The Best Apple AirPods to Buy in 2025

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Apple's AirPods are typically the best option for your wireless audio needs if you have an iPhone, an iPad, or a Mac. PCMag's audio experts have reviewed every set of headphones Apple has released (all the way back to the wired EarPods), so you can trust our advice on which are worth buying. We follow an independent and ethical review process, which means you can trust us to steer you toward the same products we'd choose for ourselves. The AirPods Pro 2 are our current favorite in the lineup and our Editors' Choice winners thanks to their crisp audio presentation, highly effective transparency mode, and relatively durable design. It's still worth exploring our reviews of the other models, though, especially if you prefer a different style or want to save some money.