Apple - AirPods Pro 1

I just go with my AirPods Pros. I've tried many different headphones over the years and these work the best and work seamlessly with my Apple Watch/Phone/Macbook, etc.

I would say airpods pro but only if you want it to start to randomly disconnect after about a year. I know apple has been sued before for basically forcing their products to die early so you buy new ones and I'm not saying that is occurring but it's odd, there is a rather large subset of airpods pro users who report that after owning them for some time they begin to disconnect randomly. I work in the same office 7 days a week, and for the first year they were absolutely incredible, but now they just disconnect and then reconnect randomly. And NO restarting your iphone or any of the BS Apple tells you does not work. It is just a feature of my airpods pro now. It's infuriating especially knowing that the likely outcome is I will end up buying another set for 250 bucks. Apple knows that. So I dont know but do a search on it and read about it because it is VERY strange. I sit in the same seat in the same office every day for the past 10 years so this shouldn't be happening. Does it sometimes 2 or 3 times a minute and then other times once every 15 minutes. I love Apple products but these are a nightmare.

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

AirPods Pro perfect for me.

I hated the Sony with a passion and got AirPods Pro instead and love them. I got the Sennheiser for my partner who love the sound and ease of use. Unfortunately when calling me, the sound I hear is awful, really muffled.

The Buds Pro series actually deliver a really good sound profile (https://www.rtings.com/headphones/reviews/samsung/galaxy-buds2-pro-true-wireless), as does the Air Pods Pro. Both have similar overall decent quality for their price ranges and can deliver a nice, punchy sound in a small package that isn't super expensive. They aren't cheap, but you know... Right in that regular consumer price range. I switch back and forth between Buds 2 Pro and some KZ Castor wired IEM's when I am exercising or outdoors. Each do things differently, mostly the lossiness of BT is very obvious over Tidal HiFi, as where the IEMs sound a bit cleaner. But when I want a pair of no-frill, good-sounding, relatively neutral buds that can deliver accurate-enough music? Buds 2 Pro. My original Buds Pro also lasted almost 3 years, but one fell off down a sewer drain. RIP.

Haven’t tried those. I’ve only had the AirPods Pro and the ANC on the EarFun is definitely better than those

I'll add to other commenters and say that I've been a huge fan of the Wirecutter for a while now. Thank you for the work you and your colleagues do. The biggest issue I still have with earbuds is it seems like none I've tried can touch Apple's Airpods Pro for passthrough audio or even being smart about when to switch to passthrough automatically. Have you tried any which come close and does it seem like they're getting better? I love noise cancellation but I feel like my life is busy enough that I have to keep taking a bud out to hear someone.

So nowadays I actually use Airpods Pro which is in-ear. But for running I put on an over ear hook that makes it stay in place and I can let it sit a bit looser so it’s not fully in my ear canal. Then I don’t hear the vibrations from running and hear more from the surroundings to get more awareness. There are other sport purpose built headphones that already have an ear hook built in. But outside running I prefer the Airpods Pro in-ear sound quality (and take off the ear hook). Thanks to using the ear hook in training the Airpods Pro is the overall winner for me and my use cases.

That thumping noise was driving me crazy and the reason why I got ear hooks in the first place. I use the same tip size and just let it not be deep in the ear. Haven’t tried smaller but I think it could work well. Any of these two ear hooks are good. I got both because I wanted to try them. - [WC hookz](https://a.co/d/cx2ZbJa) - [Elago](https://a.co/d/fJZBvJJ)

Cool. In case you find the WC hookz to not fit that well try the Elago. For my ears they fit slighty better.

Apple AirPod pro gen1, have used them on open tractors for years in major dust, used them cutting hay, shredding, running open station dozers, nothing I’ve used has had the same noise cancellation as they do. Honestly one of the best things I’ve ever bought, makes running any open station tractor 10x more bare able.

There are other buds out there that sounds good like the Bose QC and QC ultra. Sennheiser Momentum. So many out there for audiophile. If you want to stay with Apple, I can tell you that Pro 2 is night and day different from pro 1. I just upgraded to pro 2 and gave my pro 1 to my daughter. The pro 2 has much punchier bass and other cool functions. I’ve noticed that I have to keep pro 2 at 60% to have the same loudness of the pro 1 at 80%.

I am happy with some of the Jabra earbuds. Both Elite Active 75t, Elite 7 and Elite 10 have good sound and fit that for me is superior to e g AirPods Pro. 

I had multiple sets of AirPods Pros (thanks to the free replacement program) and they ALL made the popping noise eventually. I refuse to buy them again until there is a complete redesign.

Sir i have used cmf buds 2 pro and found them very close to apple AirPods pro 1st gen. I have been using apple AirPods for 3-4 years now, but now the battery & sound quality have degraded massively. I bought cmf buds 2 pro and i am happy to report that they have really good sound quality, clarity and warm profile like the AirPods pro and plus is that cmfs have punchy bass. Talking of call quality: they work flawless indoors. Outdoors they are just fine but get the job done. They also have app on both platforms. Well i also have used my cousins Anker liberty 4Nc and found them not so clear and differentiating in instruments like cmfs do. But ANC was so superior.

Been over 6 months now no complaints so far. Yes the ANC is not that great but works although transparency is good. One more thing that needs to be addressed is the design they’re really comfortable to wear but gets uncomfortable while lying in bed on sides as they protrude more than airpods. When it comes to sound you can turn on dirac opteo which drastically improves clarity and details in sound.

Oh most important thing use 5v 1A charger for your earbuds. Although i feel theres no point as electrical devices now can automatically adjust voltage amps according to their needs but i have been using 30W adapter for my airpods pro and i feel that somehow did affect its battery life (case’s) i started to get less charging hours. I am also charging cmf with same 30w adapter and now i am thinking to switch to 5W

i’m sure you’ve already decided, but for anyone else viewing this thread. my airpod pros keep falling out of my ears. didn’t know i had small ears until using them😭 even tried ordering xs, xxs airpod attatchments from amazon and they’re still too big. not sure what to do

AirPods Pro 2, had v1 before and both are great. Change the tips for running and they never move

I run with AirPod Pros. The regular ones don’t stay in my ear. I also found out that I can download songs from Apple Music onto my watch and leave my phone at home. Game changer!

