PODS’ GIFT
Apple AirPods
The 3rd-gen AirPods offer a huge audio quality upgrade over the older version, but is the fit right for you?
£169 apple.com
I f you’ve had AirPods for years, love them, and are wondering whether the 3rd-gen model is worth it, the
answer’s an easy yes. They feature more discreet buds, massively improved audio quality, and even more iPhone-friendly features. It’s what you like about the current ones, but made better in every way.
Let’s get into the good stuff, then: the sound quality. The new AirPods sound excellent, and are a major and instant step up over the 2nd gen. The improvement seems to come from a more dynamic driver, because what you’ll notice immediately is how much clearer and brighter everything from the mid-range up is.