Consumer Reports: AirPods Didn't Score Well Enough to Earn a Recommendation

Consumer Reports is out with a new report comparing Apple's AirPods to the Samsung Galaxy Buds. According to the site, the AirPods didn't perform well enough to earn their recommendation.

The AirPods didn't score well enough in our tests to earn a Consumer Reports recommendation, but many people will find the sound perfectly acceptable. And the AirPods have a convenient case, work really well for phone calls, and make life easy for Apple users. But the controls are disappointing when you're using Android devices, and less functional than Galaxy Buds' controls in general.

Consumer Reports found that the AirPod's audio quality was acceptable but lacking bass. Although, their treble is described as detailed, the site said some delicate high sounds, like the vibrating hiss of a cymbal, come out smeared.


"The AirPods don’t sound terrible—far from it. But when you listen back-to-back with the Samsung Galaxy Buds, the difference is undeniable. You don’t have to be an audio snob to hear it."

The site also criticized the AirPods' higher price and add-on wireless charging case, noting that the Galaxy Buds come with wireless charging standard and USB-C connectivity.

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