to have. Last thing I’ll say is that AirPods and beats have the nice feature where it will readout your messages to you as they come in if you just have them in and not listening to anything.

I have both. 1. Both have good ANC but pro 2 is tad bit better 2. Sound quality is better at pro 2. Way better. 3. Find my features at pro 2 is like having AIRTAG. 4. Magsafe charging. 5. Widget shows battery level without using the buds or opening the case. Small thing matters sometimes. 6. For running sometimes u need to have foam tip for pro 2, the silicones given by Apple will get loosy when you are sweating heavily. 7. Pro 2 has better battery. 7. Other than that, the both are pretty similar. If you cant use tip, i guess you are only left with Airpod 4.

Wow, aggressive, but OK, I'll bite. I would like to say that I'd like to say that I mostly "understand" their products (since you asked) because I've bought pretty much all their products since 1998, but hey, who the hell do I think I am to have an opinion? You obviously know so much, so I apologize my comment rubbed you the wrong way. I see your point on one hand, and you make a good argument. But regardless of the intention, it's a re-cycled form factor coupled with a technology we're already familiar with. Overall, the sound is exactly the same as AirPods Pro 2, minus the touch control, and minus the seal... at a cheaper price (hoo-rah!) which overall seems like a downgrade, or at best, a "side-step" so they can buy more time until they actually unveil something exciting, like AirPods Pro 3s which will cancel out even anomalous irregular noise, or have true depth losslessness, smaller, longer battery life, etc. I'm glad you love your AirPods 4 though! I love mine, after all this.

I love my AirPod 3s and AirPod 4s.

I have both, Honestly I would chose the beats fit pro they sound better the ANC is better the fit is better and those ear hooks really do help to keep them in place

The ANC on the beats fit pro in better the the AirPods 4 for sure specially if you get the right fit with the ear tips it seals out a lot of the noise

You could try some memory foam tips for your AirPods Pro. Comply makes some. If that doesn't work, then maybe the non-pro version, AirPods 4

I tried airpods but you really gotta listen to your impact sound

I have them, they are incredibly uncomfortable in my ears at least but the sound quality and the noise cancelling are next to none. Can't say about the pros as I haven't used them, I use these with my macbook and Pixel(yah I know). The left one just keeps falling out of my ear.

I got the 4s because of price and I’m not a fan of the silicone tips. I didn’t get ANC since I like to be able to hear around me still while they are in My only complaint which doesn’t matter, the case lid on 4s feels kind of loose and cheap when it’s closed

Do you prefer plain buds or tipped ones? The pros have better noise cancellation and a better fit (sorta) my wife can’t use them they don’t fit her ears so she has the 4s and loves them

I use my AirPods 4 or AirPods Pro with my MacBook Pro and I have zero issues using Discord for voice chat, while playing games. The game audio is perfect and same with discord. I don’t know why people are saying there’s latency issues but maybe I’m too simple to notice lol

The plastic like the new AirPod 4 or AirPod 3 is way better for me personally than the silicone tips. Comfy, no pain, they never fall out, they never move. 

Man I got them also early on and went back to the non pros within a month. Just couldn’t get comfortable wit the earbud tips. Either falls out or gets uncomfortable after an hour of use. My regular ones I can rock them all day and have no issue and never had them accidentally fall off.

I use the non pro and they are kinda loose, however they don't hurt like others always did. I guess it is always a compromise.

Are you only using the Airpods Pro, or did you try the normal Airpods? Your post is unclear on this. If you have only used the Pro then the normal Airpods would probably be the simplest solution. A lot of people react badly to having their ear canal blocked. The normal Airpods don't create a seal, the Pros do. I have a set of Airpods (non-pro) specifically so I can avoid using IEMs too much. I also use flatheads a lot. If you think it's not the seal and is a problem with the plastic Apple is using, I'd recommend either the Yincrow Rhino (warm/bassy) or RW-2000 (bright-neutral) because those are made of metal. Also either of these sound better than the Airpods, as long as you don't care about wires (and they're cheaper too).

Sony WH1000XM4, Airpods Pro and non-Pro, Galaxy Buds (1, 2, and 2 Pro), some random cheap chinese TWS (Xiaomi, QCY, etc.) You can spot them in public transport and while you walk down the city. Airpods (Pro and non-Pro) are definitely the most popular, XM4 is second, random TWS is 3rd, and Galaxy Buds are in the last place.

I rotate between 3: Shokz OpenRun for trail runs or other times I need to hear my surroundings Jaybird Tarahs are are my go-tos for when I want to jam out to music and don’t need to hear my surroundings AirPods (not pros) for short runs & when I’m traveling, because I prefer to bring fewer headphones & charger types

If you’ve always been fine without the ANC and dont want to pay the extra they are still good headphones that will more than do the job

Starting cheap to expensive, these are what I recommend from buds I've tried or used before: 1. Erazer X11, shaped as open concept, this thing hangs on your auricula. Sounds balanced following Harman. This is an $8 that I randomly stumble and happened to have very good sound quality especially for sub $20. I think the low-mid has bad reproduction but everywhere else the sound is great. Also the battery is huge around 10h playtime per earphone. 2. Moondrop block, has classic Moondrop tune which follows rthing target band. Sounds really good, surprisingly delivers bass enough for an on-ear earphone. The low price of $18 is hard to miss. Also happened to have 140ms SBC latency which is usable for gaming. 3. Redmi Buds 5, classic bassy tuning which is surprising for a half-ear. But anyway you get what you pay for. I personally won't pick this and skip ahead to >$60, although this one only cost $28. 4. Xiaomi buds 5. $60, this is clearly in the premium spectrum of half-ear. You can expect the best of the best and this guy delivers... For a price of course. 5. Apple Airpods 3 or 4, clearly the standard for apple. The sound while being clear feels lacking in power (?) not tinny but definitely not as good as I thought. Only pick this if you have an iPhone I guess. This is very expensive in my country so check yours. Either way this limited selection hopefully fits your budget. I was personally surprised with X11 being very cheap while giving an amazing build quality and has too long of battery life. The purpose was for my mom's zoom call but ended up being a good music enjoying earphone. Generally going very expensive on half-ear doesn't make that much sense because sound quality wise they plateau'd really quickly, getting a high bitrate connection like LDAC just didn't give you the extra detail or dynamic for half-ear.

I take the Eearpads out of my SandBox helmet cause who needs em and I use my Apple AirPod

All buds are basically throwaway products unfortunately, just the base airpods ive seen are always gunked up with earwax which is the cause of the volume decrease in my experience. The AirPods pro's I've had (Both gen 1 and gen 2) were great and long lasting products, they have filters over the eartips so its harder for wax to become an issue too. If that's too much or you want to try another brand, I've moved to OnePlus Buds 3 and Pro 3 and they have been excellent for much less money too

The case is ok, just get used to it, its just a matter of habit. I had all airpods models and buds pro2 and buds 3 (sometimes I like to go out or make zoom calls without rubber in ears)) I will put buds pro 2 on the first place in usability but they say buds pro 3 have better sound. buds 3 don't position well in ears, I like airpods nonPro more. The last place go to Airpods pro which I gave to one younger relative and he was happy.

AirPods non pro with the shorter stem. I can't use headphones with the rubber things that jam in your ear canal. I've never found a size that doesn't pop out or is uncomfortable. If Google made a Pixel Buds without the rubber thing that fit like the AirPods for me I'd be in.

Regular airpods without the tips will be a better option. Some ear holes are too small for those pesky rubber tips that are used for unlimited sealing powers, therefore, it is better to not use them at all.

I use AirPods Pro now and they do sometimes slip. But my previous non-pro AirPods stayed put and were much more snug.

Some people find the silicon tips more comfortable than the hard tips.  Some people feel the exact opposite.  There’s no single answer. It’s completely up to personal preference. It’s not something any of us can answer for you. You have to find out for yourself.  Personally, I find the Pros are more comfortable, more secure in my ears, and give me better sound isolation than the standards. But I know that’s not everyone else’s experience. 

airpods have always been the winner for me. they fit my ears well

Tbh i like the regular more. Currently have the pro but will prob switch back for my next pair

I use my AirPods without issue.

I also have the regular AirPods and they’ve been on several long runs, halfs, and a full. They fit my ears well and stay in.

Hope they don't smell like artificial blueberries like the original Pros did, I actually returned them for normal ones because of that.

The Sony LinkBuds S which are MFI-certified and are the only earbuds that fit perfectly in my ears. I’ve tried the normal Airpods, the AirPods Pro and Huawei FreeBuds Pro, but neither fit well. Every time I smiled, they would pop out and cause significant discomfort.

I use AirPods lmao, I barely use headphones tho I basically only play totf2

One airpod in has worked fine for me.

Yeah. Airpods work with Android phones they just don't support all the features (they don't show battery %, no spatial audio, no Find My Device). Still mostly usable.

my airpods have been great

airpods is by far your best bet; worth the money, takes at least 3years to notice the battery degrade (assuming you use it everyday).

The NRR rating in AirPods is a relatively recent update as well so I think most people still aren’t aware because for years they didn’t have any official rating.

I killed 2 sets of AirPods with too much sweat. I now use Shokz open move when I run or workout. I don’t think they sound anywhere near as good as the AirPods, but they have lasted much longer. I would be open to switching to something else myself so I’m curious to see what people say.

I got tired of my AirPods falling out so I've been bringing my bluetooth JBL speaker with me to the gym. No issues so far.

I would just get a new pair of air pods. I love mine. having the noise cancellation is handy when in louder areas. not to mention how seamlessly they work with your iphone.

Yes depending on the noise level, or just drowning out annoying background noise like fans/blowers

they are not a true replacement for ear plugs or muffs but do work surprisingly well for some stuff.

For me, it’s AirPods for calls and the Sony over the other headphones for everything else. Maybe some beats if you want to have volume while you’re at the gym, but I don’t want noise cancellation from your earbuds, and I want over the ear headphones to be what I would want on a plane and listening to music in a coffee shop. Also, for what it’s worth, I recently realized I could add AppleCare to my AirPods for like 15 bucks a year, and I have no clue that it ever ends.

People might complain about the prices of Apple products, but I feel like the AirPods are actually completely worth every single penny. I’ve gotten thousands of hours of use out of mine over the years and they are the one thing that I use every single day. Best value proposition of all time.

I have AirPods and the clear Beats. I just have to flap up my diath before putting in my bud.

