
Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC but can cause ear pain.

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You just like the thought of it or do you actually use them in conditions where that would be helpful. Iāve used EarBuds, Pro 1, and Pro 2 during workouts and in light rain with no issues at all. I tend to get out of the rain in downpours or at least use an umbrella, so donāt plan on ever putting that to the test.
Needing them to drop before mid November. I am still rocking AirPod pro 1ās that I want to upgrade for an international flight Iām taking then. Fingers crossed.
Planning on upgrading mine I got in 2020 at the start of Covid. My APP1 have been through a lot together with me in the last ~5 years.
Have had both, and pro 1ās. Pro 2ās will always be legends for sound. Took 2 weeks and a lot of messing around with tips but i finally can say i enjoy the 3ās more. Disliked the sound at first but have to figure out the perfect tip size or it wont sound right. Also tips seem to break in over a day or 2 so can take time to figure out. Now 3 sound is very enjoyable - just as much as the 2. Fit better And i dont have to mess with the fit at all unlike the 2ās where i was frequently pushing them back in my ear. Anc like 20% better on the 3ās - but only with the right tip size to you ear. Also i lift/run almost everyday - dont worry about sweat theyll be fine. Ive drenched both 2 and 3 and theyre built to handle it
AirPods Pro 1 and 2 were incredible but they simply fell out of my ears. I liked the Comply tips but they fell apart so quickly and in any wet weather they were ruined. So these are a day one buy for me.
My new AirPods Pro 3 seem incredible, and everyone seems to agree. If youāve got Apple gear they make a lot of sense. Now, on the topic of whether theyāll last for a long time, anecdotally, my first generation AirPods and first generation AirPods Pro both still work absolutely fine. I use the previous pros in bed and the regular ones at home sometimes when I donāt need ANC and want to give my ear canals a rest. That said, their battery lives are maybe 80% and 60% of what they used to be, so Iām not sure if Iād ever class any earbuds as something for life.

Apple
AirPod Pro Series
Apple-integrated, great ANC but can cause ear pain.

OnePlus
Buds 4
Budget king, great ANC/sound, but no wireless charging.

Anker Soundcore
Sport X20
Secure fit for sport, durable, but connectivity issues.

EarFun
Air Pro 4
Budget value, good ANC/sound, but cheap case, noisy transparency.

Beats (Apple)
Fit Pro
Workout king, secure fit, but wing-tips tear easily.

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