I went through every headphone and earbud out there. Settled on Apple AirPods Pro but they break down running in down pouring rain sooner than later. I got the Shokz last year and they are a game changer. Worth every penny plus I can hear everything around me.

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

At my gaming setup I use a pair of HD 600s. I also use the 600s for some mixing, they're great headphones for both. When I'm on the go I'm usually using my AirPods Pro 1st gen. Is the quality as good as 600s? No, but the convenience factor more than makes up for it. For long trips, I'll sometimes use a pair of M50xs.

AirPod pros aren’t supposed to give a popping noise.

I just use AirPods. Mine are a few years old, so the battery is starting to give way, but they charge super quickly. Whenever I get up from my desk for a few minutes I put them in the case and that's generally enough to get me to late in the evening. By that point I don't mind losing them for 20 minutes for a longer charge since the office is quiet anyway.

AirPods pro has the best ANC. Sennheiser is crap.

This sub has an anti apple bias and is full of other brands shills spouting inaccurate information people here like to repeat. I speak from your personal experience, the TWS3 are terrible, puting aside sound quality which is totally meh, its design is so bulky that they fall out your ear at any physical activity, and forget about going to bed with them. The ANC is terrible too. So there is no contest between them and the airpods pro, not even close.

I wear shokz outside and have had various models for a decade. No thump. I wear Sony WF100XM5 on the treadmill. No thump. AirPods pro, Powerbeats pro? Thump.

I would vote Shokz for safety but I had two pairs of shokz die on me, they were replaced by the company within warranty and the third pair arrived dead, I just gave up. It’s a shame because I really enjoyed them. I ran with AirPod pros for a while, and they are ok but I run on a lot of roads with no sidewalk so ultimately I just switched to not listening to music when running.

I have Air Pods Pro which work well with my 12R. Had them before I switched back to Android so didn't bother replacing them. I can still connect them to my MBP for updates, etc.

Here's my two cents - I have AirPods Pro 1. They work JUST FINE with both my Pixel and MacBook, and my windows PC and my old iPhone before I sold it. They're all the same these days...

The QC Ultra shouldn’t even be mentioned. I bought two of them last week as a gift to my wife and sent them back. Bose tried to save way too much money on them. The ANC has a very high level of continuous background noise with music on pause. It’s even hearable in low volume stuff. Also. The left earbuds of all of them have these static sounds and interference constantly. It’s so bad it’s insane Bose dares to ask this much for them. Internet is FILLED with people with these issues having gotten 3 replacements all with the same issues. Unless they fix them, don’t go near them. The sound is good though. But for the rest they suck. If you want constant noise and insanely annoying static and interference go for it. My AirPods Pro 2 are WAY better (just not in the sound department. I hope Apple updates that in a next iteration). I am even thinking to buy my wife AirPods Pro to use on her android just for how good they are. ANC is super quiet, sound is good. No strange noises. No connectivity issues. Only haven’t tried Sonys. If my wife likes them I will get her those.

i’ve had beats, airpod pros, boseQC45, and XM4s (in that order) i now only have my airpods (sold/gave away the rest). nothing beats the convenience, and the in-ear noise cancellation is amazinf

AirPods Pro work flawlessly!

Same here. Never fall out, i have had my pros gen 1 since they came out. Solid stuff

AirPods Pro

Good to know. Mine will need replaced soon.

Which are best ANC, I heard Sennheiser really improved them with recent firmware. Just ordered a set to replace my dying Airpods Pro 1. I almost got the Pixel Buds Pro 2 but it was a £50 difference so I changed my mind.

This is handy. Had Airpods Pro 1 for 4 years with various Pixel phones. Never much of an issue. Only replacing as they're failing. Crackling and failed diagnostics at Apple. 😞

My pros would fall out every single time at the 3/4 mile mark. I assumed that’s when the inside of my ears started sweating (gross I know) plus the ear insert makes my ears feel cramped after the 30 minute mark. Bose Ultra Open from here on out 😎

Thank you for telling me your experiences with the various buds. With the pro 2 being cheaper than all it's rivals right now I think I'm going to snag them, even though my phone is android and I won't get the full audio quality. The gen 1 pros were my favorite audio devices ever even though the mic got dirt in it from biking and anc stopped working. Got some cans for that.

Normally I use AirPods Pro. I have a set of Shokz OpenRun pro but at times they vibrate my ears too much and sound like crap. But I deal with it when I am in areas where I really need to hear my surroundings

I have all the Apple products but if I just chose one it would be the AirPods Pro

Apple AirPods Pro when I’m traveling. At home, it’s a Rode NT-1 USB and over the ear headphones.

I have a set of Airpod Pros (1st Gen) that I love. I also have a set of Echo Buds that work pretty solidly too. Though I think the ANC is better on the Echo Buds, but that may have been improved in the later versions of the Airpod Pros.

I had the older AirPods Pro. The Pi8 have more amplification of the surroundings, but the AirPod pros felt more natural if that makes sense.

I’m the same configuration, XM3 and APPro. I use the AirPods for going to stores, walking, etc. if I’m at my desk and don’t want to be distracted or doing critical listening - I prefer the Sonys. The WF series and most Sony buds hurt my ears regardless of tip type. The AirPods Pro are a perfect fit for my ears.

Same! I have both. AirPods Pro is great for work, hand free calls, and light chores. Beats Fit Pro is for activity. The ear tip/wing doesn’t it for me.

Airpods pro. Currently saving up for the 2nd gen after killing the 1st gen ones. Don't grind metal with the case in your shirt pocket, kids.

They’re surprisingly uncomfortable for an Apple product and the price point they’re sold at. I’d wait for a gen 2, especially now. AirPods Pro all the way though!