Get any of the AirPods, auto switching and easy controls via the control center works like magic. You won't regret it. Other bluetooth wireless earbuds also work well with Apple products via standard bluetooth but it's not a magically smooth experience.

For just listening to music I'll take my Sennheiser True Momentum 4 earbuds over the Apple AirPods everyday of the week. Now if you want to talk about seamless integration and if spatial audio floats your boat for video/movies get the Airpods. But they aren't the best sound quality for the money that I've used.

On a college campus and I can state that it is: (1) AirPods of all different varieties and it isn't even close. Guessing they have > 80% of the earbud market on college campuses. Now for over the ear headphones I'd say it is a split between the Sony CH720N/XM4 vs the Bose QC35 or QC45 vs the Beats Solo 4. Behind these would be the AirPods Max and the JBL Tune 770.

The difference in quality between wireless JVC earbuds costing hundreds and the airpods are night and day. I'm no fan of Apple except for their wireless earbuds. I'm convinced they set the standard against the similarly priced wireless competition.

I am really considering the apple headphones but I’m not sure if I can justify £500 for something that I can’t wear as freely as AirPods. I’m quite sweaty and I use my AirPods in the gym and when at work in construction…so realistically they’re going to get a brutal combination of sweat and construction dust daily which will rip them to shreds. My AirPods have received that combination and they’re still going strong after 4 years. I’ve even worn them in the pool…not directly in the water but pretty close. Say what you want about apple but their products last

The AirPods have better iPhone integration. My Sony ear buds last years longer than my Apple ones.

It’s relatability VS features The apple might rank higher in reviews, but man My Sony’s are still working many years after the same Beats quit. Sony is the Better VALUE

I have had sony xm5, one bud plus 3, sennheiser momentum 4, technics az80, beats studio buds, air pods, and soundcore liberty 3 pros and liberty 4 noise cancelling. i’ve borrowed a friend’s b&o with the soundcore

I had airpods, forgot them at home once so I bought skull candy sets for a similar price at the airport and I was pleasantly surprised

For all I know, AirPods always are the best earbuds on the market no questions asked. They’ll work perfectly with the MacBook and iPad but you will need to manually connect them every time on your oneplus and you lose out on some features like Spatial Audio. ANC is the best in the market right now for open earbuds. Sound quality is perfect if they fit your ears well. I have used AirPods with an android and a windows PC too, they still delivered excellent sound quality. Just note that if you’re using your AirPods on your android and you start playing something on your MacBook or iPad it will pull the connection from your android to it. Although I think this can be turned off

I got some replacement foam “buds” (?) for my AirPods and they don’t fall out anymore. Amazon find that has been well worth the $7.

With all my AirPods, AirPods Pro and the new AirPods Pro, there’s about a quarter second of latency, it has to do with Bluetooth not the devices, Bluetooth just doesn’t go fast enough So I’d keep looking for one with a usb c dongle

No only that but the feature of checking the battery level by simply opening the case near your iPhone without needing to take an airpod out and pairing it. That's a huge advantage the airpods have over all non-apple headphones.

Have to say I agree. Had mine 4 years and they’ve been through the washing machine twice. I use them every day.

If you have the budget for it, AirPods saved my life. They’re surprisingly customizable and can be switched from straight noise cancelling to noise reducing by just squeezing them. I’m sure there are more budget friendly options, but the conveniences that come with already having an iPhone are definitely a plus. They’ve managed to mold themselves into my “phone, wallet, keys, AirPods” check before I leave the house.

I don’t know, I have done maybe 6 races in the past couple of years and none of them forbade ear blocking ones. I like my air pods. Depend a on where you run.

Shokz Open Run Pro. In the winter, if I’m wearing a toque I’ll use either my AirPods or my Jabra 75s. I find the toque sits funny with the Shokz

AirPods and whatever the android equivalent is

With that said I absolutely love my AirPods and think they are one of the greatest purchases I’ve ever made. Just not for running.

i'm on my 2nd pair of airpods. no they're not worth it.

wired ones are good cuz you can’t lose them on the bus. wireless are good but maybe don’t bring your best AirPods and get a cheaper pair for tour.

Me too. And I use Apple Airpods. $$$$$

Imo if you have an iphone, air pods are an easy rec sound good enough for the environment upu would be listening to wireless inears and have great anc.

The shockz are cool, but honestly - if you already have working headphones you probably don’t need another pair. Have you considered saving the money and just using a single AirPod so you can hear better? Ive had shockz before but currently just run with 1 AirPod in and can hear the environment sooooo well……better than when I was just using shockz

I had the jabra and move to AirPods. Like them better in every way.

I’ve used AirPods for 3 years now and I will say this While they work first, as your head/neck/face start to become sweaty so will your ears and holy is silicon really slippery on wet surfaces so they’ll move around and shift Also they aren’t technically rated for ear protection above 110 dBA. When driving at highway speeds, you have to increase the volume on your phone for sound to still be crisp and I have noticed my hearing has taken a slight toll due to that and I have started using the classic ol’ orange tips as a result that are rated for 32dB NRR since then

I run in either AirPods or Shokz OpenFit 2. I run a lot and they are not an issue with sweat.

Very helpful! I can share the results of my own research, though I haven't yet purcahsed these. I think AirPods might be one of the better solutions for you. They have good sound quality and noise cancellation, but some people seem to complain that they don't fit or stay in well enough. They're lightweight and reliable, though, and the passthrough audio is supposed to be excellent which enables you to hear your surroundings if and when you need them.

Agreed ,i love mine. Feels like i’m playing video games on my airpods , and my friends say the mic is decent.

If you have an iPhone, your best bet is definitely AirPods as much as I hate to say it. The simple reason being Apple likes to make it very difficult for non-Apple products to work with iPhones.

Gen 2 is falling pit of my ear compared to regular AirPods. So not sure if new shape will be enough.. hope they will.. I love NAC..

airpods is the best on the market.

20 hours battery life, are you running a sweatshop? Apple AirPods are the best bang for the buck, but work best in the Apple ecosystem

I like the regular AirPods been using them for a few years no issue so far. Saying that I do not like them for sports, for that I use a shocks wave that fix behind the ears . If you don’t do sports Apple ones are awesome 

Lately I’ve been using Apple AirPods, but before that, I was a fan of the Jaybird brand.

Be careful with air pods and running. The ear pieces themselves have protection from sweat, but the copper conductors in the case easily corrode. Make sure the air pods are fully dry before putting them in the case.

iPad for sure. As for AirPods, I charge them every weekend regardless of battery lvl haha.

I love everything about them after losing my Pixel Buds Pro without being able to actually locate them using the location process. Same issue with Apple Airpods. The sound quality is great, they feel great in ear and don't feel like they are going to fall out. I can't stand the case, I want them in my pocket but don't want to have to have cargo pants to keep them on me. I can't have a case hanging off of my belt loop, working in construction and having a 3 year old makes this a non-option. Maybe I need to embrace the fanny pack lifestyle, or grab a man-purse for my headphones?

I’m an AirPods convert. I held out for so long but they just work with everything. I usually can get 4-5hrs, then a 30 min charge takes them back to 100% and it’s rare I fly longer than 5hrs without a break.

AirPods, 20W USB-C charger, and I'm using iPhone 15pro.

I use Apple AirPods with over the ear things they slide into. My tragus pushes one of my earbuds out.

Depends what you do. For lifting i like my Sony WH-1000XM5. For something more high intensity like running I prefer my in ear airpods because they are less likely to fall off from me bouncing around, also I run outside so wearing super noise cancelling headphones is not a great idea.

Honestly? The airpods are the most overrated earbuds ever. Their sound quality isn't good enough for critical listening and yet they have 0 character. Just another pair with poor soundstage, mediocre instrument separation at best, and boosted bass. Yet they cost a premium and the battery life is weak to okayish.

Same, and I have a zero turn. My Ego blower will shred your eardrums but I can’t hear it with my AirPods in.

Their quality is good but I wish I’d gotten AirPods. Jabari’s don’t listen for hey siri And I use AI and Siri all the time

I was using an extra pair of AirPods that I eventually gifted my brother with, and bought a wired JBL Quantum 50C, given that sometimes I play my 3DS or Switch.

Same. Conch, rook, tragus. AirPods have been no issue.

Hindi po ba mabilis malaglag? nalalaglag po kasi airpods ko once na magstart na ko magpawis lol

I also sweat a lot and have been using AirPods , used them for a half marathon without issue. I’m not sure how running in heavy rain would affect them, but so far so good. The only thing I’ve noticed is you need to seat them completely in the case or one side won’t charge.

Same and for longer races I just swap one AirPod in ear and one AirPod in the case to charge. Works to keep the charge going for longer and keeps an ear free.

I’ve had some before they never really stayed in my ears before. Felt like I had to push them back in ever 10 seconds. And that was with the smallest tips on them. That’s really my only issue with AirPods

My AirPods died at mile 24 of my marathon last year. I got Shokz open run mini’s this year and have been thrilled with them. No more constant pushing the AirPod in to make sure it’s not going to fall out. Also more waterproof and WAY better battery life.

If you are on iOS the AirPods are absolutely worth the investment. I call it investment cz I know that shit is expensive. I tried galaxy buds pro but quickly realised that my ear shape is such that stemless earbuds don’t stay in at all despite trying different bud cover size. I like AirPods because they don’t give me trouble as “sweatslikeapig” person, the noice cancellation is superior, they automatically shift between my iPad and phone the moment without me having to manually change. The head tracked, Spatial Audio and multiple modes of sound suppression/cancellation are added benefits. P.S. I wish they paid me to write such raving recco for them but sadly they don’t and this is coming purely from experience after trying multiple earbuds from the price range of 1K to well 21K.

I know you said you wanted to buy some but I still wanted to point out If you already have airpods. Then save your money and use those. I was going to spend some money on earbuds but there is a plugin called magic pods on decky loader that lets you control pretty much everything about the air pods. You can set noise cancellation etc from the plugin as well .

More of just an fyi for those who need it… When using AirPods with the deck you have to completely disconnect them from your phone. I had continual issues with it dropping the sound until I figured this out.

Air pods work flawlessly with it! They swap over as smoothly as they do with Apple devices

AirPods work for me! I dunno if it’s just the shape of my ears, but they have never felt loose or fallen out when I’m running.

