Not sure which AirPods to buy? We compare AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with ANC, AirPods Pro 3, and AirPods Max to help you choose.

At $219, the AirPods Pro 3 offer fantastic value on brand new Apple hardware. Amazon’s taking the hit on margins that Apple won’t match in their own stores. If you want the latest AirPods Pro at a price below retail, this record-low Black Friday deal is the opportunity to grab them.

The buds feel slightly lighter, and the foam-infused tips do a better job staying put during sweaty runs. The case has an IP57 rating, meaning water and dust aren't a concern, and you still get MagSafe and wireless charging. It's a very Apple experience: clean, seamless, and frictionless.

The WF-1000xM5 have held the title of best overall wireless earbuds for two years straight, while the latest QC Ultra Earbuds take the best noise-canceling earbuds crown from their predecessor. One would think that Bose’s hardware and software advancements seal the deal.

Apple recently released firmware updates for all AirPods 4, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods 3 models, and it has since shared release notes for the updates. Unfortunately, Apple merely says the firmware updates include unspecified "bug fixes and other improvements,

Apple AirPods Pro 3 made a significant noise on arrival, but the buzz was not only felt in the headphone market but also in the ears of users.

Apple's premium AirPods Pro 2 remain some of the best earbuds on the market, especially in the under-$200 price point.

You no longer need an iPhone to get the most out of AirPods. Apple’s AirPods provide a basic listening experience when paired to non-Apple devices, but the free LibrePods app, developed by Kavish Devar, unlocks features like ear detection, head gestures, and customizations on Android and Linux devices, as spotted by Android Authority.