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The reason why i and my gf love airpods 3 though is that we don’t have a rubber tip in the ear . Og airpods are just so much more comfortable . It’s the reason why we don’t have the airpods pro too.
not an apple user but this channel is the best to come out of lmg imo. love the unrestrained use of natural light and environment, as well as delivery. Much more polished production wise than typical ltt videos. Definitely needs an android/consumer tech channel with similar quality.
I like this host too. I can't stand that fat guy with the glasses on the other channels that doesn't bother doing research on the products he's testing.
@@MaiElizabeth not really, the time to write a script for a video, the time to record footages and edit, etc ... can take a really long time even though they have a production team(also you gotta spend lots of time to produce a masterpiece like this) :)))
I actually prefer silicone tips. Whatever the tips were that Apple used on the previous generation of Beats and PowerBeats Pro gave me an allergic reaction, and I ended up having to get some silicone tips from the dollar store that solved the problem and had no discernable affect on audio quality.
As both an Android and an Apple user, I like the better integration across the board....never a bad thing. I am using Googles own Pixel Buds Pro atm, and like them, quite a lot actually. Great battery life without needing to be recharged in their case (real life 10 hours in my use) and they look and feel great in my ears. The noise cancelling is also pretty darn good. They drop to around $150 on sale pretty often so the price is stomach able as well. If these are really that good, I might try them out, but I'll wait for some real world (read not promoted) reviews before I try 'em.
Do the Pixel Buds Pro have any special features with Pixel phones? I have an old Pixel 2 XL that I use as my "iPod" and for reading books and stuff, I'm curious if they have any ecosystem level integration like AirPods do?
@@Entertainment- Spoken by a person who has never heard them, I guaranty that. They sound really good actually. Are they audiophile quality? Probably not. But to say they sound "horrendous" is just plain wrong. I've got some pretty high end equipment at my home work/play station, including Shiit's latest lineup, everything from higher end Sennheiser's to a few better sets of planer cans, I know good sound. Wireless just isn't ever going to get to that level and I've stopped trying to find a set that can. I just get good quality ones like the Pro's and EQ the crap out of them till I'm happy. It's really all you can do for now at least.
I personally have a set of Beats Fit Pro, and they are honestly amazing. They are very comfortable and fit very well - I literally went on a rollercoaster with them and they stayed on! On top of this, (my version at least) is able to perfectly interop into Apple's ecosystem. It has the same "Connect to (Earphones)" popup when you open the case, can share audio with other people's AirPods (the feature introduced in iOS 15 I think), and supports personalized spacial audio. They also automatically switch devices, between my MacBook, iPhone, Apple Watch, and iPad. I have also noticed that the ANC, Transparency, and sound quality are significantly better than Airpods - my family members have Airpods Pro 2, and my Beats sound significantly better. Overall, these have been a great buy. The way I see it, these are higher quality, better sounding, more usable, Apple-Ecosystem enabled headphones.
Also, forgot to add, remember that whole "Apple AirPods Firmware Update makes ANC worse" fiasco? My Beats Fit Pro were not affected by those at all, and it only made my Beats Fit Pro perform even better compared to AirPods.
I tried the beats fit pros and they were the most uncomfortable thing I have ever worn. I loved the version with the loop around the ear, but the ear wing on the new versions were just terrible.
My ears needed some time to get used to the fit which was a bit uncomfortable after an hour of wearing, and this happened with the second pair I've got too and used when the first pair was dead (I had to wear them literally all day long for a period of time and 9 hours of battery life wasn't enough), but once the silicone tips softens and you can barely feel them in your ears after hours of wearing, there's no going back. I wouldn't switch back to the AirPods Pro if they gave them to me for free.
very cool they stayed on your ear during rollercoastering! I love listening to music while riding but haven't since transition from wired ear devices to Bluetooth ones.....🤔🤔I just decided to buy new airpods pro2 but now, hmmm.