I've already tested an Earfun, and I found the construction material to be very similar to Soundcore, so this already wins a lot of points, this model has 2 high-resolution codecs, if you prioritize sound quality, LDAC is the best option. They say that the audio of the CMF plus is even better than the Pro version, but it doesn't have dual drivers, the Earfun doesn't have it, but the set is complete, now the Oneplus doesn't even compare, it uses LHDC 🤢, it will prioritize stability, and probably in games it will be in SBC, I like to play while listening to music, I don't use streaming, I have my Flac files, so playing the sound seems like a poorly tuned FM radio, I tested the Airpods, and at least In it, nothing special, a headphone with AAC, I don't know if there is much difference in sound quality when used with Apple, I've never used an iPhone, I think the sound is full-bodied, good definition, like the Galaxy B2pro, so for me it's a very expensive headphone, but it only delivers AAC, Soundcore Liberty 4 does a wonderful job, I imagine the L5, I'm going to test the CmfPro2, but already thinking about the L4 pro or L5 😁

Earplugs (good quality) + com. kit., the higher priced one have really good quality sound and you can ear it perfectly with your earplugs. Airpods will destroy your ears even more than just riding. You'll put them at full blast + the wind noise. It is asking to be deaf. You also have brand now that make earplugs with speaker Bluetooth. They cut up to 32dB. These are the same used by sound engineer at concert/festival. I don't remember the brand.

airpods if ur good at ur job ive been wearing airpods for 2 years now i just keep one in

My Apple Airpods are 2 years old and still provide about 6 hours of continuous use. My LG earbuds are 3 years old and are down to 35 minutes.

If you want to be able to use the mic, no. When using AirPods if you enable the mic, it switches the headphones to a lower audio quality (I think for bandwidth reasons?). Whatever the reason, the game will immediately sound like its occurring on the other end of a phone call until you disable the mic again. Id deff look at a cheaper wired headset, can get ones used for work at like walmart for pretty cheap.

Idk sometimes it’s necessary for situations, I buy the cheap ones for work because I am a dog groomer and KNOW that they will only last a short period because one will go missing or get dropped in water or something and genuinly it is better to spend $9 hours then $100, still aggrivating when 2 days in one side doesn’t play. Outside of work I’ve had the same pair of AirPods I got 4 years ago for Christmas and treat them very gently.

The cheap ones will be a nightmare to pair and un pair. Even named brands will be a pain in the ass. IMO it is not worth it to go cheap for AirPods. They last so long and the audio quality is worth the price Been using the same pair since 2019 which is crazy and the battery life still lasts me entire 5 hour flights which is insane

I use air pods at home and workout. Samsung buds at work. Both performs pretty good but air pods is better.

you can fix this by just disabling the AirPods mic or just go into settings and switch to MacBook input instead of AirPods, i find it works much better

latency got reduced in recent updates and gaming mode helps

Dude, Samsung galaxy buds 2 has a good rating doesn't mean every TWS is better than every wired iems. Compare prices, use logic. For eg i have Letshouer s12 n it sounds better than Airpods or xm5, n it certainly sounds better than Buds3. TWS have other feature like Noise Cancellation, bluetooth, battery, ambient mode etc.. but dont compare them for sound quality. Because most of them have small drivers. I knw Crinacle is legend n i have bought some of my gear based on his videos but still i would beg to differ atleast for my set of ears.

I just use AirPods with my phone or watch. Usually my phone so I can log my lifts too. That seems to be what everyone does at my gym, minus the logging.

Air pods are surprisingly good

That would be amazing. I tried the gen 1 on my pixel 7 but unstable Bluetooth, and mic was horrible. I even tried my wifes airpods on my android and it did not do as well as when she uses it on her iphone. Thats what made me suspect that apple does something to the audio it receives from the mic to make it clearer.

I have at home right now: Airpods because I sold my iPhone. Oneplus buds 3 Pro because I bought Oneplus 12. Today I bought Samsung Buds 3 Pro because I bought S24U yesterday. I will sell the Airpods because I don't own anything after 15+ years from Apple and feel right now that there will be nothing more from them. Oneplus 12 I read a lot about on Reddit and YT and it would be a mobile that was the best of all on the market (that's the impression I got) but in my opinion the reality is something else. I sold fairly new Oneplus 12 after 5 days and Oneplus Buds because they felt cheap and sounded bad. I have to say that the Oneplus Buds sounded much better with the S24U but still sold them because the sound I was not happy with. Today I tested and bought the Samsung Buds 3 Pro because they sound great together with the S24U. I have some much more expensive in-ear both closed and open back headphones here at home and can compare a bit, but the Samsung Buds feel solid and sound quite nice.

My AirPods work fine with it. BUT I don’t know why my Sony WHXM3 headphones lose audio every 10 seconds, it’s unbearable to be honest. There might be other headphones that face the issue out there

Agreed. I can never get Soundcore stem style buds to sit in my ear correctly. AirPods, Earfun, OnePlus, and Nothing buds all fit fine.

i use shokz and airpods. i do agree with the volume on shokz being too low but i sweat a lot and it causes discomfort when i run long distance and use the airpods lol

Then stay with your airpods. With non apple earbuds you are going to be forced to use AAC codec so you are not going to use the full potential of sennis or other brands.

airpods for me

I just don't think I can go back to earbuds after using headphones. I have the Sony xm4s and whenever I use my airpods they seem so much worse in comparison.

I listen to books while I'm walking my dog, about an hour a day. Switched from AirPods to Shokz a few months ago and now can hear cars coming behind us.

Outdoor runs: media free. Forced to treadmill: AirPods.

They are truly fantastic when considering all the bells and whistles that come along with the device. The only thing is that they sound quite a bit more flat and anemic when compared to some wired IEM's; I have the Truthear Pure as well and although it's a warmer IEM, it just punches so much better than the AirPods. But considering all the things you get with it AND the fact that they still sound very good? Airpods are incredible.

I also have never had any problems with AirPods, I have the pros

Another vote for the Apple AirPods. I have two sets. One is charging while one is in use. I use the largest silicone tips. (They give you three sizes.)

Have been riding with my AirPods for about a year. I got tired of fiddling getting them in, finding one when it fell out taking the helmet off, etc. they worked fine, but it was a time question. I got sick of spending 10-15 minutes getting gear on and configured before a ride. Got a Cardo spirit hd last week. Already had decibullz for concerts, and they stay in very well. So it’s them, Cardo on, helmet on, quick release to fasten, glasses back on, moving. I tested with one of the $<20 Knox offs as a proof of concept, and even that worked pretty well. Just limited volume, flakey connection, and useless mic while at speed.

I have the XM4 and since about 2021 when I first got them, I've used them for all my workouts with weights. Cardio I use airpods. But the XM4 still work perfectly (from what I can remember using them at first). I workout, sweat, and at the end of the workout wipe them down with whatever cleaning solution and paper towel is at the gym. If they go bad in the near future, I will absolutely think they did their job.

I actually use AirPods underneath a pair of Stihl ear protectors. Can hear my music or podcast well and still helps the ears, depending how loud the music is! My bad boy zero turn 50" is so loud...especially when engaging the blades.

Significantly better. Airpods wouldnt be even remotely worth their price if they were just regular tws earbuds. Supermix 4 and a qudelix 5k. Shove that in your back pocket and run your iems down the back of your neck :)

Most audiophiles agree that airpods are the best value for 120 bucks

After my dog are multiple pairs of AirPods, I’ve gone with the Tozo NC9s. Because he has expensive taste, they haven’t been eaten and I find them ok value for money. They’re not as good as AirPods. AirPods either transparency mode is good for running, and ANC for your other use cases.

Beats is owned by Apple so they work just the same as AirPods. It depends on your budget and what you use them for mainly. If its for talking on the phone, interacting with sire, dictation and occasional music listening than AirPods is still the best bet because of the H chip in them. But if its primarily to listen to music and consume media, there are much better alternatives.

This is what works best for me too. I also set my AirPods to keep playing if one of them comes out of my ear, so even if one falls out, I can still keep going. Then I just have to go hunting once I come back down for the earbud that fell out, but it’s usually right under me.

theres a thread on this every week. top comment is either shokz or you should NEVER EVER use any type of headphones. i usually have one airpod in playing a podcast just loud enough for me to hear, yes even on city streets, and its fine. headphones or no im most likely to get hit by a car being driven by a person who is not paying attention

Meh the AirPods are meh in ANC. I turn it off tbh to save on battery life

AirPods. Especially if you have an iPhone and pay for Apple Music premium.

I have a set, I use them sometimes but my AirPods are just better

depends on your needs. airpods are always the solid choice for an iphone. mic quality isn’t bad, it just suffers from what a lot of true wireless earbuds from. which is not having a mic directly facing your mouth. if you don’t mind wired i would go that route. especially if mic and audio quality is a top priority for you. i’d start with just the regular earpods. their cheap and in most stores.

The difference is down to personal-preference, situation, and terminology. I use a pair of headphones with 'active noise-cancellation' and 'transparency mode'. They allow me to choose whether to eliminate (almost) all ambient noise around me, with or without listening to music or other media, OR to reduce the ambient noise and still hear if someone is trying to talk to me. I have found that using 'active noise-cancellation' helps me with other sensory issues (reduced pain sensitivity, anxiety, all probably related to the interplay of hyper-focus, monotropism, and interoceptive issues. Note, some 'active noise-cancellation' headphones will not stay on without an active media source. Try out the different types of noise-cancellation. SoundCore is a good entry point to try out the technologies at a lower price-point than the high-end stuff. I've tried out products from SoundCore, JBL, Beats, Apple, Sony, and Bose. For now, I've been very happy with my full-size over-the-ear Bose headphones for home use, and Apple AirPods for when I am out and about. I consider both therapeutic/assistive-devices for my sensory issues. To reiterate, I use my headphones in both your desired-use example (as quiet as possible), and in the case of a preferred sound/noise masking external noise/sound. I hope you find some relief.

Airpods are the only things that fit in my ears and don't fall out. Too sweaty for over-ear. Credit where credit's due Apple did design the best airbuds on the market, I've tried other brands and they just don't sit in my ears well. I've lost four pairs and just keep buying new ones lol.

So if they actually work I dont mind at investing because in the end I am making money with the earbuds. My current headset smooshes my glassed into my brain so... I need to change but apple airpods sounds like im in a wind tunnel no matter how quiet my office is.

