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December 2016
(77%)
420 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
Users
(80%)
200 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
The Powerbeats Pro have better sound and battery life than the AirPods and will stay on your ears securely. They offer all the same basic conveniences of the 2019 AirPods
Including fast pairing
Rock-solid wireless connectivity and always-on Siri voice-r
Comfortable
Great sound
Long battery life
Intelligently switch between devices
Fast
Easy pairing
Really sturdy and hard to damage by accident
Battery isn't a problem
Charging case is a reasonably convenient
Practical way to carry them around
If they fit in your ears
You'll have no problem keeping them in while working out or walking around
They
Excellent battery life
Reliable sync between earbuds
Faultless with Android
Gorgeous finished product
Speedy service
Easy communication
My previous Bluetooth earpiece took around 5 seconds or longer to power on and switch the audio from the phone to the earpiece
During which I would miss much of the audio from the call. With the AirPods
I simply put it in my ear and the audio instantly
Crisp
Clear audio
Excellent wireless charging case design
Solid mic clarity
Hands-free Siri access
No wires
Removing AirPods from ear will pause music
Case charges the AirPods
Charging case fits inside pocket
Senses when near a different iPhone and prompts to connect
Double-tap to activate Siri or answer a call
Linked to Apple ID
Very easy to co
Excellent feature set
Decent battery life
Easy to setup
Will work with other noniOS devices
Great design and comfortable fit
Impressive sound for the size
Long range for a small package
Great battery life and convenient charging case
Never have Bluetooth headphones been so easy to pair. AirPods turn Siri into an omnipresent being. Battery life and fit are both better than you might expect
Pairing and connecting process is best-in-class
Solid battery life
Convenience and speed of charging case
Lightweight and comfortable
Great connection
Really portable
Super portable
Better battery life (on iOS) thanks to new H1 chip
Great battery life
Good sound
Fixes some of Bluetooth's big problem
Great build quality
Fast charging time
Unique and distinguishable design
Very light and portable
The ultra lightweight Apple AirPods are fully wireless headphones that offer a reliable wireless connection
Effortless pairing with Apple devices
Decent sonics and good call quality. The included compact charging case quickly charges the buds
Lightweight
Comfortable design
Faster connection on iOS devices
Hands-free Siri integration
Good audio quality
Minimalistic design
Comfortable to wear
Ridiculously easy pairing process
Gesture controls work well
Audio is clear and surprisingly punchy
Battery life is incredible for headphones this small
Price is competitive against similar gadgets
Good sound quality
Battery life of 5 hours
Comes with a charging case
Portable battery pack/case
Total freedom from wires
The editors didn't like
The Powerbeats Pro are more expensive than AirPods. The charging case isn't pocket-friendly
Nor does it offer wireless charging. The headphones deliver some treble push
And may not fit all ears perfectly
Expensive
If you drop one
It's hitting the ground or worse
Might look dorky
Sorta dorky looking
Though dorkiness is in the eye of the beholder
And this may fade as they become normalized
Wireless issues aren't 100-percent solved
Easy to lose
Might not fit your ears
Apple seems to have backed off from claims that the AirPods
Only one gesture
No battery indicator on Android
Not much
There's really only one thing that I think could improve the AirPods and that's more gesture control. A programmable triple-tap gesture would be handy for launching the music app or the phone app. Being really picky and having large fingers
I would say t
Limited on-ear controls
In-ear fit and lack of canal seal can feel loose and impact audio
No IP rating for water resistance
No button to adjust volume or change track
Have to use Siri
Small and easy to lose
Cannot change bud size
Possibility of losing a piece when wearing them
Ear fit might not be for all users
Sound quality has room for improvement
Don't block all exterior noise
Must use Siri for most controls
Amazing wireless headphones
The AirPods are convenient
Sounds great and offer impressive battery life
Buy at Apple
Buy at Best Buy
My favorite AirPods feature isn't how easy it is to sw
UGLY
They ain't got no alibi. All the best features only work with Apple gear. They don't sound as good as they should for the price
Reliance on Siri
Third-party music apps lack deep control Apple Music enjoys
No "Find my AirPods" tracking system
Audio quality on par with free EarPods
Not the best fit
Sound isn't great
Terrible/no isolation
The best features are still iOS exclusive
Even with the improvement
Battery life is still just average
Won't fit everyone's ears
Open design lets in outside noise
Awkward looks
Poor noise isolation
Limited control scheme
Bass delivery varies significantly across users
Their open design allows for a lot of ambient noise to leak in. There are no controls on the buds (except Siri). Similarly priced wireless models deliver better sound. And yes
They look pretty dorky
Limited controls
No equalizer
Lacks ambient listening mode
Onesizefitsall design won't fit everyone's ears perfectly
Limited gesture controls
The one size fits all design may not be suitable for everyone
Strong Bluetooth connection, Great battery life, W1 chip is the future of wireless headphones
Sound quality not much better than average, Don't fit in all ear types, Design isn't for everyone
Ultimately, the Apple AirPods make me excited for what Apple can achieve for future versions as the first attempt falls short in some important areas...
