American Eagle Classic Boxer Brief 3-Pack vs American Eagle Men's Boxer Briefs

Both are the same American Eagle 4.5-inch boxer brief in a cotton-stretch blend, so the real choice is pack versus single. The 3-pack is the better buy for anyone restocking: three pairs, a brushed anti-roll waistband, a button fly and flat cover stitching. The single pair is a printed blue style sold one at a time, useful for trying the fit or replacing one pair. Owners of AEO cotton briefs generally report soft fabric and a waistband that stays put; the trade-off is cotton that softens and thins with washing, and a fly that some find fussy.

• Choose the American Eagle 3-Pack if you want to restock in one go and get the brushed anti-roll waistband, button fly and flat stitching across three pairs.
• Choose the single American Eagle boxer brief if you want one printed blue pair to test the fit or replace a single worn pair.