I've had the opposite experience lately. Using both the MacBook Pro 2016 and iPhone in combination with the Bose SoundSport, and later the AirPods, has been a s

I've had the opposite experience lately. Using both the MacBook Pro 2016 and iPhone in combination with the Bose SoundSport, and later the AirPods, has been a surprisingly seamless experience. The pairing occurs virtually instantly. I imagine this is a result of devices using the latest Bluetooth protocols. The AirPods even pair right away with my linux laptop (Dell XPS 9550), as well as my linux desktop workstation. I've begun using them with the new Xfinity cable box, for which Bluetooth can be toggled in the 'Comcast Labs' menu. In fact, the AirPods have solved every annoyance I've had with previous Bluetooth earbuds (clunky charging cables, manual power cycling, pairing speed, battery duration, portability, etc.). They're the first wireless earbuds that I use every day, easily slipping into my pocket. By contrast, the Jaybird and Bose equivalents require you to carefully wrap up the earbuds and cables, squeezing them into a small case.