You may not ever have a real need for MagSafe on
your AirPods case, but it’s there.
went from zero to over 30 per cent in
that short time and lasted almost 90
minutes before dying.
VERDICT
Apple sells three AirPods now. The
second-generation are still on sale
for £119 with a wired case. The new
third-generation will set you back
£169. The seal you get from the
rubberized tips on the Pro improves
bass response and helps reduce
outside noise, while active noise-
cancellation makes listening in all but
the quietest environments a lot more
pleasant. For those reasons, those
looking for the best sound quality
should still choose AirPods Pro.
I feel the longer battery life and
vastly improved sound of the third-
generation, along with Spatial
Audio support, make them
worth the upgrade price. If
you have a choice, get these
over the second-gen model,
even if you pay more.
But the AirPods Pro, at
£239, are still my personal
choice. Active noise
cancellation makes a huge
difference in providing
a comfortable listening
environment, and the
rubberized tips go a long way
to making them stay put in my ears
better.
AirPods are often found on sale if
you shop around. My recommendation
would be price-conscious buyers get
the third-generation AirPods and skip
the second-gen model, and those who
can afford to go for the Pro model do
so without hesitation. No matter what
you buy, look for a sale. After they
have been on the market for a few
months, AirPods are often available
for £20 to £40 off. Jason Cross