AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 1 Buyer's Guide - MacRumors
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In late 2021, Apple announced a major update for its standard AirPods, with the new earbuds featuring spatial audio, Adaptive EQ, force sensor
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Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro (1st Gen): Which earbuds should you still buy?
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MacRumors Buyer's Guide: Know When to Buy iPhone, Mac, iPad
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Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro (1st Gen): Which earbuds should you still buy?
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Apple AirPods 3 vs AirPods Pro (1st Gen): Which earbuds should you still buy?
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Apple AirPods Pro (1rst Gen) vs Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) - SoundGuys
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AirPods 3 vs. AirPods Pro 1 Buyer's Guide - MacRumors
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