No don’t get them they still have an issue when they don’t get charged for a while they can’t be charged and won’t work never been fixed just get AirPods

AirPods or SoundCore’s that give zero wireless latency

I might just have small ears but even with the smallest tips I find air pods hurt my ears and they don’t stay in well. You think Beats might be more comfortable or this is simply the nature of earbuds? I did read I could buy different tips off amazon and that might help. Haven’t tried that yet. Also I swear wearing ear buds long term (like few hrs a day) causes ear wax to stay in the ear and not work its way out the way it would if we didn’t have something shoved in our ear. I love the small size and convenience of ear buds but overall miss the comfort of over the ear headphones.

I’ve tried some others and I have to say AirPods are the best. Noise canceling is great. sound is really good. If I had to go with something else given that most of the other pricier ones I’ve tried aren’t that good. I’d go with Tao Tronics. No noise canceling but long battery life.

Take it your apple fan having there buds at top the only good thing about them is transparency not sound quality Samsung buds pro 2 sound way better than apple's plus bowers and Wilkins pi6 and pi8 even better sound quality again than this

It’s tough to say, because people have such different preferences. I LOVE my AirPods, because I think they sound great, they’re comfortable and connecting them to all my Apple devices was just so seamless. BUT, if I just want to close my eyes and listen to music, I prefer my Bose QuietComfort over ear headphones. They sound fantastic and are super duper comfy. And if I go for a run, I prefer using my Shokz Airs for the bone conduction/open ear style to keep my music going, while I’m audibly aware of my surroundings. A lot of folks here will have some awesome recommendations based upon their experiences and preferences.

AirPods have a great sound and with ANC that works as expected. The mic on the other hand, horrible. Every call I make, everyone tells me I sound muffled. Speakerphone mic is so much better. Because taking calls, zoom/team meetings, etc is so important to me, I’m about to try the Shokz Openrun 2 headset. It’s open ear with bone conduction, but mic is reported to be better, as recommended by my buddy at work.

I honestly cannot live without my AirPods. It’s the only thing that makes going out in public largely bearable anymore.

Lucky you. I have tried to take a call on my AirPods but the caller complains about wind noise, even with a buff pulled down over my ears. I have to stop cycling to continue the call.

I like my AirPods but they can’t handle calls for shit. No one can ever hear me.

Honestly air pod pros or just the normal ones

Yup plus they aren’t fully noise cancelling so for office works they’re really good

hi! did you notice that which one of the buds gets drained faster than the other? i just got mine yesterday and am trying it out today and noticed that my left one drains faster than the right bud

i figured bc that was my issue with my old airpods before the left one AGAIN drains faster than the right so im having ptsd moment lol

Apple AirPods are great. But also the wired usb C ones from Apple are awesome too. I like them because of how comfortable they are in my ear.

It gonna lie, best noise cancelling is still air pods.

AirPods work on pixels. I actually use airpods only on my pixel because all other wireless non pixel earbuds I tried, had sound delay issues. But there’s no native battery indicator.

My AirPods work just fine. When they don’t I use wired Apple headphones.

i personally use cheap over the ear firearm ear muffs with a wireless earbud in one of my ears like this: https://www.amazon.com/Yewltvep-Shooting-protection-including-shooting/dp/B0BTLKN64N FWIW i use sony true wireless earbuds and have had good luck. use airpods if you have an iphone i wouldn't overthink it

Use AirPods and they sound terrible . The cheap Anker 4nc is even better, but still far from desirable, all reviews and tests say that Jabra is the best in your list, also Nothing is good choice, especially now as they are on sale.

I use airpod cause i dont want to damage the pleather

I don't always, but when I do, I use my Samsung earbuds that I bought for my phone several years ago. They work great. I'd use my air pods, but that got confusing making sure they connect to the deck instead of my phone, so a dedicated set works better for me.

I'm a bit disappointed with these as they keep falling out of my ears if I do anything more than a slow walk and when you use the controls it just loosens the fit further Tried my wife's airpods, and they're night and day It doesn't matter how good the features are if they don't stay in your ears.

Our right, It's a pity the shops don't have display buds you can try on before buying. I do feel the airpods have a better design that hooks better to the ear rather than just the angled design on the samsung

You can also buy the ear loops separately. There are a bunch on Amazon. I used ear loops with AirPods and have no problems during workouts.

It’s hard to beat AirPods. So small, noise-canceling is great, use the same charger as other tech. My big Sony over/ear headphones are somewhat better at noise-canceling, but also probably 20x the size and weight. The one (extremely minor) negative of AirPods is their connectivity to plane TV screens. I bring a dongle (AirFly) for longer flights or a bad pair of 3.5mm headphones in my Switch case

I put my air pods in and I put noise protection cupped headphones from 3m over them

I tried using AirPods and I could not get the helmet on without dislodging them. I ended up using NoNoise brand plugs which filter out wind noise but let everything else through and I listen to music on my Sena

Had this issue. It was another Bluetooth device in the house conflicting (a laptop). Disabled Bluetooth on the other device and never had the issue again. Check around the home and see what else may be using the same band.

Same. Some devices “snatch” Bluetooth pairing, and will force disconnect the AirPods from other devices when automatically pairing. Steam Deck and my Desktop PC always do this, which I don’t mind because it’s seamless and easy. When I want to switch them back to my phone it’s one swipe and a click which is way faster than going into deck’s Bluetooth settings.

Around here (Copenhagen) I mostly see Airpods (in-ear). 2nd on the list is Sony WH1000 (various versions) and 3rd is Airpod pro max. After than, it's an even distribution between "all the rest".

I noticed Apple's noise cancelation is horrible when it comes to phone calls. They seem to always cancel your own voice, so the person on the other end literally hears your surroundings over you. Whenever I'm taking a call when outside, I have to disconnect my airpods and use the phone regular so they can hear me.

Airpods are expensive, yeah, but they work. They fail a BIT if lots of people are talking, sometimes that leaks through, but generic train noises, etc.? Flawless. They make flying so much easier - I have them on during a flight and I take them off and it's like this caged roar just comes back into my ears the second Ido.

If you have an iPhone it’s a no brainer, AirPods. They connect seamlessly between devices. If you have an android consider the nothing brand or pixel buds

Tried different ones but always come back to the apple airpods. Mine never fall out, i've been wanting to try some bone conductor headphones since I started road cycling though.

God I looking a drawer a few days ago and realized I have 6 (SIX!) broken or missing pairs of AirPods between me and my wife. They shouldn’t be so expensive to repair or buy spares.

apple's airpods are probably miles more popular compared to the rest (maybe sony is slightly behind) purely because of how many people buy into the apple ecosystem

Go into the BT settings for the AirPods and change Connect to this iPhone to “When last connected to this iPhone”. That way they won’t switch back until you do it manually. Only way to have a reliable experience with multiple devices imo. 

I own some apple airpods & sony wf (1000xm3-5 series). for me the best for running is sony 1000xm5. but for your budget, trust me when i say this realme buds hav the most similar sound quality to those rm1000+ earbuds. almost perfect for running got noise cancelling etc https://preview.redd.it/t7sfdciy831e1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=22535fe8d76bdca41cf299d28fdca6da3a97006f

I have an old pair of AirPods that don’t work anymore and it helps a lot. Not only will people avoid talking to you it makes it so you can still hear everything it’s just not loud.

I can’t do something in/on my ears for long periods of time. Plus I hate how they make me look on camera, especially when I have a virtual or blurred background. When I’m at home (which is most of the time) I use an Anker Power Conf speaker/microphone. The quality is great and it has a visual indication that it’s muted. When I need to be out and about I use AirPods.

If outside, AirPods. The volume is controlled by the volume on the phone so it’s never too low. At home, it’s either my AirPods or my Bose headphones.

I love rocking no headphones but if I do, my AirPods

Airpods anc sucks, im seriously considering replacing mine

Looks good, definitely upgrading my 1 gen to 3 gen.

For me, AirPods do not have the best sound quality compared to other my headphones collections, but I’ve use it more than other headphones on a daily bases , it’s convenient, great ANC feature and sounds decent.

I have 2 pairs of Pixel Buds A series. I love how they feel in my ears. I get overstimulated kind of easily and sometimes put them in my ears to quiet the surroundings w/o anything playing. - yes, I have 2 dif kinds of loop earplugs and I still prefer the PBs. - I bought airpods & airpod pros for work (MacBook). The airpod Pro is similar in quality to the A's IMO. The regular Airpods with no cushion annoyingly fall out of my ears. - I thought I lost my PBs and could only go for a WEEK without them. I was incredibly sad. Of course I found them after I purchased their replacement. - The PB app on the Pixel is fine. Tells you charge status, you can adjust a couple of settings. - I'm not big on noise cancelling so I didnt feel the PB Pro was worth the extra expense. Cons - If I'm in the same room as my Google home device, and I ask it to set a timer (weekly, for cooking), my Pixel phone will respond. I always, always hit "wrong device responded" on the Google Home but it doesn't fix the issue. - I wish I could adjust the volume like I can with wired earbuds, but that is a semi unrealistic expectation. - The volume sometimes doesn't go quiet enough when I'm in a quiet room. I have started using the adaptive sound setting in the PB app, and it helps a little bit. It is NOT quiet enough for me to wear them to fall asleep. I bought a Hoom band for that purpose, but not really that comfortable. Pixels: current 9; prev 6P, 2.

Android user here; I bought air pods this year for music as I like the way they fit and noise cancelling in that style is rare - they should pair just fine with Android phones - you do miss out on being able to select which modes are on unless you have an iPad or old iphone - the headphones won't update without an apple device I couldn't get mine to pair out of the box though. I have an old iPad though, and that was helpful Once it did the firmware update, its been great, and I also use the ipad if I want to change settings. The nose cancelling is pretty good; gets rid of background noise per week while letting conversation through

Bose QC ultras are great. Good sound quality and excellent noise cancellation. Fit & Comfort is very personal, but Bose ultras are really comfortable for me, along with Apple AirPods. If sound quality is a preference, i wouldn’t touch Airpods. This can also be a personal preference, but even some cheap $30 earbuds sound better for me than AirPods pro 2. But they are really comfortable and have good ANC and works well with Apple echo system. But if you can try them before, that will be better as sound is inferior , at least for me.

Everyones ears are shaped differently so I don't think there is an objective answer to this question, but I can give recommendations on what works for me. A lot of people like apple airpods but they hurt my ears within 10 minutes of wearing them, personally. I liked Bose earbuds for a long time but they have gotten more expensive, for a worse product in recent years. If you can find a second generation of their Quiet Comfort earbuds, they're pretty great, but still gonna be pretty pricey. The third generation cost about $300 and the quality is worse than the second gen. More recently I've found that I really love Altec Lansing Nanobuds. They're the same shape and level of comfort as the Bose earbuds, but they stay in my ear even better and they're waaaay cheaper. They're not quite as user friendly as the Bose are, as far as touch controls on the headphones themselves, but thats a small inconvenience for me. They also have a better battery life and cost about $60 as opposed to $150-$250 for the second gen Bose. Hope this helps. Good luck on your search for the perfect earbuds OP.

