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Re:I feel Apple has lost its alignment with me and other lon... by BeetleB on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @11:49AM (#45263875)
I bought my Soundcore A40 for about $60 (occasionally goes on sale for $40).

I don't doubt the Airpods Pro is better. But not "pay an extra $200 better".[1] My ANC is pretty decent. Sound quality's quite good. Adjusts to my hearing frequencies. Etc.

(The A40 has a much better battery life).

[1] Unless you need a hearing aid. Then it's a steal.

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Re:I feel Apple has lost its alignment with me and other lon... by raw_anon_1111 on Tuesday September 16, 2025 @08:16PM (#45270000)
Well seeing that the AirPods with ANC are $179. So you are not paying $200 extra..
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