AirPods Pro have served me well. Music sounds great and they stay in. Wear all year round (today under a really warm hat as it’s 0F here). Thought about Shokz but reviews suggest the audio is very disappointing compared to the AirPods Pro so I’ll stick with these.

My AirPod pro are amazing for running. Been using for 4.5 years and love them.

I love my AirPods Pro. Tried Shokz at a running expo because the concept was interesting and they were so inferior compared to AirPods.

I use the first gen Pros - Work fine. I use the Pro 2s otherwise and both would be fine

I run with AirPod pros 1st gen and it’s the best experience I’ve ever had. Sometimes with a winter hat on I need to readjust them from time to time but nothing major.

I’ve had Shokz but the sound quality is no where near normal earphones. My AirPods Pro only last three hours now, and have fallen out a couple of times in the wet, so I recently got the Beats Fit Pro and it ticks all the boxes so far (although sometimes in the wind the music pauses for a split second)

Apple gets a bad rep sometimes but their AirPods Pro are legit. I’ve had my pair since 2021 and the battery life is solid and they are super resilient. I don’t think I would like that as much without an iPhone and I wouldn’t recommend the base model.

tiny electronics with tiny batteries are basically consumables. far from BIFL. try a sub for headphones or the like for better guidance. personally, i have a pair of Airpods and rec getting the $30 AppleCare because they will almost certainly develop issues within the two year warranty period. i just had mine replaced with refurbished ones and hope they last another couple years. if you complain enough to AppleCare, they will replace them.

So glad you left AirPods Pro off the list! I have tried 98 different pairs of earbuds and I would pick all of them over the APP.

My AirPods Pro are mostly fine, but have fallen out once or twice. I used to own some PowerBeats Pro, and those are the most secure ones that I've ever owned (although I think Apple has stopped manufacturing them?). Shokz will get a lot of votes here as well. I don't like them myself - I find don't care for the sound quality. But they are a great choice if sound quality is not a primary concern.

No haha. I've tried XM5s and Samsung's buds pro 3s and prefer the airpod pro gen 1s, so I assume the 2s are slightly better. I felt the same way as you, but regret it. I'm on android fwiw.

I vouch for Airpods and Airpods Pro

I vouch for Airpods and Airpods Pro

AirPod Pro. I do it every week. Never an issue

i have been rocking them since there release however I have always had terrible experience with the microphone, sound quality is good for ear buds for sure but nothing out of the world, a 60$ noise cancelling over the ear headphone easily outperforms airpods, but can not give you the portability and the apple experience.

yeah that’s been my experience :), i wont generalize though, but i am also a headphones enthusiast with like 6 pairs of headphones for different occasions and purposes

I’ve been using AirPods (both Pro and Max) with Teams for years without issues. Both on a MacBook Pro and on a company HP.

AirPods Pro for commuting/out and about and Sennheiser 650s when I’m at my workstation.

I have the bose ultra open earbuds and love them for the design, ease of use and sound quality. I had previously used beats powerbeats pro, samsung earbuds fe and airpods pro and realized running isolated with noise cancelling has a lot of risks but there is nothing better than the bose in the market that lets you be sound aware as well as enjoy the music. Got good deal during BF so that helped

As someone who has killed many pairs of headphones. I have now switched to Shokz. Power beat pro worked for me in the past ( until I forget them on an airplane 🙃) I recommend staying away from AirPod pro’s. I’ve killed pairs with my sweat!

Air pod pro. When my ears sweat a lot they do tend to slip but I wear a headband over my ears and it holds them in place.

AirPods Pro and AirPods Max for casual listening. I used to use Shure SE215s for earbuds but the convenience of Apple stuff is just so nice and they do sound nice.

I don’t see how having an android disqualifies the AirPod Pros. They’re the best in general for any device unless there’s some specific feature you’re looking for.

I did test a lot of in-ears. Here is my findings: AirPods Pro are kings for phone calls. Sennheiser Momentum are really great all-around. Like, they are pushing really high in each category Bose for noice cancelation MontBlanc if you want the most amazing sound (nothing else gets even close to them, imo). I ended up with MTB, even though they lack in many other areas. Otherwise I cant say anything bad about sennheisers, such a complete product

The audio quality is mediocre, at best, but Shokz work well for races so you can hear the other runners. I also find them safer for road running compared to my AirPods Pro in transparency mode. But I only use mine while running. The audio quality isn't close to what you get with even basic AirPods for normal use.

Airpod pros, Ive had the airpods and they would fall out, never had an issue with the pros and the rubber seal.

I own several pairs for different activities. BOSE Quiet Comfort: Air / train / bus travel, focus and quiet times, phone calls, music, podcasts. BEATS by Dre Studio Pro: Gym workouts, outdoor exercise, yard work, occasional phone call, music. Loudest of all my headphones. Apple Air Pod Pro: Podcasts, phone calls, music, shopping or when I don’t want to wear over the ear headphones and want something light.

AirPod Pros just for the convenience’s sake… They also sound decent though…

I use Airpod Pros, which I bought for Atmos mixing, and they're fine. The noise cancellation stuff is pretty wierd but otherwise they're fine. For more critical listening I use a pair of Master and Dynamic wired headphones.

I have Airpod Pros, and Bose QC Ultras which are headphones. They both have their perks. First off if your an iphone user airpods are a no brainer for every day use. Airpods are great for numbing the sound of traffic or an airplane. They aren't perfect but they do the trick for most cases. The battery on the AirPods are pretty good, they will last for 3-4 hours with noise cancellation on. And you get the charging case that charges them up pretty quick. The QC Ultras are a bit of a beast. I wear them cutting my lawn and they drown out the lawnmower sound with no issues. If they weren't so bulky they would be a great everyday headphone. The battery in the ultras is vary good too. Never have an issue with them dying while using them on full noise cancelation for the day. When they do die there is no fast solution for charging like the AirPods unfortunately. Those are my top two picks. I don't think you can go wrong with either, but they work well as a combo!

