The worst thing you can say about AirPods is that they feel
like EarPods, which is actually sort of a step in the right direction.
Most reviewers concluded that AirPods sound almost exactly
like EarPods.
AirPods sound a lot
like EarPods, Apple's in - the - box wired headphones.
You are about to experience a repetitive theme: In many ways, the AirPods are just
like the EarPods.
But AirPods sound just
like EarPods because they're basically EarPods without wires, so what you're getting for your $ 159 is convenience and early adopter status, not necessarily sound quality.
Apple's not making any big deal about redesigning the sound of them, so I would expect them to sound
like the EarPods.
Even though they look
like the EarPods, the AirPods are smarter than your average in - ear headphone.
We tried a pair on and they are exactly
like EarPods, just sillier looking without the cord.
Also
like the EarPods, the Pixel Buds rest on your ear rather than create a firm seal in your ear canal, and I should point out that the earbud itself is quite big, not good for teeny ears.
Not exact matches
They also look a lot
like Apple's existing
EarPods.
We've heard rumors that Apple would be creating a Dash -
like wireless device, even if it packages Lightning
EarPods with the new iPhones.
Like the wired
Earpods these are also made entirely of hard plastic, so the fit is hit or miss, meaning you won't get the best seal possible without using some extra accessories.
It seems
like the new
EarPods, assuming the pictures are real, will be far less prone to such fraying due to the significant plastic protection.
Anyone that knows what music is supposed to sound
like knows that the
EarPods are a poor conduit for it.
Like corded
EarPods, the AirPods lack any low bass.
The fit is pretty comfortable — the AirPods feel just
like corded
EarPods, but depending on your ear shape and activity level, they likely won't feel as secure in your ears as our top pick.
AirPods, Apple's new wireless earbuds, look a lot
like standard
EarPods without the wires.
Priced at $ 159, AirPods look a lot
like the standard Apple
EarPods that Apple has offered for many years, but without the cord.
So if you share Apple's wireless dream, and
EarPods fit you pretty well, there's a good chance you'll
like AirPods, too.
To get a glimpse of what that might look
like, one concept artist / prankster recently created a mocked - up an Apple ad for what these easily - losable
EarPods could look
like.
It's thought Apple's next - generation devices won't have 3.5 mm headphone jacks
like all their predecessors, but these
EarPods could ease the pain of that loss.
The supposed Lightning
EarPods look just
like the ones you get free with an iPhone today, only they have new connectors.
They look... just
like the old
EarPods, with the wires cut off.
They look
like regular
EarPods, just without wires.
Now we're all familiar with seeing them protruding weirdly from fellow commuters» ears,
like someone has crept up and scissored off the wires from their Apple
EarPods, but they've somehow not noticed.
Apple has clearly taken a few tips from the
likes of Beats by Dre when it comes to the low end response, with the
EarPods offering up a far meatier bass performance than their predecessors.
We've seen leaked photos of the S6 earbuds (which some people think look an awful lot
like Apple
EarPods), as well as leaked photos of the S6 Edge, which will debut on the same day as the S6.
Whether or not AirPods are worth their $ 159 price tag seems to depend on whether you can settle for
EarPods - quality audio for the few advantages AirPods bring,
like simple pairing, decent battery life, and a completely wireless experience.
In 2016, Apple released its first wireless earbuds, and even though I think they look a lot
like Apple simply cut the wires off its standard
EarPods, over the past 12 months AirPods have become some of the most popular wireless headphones around.