iPhone & Mac user – which earbuds should I go for? Totally torn.

Hey everyone,

I’m looking to grab some new earbuds but I’m struggling to make a decision. I use an iPhone and a MacBook, so the ecosystem stuff matters to me, but the price gaps between these models are pretty huge.

Here’s what I’m looking at right now:

• AirPods Pro 3: around €200
• AirPods Pro 2: around €170
• AirPods 4: €90 (I’ve never used non-silicone buds before, so I’m a bit worried about the fit and whether they’ll just fall out.)
• Anker Liberty 4 Pro: €75
• Anker Liberty 5: €40

What I’m wondering is: Is it actually worth paying the premium for AirPods just for the "magic" Apple features like auto-switching between devices? Would I be missing out on much if I just went with the Liberty 4 Pro or Liberty 5 instead? Or is it a case of "stick with AirPods if you’re on Apple, it's worth the extra cash"?