I just use my AirPods Pro and they’re pretty sweet

AirPod max or AirPods Pro , sometimes the wired Apple OG ones too if I’m going to or from work since I use them for work too

100% agree for long runs. Every time I use my AirPods Pro I regret it. I just got the Open Run 2s and they are night and day better than the previous version.

I could never make the AirPods work for me in the gym as they were constantly slipping. I have been using the AirPods Pro in the gym and they are perfect. Never once had them slip out or cause a problem.

AirPods Pro are the only ones that work with my dumb cauliflower ears. I only use one at a time. Not being able to hear freaks me out.

I prefer just one. I’m always listening to an audiobook anyway. I don’t need great sound or stereo.

Those things fall out of my ears in 10 seconds. Years of grappling and boxing got my ears pretty hammered.

I have Anker Soundcore Space One and Airpod Pros which both have excellent noise cancellation and audio quality. However the over-ear headphones fall off when doing bench or skullscrushers so I usually only use the Soundcores on leg day.

I use my AirPod pros to block out sound but not listen to any music or anything. Why can’t they make earplugs with the same effect? Do they? Why isn’t noise cancelling easy to compare specs between products?

AirPod pro with noise cancelling

I had airpod pros but they ended up donking out. If you are looking for a good inexpensive alternative. I would look into jbl vibe beams... I have a fold 5, and they sound amazing.

Confused between one plus buds pro and airpods 4th gen, I find air pods pro to be very overpriced here

Too much misinformation. Samsung sound drivers are shit compared to Apple

They do, I used it yesterday only

AirPods Pro for traveling or anything when I’m not at home, Audeze LCD-X when I am at home but 95% of the time I listen to music to my control room so… but AirPods Pro/Max are pretty good !

airpod pros. They sound fine. I don't want them to sound "great." I want to accept that the quality if just fine and actually focus on enjoying the music rather than analyzing it. If I'm actually listening for pleasure.

Oh those, I sold my AirPod pros right away. They’re not AirPod pro sound quality, but they’re still good. Problem with the early stuff is they are REALLY sensitive to all the settings on iPhone and Apple CRANKS everything out of the box. I had to let them update, find and turn off every single feature, redo all my assistive hearing, personalized Spatial Audio, just redo it all from the ground up and slowly turn on the settings that worked for me. They work great now. But it was a pain to get started on them. Good for working out and the ANC is still quite good. Again, not APP2 good, but still plenty for me. They sound awful out of the box, but they update and tweak nicely after a day or two.

Mind you, I’d keep the AirPod pros for sound if it wasn’t for the abysmal fit.

LG Free DT90Q bought them for 80 € and they are somehow better than my Airpods pro

i js use airpod pros occasionally cuz obv i aint sleeping with xm5s on LMFAOAOA

Air pods Pros are hard to beat and I have tried everything over the years. Get apple car or warranty. File a case when the batteries start to go.

Bought the first pro's, took them directly out of the box and into my ear. Perfect fit. Same for Pro 2. If I have my head a bit downwards when training, like hyperextensions, they will drop out. But anything else where I'm somewhat level, and it's no problem

Yeah, they are best upright. Agree.

Yes, it easily ruins a set. So those exercises will have to be without the airpods in. But at least it doesnt happen with squat, deadlift, bench, press or rows :)

AirPod pros for listening on shit and checking mixes since everybody uses them. For living room I have a decent thrift store setup: quad with those Polk bookshelves for the front, some random Bose for the back, high up because I like entertaining and ppl being able to talk with music a bit cranked. A random huge sub that I found on the street. In kitchen I have two flat styrofoam panels on the ceiling that I put exciters on so some of that sweet musica is in there while I’m cooking.

I use Airpod Pros- anything over the ear are too hot. I paid $30 for extended insurance— and used it three times. Best ‘rip off’ insurance ever!

RP4P, I use AirPod Pros. No complaints. Pull down the menu, enable Bluetooth and they connect. They are really great for transitioning between devices because I have an iMac, iPad, iPhone and they detect and swap between those devices if you have them out while a device is playing audio. I just disable BT on the handheld until I need them to prevent any Android hiccups.

I paired them with it once, and they pair whenever I prompt them to now. I’m usually only using my apple device or the handheld, so maybe that’s less complicating for them? They work fine, and I just turn the device BT off when I’m not using them and I have had zero issues since I got the RP4P (pre5, maybe 6-8 months ago). Ninja edit: I see how my previous comment is confusing. I don’t try to swap between devices while gaming. I just talk up that feature because every other pair of BT headphones I have ever had was a pain to swap between devices.

Not to my experience. Firmware updates forced the ANC of my APP to the bare minimum. Even warranty will not help you with that, because Apple says it's normal. I had it with versions 1 and 2. So I should advise OP to buy another brand.

I use my air pod pros with my pixel. Easy to connect but I haven't found a way to yet turn noise cancelling and transparency mode off once they are on. edit:unsure why I'm being downvoted. Simply answered the question

Every ear is different. But ive been running with earbuds for years. More recently a pair of Airpod Pros and then never cause discomfort or fall out.

I've been enjoying my JBL Tune Buds. My Airpod Pros were nothing but trouble for the two years I had them and at their price point that annoyed me a good amount. These have been problem free since September and even quite affordable.

Airpod pros for casual listening whilst commuting, cleaning etc. Ultimate Ears Reference Remastered for more ‘active’ listening/working.

Airpods pro are the best headphones i've ever had.

AirPods Pro. Just because Apple doesn’t allow other earbuds to work well with iPhones.

Airpods pro, been with me since it came out 2019. Just been switching a lot of tips through out the years. I think i need to buy a new one.

Also bought them…. They sound really good, and so cmf to wear. Ditched my airpods pro in a drawer since i have them

AirPods Pro are solid tbh. Though I’m not normally an in ear person I got them for running mainly. Plus being able to have them as IEMs or buds is a nice option

Anyone using AirPods/Airpods pro? I like them. 

