WHY TRUE WIRELESS EARBUDS?
For many readers, true wireless earbuds are our preferred choice of headphones. It's easy to see why: they offer so much freedom and their compact nature means it's easy to carry them around. And in the past couple of years, true wireless earbuds have improved tremendously, offering features and performance that rivals full-size headphones.
As such, there's never been a better time to buy a set of true wireless earbuds. However, with so many brands available, it can be hard to decide. Fear not, because we've rounded up and tested the best that all of the major brands have to offer.
APPLE AIRPODS PRO USB-C $365.70
Last year's iPhone 15 series phones were the first iPhones to feature USB-C ports. At the same time, Apple announced a new version of the AirPods Pro, which now has a USB-C charging port for more convenient charging. Apart from the port, and some other firmware updates, the AirPods Pro are unchanged. This means it remains to be the best earbuds for iPhone users and anyone who has invested heavily in the Apple ecosystem.
Unsurprisingly, it has deep integration with Apple devices, and one of my favourite features is Automatic Switching.
This allows the AirPods Pro to connect instantly to any Apple device you are using. It's amazing how quickly and accurately it can follow you as you move between all your Apple devices. Think of it as a supercharged version of multipoint.
This story is from the May 2024 edition of HWM Singapore.
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