I went from AirPods pro to Beats Studio + and the latter truly feels and fit better, doesn't wiggle around in my ears, and has more options size wise. My GF said she can hear me very well in comparison to the former. I enjoy how the latter cancels out outside noises as she and I chat over the phone. Plus it is cheaper than airpods. Im also personally glad that these don't have auto transfer, there are times I forget to place my pods back in the case and Ill turn on my tablet, MacBook, etc. and I notice no noise and sounds are coming out and I remember...ah...that's why. I strongly rec Beats Studio + over RayCons and AirPod's Pro.
My Airpods Pro do the same thing with the loud noises, however, I thought it just "ducked" the audio level rather than totally disabled transparency. But that's just an assumption - would be good to actually test that.
@@ericfenstermacher5925 I guess I meant to say that I assume it’s using the same algorithms as the pros and I thought it was dropping the sound level so maybe it’s the same in these but otherwise yes he was comparing them to the regular AirPods.
3:30 I actually discovered this like a year ago with the old beats studio buds while working in a kitchen washing loud metal pans. It was actually quite nice
Android user here, and a subscriber to MA and to the other LMG channels. I do watch all of your (MA) videos, but this may be the first time that I am interested in the featured product. Had never used any Beats product, nor am I a fan of the brand, but I am now very much interested in the Studio Buds +! Thank you, MA, for not forgetting about us Android heads. :)
I love my studio buds and didn't know they had come out with an upgrade, I only hope they fixed the bug where it turns on transparency mode by itself when you connect, sometimes repeatedly.
I need something that doesn't actually go in the canal because my ear canals get irritated easily, and that's why AirPods and similar will always be my pick.
Sure makes a guy feel old when he realizes he lived through the clear plastic craze back in the day and is now old enough to actually witness a 'once old is new again' moment...
Sorry man, you didn't test the microphone which was a massive oversight. We use the Airpods Pro 2 because of the call quality. Beats sound better for music, more bassy in particular, but the call quality makes you sound bad on phone calls/zoom etc.
Broooo the clapping is so sick. I've got my Airpods in and you just gave me a freaking demo for how that feature works. That's some fantastic editing right there, nice job!
I like the third gen airpod design because they fit comfortably in my ear and I never worry about them falling out. Buds with a plastic nipple on the end never sit right for me and I'm constantly having to adjust them back in.
The new Sony's don't allow that either. So the software decides if you will be so lucky as to have ANC on or not. I spent a ton of money (electronics are much more expensive in my country) on the XM5s due to all the "audio expert reviews" on youtube saying literally only positive things ("best in industry" etc.). These experts are clearly bad at their jobs as NONE of them mentioned it. At least it's mentioned here.
well, biggest plus of AirPods 3 IS their form factor! I own 65$ Sennheiser earbuds that sound better but it's just not that comfortable and the reason is that silicon tip in my ear. I mainly used AirPods for meetings and when I lost them I replaces them with classic EarPods :)
I brought these, returned it and got airpod pro 2. The airpod is vastly superior. Much better anc, clearer mic, more comfortable(by a lot), and head tracking spatial audio. Spatial audio without head tracking is frankly, worthless. With head tracking, watching movie from apple tv makes the experience felt like doing it at a theater.
These look very interesting. My main issues that I had with the first generation ear buds was that they always fell out of my ear even though I had the largest sized caps that they offered. On top of that they would occasionally get the cap stuck in my ear when trying to remove it which would often give me a panic attack. These are very rare issues I imagine that the average person wouldn’t have but this is just the main few reasons why I dislike the silicone caps in general. On top of this I forgot to say that the first gen had a major tendency to reverberate in the case and in enclosed spaces which would damage the speakers. This led to my right earbud being much quieter than my left one only a few months after me getting them.
I bought a pair of the sports beats for work, and their durability has blown me away. I've dropped them in their case off of roofs, in muddy crawlspaces, sucked the buds into a shop vac on accident, and they're still working just as good as the day i bought em.