10% of the time I’m on my nice rig. 90% of my time is on AirPods. With that in mind, I don’t listen for perfection or idealistic tuning while on a walk or in the grocery store. That’s for the 10% of listening at home.

I’m pretty sensitive to audio delay and my Air Pods are probably the least delay-prone Bluetooth earphones/headphones I’ve tried. That’s not to say there’s zero delay, but it’s not very noticeable or distracting. Nothing beats wired, though.

I bought the Sony, Google, Samsung, and Apple buds to test all four (one at a time, returned each pair as needed). All four fit me differently--I couldn't get the AirPods to seal in my ear, while my daughter found them to fit perfectly. I went with the Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro. They were comfortable and I liked their touch control options.

How about meeting half-way. The Kiwi Ears Ardor are on sale @ Amazon for $75 right now. Very comfortable, great sound, and pretty good ANC. The Bluetooth link is rock solid. I can go across the house and not lose the signal. I got them to review, but they are close to unseating my AirPods as my goto set. The AirPods are just so dang convenient in the Apple ecosystem.

I have a conch and tragus and I wear AirPods

You managed to keep them until they broke down?!!! So you are 'the one'. airpods are nice because you hold open the case and they link up. Sound wise, I vastly prefer my  WF-1000XM4, but. . . I got them for $100 and I don't think that happens often. (whoops! Amazon has them for $109 renewed/refurbished). But man, not having to futz around with pairing every time apple updates an OS. . . that's super nice. Oddly, I find myself using the airpods not because they are better, but for fear of losing my Sony's. Even though the replacement cost of the airpods is roughly the same.

What are you using them for? I’m having this same dilemma and I’m kinda coming to the conclusion that AirPods are gonna be best all around I feel. If you’re gyming, working, traveling, they are worse than alternatives that specialize in those spaces but pretty damn good at being competitive in all

I am very happy with the Shokz Open Fit. They sound good and let outside noise in. These could be described as traditional ear buds but they have a gap between the speaker and the ear. I was not happy with the Shokz bone conducting headphones. My uncovered ears heard the usual wind noise while riding. To compensate, I had to turn the bone conducting headphones all the way up and that drowned out any important sounds anyway (cars approaching, etc…). So, I went back to Apple AirPods until I got the Shokz Open Fit. Honourable mention: The Meta Ray Ban smart glasses with integrated speakers sound great if you want to get smart sunglasses. My only problem with these is the thick frames mean craning my neck higher in an aero position. They would be excellent if you ride in an upright position.

Honestly AirPods have been the best earbuds for metal I’ve tried. I’d just get new ones that have those features you want.

it’s because people glaze apple too much. literally nothing about it is better than the other earbuds apart from the ambient sound I guess. they’re still stuck with single drivers, and only support the AAC codec.

Bro its so underrated here. Tried airpod either same or… tak best sangat compared to soundcore 🤣🤣

I've used the Samsung buds and they worked great, but kept slipping out of my ears any movement. I still use my airpods sometimes. They work perfect, but I have to guess when I can charge them. But my main earbuds are called "nothing ear wireless 2" and no issues at all!!!

I’ve been an AirPods fan since the very first model. I’ve got them all! If you’re already part of the Apple ecosystem, nothing beats the AirPods and how convenient they are. They’re a bit pricey, but keep in mind that the holiday season is coming, and you might find some great deals.

I don’t think anything could dethrone the AirPods as my go-to for day to day usage. ANC and transparency are just so good, and like you say the ecosystem integration is just impossible to replicate. Helps that they sound pretty good as well, haha.

I use my AirPods with a transceiver.

None at all with this that I’ve noticed. I’ve used others in the past for other applications and had serious lag issues.

If you have iPhone just get the AirPods

Apple airpods works great

Use my AirPods all the time

I spent $210 on 3 different cheap ones over the course of 1.5 years. I then bought Apple AirPods for about the same price and have had them for 5 years now.

I use aj iPhone pro with an Apple Watch cellular on number share with AirPods. I don’t even bother taking my phone with me I just pair with the watch and listen from it. Works flawless.

I suggest you to buy airpods or buds as they would be lighter on air amd as you get stronger your work out will be more intense = more sweat if you keep using headphones they cover your whole ear therefore the sweat.... I workout a lot and used to use headphones but ever since i switched to airpods i dont experiemce sweating specially from my ears or around the ears

Yes it is… I used air pods for the longest time, and every time I tried talking to someone, they would say “they can hardly hear me “ Made the switch to the BT450… ZERO ISSUES!!… I’ve had several people ask if I’m at home because there is ZERO background noise.

Most definitely AirPods. Maybe there’s some cheap shitty top Amazon seller that’s more common but targeting low quality headphones is dumb. A cheap Bluetooth speaker or just their phone speakers is probably common too, but that’s way more variable than the most common earbuds most people are probably using.

I think air Pods do a Great Job, they have much better ANC

airpods!!! The best I had😂

Do you have an iPhone? If so AirPods make life so easy they’re worth their price just for that fact. If you have an Android just get whatever

Airpods

I was firmly a beats wearer until my cats discovered them and now I’m team AirPod. The initial outlay is steep but I’ll wear these until they die - 3 years in on my first pair and still going strong.

Iv had this same issue with in ear buds with the tips but honestly I got the apple aid pods and they never fall out. Is there a way you can test with a friend or family as I've found they are the only ones that sit in right. Not the airport pros just the normal ones Reason why as the normal air pods don't sit all the way in your ears like alot of others that sit half way in which imo is more comfortable for me and doesn't fall out at the gym

Is it though? There is almost no difference in the pod itself so I call bullshit on them being that uncomfortable.

Ok but we are taking air pod vs AirPod pro. Not only are they not that different there is also a ton of 3rd part fins or accessories for the pro versions too. I am well aware how everyone ears are different - it took me forever to find noise canceling ear pods my partner to use and he is ridiculously finicky and stubborn. But when comparing the difference in performed from regular vs pro of Apple AirPods there is really not a significant difference in feel and comfort to make the pro non useable but the non pro useable. The question is not about some other brand or style so I call bullshit that someone returned the pro version in exchange for the non pro version just based on comfort

I've done teletherapy for over 3 years and I have 2 corgis. These work fabulously: Jabra Evolve2 65 Flex Plantronics brand - but the software is archaic and the company is non responsive. JBL Tune Flex Apple Airpods suck. IMHO. Good luck!

Bose Quietcomfort wireless over the ear headphones are some of the best for travel. I use both AirPods and Bose quietcomfort over the ear headphones. I use AirPods for meetings and normal around the house stuff and the Bose quietcomfort when I really want to relax or when I’m flying on a plane.

Thats the issue i tried many earbuds senny’s mtws4 bose etc always went back to airpods

I had the same worry when I bought my AirPods - also trying to save space. I found my earbud lanyards on Amazon and so far they’ve worked great. I couldn’t find any for ear bud styles different from the AirPod so that’s actually why I chose the AirPods. https://www.amazon.com/dp/B089B5T9L7?ref=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EEH32AV070N9PCDHK77J_1&ref_=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EEH32AV070N9PCDHK77J_1&social_share=cm_sw_r_apin_dp_EEH32AV070N9PCDHK77J_1&starsLeft=1&skipTwisterOG=1

There are still things that Apple does superiorly, and the AirPods is one of them. (Airtags an honorable mention) Granted, some of the features, such as volume controls are not available, but everything else works just fine. I left iPhone a decade ago.

I use AirPods and bought covers that slip on them to hold in place better. They have like a hook on the top

Personally AirPods and EarPods are trash for being easy to fall out and no good seal. AirPods Pro however, should be the benchmark. Especially the pro2 for a great out of the box sound signature

But your experience should be the exact reason why you SHOULDN’T recommend them. Not liking rubber tips is a personal choice. Ear/Airpods not fitting is an issue with the PRODUCT, not a choice. It’s shit design that should’ve died a decade ago Also EarPods sound signature changes so much on how you place the in your ears and whether they are “sealed” or falling out bc they are smooth plastic. If you tilt EarPods more inward, you get more treble. If you tilt them outward, you get more bass. OPs question is about what he should use to mix with, you NEED a consistent sound signature and seal to mix properly, making EarPods and non pro AirPods totally useless for this

I’m saying they are trash for mixing bc they will sound inconsistent bc they are a garbage design, contend with that first

My point still stands that they will sound inconsistent and shouldn’t be used as a reference for anything unless you really don’t care, and at that point why fucking bother.

I’m saying my point still stands. EarPods could sound more sibilant or bassy depending on how you put them in your ears, which is super easy to do unintentionally, so using them as a reference is not ideal at all. Yall out here giving poor advice to someone and have no reason other than “they’re popular” when my advice of using AirPod pros are popular, consistent sounding, AND are better in every objective way than non-pro AirPods. TLDR; earpods and AirPods are a terrible reference point and the pros are way more consistent

My daughter has misophonia so I have a lot of experience here. For everyday use, AirPods are sufficient. Very easy to use and you can still hear a little of what’s going on around you. Sony WX1000M4 for a stronger cancellation. It has the side benefit of signaling to the people around you that you are trying to focus. Sometimes she will use the Sony over the AirPods for complete silence. You didn’t ask for it, but the best purchase by far for us has been the Soundcore sleep earbuds. They are amazing.

I just checked the prices on those and trust me, I’ve been buying Bluetooth since the single QCY mini 2 that had micro usb on the buds. Fun fact: I remember wanting wireless earbuds so bad in 2014, I got 2 of’em, paired each of them individually to my 2014 MacBook Air and BOOMM! I basically had what Apple did years later with the AirPods. After those I got the QCY T1, T2, T3…until the AirPods got released. Then I switched to apple! And if there’s 1 thing I learn, it is, nothing under $70 is worth it unless it’s temporary. Like a few month ago I lost the right side of my AirPods Pro and since I wasn’t interested one their 2ndneed time to thoroughly research replacements, I got the TOZO anc earbuds for $30 in the meantime. However they were so bad, I quickly got the Nothing ear 2024 for over $100 and I dont miss my AirPods Pro no mo’!

