Test 1 Design

How do they look and feel in-ear?

The one-size-fits-all AirPods are very comfy. The open-air design is feather-light; the balancing stem means they ‘hang’ in your ear, but don’t fall out, even when exercising. The magnetic case design is great, too. The magnetised KEF buds feel good in-ear, but the corded ‘neckband’ looks weird and bounces around when running. It doesn’t fit in a pocket either.

The Jabra have a solid, discreet look, and the wings mean they sit securely in the ear, but pressing the buttons can push the buds further into your lugs, which isn’t nice. The Bragi buds suffer the same issue, and though they look similar to the Jabra, they don’t feel quite as robust. The Bose buds are well built and the connecting cord feels strong, but the winged earpieces, while comfy, do stick out of your ears a bit.