I love my Airpod Pro's for casual listening when cycling and on planes etc. I think they sound great for the money. I also spend a lot of time casually listening to my Audeze LCD-X when working on other things such as photo editing/ day job tasks. For monitors I've got Neumann KH120 MKII which are calibrated using the MA1 microphone.

Airpods pro smallest tip with aftermarket wingtips to hold them in. Since the wingtips are aftermarket you can find ones that work for you and you aren't limited by the OEM design. Decent range of options. I got a random set on Amazon and they do not budge anymore.

That sounds interesting. I don’t wear my AirPods Pro when running because of a thumping noise that I hear with each step, along with wind noise if there is any. Using smaller tips helps, but then they are at risk of falling out. Where did you pick up your ear hooks from then? And do you use a smaller tip than usual when running, or just keep your usual AirPods tips and don’t have them in your ear all the way?

AirPods Pro or Bose sound sport (wired version). My personal favourite are the AirPods Pro though

AirPods Pro, hands-down. Nothing else even comes remotely close.

AirPod pros work fine for me

One thing that gets asked a lot in the motorcycle subs is … do noise cancelling in-ear headphones offer protection against the noises that riders wear earplugs for? My assumption has been that my AirPods Pro offer the same protection as ear plugs when NR is turned on, but lots of people disagree, saying it doesn’t offer any real protection. I have not yet found a definitive proof for this either way, in spite of hearing figures like -27dB bandied about.

This can’t be said enough. They really are amazing. I’ve got 10-15 pairs of various (good) sets of headphones and I go back to my AirPods Pro all the time. Since I have a bit of hearing loss in my high frequencies, the audiogram compensates automatically. I’m considering getting the AirPods Pro Max for the same reason.

AirPod Pros. I tried wearing my Sony XM5’s and they would fall down my head when I laid down to do bench press which got very annoying. Whatever you get, I’d recommend buds over cans.

I'm on Barefoots at the studio. At home, it's either AirPod Pros or Sonos! I actually like the sort of flattering "haze" of nicer consumer headphones/speakers when I'm not at work.

If you're looking for headphones, I'd recommend Sony WH-1000XM4 or XM5. The XM5 are lighter and a bit more comfortable than the XM4 but they don't have as much Base. Sony's LDAC codec can deliver a higher bandwidth and therefore better Sound quality when listening to any High-Res music. When you're a Spotify Guy that doesn't matter as Spotify still doesn't over a CD-Quality audio. Sony's App is also one of the better ones among the headphones, the Bose app kinda sucks and ol'mate Senni also isn't quite the industry standard regarding the App situation. If you're looking for good, reliable headphones with an awesome ANC you can't go wrong with Sony. If that still doesn't fit you and you want to try some earbuds again, you could try the Air Pods Pro. I'm not an Apple fanboy but I have to say, that the Air Pods Pro are really good for regular listening and stuff. And as you're on an Android phone, you can use Wavelet to fully optimize your headphones sound to your liking.

YouTube is about the same as Spotify as far as Sound quality goes, a bit worse. My current setup is the XM4's and AirPods Pro and I'm really happy with both of them. But as you're looking for headphones, the XM4's and XM5's are both good options and they both sound great, you'll be happy with either of them and it probably depends on which one fits the amount of money you want to spend Another guy here pointed out, that he wasn't that happy with the XM5's built quality. I was only able to use them for about a week so I can't say that much about those. I have worn my XM4's for more than 2000+ hours and just now have to change the ear pads and yeah.

Done 4 marathons with them. I run with one ear in normally anyway. If it were to die, swap for the one that was charging.

I'm really shocked at how good they sound. Also transparency mode is black magic.

I used to use both. Now I just use the local speaker and mic when I’m sitting there for a long time and AirPod Pros when I need to walk around, do laundry, get lunch etc. when the family is home AirPod pros.

I use AirPods and they are fine. I assume individual ear shape might have an impact.

I have airpod pros with an android and they connect to my phone like normal Bluetooth headphones. I'm sure I'm missing out on seeing the battery life or something but I was never interested in that.

Hello, MTW1 user here. Mine are still working after 5 or 6 years. The short of it, they sound great and connect quickly to my iPhone, but that’s where it ends. I put up with the shortcomings for a long time and the subsequent models supposedly didn’t sound as good or had QC problems of their own. Firmware updates take an astonishing amount of time (up to an hour), the battery case discharges itself and the earbuds after sitting standby for a few days (so it’s out of charge when you go to listen to them at work or on a commute), and the touch controls are finicky. I continued to use them because they sounded so good, but I bought a pair of AirPod Pros on sale last year and they really are the best for an Apple user. The sound isn’t quite as warm as the Sennheiser, but they do have a nice punchy bass and sound signature that will please most people. The noise canceling is top notch (it actually surprised me the first time I put them on), they hold their charge for weeks, the case is smaller and fits in pockets and purses easier (great consideration for a girlfriend), they work with Macs and Apple TVs (the Spatial Audio on the Apple TV is really neat, sounds like you have speakers in your room). As much as I love Sennheiser, just go with AirPod Pros and you’ll have no regrets.

I’ve just been using AirPods Pro. They’re good enough and don’t fall out of my ears. For me, Shokz sound like garbage and I don’t like how Beats fit. I had okay experience with Jaybird but the battery didn’t have the best longevity

imo The Best wireless earbuds are AZ80, Pi8, Denon Perl Pro, Airpods pro.

Beats fit pro fit my ears better than airpods pro with similar feature set

airpod pros, my JH-11Pro generics, audio technica m50x

AirPods Pro and set the mic to voice isolation mode.

I have beats and apple pro Bluetooth buds, but the lag between images and sound is bad. I’d be looking at wired headphones/earbuds.

Ear shapes are so interesting. For me it’s the other way around. The normal AirPods stayed in perfectly and the Pros always fall out when I laugh.

These will be lost so fast if you drop them. I went from apple AirPod pro to shokz open run and never looked back.

