Fair enough, but I bit the bullet on AirPods Pro earlier this year and have been...

smcl · on Oct 14, 2020

I've used Apple phones for the last ~10 years but I have held back on AirPods as I've read a few reports from people whos AirPods have lasted ~18 months before the (non-replaceable, because Apple) battery begins to heavily degrade.

reaperducer · on Oct 14, 2020

non-replaceable, because Apple

Non-replaceable by you because the AirPods are so small.

But they can be replaced by Apple for $49. Or $0 if they're still covered under AppleCare.