Apple sells three AirPods that are easy to mix up. Ratings and review counts show which have a proven track record.

We compared them on Amazon UK, using price, rating and number of reviews. We haven't tested them ourselves. This comparison is based on the Amazon listings and customer ratings, so check the latest price and details before you buy.

EarbudsApprox. priceRatingReviews
AirPods Pro 3£1644.511,700+
AirPods 4 with noise cancelling£1264.613,800+
AirPods 5 (wireless charging case)£1394.4210+

Our take: for most iPhone owners the AirPods 4 with noise cancelling is the sensible buy. The Pro 3 is worth the extra if you want Apple's top model. The AirPods 5 has too few reviews to judge yet.

Short answer: The AirPods 4 with noise cancelling (around £126, rated 4.6 from nearly 14,000 buyers) is the best value. AirPods Pro 3 costs about £38 more (rated 4.5 from nearly 11,800 buyers). The AirPods 5 is newer, with far fewer reviews so far. Prices and ratings are from Amazon UK, checked when our catalogue was last updated. Prices change, so check the latest on Amazon.

1. Best value: AirPods 4 with noise cancelling

Apple AirPods 4
Apple AirPods 4
★★★★☆ 4.6 · 13,884 Amazon UK ratings
£126

A 4.6 rating from more than 13,800 buyers at around £126, the most reviewed and best rated of the three.

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2. Top model: AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Wireless Earbuds
★★★★☆ 4.5 · 11,753 Amazon UK ratings
£164

A 4.5 rating from more than 11,700 buyers at around £164.

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3. Newest: AirPods 5

Apple AirPods 5
Apple AirPods 5
★★★★☆ 4.4 · 211 Amazon UK ratings
£139

A 4.4 rating from just over 200 buyers at around £139. Few reviews so far, so the rating is less proven.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is AirPods Pro 3 worth it over AirPods 4?
On Amazon UK the AirPods 4 with noise cancelling is rated 4.6 against 4.5 for the Pro 3, and costs about £38 less. The Pro 3 is Apple's top model, so choose it if you want that.
Which AirPods should I buy?
For most iPhone owners the AirPods 4 with noise cancelling. The AirPods 5 is newer but has only about 200 reviews so far.
HomeGadgetPro Editorial Team
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