# The Worst Generation Of AirPods That You Should Avoid (According To Users)

> It's been nearly a decade since Apple announced first-gen AirPods. While many have adopted these headphones, it doesn't mean AirPods didn't face their fair share of skepticism initially.

- **Source:** [SlashGear](https://www.slashgear.com/1870900/airpods-3-avoid-worst-generation-according-users/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=683dc64646f934bebb2c4fe7)
- **Published:** 2025-06-02
- **Category:** Wearables
- **Tags:** #headphones #airpods #earbuds #apple #according #avoid #generation #since
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