Open-Ear, Sealed or Over-Ear: Which AirPods Shape to Buy, and Who Should Skip the Seal

Apple now sells earbuds in three shapes, and the shape decides the purchase before the price does. If a silicone tip sealing your ear canal bothers you, AirPods 5 with Wireless Charging Case at $149 is the best open-ear set Apple makes. If it does not bother you, AirPods Pro 3 at $249 is the buy, because the sealed design is what carries the...