My original AirPods were 1st generation and lasted me over 10 years (however long they've been in existence). Only recently did the left one stop holding a charge and the right begin to hold only a limited charge. Quality was definitely there. I won't lie, I have tried other brands through the years and the sound quality just wasn't there. I would buy them because they were more comfortable but people would complain about the sound or I would have other issues. Apple AirPod always won out. However, my work requires me to be on the phone nearly all day and I must admit those generation one AirPods were pretty uncomfortable after a few hours and occasionally caused me outer and middle ear infections or soreness. Now, with the purchase of my new iPhone 17 Pro Max, I bought the AirPods Pro 3 and I can't say enough about them. All the same exceptional quality in a far more comfortable package. Fantastic sound, and I can wear them all day without pain. A++
An improvement on an already great earbud. They fit my ears better so I’m not always trying to push them back in. The sounds is beautiful! I use them most for sleeping. I’m a night shift worker and need the noise cancellation. These are second to none in blocking out the noise. I would purchase them again.