It’s weird these don’t support automatic device switching - my old power Beats Pro has this feature . It’s driving me up the wall when the kids use my iPad and I am listening to podcasts
"Automatic noise cancellation" at 3:30 is also on AirPods Max. I am guessing that it isn't a "secret feature" but rather a side effect from audio compression - not like data size compression but dynamic range compression. Of course, they might have deliberately chosen longer release time on the compression to ease you into the environment, but mics cannot handle loud noises above certain threshold anyways, so there has to be some kind of limiter or compressor to avoid clipping. Some headphones might not care about that and just clip the audio. While that's not necessarily a bad thing, in general I think it would be better to limit the dynamic range a bit.
I am SO glad I found this comment! I've had the exact same experience on my AirPods Pro, which at the very least confirms that someone else has had the same experience haha.
I got both but sticking with the AirPods 2nd generation. Call Quality was the determining factor. The Beats buds+ just sounded to robotic for my callers. Still Beats clear case is stunning
Outside of the Pro's (which are totally worth the money!) Airpods are a fashion accessory and always have been. I wish you went more in depth on the noise cancellation. I'm strictly a podcast listener on the go but I walk about an hour a day on busy city streets and oftentimes have my Airpods in while at the office so I need good ANC and Transparency more than any other feature. I bought Nothing Ear (1)'s off a Short Circuit review because it has ANC, apparently, but I found it barely functional and quickly had to replace them.
it's got auto ANC which means the software will decide when you're allowed to have ANC and when not. It's one of the dumbest things ever and it has ruined my experience of the "top of the line" Sony XM5s. I have light aspergers and sit with headphones on without music to work. Now that's being ruined by the new trend.
the 20.000th LIKE is mine. and BEATS STUDIO BUDS + are also mine since maybe 2 weeks. they're totally up to date, sound fantastic, and fit absolutely fine. these BSB+ are my third headphones from BEATS by DR DRE ( apple ).
Just bought the clear model after watching 15 videos and owning Bose headphones, Jabra ear buds, Samsung buds pro, and Bose earbuds. They are amazing. 9.8/10. Everything about these earbuds are great. I personally think they out perform other ear buds that are worth more.
I like that we are going back to the transparent plastic design. The redmagic 8 pro, these headphones, some smaller electronics products. I wanna go back to the gameboy collor/advance, n64, iMac transparent designs.
I'm a pixel user with the pixel a buds and have been really happy with both so far (my only apple product ever was an iphone 8 plus for about 3 months before I traded it back in for an android XD). I like what apple is doing with beats, but i think for me to spend more than 100$ on any wireless headphones, I'd want replaceable batteries, something I want the entire industry to move towards :/
I literally have airpods because I cannot stand the rubber tips on other earbuds. I use a Pixel and haven't had an iPhone or iOS anything in a decade. It's about the non rubber tips. I love mine though. Sorry to offend as an Android user liking apple headphones I guess?
I honestly hate how those feel in the ear, and will only use over ear headphones. I still have the same 20$ set from sony that I got 7 years ago, which still works because it is wired. Every wireless headset I have ever had has broken within a year.
I own the gen 1 studio buds and their pretty good for the price. I’m actually do for an upgrade. Considering the AirPods Pro. But $250 is steep. Nice to know they have a update, cause I really like them.
I’ve got both and I prefer beats for sound quality while listening to music, but in work when I need to have seamless connection between my MacBook, iPhone and Apple Watch then I use AirPods 3. Tbh the AirPods aren’t the best in terms of hardware, but as with all Apple products their strength is within the Apple ecosystem software side of things.
This was my #1 question. I wanted to know if they function exactly the same within the 🍎 ecosystem. Im switching to the 16 this year with a watch as well. Im a college student and having that ecosystem is going to make things so seamless.
ugh, if it wasn't for the silicon tips I'd go for them. I have TMJ, so most silicon tipped earbuds flare my jaw. The apple airpods are like my only savior right now
I prefer the control surface of the AirPods Pro over the Beats, but I agree that they are very good and have a pair as backup for whenever my AirPods and the case run out of juice (I’m on the phone all day for work)
I have the original studio buds and the only thing I oculd complain about is the mic. If they ever crap out on me (which there is no signs of happening), I wouldn't hesitate to buy these. The clear case is sharp too.
