Rodney

17 de noviembre de 2020

I’m so glad I bought these! There’s some tips to spot fake AirPods at the end of my review

If you’re on the fence about spending this much on ear buds like I was and are reading reviews for that reassurance about some feature and wonder if it’s worth it, believe me it is! I tried the good knockoffs with good sound, unintentionally I might add and there’s no comparison. If you want more freedom from reaching for your phone or tapping your earbuds to change a song or pause and want to be completely hands free then you’re going to be in heaven. For me these are exactly what I what I need for work and at home because I can control my music hands free, make calls and all the other great things Siri does for you completely hands free. I’m in love with these things! This is my first pair of AirPods so I can’t give you a comparison from the previous generation but, they sound amazing! Crystal clear, deep bass and I could not ask for more. They sound better than I thought they would to be be honest. I wore them for a few hours straight today working outside and I was surprised at how well they stayed in place and how comfortable they were. Also the distance! I had my phone on a table in the back yard and walked to the front to my car and they didn’t cut out a bit. There was brick house was between me and my iphone so it wasn’t line of sight. I’m not sure the exact distance but, it was further than apple claims. As for the transparency mode all I can say is wow! It’s so much better than I thought it would be. You really do have to hear it to believe how great it is. I can pause music and keep them in and watch tv, carry on a conversation or anything I would normally do. They are that clear. I can barely tell a difference when taking them out. As for being able to use them as hearing aids like people wonder; uh, no not quite there yet. You can use your live listen on your iPhone and probably cheat and use it that way. It’s pretty clear in that mode and doesn’t echo but, it’s no replacement for hearing by far. Kind of distant sounding but, it would better than nothing. I’m sure live listen will sound about the same as it does on previous AirPods. What I found shocking was even in high wind in transparency mode there was no distortion of sound at all. I was worried since it has an external mic that it might but, nope it sounded great and just like normal. Noise cancellation is pretty good too. It doesn’t cut out 100% of noise but, enough to make a huge huge difference. Probably be good if someone in your house blaire’s the tv where it’s tolerable. For being little earbuds and having both noise cancellation and transparency you can’t ask for more. On call the mic seems to be clear on the other end as well and on dictation. Much better than other brands I’ve had for sure. In short, if you’re an apple lover and want some great sounding, super comfortable Apple earbuds or just want to go hands free with your iPhone and music you’ll be glad you got these!On a side note...To Help people from getting scammed by other stores like I did; here’s one simple way to tell if you’re AirPods are real or not; each AirPods Pro earbud weighs 5.4grams. Most knockoffs weigh around 3.1 to 3.8g If you buy them from anywhere besides Amazon or an authentic trusted Apple retailer and wonder if they’re real or not, then throw them on the scale. That’s the one thing they haven’t mastered is the weight and Siri. Siri should work out of the box by voice and if you’re having problems, hear static in transparency mode or can’t find your AirPods in general> about settings then you might want to check them out on the scale because there’s some good clones out there right down to the packaging, print on the earbuds that look authentic with serial numbers and all but, none I know of have voice control with Siri or sound half as good as these. I apologize for the long review but, I’m hoping to help someone and save them hours of researching and looking like I did and from getting scammed. Have a wonderful day!Ver más

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Chris

11 de septiembre de 2026

Expensive, but I use them all the time

I’ve had these for quite a while now and they’re easily one of those things I ended up using a lot more than I expected. They connect to my iPhone really quickly, they’re easy to throw in for music, videos, phone calls, or just when I want to block out some noise.The noise cancelling is probably my favorite part. It does a really good job cutting down things like fans, road noise, people talking in the background, and other constant sounds. Transparency mode is also useful when I still want to hear what’s going on around me without taking the earbuds out every five minutes.Sound quality is really good for wireless earbuds. I’m not some audio expert, but music sounds clear, there’s plenty of bass, and voices are easy to understand with podcasts and audiobooks. They also get plenty loud for me.The charging case is small enough to keep in a pocket and it’s nice being able to recharge the earbuds several times without having to find an outlet. The silicone tips also make them more comfortable and secure than the regular AirPods for me, although everyone’s ears are different.My biggest complaint is still the price. There are definitely cheaper earbuds out there that work fine. But the convenience, noise cancelling, sound quality, and how well these work with an iPhone make them worth it to me. After using them this long, I’d buy another pair if these eventually quit working.Ver más

