5 Apple Products I Regret Buying: Learn from My Mistakes

Most of the time, I’m really happy with the Apple products I buy. But there have been a few that left me feeling like I wasted my money. After spending lots of time with these products, I’ve realized they weren’t the best choices. Here are five Apple products I regret buying, so you can avoid the same mistakes.

Key Takeaways

Think Twice Before Buying: Learn from my regrets to make smarter purchasing decisions.
Real-World Insights: Honest opinions based on extensive use of each product.
Cost vs. Value: Evaluate if the high price of Apple products truly matches their benefits.

1. FineWoven Case for iPhone 15 Pro Max

The Good

Made of durable microtwill.
Feels nice to touch and isn’t slippery.
Protects your phone well.

The Bad

Price: At $59, it’s hard to justify.
Wear and Tear: Shows wear quickly and gets discolored.
MagSafe Marks: Leaves prints from MagSafe accessories.

Verdict

This case is probably the worst Apple has made. There are better options, even within Apple’s own lineup, that don’t cost as much and hold up better.

2. HomePod Mini

The Good

Decent budget home speaker.
Best for those deeply embedded in the Apple ecosystem.

The Bad

Color Choice: The white model tends to yellow over time.
Limited Use: Haven’t used it much in over a year.
Siri Issues: Siri performance is unreliable.
Sound Quality: Prefer the sound of a single HomePod 2 over three HomePod Minis.

Verdict

If you’re not heavily invested in Apple’s ecosystem, skip this one. Even if you are, there are better speakers out there.

3. AirPods Max

The Good

Premium build quality.
Great sound, especially for travel.

The Bad

Price: Over $500 is steep.
Color Regret: Wish I had chosen a different color.
Weight: They’re heavy and uncomfortable for long wear.
AirPods Pro 2: These are half the price and sound just as good for everyday use.

Verdict

While these headphones are excellent, I would have skipped them if I’d known how good the AirPods Pro 2 would be.

4. Apple Vision Pro

The Good

Amazing design and Vision OS.
Incredible cinematic experience.

The Bad

Price: $4,000 is hard to justify.
First-Gen Issues: Usually, the next version is much better.
Time to Use: Hard to find time to use it with a busy schedule.

Verdict

This product is impressive, but it’s tough to justify the price and time needed to fully enjoy it. Waiting for future versions might be a better idea.

5. iPhone 14 Pro

The Good

Great design and camera.
Features like always-on display and Dynamic Island.

The Bad

Battery Life: Terrible battery experience, needing two charges a day.
Model Choice: Should have gone for the Pro Max for better battery life.
Not Much of an Upgrade: Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro, there isn’t a significant difference.