Apple's lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is one of its biggest risks in years, and AirPods act as great way to quickly get over such a shocking change.They look and feel just like those familiar EarPods – minus the cable – and their play-and-pause connectiv...
Apple's lack of a 3.5mm headphone jack is one of its biggest risks in years, and, assuming that you've got money to spend, AirPods act as great way to quickly get over such a shocking change.They look and feel just like those familiar EarPods – minus the...
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Published: 2017-05-03, Author: Dan , review by: T3.com
They work brilliantly, Unobtrusive, So easy to pair
They look a bit weird, Easy to lose one, Case needs to be less slippy
Apple's AirPods are technically brilliant - but we're not so keen on what they look like...
Published: 2017-01-25, Author: Samuel , review by: theguardian.com
rocksolid connection, brilliant case, long battery life, seamless connection between multiple Apple devices, no lag or lipsync issues, good if not quite spectacular audio quality
no isolation, less stable when connected to nonApple devices, lack of controls, reliance on Siri requiring an internet connection
In some ways I love the AirPods. Apple's W1 chip really does what it claims: solves Bluetooth connectivity issues that have plagued all but a few truly wireless earbuds, and with excellent battery life too. The case is also brilliant and I don't even mind...
Published: 2017-01-04, Author: Lewis , review by: macworld.co.uk
Cool and helpful auto pause/play functionality, Slim and portable charging case, Accurate Siri performance, Great audio quality
They tend to get loose in the ear and need readjustment (although they haven't actually fallen out yet), Environmental noise leakage
We're impressed with Apple's AirPods - sound quality is excellent, the auto play/pause function is great, the accuracy of the Siri controls is a pleasant surprise and call quality is impressive. Considering the small form factor of the earphones, the amou...
Strong Bluetooth connection, Great battery life, W1 chip is the future of wireless headphones
Sound quality not much better than average, Don't fit in all ear types, Design isn't for everyone
Ultimately, the Apple AirPods make me excited for what Apple can achieve for future versions as the first attempt falls short in some important areas...
The ultra lightweight Apple AirPods are fully wireless headphones that offer a reliable wireless connection, effortless pairing with Apple devices, decent sonics and good call quality. The included compact charging case quickly charges the buds
Their open design allows for a lot of ambient noise to leak in. There are no controls on the buds (except Siri). Similarly priced wireless models deliver better sound. And yes, they look pretty dorky
Look past their offbeat design and you'll find that Apple AirPods' compact size and high convenience factor are a winning combination...
Rock-solid wireless reliability, range, Best-in-class battery life, Fast, compact charging case, Independent earbud operation, Replacement parts available
Not suitable for fitness activity, Average sound quality, Expensive replacement parts
If you can't resist the appeal of a wire-free earbud and you are satisfied with the sound of Apple's EarPods, then yes – knock yourself out and pick up a pair of Apple AirPods. You can do a lot worse in terms of reliability and overall performance and spe...
Abstract: Apple says it needs “a little more time” before it starts selling the new wireless ear buds that are designed to work with its newest iPhones – the ones that don't come with a dedicated headphone jack.The technology company showed off what it calls “AirPo...