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Amazon Customer

30 de noviembre de 2020

Great Noise Cancelling Earbuds for Anyone

I want to start off by saying I am not a huge Apple person which this product is mostly aimed towards. I have a mix of products with different operating systems; I have a Google Pixel phone, an iPad, and a Windows PC. These earbuds luckily work with all of these products pretty flawlessly with occasional hiccups on Windows, though of course they work the best with my iPad. I got these on sale for $170 because personally the $250 price tag was just too much for me, and at this price they are a steal. I would say if you can get these for $200 or lower they are well worth the cost.Pros:- Sound. Sound quality is really good for most music. I'm a bit of a bass head so I don't get the fullest experience I would like out of these, but I still enjoy the clarity of the music. I did not get these specifically for bass, as I knew they would not be bass-heavy, which is why this is still a pro for me. If you listen to lots of hip hop or indie music these sound great.- Features. The ANC on these is not the best, but you should not expect the best from little earbuds at this cost. These block out my loud air conditioner and a lot of other white noise with a consistent sound wave. These do not block out loud sudden noises like typing or people conversing, though they do a good job quieting things down through noise isolation from a good seal. Transparency mode on these is amazing as well; with them on, it really sounds like there is nothing in your ears (except your own voice will sound slightly muffled to you). I am continuously amazed by how well transparency mode works and I can see the use cases for them only building.- Comfort. Honestly, with the relief of pressure Apple put into these with the little vents on the bottom of the AirPods, I forget these are in my ears. They are so comfortable to wear, which says a lot for someone with small, sensitive ears. This may differ if these don't fit your ears properly, which I will mention later.- Portability. The charging case is nice and compact, and even with a silicone case on top of it I can easily slip them in small pockets of bags and in large pockets. The AirPods themselves are quite small and I can see someone misplacing them if they lay them down somewhere and forget about them, but they're bigger than a lot of other TWS earbuds I've owned so hopefully I will be able to keep track of them.- Seamlessness with Apple products. AirPods are, of course, Apple made. Therefore they are designed to work with iPhones, iPads, Macs, and Macbooks. These pause and play instantaneously with my iPad and I can access all the special features you get specific to Apple.- Presentation. Apple wins on sleekness. Not much else to say about that.Medicorities:- The fit of these is pretty good for the average ear, but if you have smaller ear canals like me they can be just a little troublesome. My left ear canal is almost too small for the smallest tip of these, but with maneuvering I can still get a good seal. They fall out if I lay on my arm in bed, but other than that they stay in. Definitely try all the earbud sizes.- The magnet for the lid of the case is pretty sturdy though not super strong, so I find it sometimes opens when I carry them around. This doesn't happen too often but be aware of that.Cons:- Price. As I stated before I don't think these are worth $250. I think $200 is just right for them, and the extra $50 is simply paying for the Apple branding. This is why I'm not a huge Apple fan.- Not seamless with non-Apple products. If you only use Apple, these will work great for you so disregard this point. I didn't expect these to work with everything, though an Android app would be nice. If Samsung can make an app for their Galaxy Buds for iOS devices, I think Apple can do the same for Android. I have connection issues on occasion with my Windows PC, and taking out and AirPod does not in any way auto-pause/play on Windows nor Android. All stem pressing functions do work as they are supposed to though. This is a mix between a mediocre feature and a con for me.Tl;dr I think that the pros outweigh the cons for the AirPods Pros, and I recommend them for anyone looking for great sound with any device. Apple could be a little more friendly to those who don't buy everything Apple, but from a competitive standpoint I get it. I can see myself using these on a daily basis and I think they are a great buy if you can get them under $200.