Not exactly what you asked for, but when I’m in an environment that I *really* need to drown out, I wear Loop earplugs under my noise cancelling headphones (Bose Quietcomfort Ultra) with the sound turned up high. I have many kinds of Loop earplugs so I choose depending on the amount of cancellation I need. They lay pretty flush to the ear. But to answer your original question, AirPods have been the best ANC buds I’ve used. I’ve only compared to the Galaxy Buds, but they’re better.

AirPods didn’t work for me because they’re not ideal earbuds for workouts, so I flipped the script: I travel with high-end workout headphones (Jabra Elite 8 Active) which not only work great for the gym, but also casual use and transit. The gen2 model can connect to non-Bluetooth in-flight entertainment for a neat party trick. While the ANC of AirPods Pro is hard to beat, I realized that “good” ANC is truly sufficient a majority of the time and not worth obsessing over. Downside is that Jabra is pulling out of the consumer headphone market, but this headphone is still worth a buy for a few years.

AirPods, Sony XM3/4 and Bose QC35. I see at least 10 of each every single day when I take the train to work.

I just use the same AirPods I use with my phone

If you have an IPhone I’d suggest AirPods. Pricey but super nice!

I’ve been using apple airpods but they are almost dead now. Im looking to buy some new ear buds that are in budget friendly. I want something that is easy to connect to iphone and not something with weird bass or sound, like I’ve heard in few copies of airpods. Has Good sound quality

I don’t have experience with the OpenFit, but I have the OpenRun Pro 2 and never notice the band. I prefer them over my AirPods and Beats Fit Pro because I feel like the buds never fit in my ears properly. I like how Shokz fit around my ears and I never have to worry about them slipping out on particularly sweaty runs, or putting pressure against my rook and tragus piercings, which was always an issue with buds. Is the sound quality as good as an ear bud? No, but it’s not terrible by any means. I almost didn’t purchase the OpenRun Pro 2s because of some reviews I read on sound quality. Right out of the box, it isn’t great, but you have to download the Shokz app and either customize the sound, or select one of their other sound quality options, just FYI.

Apple AirPods with transparency mode are really very good. Used in conjunction with a radar I’ve never missed a car. With said, follow the local law.

Yeah there’s noise cancellation (absolutely do not use on the bike) and then transparency mode I think it’s called which is really good actually.

Domestic travel, my AirPods Pro 2. Internationally when long flights are involved, I'll pack my Airpods but definitely use over ears - Sony XM5.

Apple is probably the most overpriced product on the market today, including the Airpods. I had an opportunity to try them, and I was surprised by how unremarkable they were. The sound quality was meh, as was most of the other options. The only thing that was alright was the ANC, but you don't need to look very far to find other earbuds that are just as good, if not better, for half the price. The ecosystem is just a gimmick imo.

Haha i have definitely tried AirPods and didn’t last long before one popped out of my ear!

I've never experienced that issue using my airpods. When I disconnect my airpods there is a pause but it is only momentary and the program starts playing without any user interaction. What version of TvOS do you have installed on your AppleTV? Have you tried deleting the pairing and pairing the devices again? Maybe reboot the AppleTV? If nothing else, use this as a reason to purchase airpods. 😎

I mean they’re not for gaming specifically, but I have a pair of AirPods and I use them frequently for work, I have a conch and wore them while it was healing and it wasn’t an issue

AirPods are my first wireless earbuds. The noise cancellation, sound clarity is phenomenal. However the bass sounds are nonexistent, my 30$ EarPods have much better bass sounds. So if you listen to a lot of bass-heavy music, stay away from these. I had to spend a lot of time with equalizer to make them usable.

I had airpods earlier and had liked it but couldn’t justify the price i was paying for it. However recently i have bought oneplus buds 3 and they sound really well, have a good mic, a decent enough ANC and are an absolute value for money

I know it doesn’t work for all, but to circumvent this for me, I use both my speakers and AirPods to play sound when I have to use Discord, and then it sounds better. I just make sure the AirPods are set to Transparency mode and the AirPods are set to Voice Isolation mode if I’m using my AirPods for Discord vs the game audio.

Nerfed noise cancellation? I’ve not heard of this

Poor design, or design that the consumer doesn’t like or want? Like Apple throttling their phones after several years. I had AirPods for almost 2 years without any issues and I use them for outdoor work. They are often extremely wet from sweat and possibly dirty from grime on my hands. I don’t think I’ve had any complaints about hearing me.

AirPod pro gen 2? Or just regular no tip AirPods? AirPod Pros are rated for ear protection and if you use foam tips they get even quieter. AirPods are not rated for ear protection 

Airpods are the answer. I use a mirror on my glasses and I have a varia. If you want headphones just be vigilant about your other senses. Stay safe

I love my Airpods but I can only use the left one for running, the right one keeps falling out.

I like AirPods because all earbuds are capped at being mediocre at best, so might as well get the ones that work the smoothest with my phone. I also have a fiery hatred of Apple though and don’t blame you the slightest bit. Actually, I really only hate the iPhone.

Personally, every single version of the AirPods (apart from the max) hurt my ears after minutes of use. Despite trying the different tips and aftermarket covers, I can't seem to get them to be comfortable. For my case, the Max is infinitely better, but you're probably not in the same situation as me. So my reason: comfort.

I live in a condo and do this most of my time. I was using an armada of AirPods. They connect seamlessly with Apple products. As I go from room to room, Apple will ask what to connect to with one click. I tried some JBL Bluetooth earbuds and over the ear headphones. They sound fantastic. Their iPhone app makes them ultra configurable and having an eq is very nice. But the connectivity is not one click. Apple makes you go into the system menu everytime I switch from another source. (There is no blue tooth shortcut) JBL costs one tenth of AirPod Max. But has its trade offs.

No change for me with that update. Most of the time I have to put the AirPods in the case then get them out again, that makes the mic quality better. If I then switch to FaceTime audio / video it becomes crystal clear.

Damnit you beat me to it!! Absolutely love them - for the price, insane. Use AirPods for ‘quality listening’ and soundcore for the gym - used the X10 and now the x20 - like them so much I buy them as gifts for people!

AirPods have been my most durable by a long shot. I used to buy 10$ skull candy but they’d only last 3-4 weeks. No airpods have quit on me in 4-5 years. I’ve updated em a couple times just because of new features or good deals. I’ve burned out beats but never AirPods, so far anyway

Just by the way using air pods on android means you lose almost every single feature. I don't think it's worth buying air pods at all unless you have an iPhone.

Op, im in the same boat as you were and didnt want to make a new thread. Did you make a decision? I pretty much want cheap with good battery life and comfort. I have Apple Airpods but they only last 5 hours. I basically need to be able to sleep with some brown noise playing on vacation, while those around me snore so loud, youd think a tractor trailer was downshifting on the highway.

the irony is i can connect my airpods to my bravia tv via bluetooth and it works just fine *and* sounds a thousand times better. and no lag, so that's not the reason they did it.

Airpods are the absolute best ones with the switch that I've tried. Easy and functional compatibility and great audio. I'm assuming that will be the case with the Switch 2.

I was a beta tester for those. I ended selling them and buying AirPods…

Other that great transparency the AirPods are far from great. I’ve had no connectivity issues other buds connect instantly once paired just like my AirPods. I’m currently using the sound core liberty 4 pros and love the sound and comfort. The only thing I miss about AirPods would be transparency if you’re someone that keeps an earbud in all day

This! I use my airpods with my pixel they just fit my ear better

Noise canceling ear buds act more like ear plugs than noise cancelling. As the sampling mics are blocked so the buds do not send the proper canceling sound wave. But as they do act as earplugs. They do reduce noise. The bad thing with earbug is they can fall out of poistion and be ome super annoying that you need to stop and re insert them. And they do fall out when removing the helmet. Especially full face one. Before good quality bluetooth comm, i use sameaung buds. And they hit the ground on numerous occasions. I have never looked back since going with bluetooth comm kits. My airpod and samsung bud pro are for when I am off the bike. And they last way longer then. 14 hr vs 3 before you need to put the buds back in the case for charging

Both Airpods and Bose QC ultra connected very well. No lags or drops.

I used the air for about 6 years daily (8 hours a day). The battery no longer charges sometimes unless I get the perfect plug in angle plus correct cord / wall butt. Probably needs replaced

My company issue Airpods or Jabra headsets depending if you want in or over ear. both work fine for me.

I use AirPods. No complaints. Noise cancelling will really immerse you if you’re able to go without sensing surroundings.

I’ve had AirPods, high end Sonys, and none of them lasted more than a year. Pretty happy in the 3 months I’ve been using Nothing Ear and the (a) sub model. Got two pairs since I thought I lost them but they were in my son’s car. “Oh….yah….forgot about that”.

for me, airpods are way too large and tight, and distort my tragus and cause pain, just to offer a potential counter example :(

As cliche as it sounds my air pods work great on it and it's what I mostly use

I know what you mean about the AirPods. We hosted a virtual conference a few years back (all speakers on Zoom at home). Most used AirPods and it sounded tinny. I mean, Bose is always going to have the top-tier ANC (for now, anyway)... but they suck in so many other ways that it pisses me off. It's definitely subjective, yeah (plus you have to deal with fanboys - Apple being the worst). I just want the best... period. I'm willing to pay for it, but I'm not going higher than $400 for earbuds (or any headphones).

Airpods are goat. I'm on a S25 ultra. Galaxy buds pro 3 suck for anc. Miss my airpods.

I have debated this exact thing for a very long time. I am a competitive amateur bodybuilder as well as a pretty proficient marathoner. For lifting weights, airpods obviously work but I find that people still try to talk to me from time to time with earbuds, whereas over ear headphones people tend to not speak to me. So for lifting, I like Sennheiser momentum 4s, and for running Shokz are easily the best.

Tbh, if you think you’re gonna buy wireless earbuds once and be set for a long time, you're kidding yourself. They've got batteries that are hard and sometimes impossible to replace so you're lucky if they don't give out after a couple of years. Anyway, if you're an iphone user id say that airpods are a much better option for you out there. It's not just because of the sound quality, the connection is pretty convenient too. You just open the case, plug them into your ears and you're good to go. However if you're an android user, any good earbud would do the job imo. But you need to know that not all earbuds are created equal. There are some really good products out there, and there are some truly dreadful ones. I'd advise you to avoid those cheap wireless earbuds on the market coz good wireless earbuds don't come at bargain basement prices.

