Buying lab

Compare consumer tech gear before you buy.

Line up review signal, value, lifecycle, chip and buyer fit across up to four products.

Best blended pick

AirPods Max 2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying. Target price: $527.

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AirPods

ShortlistH2

A safe choice, but compare against competing models before buying.

Critic score81

Value signal100

Price$549

Lifecycle3 months old

User score7.9

Best for

premium listeningdesk audiotravel ANC

Consensus

81/100

Lifecycle

3 months old

Value signal

100/100