Zach T.

24 de septiembre de 2021

I Use Mine Daily

As I sat on my computer today, perusing options to buy another set of Apple’s AirPods Pro, it dawned on me: it’s about time I write a review for these bad boys, because I’ve used mine almost daily for the past year-and-a-half.If you’re new to the world of Apple’s headphones and earbuds, you may not realize that Apple offers three options that will suit your needs much better than the standard, wired ear buds that come with some Apple products, like iPhones and iPods:1: Airpods, which are the wireless companion to the standard earbuds the you’ll find accompanying some Apple devices. These Airpods are the size of the standard earbuds, if you were to cut the cords off at the very base of the earbud stems. They come in a small, square-shaped charging case with round corners, which serves as a convenient storage location for your AirPods, and accepts the standard Lightning USB cable to charge.2: AirPods Pro, which have all of the features at the standard AirPods, plus a more comfortable fit, better sound quality, and two modes of sound augmentation, being a noise-canceling mode and a “Transparency mode”, which allows you to listen to your surroundings while you listen to your music, podcasts, or other media.3: Lastly, Apple added the Airpods Max to their fleet this year. These are over-the-ear headphones that offer similar features to the AirPods Pro, minus the charging case. You’ll find that these headphones have better noise-cancelation and sound quality than the AirPods at the cost of a larger profile and price tag.Please note: While the cases for the AirPods and AirPods Pro accept the lightning cable to charge, they can also be placed on a mag-safe charging pad to charge. With that said, I’ve only btested the AirPods Pro with the lightning cable, as I do not own a wireless charging pad.So, Let’s Focus on the AirPods ProKeeping in mind that this post has no ties to any outside entity, so my opinions aren’t being skewed with the intent of pleasing an advertiser, I absolutely love my AirPods Pro, and I take them with me just about everywhere. I’m on my second pair, because they are easy to lose due to their compact case, but that small profile is also a big part of why I love these earbuds, so it’s a bit of a paradox. If you can see, this won’t be much of a problem for you, but if you’re visually-impaired, it’s another story. With that said, the AirPods Pro are capable of being used with Apple’s “Find My” app, but you have to be pretty close to the case for this feature to be beneficial if you have a visual impairment. Keep in mind that I’m also deaf in one ear, so your mileage may vary here, but I just don’t think the sound is strong enough to truly tout this as an outstanding feature; I’d say the “FindMy” capability is more of an afterthought that Apple added to increase the length of the “features” list for these earbuds. But I’ll save the rest of my opinions until the wrap-up at the bottom of this post. Let’s get into some facts.What’s in the box?First of all, the packaging for the AirPods Pro lives up to the standard we’ve come to know as Apple has grown into the Titan of a company that it is. It’s sleek, compact, and satisfying to open. Inside the box, you’ll find your AirPods Pro and accompanying charging case, three different sizes of the silicone tips that form the seal necessary for effective noise cancellation, one lightning to USB-C cable, and some documentation.FeaturesWith the price being around 80dollars more than the AirPods with charging case, it’s a no-brainer that the AirPods Pro are the better choice, whether you’re in need of noise cancellation or you just have an extra 80 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, and you’re about to see why.Comfort and ConvenienceBeing someone who owns a pair of ears that don’t cooperate with standard Apple earbuds very well, the comfort and secure fit provided by the silicone tips of the AirPods Pro are almost at the top of my list when it comes to benefits of these earbuds. With only three size choices, you may feel that two different sizes provide the same level of comfort and sound quality, but the AirPods run a “fit test” during setup to determine which of the tips are the