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Our pick for the best overall Apple AirPods, these true wireless earbuds feature noise cancellation, as well as different-sized silicone tips to give them a more secure fit in your ear. The earbuds are water-resistant, so they should be safe on rainy days. On top of a new and improved design, this second-generation model has improved audio quality with rich clarity as well as a longer battery life, thanks to Apple’s H2 chip.
If you’re shopping for AirPods on a tighter budget, the 2nd generation AirPods are the best bang for your buck. Emma Seymour, a senior analyst at the GH Institute says: “They are great quality earbuds and are pretty affordable compared to other brands … I have had the same pair for multiple years and they have stayed in great condition!” Note that the battery life is shorter compared to the Pro model (5 hours of listening, 24 total with the charging case).
The 3rd generation AirPods are a better choice than the 2nd generation when it comes to gym earbuds since they’re sweat and water-resistant. They also feature an open-ear design, which means they won’t isolate sound as effectively as the AirPods Pro or over-ear headphones, but they do let you stay aware of your surroundings. When streaming music, our testers found the sound to be crisp and clear with rich bass.
These AirPods are showing a modest $10 discount (down from $169), but that’s no surprise considering they’re the latest AirPods update and Apple rarely drops prices on its newest gadgets.
With a sleek design, 20 hours of listening time and memory foam ear pads, Apple’s wireless over-ear headphones were comfortable to wear for hours at a time during our Lab tests. The headphones come in five different metallic finishes (all of which are seeing the same sale price right now) and since they’re Apple’s most expensive AirPods option, the sale is one you don’t want to miss if you’ve been eyeing the trendy headphones. The headphones offer superior noise cancellation and sound quality compared to other AirPods models.
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Ellen McAlpine is a commerce editor and writer at Hearst Magazines, covering tech, fitness, lifestyle, and beyond. In her time as a writer, she’s covered everything from top tech items like running watches and ring lights to phone cases and beauty tools.
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