Apple je jedan od najpoželjnijih tehnoloških brendova na svijetu, nema sumnje. Kad god izdaju novi proizvod, čak i onaj koji nikada prije nisu isprobali, možete biti sigurni da će ljudi stajati u redu za to. 

Ni ovo obožavanje nije nezasluženo. Postoji mnogo proizvoda čarobnjaka u Cupertinu^(Cupertino) koje apsolutno obožavamo. Međutim, to ne znači da je Apple nedodirljiv. Pogotovo jer njihovi proizvodi imaju visoku cijenu. Kada su se pridružili proizvođačima slušalica, cijena ulaska je bila (i ostala) visoka. 

Dakle, isplati li se AirPods ? Rastavimo to na osnove.

Prednosti obitelji Apple

Prije nego pogledamo svaki od tri modela AirPods slušalica^(AirPods) koje možete kupiti pojedinačno, postoje neke univerzalne pogodnosti u kojima možete uživati ​​bez obzira koju opciju odaberete. 

Glavni faktor u jednadžbi vrijednosti AirPoda^(AirPods) ovisi o vašem ulaganju u Appleov^(Apple) ekosustav. Ako koristite AirPods s bilo kojim Apple uređajem koji ga podržava, dobivate vrhunske performanse i funkcionalnost. Zahvaljujući naprednim čipovima za obradu zvuka u AirPods-ima^(AirPods) , oni se gotovo trenutno uparuju s Apple uređajima. 

Možete se neprimjetno prebacivati ​​između, na primjer, Maca^(Mac) i iPhonea. Količina audio latencije također je vrlo niska kada koristite AirPods s Apple hardverom. Ako svoje AirPods želite koristiti s bilo čim što nije Apple , izgubit ćete većinu tog sjaja, čineći iskustvo malo osrednjim.

Ne zaboravite na prostorni zvuk

AirPods Pro^{(AirPods Pro)} i AirPods Max također imaju novu tehnologiju prostornog zvuka iz Applea^(Apple) . Osnovnom modelu, nažalost, nedostaje ova značajka. Za nas je ovo jedna od najuzbudljivijih značajki AirPods slušalica^(AirPods) , ali potrebna vam je prava kombinacija hardvera i softvera da biste uživali u njoj.

U osnovi, ova značajka koristi hardver AirPods slušalica^(AirPods) i uređaja koji koristite za određivanje njihovog međusobnog položaja. Ako slušate višekanalni zvuk koji bi se obično reproducirao preko surround zvučnika, sustav stvara virtualne zvučnike.

Ti virtualni izvori zvuka ostaju postavljeni u odnosu na položaj vaše glave. Dakle, ako okrenete glavu, čut ćete kako kanali surround zvučnika ostaju tamo gdje jesu. Krajnji rezultat je iskustvo vrlo slično postavci kina s više zvučnika.

Trenutno radi samo s iPhoneom 7 i novijim. Također radi s iPad Pro 12.9 ” 3. generacije i novijim tabletima. Radi s 11” iPad Pro i iPadom 6. generacije i novijim. Čak je i iPad Mini^(Mini) 5. generacije uključen.

Nažalost, niti jedan trenutni Apple TV model niti bilo koji Mac^(Macs) ne podržava tu značajku. Vjerojatno zato što im nedostaje pozicijska tehnologija da bi to funkcioniralo. Konačno, same aplikacije moraju podržavati funkciju prostornog zvuka. Popis kompatibilnih aplikacija trećih strana je mali, ali raste.

Početna razina: Apple AirPods 159 USD

Početni AirPods^(AirPods) proizvod je sada u svojoj drugoj generaciji, no razlika između te dvije generacije je zanemariva. Zvuče i izgledaju potpuno isto, a većina poboljšanja nalazi se ispod haube zahvaljujući nadogradnji čipa.

Što se tiče samih AirPods slušalica^(AirPods) , oni su se pokazali kao jedan od najpopularnijih proizvoda koje je Apple ikada napravio. Ljudi ih stvarno vole, a dizajn zapravo nije kao ništa drugo vani.

Prva stvar koju trebate znati je da je kvaliteta reprodukcije vrlo dobra. Budući da AirPods ne stvaraju brtvu s vašim ušnim kanalom, možete čuti sve što se događa oko vas. Što^(Which) je dobra karakteristika iz sigurnosne perspektive.

Naravno, bežične slušalice kao što su Galaxy Buds + i drugi slični proizvodi nude način rada transparentnosti. Što vam omogućuje da čujete što se događa oko vas kada odaberete.

AirPods također imaju srednje trajanje baterije od 5 sati i nemaju otpornost na vodu ili znoj. Isplati li se osnovni model AirPoda^(AirPods) ? Ne mislimo tako.

Naša predložena alternativa koja nije Apple: ^{(Our suggested non-Apple alternative:)} Samsung Galaxy Buds + (149 USD)

Prava ponuda: Apple AirPods Pro 249 dolara

AirPods Pro^{(AirPods Pro)} su pupoljci koje je Apple trebao izdati za početak. Također bi trebali imati cijenu bliže osnovnom modelu, ali barem s AirPods Pro Apple je riješio većinu problema koje imamo s AirPodsima^(AirPods) .