perfect fit for you. The only feature that tops the comfort of the AirPods Pro is their ability to seamlessly alternate between the noise cancellation and transparency modes.On top of these two stand-out features, Voiceover users won’t notice any latency between executing gestures on-screen and their devices’ TTS output, which is a somewhat common occurrence with other Bluetooth headphones.Noise Cancellation and Transparency ModeLiving in the heart of the city, I constantly switch between the two modes while I travel with my cane, as I come to street crossings and need to hear traffic, or when I’m on long spans of uninterrupted sidewalk, where I can block-out the sounds of the city while I make my way to my next crossing. And, while the noise cancellation of the AirPods Pro is incredible for their size, I do want to note that they don’t provide as much soundproofing as an over-the-ear headphone, like the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones. And if you’re curious, you can find my review of those headphones here.On the other hand, when in transparency mode, the AirPods utilize both their inward and outward-facing microphones to bypass the sound-masking that comes with having standard earbuds in your ears, leaving ones’ ability to hear their surroundings unimpeded. And when I say unimpeded, I mean it; when it comes to listening to my surroundings, the transparency mode provides a level of clarity I haven’t experienced with another pair of earbuds- and especially not with over-the-ear headphones.SweatproofI also wear my AirPods Pro when I lift weights, and on my way both to and from my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym: Two times when there is a lot of sweat and a lot of movement, and so far, their sweat/splashproof design has withstood everything I’ve subjected them to. It’s not uncommon for me to wash them under a faucet, and again, they still work just fine. I haven’t submerged them into a vessel of water though, and Apple has outlined that this would surpass the limits of the AirPods resiliency.Battery life and Charging caseWhile I haven’t been able to find any specific details as to the battery life of the charging case itself, one comparison article I found stated that the standard AirPods can be used for 4.5 hours before needing to be charged by their case, while the AirPos Pro will survive for 5.5 hours. Do keep in mind that these measurement are approximate, as the battery life may vary greatly, depending on distance from the connected device, volume level, mode, and many other factors.Alright, but how do they sound?My AirPods Pro deliver a surprising level of sound quality, whether I’m listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or music. They are undeniably the best pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a hard time transitioning back to standard Bluetooth earbuds at times when my Airpods Pro are charging. Spoken-word content sounds crisp and professional, with no fuzziness looming around the speaker’s voice, so I’m not often distracted by poor audio quality, unless I have an unstable wi-fi connection. And, the AirPods Pro even add an extra layer of depth to stories that have occasional music or sound effects entwined throughout their duration.Finally, when listening to music, the AirPods Pro have a surprising amount of power; I haven’t had the feeling that I’m missing any part of a song because of their bass output when in noise cancellation mode. However, When in noisier settings with other music in the background, like at a public gym, I do find myself longing for my aforementioned, over-the-ear Bose headphones, because I can hear too much of the gym’s music over my own.Wrapping UpIf you know you want to buy a pair of wireless earbuds, I can’t recommend the AirPods Pro enough. While I do believe they are a tad pricey, inflated prices come with the territory when it comes to Apple products, and I feel like I’ve gotten my moneys worth from these earbuds. With that said, if you’ve decided it’s time to track-down a pair for yourself, I suggest shopping around. While prices fluctuate everywhere, several articles I’ve skimmed mentioned that Amazon occasionally offers much-better AirPods and AirPods Pro deals than Apple.

