I just got the AirPods Pro 3 on Friday and have used them quite a lot since then. Was wondering if anybody else has ever switched from non-AirPods to AirPods and wondered your thoughts on them. Personally coming over from Bose QuietComfort Earbuds ll (prequel to the Ultras, prequel to the Ultra ll) here are my thoughts:
- The Quiet mode is slightly better but not as good as they advertise (that’s to be expected).
- The Transparency mode is significantly better than the Bose Aware mode.
- Connectivity is great seeing as they’re made by Apple. My Bose earbuds would sometimes cut out or disconnect and it was really frustrating.
- Spatial Audio is really interesting (my Bose didn’t have it).
- Case is smaller and lighter but battery life is worse.
- The audio quality is slightly better.
- The bass is underwhelming, even when the EQ preset is set to Increase Bass it isn’t as deep as Bose’s. Many people probably like the AirPods better and I knew that Bose is bass heavy but was still disappointed.
- The Bose earbuds are arguably more or less comfortable depending on preference and ear shape but I like the AirPods fit.
- Heart rate sensor is nice but I have an Apple Watch anyways.
- Live translation works with my limited testing but I don’t really think it will work the best when it is trying to translate fast speakers.
- FindMy is awesome.
- Wireless+magsafe charging is awesome.