Budući da AirPods Pro koristi tradicionalniji dizajn silikonskog vrha, dobivate dobro brtvljenje ušnog kanala. To samo po sebi osigurava puno bolje audio iskustvo. AirPods Pro^{(AirPods Pro)} također ima aktivno uklanjanje buke, transparentnost i otpornost na tekućinu.

To su tada bežični pupoljci koji nude paritet karakteristika s konkurencijom. Međutim, to i dalje ostavlja visoku cijenu u odnosu na druge vrlo slične uređaje drugih marki. Kvaliteta zvuka s AirPods Pro će se činiti više nego dovoljno dobrom za slušatelje koji nisu audiofili. Ipak, možemo reći istu stvar za većinu konkurentskih pupoljaka. Proizvodi poput Sony WF-1000XM3s nude bolji zvuk i bolje poništavanje buke po mnogo nižoj cijeni.

Zašto onda kupiti AirPods Pro ? Niska razina kašnjenja zvuka, Appleov^(Apple) prostorni zvuk i integracija s iOS-om bila bi najveća prodajna točka za nas. Ako vam ti čimbenici nisu važni, onda se AirPods Pro ne isplati. 

Naša predložena alternativa ne-Apple:^{(Our suggested non-Apple alternative:)} Ipak Samsung Galaxy Buds + (149 USD)

Luksuzno slušanje: Apple AirPods Max 550 USD

Sada dolazimo do velike Kahune^(Kahuna) . Appleov nedavno objavljeni AirPods Max dizajn je preko ušiju s dosta inovacija u ponudi. Na primjer, čašice za uši se mogu lako ukloniti jer ih drže zajedno magneti. Dakle, instaliranje novih traje nekoliko sekundi bez ikakvih frustracija. 

Potpuno metalni dizajn obećava godine rada. Taktilna metalna kontrolna krunica je odlična ideja. Dodirne kontrole na slušalicama općenito su grozne i veliki je bonus imati nešto čime možete upravljati na osjećaj.

Nismo imali priliku zapravo slušati AirPods Max , ali svi koji jesu lirski su o zvuku. Ovo nisu high-end referentne slušalice, ali kao bežične slušalice zauzimaju vrlo vrhunski prostor. Problem je u tome što Sonyjev WH-1000XM4 nudi nevjerojatno uklanjanje buke i usporedivu kvalitetu zvuka za 200 USD manje.

Međutim, potrebno je napraviti kućište za izdržljiv dizajn, izmjenjive slušalice za uši i sve prednosti Appleovog^(Apple) ekosustava. Ne sviđa nam se torbica koja Maxu^(Max) treba i nadamo se da će uskoro doći bolje opcije treće strane. Također se ne prodajemo na čudnu mrežastu traku za glavu, ali to je stvar osobnog ukusa. Od sva tri modela AirPods , ovo je Airpod za koji mislimo da se isplati. Pod pretpostavkom da vam ono što nudi u odnosu na konkurenciju vrijedi 200 dolara.

Naša predložena alternativa koja nije Apple: ^{(Our suggested non-Apple alternative:)} Sony WH-1000XM4 349 USD

Apple može bolje

Ovo je prvi Appleov pokušaj izrade slušalica. Ako to imate na umu, napravili su prilično nevjerojatan posao. Mislimo da nitko ne bi bio razočaran performansama bilo kojeg modela AirPods , ali bi ih bilo lakše preporučiti da su malo jeftiniji. 

Kako stoji, AirPods se ne isplati u smislu da se cijena ne čini opravdanom. Međutim, ako vam novac nije bitan i ako ste uronjeni u Appleov^(Apple) ekosustav, oni će svakako obogatiti iskustvo.

Očekujemo da će Apple u 2021. predstaviti novu generaciju AirPods slušalica^(AirPods) . To će vjerojatno biti oni koje ćete dobiti, pa ako možete izdržati dok ne stignu sjajni novi proizvodi, trebali biste. Uostalom, povijest je pokazala da Apple obično dobije svoje proizvode odmah iz drugog pokušaja i očekujemo da će AirPods biti isti.

Are AirPods Worth It?

Apple is one of the most desіrable technology brands in the world, there’s no doubt. Whenevеr they release a new product, even one they’ve never tried before, you can be sure peoplе will line up for it. 

This adoration isn’t undeserved either. There are plenty of products from the wizards in Cupertino we absolutely adore. However, that doesn’t mean Apple is untouchable. Especially since their products carry a hefty price premium. When they joined the ranks of headphone makers, the price of entry was (and remains) high. 

So, are AirPods worth it? Let’s break it down to basics.

The Apple Family Benefits

Before we look at each of the three models of AirPods you can buy individually, there are some universal benefits you can enjoy regardless of which option you choose. 

The prime factor in the AirPods value equation depends on your investment in the Apple ecosystem. If you use AirPods with any Apple device that supports it, you’re getting superior performance and functionality. Thanks to the advanced audio processing chips in AirPods, they pair almost instantly with Apple devices. 