I got airpods pro and they are all I ever dream for.

Use my Bose QC II the most, never been an issue for me. AirPod Pro buds work fine for me too.

I recommend the Apple AirPod Pro but with the 3rd party provided memory foam inserts, made by company “Comply”. I have been using my AirPod Pros for work since 2020 and they are starting to have issues 4years later but they have been a GODSEND. I especially like that if one of the two ear buds dies I can put it in the charge case and in 5 mins it’s charged enough to swap in the other ear bud. They will last all day.

I've been running with AirPod pros for years. Have run 2 marathons with them.

Airpod pros. Convenience and okay sound. Can’t be bothered with wired headphones for casual listening. I got a pair of Focal Listen Pro but only use them for tracking these days. Thought about getting the focal listen wireless but they are too bulky to fit in my pocket… 😂

AirPods. I like in-ear buds that hang off of my ears. I can’t stand the kind that go inside my ears. Once they have that extra piece that snugs inside, I’m immediately uncomfortable. That’s why the AirPods Pro is an immediate downgrade to me. I tried the RayCons and liked the quality, but it was ruined by the discomfort. Unfortunately there are no high quality earbuds that don’t penetrate. It’s only the non-pro AirPods.

Hi! I have read through multiple messages but I didn't find one asking this... do they read messages without being on the phone? My airpod pros did and I absolutely love them for that feture but I hot a Samsung S23 Ultra and found my Airpods not doing that anymore and it kills me enough to make the switch if they do.

Shokz for safety and ease of use outside. AirPod Pros on the treadmill or if I forgot my Shokz when travelling. Use Transparency mode outside.

Don’t have any issues using Teams with my AirPods Pro 2 on my MacBook Pro. Zero issues with audio on calls from either end.

Yes and it sounds fine.

AirPods Pro are comfortable to me and many people. They also stay securely in your ears if you wear the correct sized tips. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be the most popular earphones by far.

Probably explains why. When everything is Apple, the overall experience is unmatched. The second you mix and match, well good luck. 😂

I use my AirPods Pro and don’t have any issues at all using them daily with Teams on my work Windows PC. You just need to get the MagicPods app for Windows on the Store - it makes the whole thing seamless and work easily! I also like being able to use the different modes of my AirPods too if the office is busy etc.

No I don’t think it does anything about that sadly

I’ve tried AirPods Pro and though they have great sound, they tend to fall out of my right ear only! So annoying! I tried the beats fit pro and those seem to be the perfect fit and also have a long enough battery for marathon distances. Also, the noise cancellation is just good enough to allow me to hear my music better, but not too much that it makes running outdoors dangerous. If I feel I need to, I just toggle to transparency mode.

airpod pro never falls off on me

That’s what I use and they work great for me. I’ve never had someone/something come up on me that I didn’t hear.

Right? I run with AirPod pro in transparency mode. Works great.

I use AirPods Pro my favorite for running. Turn them upside down and put the left AirPod in the right ear, and the right in the left, cured mine from falling out. Wedge the end of the AirPod in the upper fold of your ear.

I will add I’ve tried every brand mentioned on this sub and AirPod pros are the best turned upside down.

I like headphones and I’m willing to pay for headphones to serve a purpose.    Out and about: AirPods Pro    Travel/Working remote: Sony XM4   Home office/Mixing: M50x    Gaming: Steel Series Arctis Pro Wireless   I would recommend all of them.

Got the first AirPod pros. Replaced both buds because static sound. Warranty expired and they both sounded like static again. Went to Apple Store and was told “they’re really only meant to last a couple years.” Looking into the beats fit pro, but also owned by apple. I just want something good to stay in my ear and last a while since I only use them maybe 2 hours/week

100% agree. Fit perfect, the don’t fall out with movement, great noise cancelling to keep you in moment. Also they fit over my ear protection so I cut mow the lawn, use my chainsaw etc I can still listen to my audible or music because of their small design. And apple care is must. I bought mine from Costco and apple care came for free. Used mine a few times as well

Get air pod pro and comply tips and don't listen to this clown. 

AirPods Pro works for me

AirPod pros always

My original Jabra pros were and are way better than my AirPod pros - the main reason I use the AirPods speed of open and answer

Airpod pros though I did opt for aftermarket foam for better fit/comfort. Just too convenient and I don’t dislike the sound.

I have the Soundcore Liberty NC for 2 years. Perfect for listening to music. Very good noice cancelling as well. Sometimes I play games but they are not on par with my cloud alpha wired.I would not recommend those for gaming. I own the red magic 6s pro.I could easily compare the liberties with the apple airpods pro which I also own. Good value for money too.

If you are using an IPhone -> AirPods Pro

This is marketing and brand reach doing what it does best. There are plenty of brands doing great things in the market that aren't getting a lot of attention. JLAB's Epic Lab earbuds were fantastic; JBL, Moondrop, Nothing Ear, SoundPeats, numerous other brands tested very well against the top of my list, which consisted of the Denon Perl Pro, Technics AZ80, Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4, Sony XM5, AirPods Pro, B&W Pi7 S2 and Pi8. I have the AZ100s on the way, and I'm sure they'll occupy one of those top spots. It's important to note, however, that many of these brands do not need to push as many units to remain successful. At the economies of scale companies like Sony, Sennheiser, and Bose are operating at, the investment into their production, distribution, customer service, and operations pipelines is immense. They are likely expecting to sell tens of thousands of units, to the thousands that other brands need to turn a profit. And while you may see those more prolific brands everywhere, don't forget the communities of people on social media platforms that regularly market and recommend the opposing brands. They're not as common, but that's to be expected and will remain that way by nature. In other words, while the popular brands may be ubiquitous, that is by design. It doesn't mean opposing manufacturers are on a downward trajectory. This was the assumption when Jabra cancelled its TWS ANC lineup, and that may have been part of the decision, but Jabra had other, more profitable interests and chose to constrain their business goals around those interests because there was more opportunity there. As someone that's tested dozens of ANC earbuds (and has a wide ranging collection of dedicated, wired IEMs), I have very few biases when it comes to competing brands. If it works well, I'll use the thing. I have no qualms recommending a pair of Soundcore VR P10s, right alongside top-tier TWS sets if I think it fits the individual's use case. Recently, I took a long flight overseas and left all the other major TWS brands behind and took a cheap pair of PortaPros and a $20 pair of Aliexpress stem-style earbuds with me. Everyone else on the plane was wearing AirPods.