I have both the Bose QC and Apple AirPods and I find Bose to be better with noise cancelling. Literally blocks out the noise whereas with Apple, I can still hear street noise even with noise reduction at the highest level

AirPods give you convenience and decent sound. For the price they are solid. For “best sound quality possible” AirPods aint gonna be it and you are looking and a lot more money. Especially if you are looking for Bluetooth.

I always use Apple Buds as a point of reference. You can pick up the 3.5mm ones for like $15 new still. I feel like they sound close enough to airpods to be relevent. If it's that important to you (or maybe you would even use them personally) I'd pick up some regular airpods, they're like $100 on sale relatively often. I would say that's what 'most' consumers use on a daily basis

Exactly! I literally said they don't fit my ears at all and fall out, but they're stable in my girlfriend's ears. My little sister says the same thing. Some over ears are uncomfortable on one person's head, but not the other. You can't avoid it, not everyone's ears/heads are exactly the same shape and size. OP isn't even asking about what he should get for a daily driver, he's just asking what he should use for referencing his mixes. I stated I only recommend those apple buds because whether you like them or not, they're popular therefore a lot of people use them - which is what OP was asking.

A reference isn't what you mix on. What he wants to do is mix on his usual headphones/monitors, then listen back to the final production on something consumer grade to hear what the majority of an audience will be hearing.

Yeah the pros are more in ear (rubber tips) and the regulars are just a plastic that don't really go inside your ears. Some people prefer one over the other. I haven't listened to the pros, but I imagine they sound a lot better simply because in ears always do due to physics. They create a tight seal in your ear and you get better bass response/noise isolation. I'd assume more people use the regulars though, although pros are still really popular. Apple buds were my go to because they used to come with any ipod/iphone you buy new so everyone and their brother had a pair. And they were really solid for free earbuds. Now airpods are just popular because 1. A lot of people just stick with Apple products and 2. They pair really easily and integrate with iPhones.

Apple AirPods for when at the desk and need to take calls. Super comfy and amazing sound for both. And Bose SoundSport for home when doing chores or working out or taking dogs for walk (also calls are excellent). They have wire between the two ear buds that makes it easy to pop one bud out to hear ambient noise or talk to someone and NOT lose the bud by putting it in pocket or on a counter.

most songs are mixed and mastered in a way that it sounds good for average listener with normal/cheap earphones, meaning songs would be worse in lossless so airpods are better imo if u can afford it obv

If you're on iOS & Apple ecosystem, I love my airpods. But if you're price conscious or don't care about integration features, Anker/SoundCore has always been reliable for me.

I can’t use the headphone jack on my OLED, there’s a buzzing. So mostly been using wireless buds, AirPods, to work around that.

This. They work great.

Dont get airpods for android theres not much to it if you dont have an iphone

The connection/device switching is amazing, but only if you’re all in on the Apple ecosystem. If I’m watching tv with the AirPods, but I get a call on my phone, as soon as I hit answer on the iPhone, it instantly switches to the calls audio. The second I hang up, it switches back to the Apple TV. I’ve had XM4’s that did the same thing, but it took 10-15 seconds to fully switch devices most of the time and I could never reliably get them to connect to the Apple TV. Automatic pairing is also pretty much instant, where the XM4’s took about 10 seconds.

I go for the Appel AirPods. They double as hearing aids for me too! 🤓

I ride with AirPods and I’ve never felt like I was missing any external sound. They really are good at letting through what you need to hear.

I thought so too before trying (and afterwards buying) them, so I don't blame you. But you're so wrong. Those things are friggin awesome. Sometimes you have to let go of old thinking patterns and be open for new things. They're extremely well tuned (albeit a bit mainstream, which is totally expected from Apple product) and have surprisingly good technicalities. They're not worse than wired IEMs around and even above that price range, but additionally are extremely lightweight and comfortable, provide best-in-class noise cancelling and other really useful features and a long-lasting battery. I love my 550 bucks wired IEMs and would probably say that they sound better than the APP2, but they definitely don't sound at least twice as good as the price suggests and they're wired, not as transportable, not as comfortable and don't have noise cancelling.

Hate to say it but Apple AirPods, whatever model you’re comfortable buying. They’ve all been comfortable and long lasting for me.

I use AirPods and they’re great for me, never have an issue with them falling out or coming loose, my partner has the shokz headphones and loves them too though! Shokz really are a better option if you’re running on roads, the AirPods noise cancellation is too good sometimes but can be used in transparent mode or with it off Also - if the fit is a problem you can get foam ear tips which are a good bit more secure as they expand into your ear shape

The best? Hell no! AirPods are built to last a year the then they fail. Nothing like planned obsolescence.

My kids have gone through 2 pairs each. Every year, right after the warranty expires, one ear bud fails its almost a joke to us at this point.

we've had 8-9 pairs of air pods fail, and 3 apple watches die. Yet they keep buying the apple stuff. I won't.

One of the air pods just quit working on all the sets they've had... the apple watches quit holding charges, one separated from the back because the battery got super hot. No abuse they just die on their own.. and they aren't mine. My stuff lasts forever but they arent Apple products.

If I were you I’d get a pair of Linsoul Supermix 4 and the Qudelix 5k. You can run them wired or wireless with that setup (wireless from the phone to the dac, headphones will be wired). It will absolutely demolish the AirPods for the same price. That being said, I use my AirPods every day for non music related stuff like listening to audiobooks or YouTube, meetings and phone calls, etc

I just use AirPods I already had but I got some little plastic ear hook adapters from Amazon so they don’t fall out when I go upside down. They work pretty okay except for when I occasionally bring my arm too close to my ear and knock them off

My phone usually takes priority when I open the AirPods case, so when I want to use them with another device (work laptop, Steam Deck, etc) I go to the Bluetooth menu on the other device and select the AirPods so it'll try to connect, and *then* open the AirPods case. This usually allows the device to connect to them before the phone snatches them up.

IMO except the tradeoff that comes with shokz that the sound won't be as best as an iem. wear your airpods when not biking and wear your shokz when biking. At least you wont lose your shokz.

My airpods. Seamless transfer between phone and iphone

I was in a similar situation, struggling to find a good headset for remote work. After trying the Sony XM5, Bose QC and AirPods, I found that neither of them could block out background noise effectively or provide a clear mic for calls. Ultimately, I switched to the Jabra Evolve2 65, and it’s been a game-changer. The mic clarity and noise cancellation are significantly better, making it perfect for work calls. Check out “Headsetadvisor” on YouTube. They compare literally all makes and models.

That’s what I use and I have a Blue Parrot headset too. They often give me a headache so I mainly use the Air Pods

Yes. Get some damn AirPods or look forward to replacing these in a year or two. Perhaps XM7s would interest you?

I think the other commenter is right, it’s a codec type issue. And going to the Home Screen resets the audio codec/format. The issue doesn’t happen for me for any app if I use my AirPods/Airpods Maxes but does with my Sony XM4s and XM6s. So might be worth looking into that in the future. (As in don’t go out of your to get AirPods just for this).

Had a cheap Bluetooth adapter for a bit with my AirPods attached. Latency was too much. Moved to wired ear buds which isn’t great but it works without reconnecting and charging another device. I do want some pulse explorers but not wanting to spend the same amount as the portal. Waiting to find them on sale/clearance some place.

My apple airpods have been put in the washer and dryer about 10 times and still kicking

Might be defective, used them for years on calls - always had great feedback on quality, especially when paired with facetime audio.

I just use my AirPods

I may be one of the few people that sees AirPods as good value, the last ones I had lasted me over 6 years until they started giving up. Used and abused daily for that long I’ve been impressed with them

That’s fair, the newer ones have tracking and will tell you that you’ve lost them within a quick enough time you’ll be able to get them back. But yeah that’s fair if you don’t have any other apple products to make use of them fully.

yeah fr, ive tried them a few years ago and i thought they sounded ass

My airpods that I’ve had for over five years lol

Did you have any issues pairing? I’ve tried multiple times but deck doesn’t recognise the AirPods for some reason.

You forgot to mention one major issue where Sony (and any other manufacturer other than Apple) is better: Apple AirPods can be connected to non-Apple devices, but the user experience is only good with Apple devices. And I agree with u/ceoofkpop_ that the AirPods are fit-wise far worse than Sony's or other true wireless in-ear headphones. They are less in-ears and more in between true in-ears and regular non-in-ear earbuds.

As soon as I started sweating in these, the coating started to peel. I wear AirPods now.

You should test the sennheiser momentum 4 if you’re thinking overear. They’re way better than APM, imo. If you go in ear then the AirPods are top

I would wear anything under muffs. When I cut on my dad and brothers Spartans, I can’t hear crap with just the AirPods lol

AirPods are the best piece of technology I have experienced in a long time. I can take them everywhere. I use them when I work out, at work, at home, as I travel. They are with me everywhere. If they could just stay in my ears better during workouts LOL. JK, I'm giving them a hard time. Some of my workout includes being upside down, that's a hard ask. I considered the Beats Pro 2, but I think the AirPods have been ANC and call quality. Those are a bigger deal than dealing with them sometimes coming out during the 30 minutes I'm working out.

I have jbl Bluetooth headphones and they noise cancel and are the best ever. Comes with an optional wire and shit stays charged forever. I’ve never had good luck with any Bluetooth earbuds though other than AirPods. Mine are so degraded at this point though (four years on) that they can’t even hold a charge for 5 fucking minutes. Disgusting

I find AirPods don't stick in my ears well, but that's a me thing. I'll only know if this will be frugal if they last at least 3 years. I just bought Shokz open run pro 2 and have been quite happy with the sound quality despite being "open" ear head phones. Very light, I have them on all day at work. I tried the og non pro and found them to be too tinnie. JB have them on display to try.

I have AirPods and you can change the settings from noise cancelling to hearing ambient noise while using the AirPods. It’s great.

I am an audiophile. While the AirPods aren’t the best sounding earbuds, sound quality isn’t really the reason you buy earbuds in the first place. The AirPods to a great job in many regards, but it’s the features and ecosystem that make them great. If you have a Mac, iPhone, and iPad, then Apple headphones are a no brainer. It killed me to pay $500 for the AirPods Max, but I don’t regret it. Automatic switching between devices and calls is so nice.

Noise cancelling headphones. Should still be able to hear enough of the drums through them. I use AirPods

If I don’t wear AirPods, I walk out of rehearsal with ear pain and ringing. When I do wear AirPods with the noise-cancelling, my ears feel perfectly fine as if I’ve been in a library. So they definitely help a lot.