24 de junio de 2021

1st Impressions and then some

Brutally honest edits1. They’ve been great in every way, but they fall out when I try to stuff an entire slice of pizza into my greedy mouth.______After owning them for about a month:Yeah... I’d give five stars, but this is really more of a 4.5 star review because of volume control. This is as close to “doing it right” as wireless earbuds currently are. Four stars because having volume control on the buds themselves would be great.But they’re really low-profile, which I need them to be in my main setting, so I don’t mind the trade.______Two weeks of ownership.I’m noticing some hiccups when playing music, but I’m also in a warehouse setting that’s like a saturated signal trap inside a faraday cage. It’s likely my internet connection.Second note, the ultimate test: they’re comfy enough that I’ve fallen asleep in them, when my upstairs neighbors have had their tv off. It’s on now, at a low to medium disturbance (low enough to sleep unless you get anxious easily like me, but even if you don’t, you wouldn’t sleep like a baby at my neighbors’ volume). Well, noise Cancellation is flawless!_______Day 1I just got these today, and my rule was that they had to be better than JBL Tune 120s in every way (which shouldn't be hard to do). Addressing the problems of my JBL's, the AirPods gave me trouble finding a good seal at first. So I just tried playing music anyway. The quality was really good, and then I toggled to find out that Noise Cancellation wasn't on. When it turned on, wow. I had to test it a few times by snapping my fingers with it on/off, and then I wasn’t sure if I was actually hearing my snap or just the AirPods’ sound of it with Passthrough. I’m also hearing elements in music that I had previously not heard, even in songs I’ve loved and listened to deeply for more than a decade!Not only are those great features, but each AirPod can function exactly the same, whether I have only the left in or the right. Two squeezes, three, hold, on either of them. They didn't split controls so that the right does some, and the left does others.I've not tested voice control in my usual setting with these yet, but I doubt they'll be as garbage as the JBL Tunes. EDIT: voice control under a beanie in a loud warehouse setting is mostly flawless. And “mostly” means Siri didn’t hear me very well at the moment I had some metal (objects, not music) clanking near me, so I forgive her.Highs and mids are nice, bass is lacking just a little bit (but not at all to a disappointing degree), and I suppose the seal is good. It doesn't feel like the seal is good, and I’ve settled on medium tips, but they feel sturdy in-place, and the sound quality suggests that I do have a good seal even if I don't feel what I'm used to with silicone tips.This product may change in a few weeks or months, and I'll put the brutally honest edits at the top of this initial review, and the good edits will be added near their initial notes. But so far, these work, and I know Apple isn't as loose with the quality behind their name as JBL is.I don’t think your lifestyle is as regularly loud and disruptive as my daily life, so I think it’s safe to say that if they work well for me in my rough setting, they’re friggin awesome when I’m off the clock, even and especially when I’m falling asleep!

