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Apple AirPods Buying Guide: What You Need To Know…

Apple’s AirPods came out of nowhere, took over an entire industry, and are now some of the most popular wireless headphones on the market. Are they good? Yes. The best? Probably not. But for most people, they’re bloody good.


Richard Goodwin

AirPods aren’t the best headphones on the market and they are a little on the expensive size. But for non-audiophiles and iPhone users, they’re a great option – especially the AirPods Pro models with ANC.

— Richard Goodwin, Technology Editor

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