Same.

I have AirPod pros and have been told that folks on the call can hear everything in my background rather clearly. Obviously that’s really only true when in office or coworking. Does the MagicPods app do anything for background noise?

I have tiny ears and was surprised that Apple AirPod Pros never fall out. I also have Shockz and they’re great too

Vote for the pros. Regular Apple earphones don’t fit in my ears but the pros are great.

Second this. AirPods Pro come out when I run, Beats Fit Pro do not.

Same but when I sweat they get slippery

I loved my Beats Powerbeats pro. They did not come off when I did HIIT/yoga/weight training, jogging. They also did not give me ear fatigue after 1hr+. I lost the left side down the drain so I had to get something else. If Beats Fit Pro don’t hurt your ears after wearing them for a long period of time, I’d say that’s the best option. They hurt my ears so I went with the AirPod pro and they do fall off once in a while even when I do yoga.

I bought some [cheap IEMs](https://truthear.com/products/hola) and while the sound is great I ended up preferring my AirPod Pros since they’re more comfortable. Zero issues with latency too. Not sure if you have a Samsung or Apple phone, but I’d just recommend killing two birds with one stone and purchase their wireless buds.

I use shokz for races and the trail and Airpod Pros all other times. I switch between noise awareness and noise cancelling depending on how loud traffic is since we don't have sidewalks and running against traffic can be really loud.

I have Airpod pros that I've definitely sweat a lot on. I don't wear them in winter though because they rub weird when I wear a beanie.

I have gone through lots, i sweat alot so my 2 cents are... Raycons lasted 6 months ESC sounds lasted 1 week Soundcore earbuds lasted 8 months Other 19.95 ones were a dime a dozen, dont get these I decided to go for airpods pro and they are great 1 month in.

I would recommend the Apple Airpods Pro Great sound, good ANC, and great mic as well

TBH the Airpods pros are the best for iphones these day[s](https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone/comments/1cf7t9x/which_headphones_earbuds_are_the_best_for_iphones/).

Airpod Pros with [these aftermarket foam tips](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B088KQKYSC?ref_=ppx_hzsearch_conn_dt_b_fed_asin_title_1&th=1) are by a huge margin the best running headphones I have ever used. I actually can't believe how seamlessly well they work, every day, without fail. I have tried other bluetooth ear buds (fall out of your ears and always have connectivity issues), I have tried shokz (they look dorky and music sounds like shit), I remember the days of wired headphones. Airpod Pros are the best.

I have the m50x Bluetooth and they work great. I’ve also enjoyed my Shure aonic 40 pair for Bluetooth with anc. My wife took my AirPod pros. I liked those when I used them.

Earbuds he is asking. But I agree XM5 as they are more comfy than Airpod Pro bud

If you have an iPhone OR an Apple TV then it’s very hard to look past AirPod Pro’s. They’re 95% as good as the others on the list and have 110% of the functionality.

I have these EM7X as well but honestly lack of noise cancellation, no in-built microphone (requiring me to bring another set of headphones to work for zoom calls) and not such great sound, I still opt to use my Airpod pros for nearly everything. Not to mention, the dac on these cheap handhelds pretty much suck so bluetooth is just better quality and allows hands-free switch over to my iPhone / macbook for calls, etc.

Love my AirPod pros for running. Never had an issue with them falling out and the sound cancelling option is nice

I find myself using my beats fit pro earbuds more than my AirPod pros. IMO they sound better and function just like AirPods

I do body weight calisthenics with them just fine when it’s early in the AM. I would not use them in an uncontrolled environment. If the AirPods Pro didn’t fall out of my ears I wouldn’t have to switch but these are the only earbuds that don’t fall out for me.

For me it's still the Airpods Pro. After I tragically washed it with my laundry, I attempted to switch to a Beats but I realized that if you have an iphone the Airpods are really the best so I returned my beats and got new Airpods. (I also bought a waterproof Airpods case to prevent further accidental laundering)

I had airpod pros for 2 years, always enjoyed them. Then i got those damn Status earbuds (Between 3ANC) that everyone in the thread has probably seen on instagram. I caved on one of their big sales and it was practically a night and day difference. They've got a lot more dynamic range and clarity. I feel like I'm hearing my whole library all over again.

People are saying the same about the Bose but I’d like to add that you should stay away from the Ultimate Ears wireless. They feel amazing and the sound quality is fine but i had to ship them in twice for replacements after they’d refuse to connect with no way to fix the issue myself. Just buy AirPod Pros, they work and sound nice for a wireless EarPod.

Yeah, my original pros still last about 10 hours. So yeah, AirPods.

Yeah, wore them for a 15 hour flight to Tokyo and they didn’t die until the last couple hours. My case isn’t holding the best charge but they’re like five years old at this point and for electronics they’ve lasted longer than my Sony and Bose

Best is subjective but molded IEM’s would be my pick if I had the thousands to afford them. I have both Air Pod pros and Max and they’re both awesome on the deck with the magic pods decks plugin.

Airpod pros or Beats Studios for me

AirPod Pros do not hold up to daily workout sweating for me. I’ve burned through multiple sets and the most recent pair started to malfunction while still under their 1-year warranty. Apple refused to honor the warranty though (said the case was submerged - it wasn’t, it was just exposed to sweaty AirPods being placed back into the case but there isn’t an appeal process). I grabbed yet another pair of Pro 2s a few months ago but added AppleCare for $29 this time. I can already tell this new set is also doomed as they’re already starting to crackle. Apple doesn’t make AirPods that will hold up to sweaty ears for long periods of time. AppleCare is a must because their warranty and warranty process is an absolute joke.

