Editors' note: The AirPods reviewed here are the original model released in late 2016. As of late March 2019, they have been replaced with a second-generation version. Read the new AirPods review.

Look past their offbeat design and you'll find that Apple AirPods' compact size and high convenience factor are a winning combination.

The ultra-lightweight Apple AirPods are fully wireless headphones that offer a reliable wireless connection, effortless pairing with Apple devices, decent sonics and good call quality; The included compact charging case quickly charges the buds; You can now control playback of your music with a double tap.

Will fit more securely in some ears than others; Their open design allows for a lot of ambient noise to leak in; Similarly priced wireless models deliver better sound; And yes, they still look kinda dorky.

Best bluetooth earphones ever made I had jaybird x2 but pairing is never so easy If u are in apple eco system u will never find better than this Just go for it blindly

Here is the thing. These are not noise canceling, over the ear, perfectly tuned headphones for $500 but they are the best you'll use everyday. The AirPods work perfectly every time. I use them for work, I use them around the house and I use them to work out. They just work perfectly.

Hands down the easiest, most convenient, great sounding headset I've ever used. I have recently been using the BOSE BT2 which is a very high quality piece, I never thought that I'd find a device to replace it.

My first initial impression when this one introduced was hideous. But then, RC Willey happen to have this available and I have to put on my account and give it a try. I spoke too early and I'm glad I gave it a chance. The sound is unbelievably great. Very detailed from Bass, Mid through highs.

sound drop is almost non existence; not as sealed but the pure sound makes for it

I purchased these as soon as they were available (everywhere else still had a wait for months). They sold out again within hours on Sweetwater. Long story short, I've had the AirPods for about 5 days and have used them exclusively for listening, training, and a 3-mile run in Dallas, TX...

Passable sound and questionable comfort makes it hard to recommend the AirPods, particularly over the cheaper BeatsX, which lack the sensors but make up for it in design and fit.

Apple AirPods with the Huawei P10 Travelling with Bluetooth headphones is so much better, no tangled cords! Classic iPod ad above, AirPods below. Just one of the various silicone tips you can buy for the AirPods

Excellent battery life; Reliable sync between earbuds; Faultless with Android

Only one gesture; no battery indicator on Android

So what do we think of Apple's latest creation? In short, we love the AirPods. They are technically brilliant and we're big fans of how well they work with iOS (we wouldn't bother if you use Android). The sound quality is also superb. However, there is one big drawback and that's their appearance.

They work brilliantly; Unobtrusive; So easy to pair

They look a bit weird; Easy to lose one; Case needs to be less slippy

When Apple announced its new wireless earphones at the iPhone 7 launch (sans headphone jack), people had a lot to say about it, and not all good. The AirPods were being mocked before they went on sale mostly due to the way it looked, considering its price.