Apple AirPods review: Apple's AirPods have improved with time
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.