Same, have Sony linkbuds and Galaxy buds 2 pro, but transpareny mode is shit compered to AirPods. And that is the mode i use the most, but i believe its better because of the stem mics.

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.

transparency mode is incredibly useful

AirPods but there are better options when it comes to sound and noise cancellation but nothing really compares to the seamlessness functionality of AirPods on a iPhone

Shokz are great, but I actually prefer to use AirPods on transparency mode with silicone ear hooks, which solved all my issues with slippage

Yeah I imagine it could vary a bit based on your ear shape and fit, but I have hooks similar to [this style](https://a.co/d/8IycZ3b) and have used them for sprinting and HIIT without them ever falling out

Mic quality on AirPods is great. If you have an iPhone, you can even turn on the voice isolation feature to block out road noise so the other person can hear you even more clearly.

I’m also from an urban area, while I know AirPods aren’t the best for audio, I do think their mics and noise filtering is the best. Particularly if you have an iPhone

I have one of the newer models of Apple air pods and love them. It was the transparency feature that sold me since I run outdoors and prefer having the ability to hear cars or people just in case. It also doesn’t impact sound quality at all, it just opens up what you can hear.. it’s kind of weird to describe.

I lost ones of mine about 2 weeks before a race. I always come home and put them on the counter by my case to dry and one disappeared. Wife had a pair of AirPods but they just aren’t as good for workouts/running

Apple only supports AAC Airpods never supported lossless, I understand apple advertised that they are lossless somehow but they actually which they aren't, my friend with 14PM and airpods, mine with S23 and Buds 3 pro Samsung seamless codec is way better than AAC on airpods, in songs like skyfall there is a treble extension and buds 3 pro which sound better than airpods... Any LDAC codec supported devices can stream at almost 24 bit and 96kz max, but if you have an iPhone even LDAC earphones are useless, couz apple doesn't support anyway..

Apple tuning is good, they don't support lossless Have you ever heard on one of those ?

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

AirPods feel like shit with my helmet on, it presses on my ear too much. I got Aleck, a brand similar to Chips

Bose QC if u want ANC or Bose AE2 if you want good sound. if you’re on the budget end try checking out Baseus head phones they do make ANC versions. Overall most suitable for Apple devices is prolly Apple headphones(ie:AirPods AirPodsPro ) wait for a revised Airpods Maxes if u really want them

Go with the Airpods. Makes also sense since she has already an iPhone and Apple earphones work perfectly within their eco system. If you want to potentially end or damage your relationship over broken overpriced audiphile earphones she does not value at all and even not wanted in the first place go with the Sennheiser MTW4.

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.

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.

AirPods kicked it on a sweaty run. Have had Powerbeats pro for 2 years and no issues. No marathons but have ran a few halves.

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

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

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

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 just wear airpods

I was AirPods gang until one fell out of my ear into a sewer while I was running 🥴

Recommendations would be great - I'm done with the crappy 2-year shelf-life of Airpods.

For ease of connection, as everyone says here, AirPods. If you’re looking for sound quality there are countless other better options out there.

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.

AirPods and then you buy these things: OneCut 5 Pairs Silicone Ear Tips... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B098DMLS6N?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share And they’re super comfortable- you don’t even notice them. AirPod doesn’t even move during my run. I usually only wear one when I’m running so I can hear what’s going on around me.

I use my AirPods without issue.

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.

I use airpods

Don’t get airpods.

I got a pair because of this sub. They’re dogshit.

I had to EQ the bass down to zero in order hear anything else. £20 KZs are way above.

I have both airpods and bose headphones. ever since I bought the bose headphones I’ve barely worn the airpods. they’re quiet comfort 45. if you eq them right they sound amazing

Out of all flagship 15 pairs of earbuds from major brands I've owned and others I've tried. The Soundcore Liberty 4 has been the best sounding for me so far. With the flagship Sennheiser at second place. But for best transparency mode I'd say the airpods (horrible sound quality). And best ANC goes to the Bose imo.

With my experience testing them various times, I couldn't get myself to like it. The sound quality is horrible. At least the sound stage is not bad.

Airpods > Shokz

I’ve used these for many years now but I’m currently looking for something different due to the fact that you can’t charge the AirPods with these on them and I tend to lose them or forget to grab them sometimes. I do really like these though.

In terms of audio quality, many models over $100 beat them. You only have to listen to https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AMSHB6cs1-U on a good pair of headphones to realize that Airpods are nothing special. Integration with the Apple ecosystem - sure, they're unbeatable. But not everybody uses Apple devices.

I usually throw on a pair of AirPods and throw a pair of walker razors over them

Airpods or beats, strictly for the Apple specific interface that allows quick pairing and switching between devices seamlessly.

I just wear regular degular AirPods

Pop the ear pads out and you’ll be able to comfortably use any earbuds…I use AirPods and get easily click the button through my bavalclava

I have mine 3-years old, use them daily and battery is so-so. But they made it through sub 3:30 with no sweat.

Having said that, for the first time in like 10+ races that I did in AirPods, one fell off when I was trying to adjust it. I managed to recover it without a problem, but I imagine I could 1) annoy a lot of people or even injure someone, when I would stop suddenly in a more crowded place, 2) lose/get AirPod destroyed, 3) get myself strained with a sudden different move. It was on 30k, the crowd was lose and I surprisingly didn't feel any drop in form after this, but it was a bad moment.

It depends on whether you want those headphones to use their mic. I exclusively take calls from my desk and don’t move my laptop so I have a dedicated mic on an arm. My AirPods only receive sound, they work flawlessly like that on Teams.

Did you find they lasted the entire marathon? My AirPods died about 2 hours into Chicago for me, and I had them charging the whole night before 😅

Aftershocks are good. I use AirPods and they’ve worked fine for the last 6 years.