Overall, Exactly What I Expected
I ordered their Pods 3 on 12/29/2021. They were shipped on 12/31/2021. I received them on 01/15/2022. That's about what I'd expect coming from China and with free shipping. The Pods 3 themselves are very nicely made, and with the exception of the very slightest details, are the same as the A___e Ai__ds 3. The H1 chip functionality works, they pair to your account (so they can be shared among your iOS devices), they have in-ear detection, and are overall very good. The bass response is where these don't quite measure up to the big brand, but there's no distortion, and the sound quality on calls and with music is very good. Callers tell me that they "sound good", and audio routing/switching to the Pods 3 is seamless. The wireless charging works perfectly, and both the case and buds charge in a very reasonable amount of time. It appears that "Find My", does not work, but I don't care much, if at all, about that. It's important to remember that part of what makes the genuine pods cost 3x more, is support, development costs, etc. At this price (just under $50), these definitely meet my expectations. Also worth noting, is that IMO, you'll get better sound from Tozo NC2's, Black Shark T-1's, or Soundpeats Air3's, all of which cost less than these. The main draw here is the clone factor.