The Apple AirPods continue to transcend the true wireless (TWS) category. Every version improves performance and usability. Flawless iOS integration has also made it possible for models running the H2 processor to extend functionality without upgraded hardware, including newer entries like the AirPods Pro 3 and AirPods 4 with ANC.
Almost every audio brand makes wireless earbuds to compete with the AirPods, and very few put up a good fight. Those that do can often miss the mark on the functionality front. In other words, they don’t have some of Apple’s innovative features at their disposal.