As much as I dislike Apple products, I have to admit the call quality of their Airpods are almost unmatched. Look at every single remote interview you see on TV... 99% of the time the person calling in is using Airpods of some kind. It always sounds pretty good too. I've tried calling my friends with all my earbuds and they all have said the Airpods sound better on their end. My other buds tend to have a slightly muffled or digital sound. I don't generally use them to listen to music, but when I know I'll be on a long call, I'll switch to them.

I have the xm5 over ear headphones and love it. I’m not sure I trust the earbuds though for the price as I went through two pairs of XM4’s while using them only in the gym. I ended up going with AirPods this time around and I’m happy with them overall. My only gripe is you can’t customize the EQ so I can’t adjust them to the Harman Curve or other EQ profiles I found useful. But they do sound very good for what they are.

Airpods are really great. But their mic performance on the outdoors is worse than trash.

AirPods don’t stay in my ears well either. I got ear hook covers off Amazon that work though. There are also over ear hook options. Check them out if you haven’t already.

I had a similar worry when I started wearing AirPods. Maybe I’m just really lucky but save for pulling a shirt off and catching the part that sticks down and pulling them out, I have never had them fall out. I do wear either a visor or cloth hair band and https://preview.redd.it/17ae49pgqg0e1.jpeg?width=1125&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=9944b0b16548e1946957b377057a046549ba29c7 put it over my ears when I’m in situations where it would be very bad if the AirPod fell out, usually when I’m in water. Something like what I have pictured here.

I haven't tried the newest ones but one of my gripes with an older generation Samsung buds is all the touch controls don't work through the cloth and the fit was really bad and they tended to fall out easily, I currently have a Google pixel so I'm using the pixel buds with them and they fit well, everyone's ears are different and especially with how a turban may press and your ears in a different way, it's hard to recommend something like this so generally I'd just recommend whatever works with your phone. The airpods have great fitting under turban, but horrible noise cancelling from what I've heard and also don't have a good mic so speaking or answering calls with them isn't the best. You also just lose out on features with each type you go with if you don't have the compatible phones they are designed for, you'll get Bluetooth connectivity across all of them but you won't get the virtual assistant on android with airpods or things like active listing and live translation with pixel buds with non Google phone etc. it's up to you what features you value more and what you're willing to sacrifice on, even if you have to go with a third party one that may fit better and work for your use case. For Comparison the headphones I use with my PC are from a company that makes amps just because those ended up being the best option for my use case.

I had them for a week and returned them cause they were really uncomfortable. I switched to the Bose QCEs and it made me realize how flat sounding AirPods really are. The customizable EQ on other Earbuds helps so much. Only good thing about AirPods is that they are very easy to use on iPhone whereas with other earbuds you’ll need an app to function certain things. But that’s a trade off I’m happy to make for better sound quality.

For call quality, I recommend technics az 80, airpods and shockz opendots one. All of these are very good for calls and good battery life.

IMO comfort and "stay-in-ear-ability" vary from person to person, and unfortunately the only way to figure out what works for you is trial and error. I bought $500 worth of earbuds / open-ear buds and ended up returning them all because I couldn't find anything more comfortable than my regular airpods. I wanted to love the Bose Ultra open earbuds because the design is very creative, but ultimately I couldn't get past the "jiggling" sensation of them bobbing on my earlobe.

This. If you are into FPS games and ms latencies, the AirPods are gonna irk you terribly. Furthermore, whenever you use them for voice comms, the reproduced audio quality goes to the crapper — limited bandwidth.

You sure can! I’ve been using mine to play MKW whilst my wife was asleep :)

airpods with an iphone are pretty good if you have on and can afford them, I've had sony ones in the past that hav been really good as well.

Another vote here for the Soundcore Liberty NC4. Especially if you’re using an android phone that supports LDAC or a windows machine with [Alternative A2DP Driver](https://www.bluetoothgoodies.com/a2dp/) to replace the Bluetooth audio driver in Windows. If you’re on an Apple device just get some AirPods

This and all the apple features makes it hard to use anything but AirPods for iPhones

It’s not so much quality as it is features really like Conversation awareness, battery notifactions, and a few other things that keeps me on AirPods.

Yes AirPods are pretty durable if you liked them plus they are in findmy now. If you don’t want to go Apple the ones I’d say that are durable are soundcore liberty 4 NC. I’ve used them in loud environments and they do good enough to block hearing damage. Maybe you’ll like the DeWalt job site earbud necklace

AirPods though I wouldn’t mind getting another pair of buds specifically for deck, like skullcandy so it fits in the case all in one

I vouch for Airpods and Airpods Pro

I use my AirPods and join the audio from my iPhone. Teams and AirPods don’t get along in my experience, so I use the Teams app and connect the audio that way. There’s an added benefit of being able to wander over to the kitchen if someone is screen sharing and you are off camera.

I have the air pods and they work seamless with both.

Tozos. $20 on Amazon and they’re great for the price. My Airpods only lasted 6 months before one quit working.

I have both. AirPods are less fiddly with Bluetooth connection. Beats have a little better battery life and stay in better. Really can’t go wrong with either. 

Mine are borderline. I’ve never had one fall out but I definitely adjust them more than even my most basic Amazon ones. It’s still my recommendation though. Love them besides the slightly less than perfect fit.

Airpods work fine, just can't change any setting unless you can use an iphone, ipad, or mac. Don't get battery info displayed without third party apps either. Otherwise it works fine, instead of siri it even activates gemini.

I got my first AirPods on Wednesday and before that I had never used any form of ANC or AirPods at all.  It’s reallyyy cool. The demo in store sold me immediately. 

Lol.. same!! I dusted off my airpods yesterday just to power-up the battery and make sure they're still good, then back on the shelf 😄

I travelled with them so I had to use them. They also get hot. AirPods or earbuds is the way to go

AirPods never worked for me. They fall out and don’t filter out the noise. I use Jabra Elite 7 Active and they fits perfectly.

My AirPods work great even from under a hat.

If quality is what you want stick with earphones like AirPods, Bose, etc. anything else engineered for the snow will be subpar.

I have AirPods with memory foam ear tips. They block ambient noise like earplugs, but play music and I can take calls or even voice to text. I put them in my ear, put the helmet on, then do one final “push” with my finger to seat them in my ear for the ride. The batteries die before they work out of my ear.

Good question, I’m tired of AirPods. One of my AirPods seem to lose hearing fast all the time and I’m done getting new pairs so I’m trying to switch it up

AirPods. Simple and work

With AirPods, I'm getting 1-2 years at best.

Ease of use for me. I mostly use them for audiobooks.

I have no issues with AirPod pros but it's 100% ear dependent. Because the normal AirPods never stayed in my ears

I have AirPods and JBL and I prefer the JBL wave flex for audiobooks.

It dynamically changes for me. The SD is prioritized when it turns on. When I turn it off, the AirPods switch back to my phone. Very seamless.

airpods. i’ve never found headphones that were comfortable enough to hold alllll my piercings for 2+ hours. it gets uncomfortable to have some metal smooshed on my skin and it’s too much work to change my jewelry to make it more comfortable lol i have a conch, daith, tragus and forward helix on my left ear and most brands of ear buds are no problem for me

I use my AirPods to make calls, works to about 50 mph with my helmet. The noise canceling is good enough now the people I call can’t really hear the motorcycle running.

I just bought Realme Buds Air7 for my sister. They cost around 2500 on myntra with bank discount. I finalised this based on online reviews and the features it offers. I loved the Jabra earbuds before they discontinued and now personally using airpods. You can go with sony if budget permits

i just wear airpods

Bose NC700 and AirPods, but might switch to AirPods Pro Max since Airpods lowkey suck.

You can replace the cushions! I did mine once, wasn’t too bad. Amazon has them. I use an old pair of Galaxy Buds that my wife bequeathed me or my usual AirPods. But I keep the Galaxy Buds on my side table in bed.

tbh i’ve used airpods in a pinch, and the noise esp for shooter/online games are terrible and the batteries run out super fast :(

For both sides then Airpods imo. Buds 2/3 pro are insanely good with Samsung devices tho, never try them on an Iphone so I can't comment.

I am also Shokz fan like most of the people here lol. They were a game changer for me, hated running with airpods or other wireless earbuds, i always had a feeling they are falling out of my ears and was bothered i cant hear anything around me. Shokz are great

Honestly haven’t worn them enough. Went back to AirPods

Second this, I always put AirPods in under my hijab

As a lot of people mention in this thread I think your best bet is AZ100 right now. Sony XM5 is old news now, but it's still decent. Bose is a good alternative for AirPods. AirPods are the most consistent earbuds for me. Just refer to [this thread](https://www.reddit.com/r/soundnation/comments/1in69fm/best_wireless_earbuds_2025_reddit_recommendations/) it has a bit more info. Also you might need to consider the new earbuds coming in the next few months.

I just use my AirPods fr, most of the time i use my phones sound tho

Yeah it’s always good to have a pair of decent earbuds, especially if you are in a somewhat noisy environment.

I’ll stick to my AirPods bro

Me neither, i had those previously and i hated them so much

if you are buying wireless earbuds regardless of budget and expect not to buy for a long time you're kidding yourself . they have a battery that wont be easy to replace if possible at all so they have a life of a couple of years max if you're lucky . AirPods while good are not that much better than the Earfun air pro 3 . the pro 4 if you play your music from something other than an iPhone otherwise youre wasting money on upgrading beyond the 3 because your phone likely doesnt output a compatible format to take advantage of the improved codecs . if your insistent on something fancy then the bower and wilkins Pi8 sound beautiful but they have a shellfire as I say . each to their own

Whatever is comfortable for you. I have some in ear ones (like air pods) and some over the ear hook ones for more intense workouts where i risk them falling off. I see alot of people wearing the ear muff style. It's whatever you like.

100%, I've struggled with finding a balance for good music, ANC, and comfort. Air pods are the GOAT IMO. I've had probably 4 different pairs of JBLs that work great but don't last long. Either the dust gets to them or the case stops charging the buds even when clean. I'm currently using Jabra Elites that are honestly great, though I wish they stayed in my ears better when I'm in weird positions. Edit: adding that I do not care about industry standards, my job isn't OSHA involved and has no actual safety standards enforced.

I use airpods

Just get AirPods, if you don’t want top of the line get AirPods 2 or 3’s (just make sure you have a lightening cable with them)