Planning to buy Apple AirPods? Read our buying guide
Until recently, purchasing a pair of Apple AirPods was a simple task. There were only two models available – the AirPods and the AirPods Pro – and the price gulf between them was so great that the purchase decision was purely a matter of budget. That however has changed with the launch of the AirPods (3rd-generation). Now consumers have three AirPods to choose from price points that are not as far apart as in the past. So if you are looking for a pair of AirPods, which of these should you go for? Let us try and work it out: Official price: Rs 24,900 (Often available at around Rs 19,000) If you quite simply want the AirPods that deliver the most, then the AirPods Pro are the ones for you. They might have been around for more than a couple of years now, but they still pack the biggest AirPods punch. They are the ones that fit most snugly – in fact, the only ones that come with changeable ear tips (you can even find the ones that fit you best using the settings). They also come with Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, and are the only ones that come with active noise cancellation (ANC). The ANC works very well too, cancelling ambient noise out like an absolute pro (pun intended). There is even a transparency mode that lets you hear sounds around you without having to take the buds out. So you can actually talk to people and hear them clearly without the fuss of removing the AirPods Pro. The audio quality on the AirPods Pro is also easily the best among the AirPod TWS line, with slightly richer bass than the others. Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking adds a whole new dimension to the listening experience, with the sound seeming to have a clear source that changes as you move your head, giving you total theatre feels. Of course, these being AirPods, using them, especially with Apple devices is “easy peasy Apple squeezie,” with taps and swipes that do everything and even a touch panel that lets you control volume without having to pick up your phone – something that is an issue with many TWS. They also play very well with Android devices. Call quality is very good as well. The snug fit along with sweat and water resistance (IPX4) make these the only AirPods that are as at home in an office as in the gym.
