Benjamin Levicek Apple headphones have been the target of internet jokes since the beginning, but over time their situation has shifted to the opposite side. Now, AirPods can be considered a total sales hit, and at the same time, they are some of the most popular headphones in the world - and to tell the truth, it's no wonder. Despite the fact that, like any product, they have their ailments, I would classify them as universal headphones that you can use for almost any activity. In this article, I will try to explain why this is a product that you should at least consider buying.
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Immediately after unpacking the AirPods and opening the charging box, a question pops up on your iPhone or iPad asking if you want to connect the Apple headphones. Once paired, they'll be uploaded to your iCloud account, making them automatically ready to connect to all your devices. It is when you use it that you realize the magic of the ecosystem. If you often switch between Apple devices, switching with AirPods takes a fraction of the time compared to competing headphones. Since the arrival of iOS 14, or the new firmware for AirPods, you will also receive automatic switching between individual Apple devices, so if someone calls you on an iPhone and you have the headphones currently connected to the Mac, they will automatically switch to the iPhone. The truth is that some third-party products support pairing with multiple devices, but this is not an ideal solution. Apple has handled this perfectly.
Practicality in the first place
Despite the fact that AirPods are not among the top in terms of sound performance, they are not an outright flop either. In addition, during use, you will realize how extremely comfortable it is to wear headphones that do not have a cable. If you remove one of them from your ear, the music will stop playing. This would not be unsolvable with other manufacturers, after all, quality True Wireless products are already offered by almost every major player on the market. What is very practical, however, is the case, which, thanks to its compactness, can also fit into a smaller trouser pocket. Even so, you are not significantly limited by battery life, as the headphones themselves will provide you with a musical experience of up to 5 hours of listening time, and they can be recharged to 100% from the box in about 20 minutes, while in conjunction with the charging case, they can play for up to 24 hours. So you can really listen anywhere, whether you are in the office, in the city or at home in front of the TV.
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Making phone calls
Do you still remember the time when many mocked AirPods users because of their leg that protrudes conspicuously from the ears? On the one hand, they were not surprised, but the truth is that thanks to her, they are perfectly manipulated. Another advantage is that it has hidden microphones that point directly to your mouth. Thanks to this, you can be heard perfectly anywhere during phone calls. From my experience, I can say that no one has ever recognized that I was calling through the headset, and at the same time, I have never had a problem with anyone understanding me. This is suitable both for phoning in a busy environment and also for online meetings, which are increasingly common due to the current situation. I'm not saying that third-party manufacturers don't offer quality phone calls as well, but as hands-free AirPods are among the best on the market.
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Range
The benefit of wireless headphones in general is the fact that you can leave the phone in the room, and without any problem clean the whole house without having it with you. However, with third-party manufacturers, I often encountered audio dropouts, especially with True Wireless products. This was caused by the phone only communicating with one earpiece and it was sending sound to the other. Fortunately, AirPods manage to communicate independently of each other, which is of course much more effective. In addition, if you are moving in a busy city, interference may occur - the cause is usually WiFi receivers and other interfering elements that emit signals. But this will only happen to you with Apple headphones at least thanks to their communication and the Bluetooth 5.0 standard they use. Time has moved on and you can of course buy other wireless headphones with the latest Bluetooth standard, but it is not easy to find one that is able to offer such a sophisticated package of functions as AirPods.
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Great article, thank you
Or are they expensive, they don't play well, but they pair well? I'd say sound should come first with headphones, but if someone pairs more than listens to music, then please.
Good evening, with AirPods you pay, as I mentioned in the article, mainly for a package of functions. The sound isn't entirely bad, although I agree that it won't be quite for audiophiles to listen to lossless recordings in the evening.
I really liked my airpods 1st gen. Now I consider them a product that is not kind to the environment: after about 2,5 years, the batteries in the headphones die and then you can throw them away. A replaceable battery would be enough and it would be fine, but Apple would not earn anything... So consider that it is an investment for maybe even 3 years.?