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AirPods Pro releasing Wednesday 10/30 for $250
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I'm probably in. I love the way 'regular' Earpods fit my ears and a silicone tip (that doesn't actually go in the ear canal) and ANC are a godsend. In fact, if the ANC is any good this will fly off shelves.
These have the same better life as the basic air pods. Damn. I might get the power beat pro then.
That's 10 times as much as regular Bluetooth earbuds cost.
I can't imagine there is anything about these things that would justify that price.
I can't imagine there is anything about these things that would justify that price.
My launch Airpods maybe hold 2hrs of charge, I'll be getting these as a replacement.
I've used my AirPods every day for two years. Love them, but active noise cancellation is looooong overdue. Looking forward to finallyy enjoying music at the gym / next to roads / on the plane without distractions.
I've been eyeing getting some Airpods for the past few months and was waiting for this announcement before jumping on it. Price is a bit steep for earbuds so I think I'll just get some regular Airpods. Hopefully this makes them cheaper.
Would love these if the battery could be replaced in the earbuds for like $50. Headphones are 5+ year investments for me and I've seen bluetooth earbuds tiny batteries go shit after just 1-2 years.
Like it or not, for a mass consumer product it's killing it. Connection quality, mic quality, comfort*, battery. Look at completely wireless earbuds before them.
They don't fit me, nor do I like open earphones, nor do they meet my sound quality needs. But I know I'm a niche customer. Maybe you are too. But critically and by way of consumer satisfaction, they nailed it. Your "hah" doesn't change that.
Powerbeats Pro doesn't have ANC. These are competing with the Sony WF-1000XM3s and the upcoming Amazon earbuds.
These are not like the shitty 30$ Sennheiser in-ears that actually go inside your ear canal. These silicone tips are just to create the seal.
My friends and I all have AirPods for around two years and none of them have had battery replacements, or lost their full charge battery capacity.
Passive noise isolation isn't ANC, it comes naturally from the seal of the earphone or headphone, I'm well aware these have actual ANC but I don't hear anything when I'm using PBP due to the passive isolation already.
Anything close to this is around 200-300$. Your 50$ Jabras really don't compare.
FYI - I recommend AppleCare+ if you order it. Free battery replacement and coverage of 2 accidental issues for $29 is a pretty decent deal. (2 years)
i know...i mean people were saying it will be 400 before tax in canada.
It's similar in size, there are pictures floating around from leaks over the last few months
Places like Microcenter and so forth have had them for as low as $140 or $160
I'm at 2+ years of daily use(at least an hour a day, usually more) for my original release. My brain says $140(at the time) for 25 months now, is worth it.
But i just cant buy a new pair without my old ones dying lol
Man.. Google has to be like 'wtf' because their earbuds arent hitting until sometime next year. No idea why they were so far behind everyone else.
wonder how they sound.
the whole integrated watch and earphones and phone thing gets more and more appealing every day.
tempted to toss android in the bin after being disappointed year after year and just get shit that works
the whole integrated watch and earphones and phone thing gets more and more appealing every day.
tempted to toss android in the bin after being disappointed year after year and just get shit that works
Same I've been using mine daily for the gym and sometimes other things every day almost since I bought them 2-3 years ago. They just work so well with the iphone.. and I've been waiting for these for a while now.. so i impulse bought em lol. If they're shit, I can always return them within 14 days.
This is a typical bullshit Apple price, but I have to admit I am somewhat interested in these.
I use a first generation between my Apple TV and iPhone, and having an extra pair would be convenient so I don't have to keep pairing it between the two devices. If I were to invest in this new model, it would be almost exclusively for my Apple TV...I wouldn't feel entirely comfortable walking or exercising with a pair of $250 pods that can fall off my ears.
Anyway, I'll wait for impressions. If there really do exist an alternative pair that is equal in performance but significantly cheaper, I'd like to be informed.
I use a first generation between my Apple TV and iPhone, and having an extra pair would be convenient so I don't have to keep pairing it between the two devices. If I were to invest in this new model, it would be almost exclusively for my Apple TV...I wouldn't feel entirely comfortable walking or exercising with a pair of $250 pods that can fall off my ears.
Anyway, I'll wait for impressions. If there really do exist an alternative pair that is equal in performance but significantly cheaper, I'd like to be informed.
Sony's are $230 though. They most likely sound better as well and with better NC
So can you still not adjust the volume by dragging your finger up or down the side of the buds? That is all I want. I don't care for noise cancellation or silicone earbuds. I prefer earbuds without those tbh because they always feel weird in my ear and create a feeling of pressure.
Don't like the seal.
I understand that the "seal" is tantamount to noise cancelling headphones/earbuds, but it's uncomfortable to me. Thankfully the Airpods are one of the few options that omit the rubber tips completely.
Ordered. Let's see how they fit, I haven't had luck with in-ears in the past. They always hurt after a while.
I leave the house without a phone but I can still unlock/start/charge my car, make calls, texts, emails, pay for things, and track my workouts. It's the closest thing to "welcome to the future" I've experienced.
I leave the house without a phone but I can still unlock/start/charge my car, make calls, texts, emails, pay for things, and track my workouts. It's the closest thing to "welcome to the future" I've experienced.
Which other BT earphones auto EQ or test to see if you're wearing the correct tips?
Then the regular airpods are for you. You're not getting decent ANC without a seal.
Hoping this helps with the pressure thing that people always mention. It kicks in after 2 hours for me.