You can switch seamlessly between, for example, your Mac and iPhone. The amount of audio latency is also very low when using AirPods with Apple hardware. If you want to use your AirPods with anything non-Apple, you lose most of that shine, making the experience a little more mediocre.

Don’t Forget About Spatial Audio

The AirPods Pro and AirPods Max also feature a new spatial audio technology from Apple. The base model, sadly, lacks this feature. To us this is one of the most exciting features of AirPods, but you need the right combination of hardware and software to enjoy it.

Basically, this feature uses hardware in the AirPods and the device you’re using to determine their relative position to each other. If you’re listening to multi-channel audio which would usually be played through surround-sound speakers, the system creates virtual speakers.

Those virtual sound sources stay put relative to your head position. So if you turn your head you’ll hear the surround speaker channels stay where they are. The end result is an experience very similar to a multi-speaker theater setup.

Right now it only works with iPhone 7 and up. It also works with 3rd-generation iPad Pro 12.9” and newer tablets. It works with the 11” iPad Pro and the 6th-generation iPad and newer. Even the 5th-generation iPad Mini is included.

Sadly no current Apple TV model or any Macs supports the feature. Probably because they lack the positional technology to make it work. Lastly, the apps themselves need to support the spatial audio function. The list of compatible third-party apps is small, but it’s growing.

The Entry Level: Apple AirPods $159

The entry-level AirPods product is now in its second generation, but the difference between the two generations is negligible. They sound and look exactly the same, with most improvements being under the hood, thanks to a chip upgrade.

As for the AirPods themselves, well these have proven to be one of the most popular products Apple have ever made. People really do like them and the design isn’t really like anything else out there.

The first thing you should know is that the playback quality is very middle of the road. Because the AirPods don’t create a seal with your ear canal, you can hear everything that’s going on around you. Which is a good feature from a safety perspective.

Of course, wireless earbuds such as the Galaxy Buds + and other similar products offer a transparency mode. Which lets you hear what’s going on around you when you choose.

AirPods also have middling battery life at 5 hours and do not feature water or sweat resistance. Is the base model of AirPods worth it? We don’t think so.

Our suggested non-Apple alternative: Samsung Galaxy Buds + ($149)

The Real Deal: Apple AirPods Pro $249

The AirPods Pro are the buds that Apple should have released to begin with. They also should be priced closer to the base model, but at least with the AirPods Pro Apple has fixed most of the issues we have with the AirPods.

Because the AirPods Pro uses a more traditional silicon-tip design, you get a good seal with the ear canal. This by itself ensures a much better audio experience. The AirPods Pro also features active noise cancellation, a transparency mode and liquid resistance.

These are then wireless buds that offer feature parity with the competition. However, that still leaves the stiff price premium over other very similar devices from other brands.The audio quality from the AirPods Pro will come across as more than good enough for non-audiophile listeners. Yet we can say the same thing for most competing buds. Products like the Sony WF-1000XM3s offer better audio and better noise cancellation at a much lower price.

So why buy the AirPods Pro? The low level of audio latency, Apple spatial audio and integration with iOS would be the biggest selling point for us. If those factors don’t matter to you, then the AirPods Pro is not worth it. 

Our suggested non-Apple alternative: Still the Samsung Galaxy Buds + ($149)

Luxury Listening: Apple AirPods Max $550

Now we get to the big Kahuna. Apple’s recently-released AirPods Max is an over-ear design with quite a few innovations on offer. For example, the ear cups can be removed easily, since they are held together by magnets. So installing new ones takes seconds without any frustration. 

The all-metal design promises years of operation. The tactile metal control crown is a great idea. Touch controls on headphones are generally awful and having something you can operate by feel is a big bonus.

We haven’t had the chance to actually listen to AirPods Max, but everyone who has is lyrical about the sound. These are not not high-end reference headphones, but as wireless headphones they do occupy a very premium space. The problem is that Sony’s WH-1000XM4 offers amazing noise cancellation and comparable sound quality at $200 less.

However, there’s a case to be made for the durable design, swappable ear cups and all the Apple ecosystem benefits. We don’t like the “handbag” case the Max needs and hope better third-party options come soon. We’re also not sold on the weird mesh headband, but that’s a matter of personal taste. Of all three AirPods models, this is the Airpod we think is worth it. Assuming that what it offers over the competition is worth $200 to you.

Our suggested non-Apple alternative: Sony WH-1000XM4 $349

Apple Can Do Better

This is Apple’s first attempt at making headphones. If you keep that in mind, they’ve done a pretty amazing job. We don’t think anyone would be disappointed with the performance of any AirPods model, but they’d be easier to recommend if they were a little less expensive. 

As it stands, AirPods aren’t worth it in the sense that the price doesn’t seem justified. However, if the money doesn’t matter to you and you’re steeped in the Apple ecosystem, they’ll definitely enrich the experience.

In 2021 we expect Apple to roll out a new generation of AirPods. These will likely be the ones to get, so if you can hang on until the shiny new products arrive, you should. After all, history has shown that Apple usually gets their products right on the second try and we expect AirPods to be the same.

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