Can we just give credit? At the 3:45 mark they’re using some great stereo audio here where the claps are in the left and right channels respective to the video.
My AirPod pros died after several years and I got the beats in clear and they are way better and was on sale for $129.99 at target and AirPod pros were 199 on sale and I’m glad I got the beats.
The opening of this? I can’t relate to since I get a good seal and the ANC works great for me…but these appear to be a great backup for my AirPods Pro 2’s…just realized he was speaking about the AirPods 3…my fault lol.
I would just like to throw out there that I don't want a seal or even ANC on my earbuds like, at all. It's why I like the regular airpods and the Samsung beans (and probably the Sony donuts but I never tried them), aside from not liking that "plugged" feeling, I also don't like being cut off from the world while listening. It's dangerous and makes me incredibly anxious. The idea of going out into the world while intentionally making yourself deaf being a major selling point absolutely blows my mind. Also, heck yes transparent hardware let's hope this is apple testing the waters to see what people like. Imagine if we got a smokey transparent iPhone.
I hate the trend of every earphone having tips too. I can never fit them properly in my ears and that “plugged” feeling is uncomfortable. That’s why I’ll always use AirPods and even the wired EarPods.
You're never cut off from the world unless you listen with a loud enough volume. I've been using rubber tips for the past decade (actually even more), and I'm very aware of my surroundings. But I listen at like 30% volume (which is also great for battery life).
I tried the studio buds and returned them almost immediately. They have the same issue I have with lots of earbuds, they have way too much pressure and it hurts my ears.
Let me be the contrary. Spending 170$ on a device that'll be dead or barely functional after 2 years is still too expensive. When I buy decent TWS earphones from brands like Xiaomi or Realme which cost less than 50$ and offer Noise cancellation, silicone tips, Type C charging and decent sound quality.
Strange to compare them to the open AirPods without the active noise cancellation. I get that they technically have the same MSRP but I think more people would be cross shopping with the AirPods Pro variance or beats flex. Still looks like a reasonably compelling product with an interesting aesthetic
Tried several new earbuds after my battery in power beats pro wore out after like 5 years.... ended up returning all of them and buying a new set of power beats pro on sale... I don't care for the noise cancellation on earbuds so far makes me feel sick... Also love having the large wing because if I want transparency just twist the forward until they are halfway out ear. They are great for every use. Lifting weights, running, biking, cutting grass, etc..
The automatic noise cancelation is annoying af and a little too agresive compared to AirPods Pro and the beats fit pro. Even someone talking to lightly loudly will cause it to cancel that noise out so you can’t here people
I've been using the Beats Fit Pro since release. For listening, it runs circles around the AirPods Pro (v1 anyway). The sound quality on the BFP is just better. For phone calls however, The AirPods Pro are still the clear winner. The mic(s) on the Beats just don't seem to work as well compared to the APP. The APP are also more comfortable for extended wear, at least for me.
People always talk about how great memory foam tips are and I agree, but what they don't tell you is how short they last. I have to replace the memory foam tips of my Sony WF-1000XM4s every 2 months which means I'm having to continue to spend money to use them. Honestly I wonder if I'd prefer some good silicon tips that I could then just use forever
I did a bit of research before purchasing wireless earbuds. I was between AirPods Pro first gen and Beats Fit Pro. Now I’m a mechanic and always moving and have dirty hands. I went with the Beats Fit Pro over the AirPods (that I purchased and returned) sounds exactly the same to me with a bit more bass. They don’t fall out, and I don’t have them showing dirt and grease with the mat black color.
I disagree. The AirPod's Pro 2 can be charged with MagSafe, Qi Wireless and through the Apple Watch charger. The case is smaller and the stems on the buds allow for granular volume control. Its also water resistant.
