Ultimate AirPods Guide - I Tried Every Model of Apple AirPods
Mike O'Brien Mike O'Brien
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 Published On Nov 24, 2023

In this video, I am testing every AirPods model sold today and comparing the AirPods Max vs AirPods Pro vs AirPods 3 vs AirPods 2. Is it worth the money to upgrade? I tested the latest AirPods to find out.

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ADDITIONAL REVIEW NOTES:
Design
AP Pro have USB-C, others do not
All buds have wireless charginging
AP3 & APP have magsafe
AP Max & 2 have optical sensor, 3 & pro have skin detection sensors
I always hated the lack of a power button on airpods max - buggy with the case
Water resistance & durability
AirPods Pro are IP54 resistant in buds & case
AirPods 3 = IPX4
AirPods Max = no rating
AirPods 2 = no rating

Battery life
AirPods 3 = 6/30
AirPods Pro = 6/30 - more like 5/25 with ANC
AirPods 2 = 5/24
AirPods Max = 20 hrs

Cool features they all have
Seamless switching - but faster on airpods pro
One tap setup
Audio sharing
Siri

Unique features
APP have H2 chip
All others have H1 chip

AP Pro have adaptive audio - others do not
AP Pro have conversation awareness - others do not
AP Pro have 20 bit lossless audio capabilities with the Vision Pro
AP Pro have UWB find my capabilities for precise locating
AP Pro have speaker on case
AP Pro have lanyard hook on case
AP Pro are bluetooth 5.3, others are 5.0 - better range and way better data rate
AP Pro have conversation boost - accessibility feature

All have spatial audio EXCEPT AP 2
All have adaptive EQ EXCEPT AP 2


TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Introducing The 4 Options
2:30 Charging Methods
3:30 Secure Fit comparison (best airpods for workouts)
4:55 Comfort comparison (best airpods for the workday)
6:16 Important Design Differences
6:45 Controls
8:40 Microphone Comparison (Best AirPods Mic)
10:22 Sound Quality Comparison (Which AirPods sound best?)
11:30 ANC comparison
12:30 Transparency comparison
13:00 Durability, Longevity, & Water Resistance
14:30 Battery life comparison
15:15 Best AirPods Features (compared!)
18:30 Best AirPods to buy in 2024

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