Why AirPods Have Vents On The Outside

Ever since Apple's original EarPods, Apple has included small holes or vents on the outside of their signature earbuds. And that continues today with the AirPods, AirPods Pro, and even AirPods Max. So why are these vents necessary? Well, you can experience the importance of these openings for yourself by listening to a song with your standard AirPods, while covering the vents with your fingers.

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