Over the last few years, Apple has gone from selling one AirPods model to four different types. You can currently buy the 2nd-gen AirPods, 3rd-gen AirPods, and 2nd-gen AirPods Pro with USB-C, and the AirPods Max over-the-ear headphones.
Let’s set that last option aside for now. If you’re willing to spend $500 or more on a pair of cans, you’re making a whole different buying decision than if you want true wireless earbuds. You might like to look at our round-up of the , where we compare the AirPods Max to the competition. But that still leaves three similar-seeming earbuds to choose from. So which is right for