Amazon Customer

12 de octubre de 2020

Comparison to Sony WF1000XM3s and new Bose QuietComfort earbuds

I bought the AirPods Pro when they came out. I had the first AirPods which, although didn’t sound great, where easy to use and carry, and I thought had a great microphone. Although the Pros are much better, I’ve always had a problem with them: they fall of my ears. I just got the new Comply 2.0 tips for them yesterday, which prompted me to write this review. By the way, so far, the tips are great. The Pros sound better, and have stayed in my ears.I also have the Sony WF 1000XM3, which, as much as I like them, also fall off my ears.The “ear falling” problem led me to try the Bose.Sound:I tried a number of songs on all 3. I streamed the music from Tidal Hi Fi, so they’re all at higher resolutions. I’ll list some here:1. Are you even real? James Blake - this song sounded terrible on the Bose. Muffled to the point that I wonder if these headphones are working correctly. As you might have read, the Bose Music app doesn’t have an equalizer, so there’s nothing you can do on this one. On the AirPods Pro, the song sounded much better than in the Bose. On the Sonys, about 3% better than in the Pros.2. Blinding Lights - The Weekend - This song came out great in all 3. Edge to Sony over the Bose, but not by much. It sounded tiniest on the Pros.3. Morning Dance - Spyro Gyra. This is a classic smooth jazz song. The Bose won this round. The song was expansive, lots of small details came out, it was great. I also played a couple of Joshua Redman songs, and I would say the Bose sounded better on those. I feel that the Bose will probably play better jazz music, if that’s your thing.4. Malamente - Rosalia. The Sonys won this round going away. Once again, the Bose sounded a bit muffled. Song was good on the Pros, but perhaps a little bit too trebly.5. Paranoid Android - Radiohead. This song was really good on all 3, Bose was not that far off the Sonys.6. The Only Thing - Travis. This was another song that the Bose couldn’t play well either. Once again the tinny, muffled sound came up. It felt like i turned the music down on the headphones (I didn’t). Definitely better on the Sony and Pros.Overall, on music playing, I would rate the Sonys number 1, especially if you use Tidal. For my taste, the “360 reality audio” does make songs sound better. The Bose are number 2, but not by much over the AirPods Pro with the Comply tips. The new ios update that added the spatial sound to the Pros with the Comply tips has made, to my ears, a huge difference. In fact, if you don’t listen to jazz, you might prefer the Pros.Microphone/Phone callsI did several blind test calls with my partner, so she could tell me which one sounded better to her. In all tests, she said my voice sounded “about 70% better” (her number) with the AirPods Pro. She said that my voice sounded “feminine” (I’m male) with the Sony/Bose compared to the AirPods Pro.I then tested the Bose and the Sonys with her as well. She said that the Bose sounded better. For the record, I did a call with my parents with the Bose, and they never complained that they couldn’t hear my voice well. They have complained several times with the Sonys (as well as other people).As for hearing phone calls, to my ears, the AirPods Pro sound more natural. I would say that the Bose are second. Phone calls are the Sony’s weakest link. If you want to use the headphones mainly for phones, as much as I love the Sony’s for music, their microphone is just not good.FitAirPods Pro - the Pros have always felt comfortable to me. However, as I mentioned previously, the Pros routinely fall off my ears. They have fallen when I’m sitting on my desk, when I’m running, walking, or riding a bike. I NEVER had this problem with the original AirPods.The Comply tips arrived yesterday. I want to take them out on a run. For being in the house this past day, they’ve been a huge improvement. I’m glad I bought them.Sony - the Sonys fit comfortably in my ear. However, they will eventually fall off. This happens if I’m walking or exercising. I have to be checking them every few minutes.Bose - I will start with the good: they stay in my ears. I’ve tried them in the house so far, but they’ve been very stable. The bad: 2 things. (1) the tip flies off my ears. The small is too small to do anything. The medium and large just end up flapping, and have to adjust it. It’s very noticeable. (2) They hurt. They stay in my ear, but the seal is seemingly so tight that it hurts my earholes (the biology term is probably the concha). I used to have the old Bose Soundsport wired headphones, and the tip in those was incredibly comfortable and stable. I might be doing something wrong when putting them in, but this will probably lead me to return them. I won’t wear headphones, especially ones at this price, that hurt.Noise Cancelling:1. Bose - they did a fantastic job with this. I stood next to the dryer, and I could barely hear it. My partner stood next to me to talk to me, and I couldn’t hear her either. If I turned it off to 0, I could hear her, but even then, the seal is so tight that it wasn’t fully perfect. On noise cancelling, these are far and away the best. If that’s the most important thing to you, stop reading the review and order them now.2. AirPods Pro - I’ve always been amazed at how good the Pros block sound for their size. I’m looking forward to trying them outside with the Complys, as I think it will be even better. However, the Bose are better.3. Sony - the Sonys block a lot of outside noise as well. I don’t know if it’s better than the Pros, but it’s right there. Hard for me to pick a number 2 here.ConclusionIt’s possible that, if the Bose didn’t hurt my ears so much, that they could be the best overall set. I don’t like how some songs sound, but in others, it’s almost as good as the Sonys, which to me, are the standard. I actually have the Bowers Wilkins PX 7s, and I prefer how music sounds on the Sonys. However, given the pain on my ears, this is how I would rate all of them:1. Music playing - Sony, Bose, AirPods Pro.2. Phone Calls - AirPods Pro, Bose, Sony. I will note that I get complaints on voice quality when using the PX7s as well.3. Comfort - AirPods Pro with Comply tips, Sony, Bose (VERY last).4. Noise Cancelling - Bose (by a lot), AirPods Pro, Sony.