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	AirPods (2nd generation) with Wired Charging Case	AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case	AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case USB-C	AirPods Max
Price	From: -	From: -	From: $189.99	From: $449.00
Ratings	(629,155)	(3,750)	(10,318)	(3,443)
Fit	Universal	Universal	Customizable	Customizable
Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode	-	-
Chip	Apple H1 headphone chip	Apple H1 headphone chip	Apple H2 headphone chip, U1 chip in charging case for Precision Finding	Apple H1 headphone chip (each ear cup)
Hey Siri	Always on	Always on	Always on	Always on
Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking	-
Battery life (listening time on one charge)	Up to 5 hours of listening time	Up to 6 hours of listening time	Up to 6 hours of listening time	Up to 20 hours of listening time
Battery life (listening time with charging case)	More than 24-hours	Up to 30-hours	Up to 30-hours	-
Bluetooth
LED Charging Light Location	Top of Case	Front of case	Front of case	-
Qi Compatible	-	-		-
Adaptive EQ	-
Case	Lightning Charging Case	Lightning Charging Case	MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop	Smart Case

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AirPods (2nd Gen)

Size and Weight	AirPods (each) Height: 1.59 inches (40.5 mm) Width: 0.65 inch (16.5 mm) Depth: 0.71 inch (18.0 mm) Weight: 0.14 ounce (4 grams) Lightning Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case Height: 2.11 inches (53.5 mm) Width: 1.74 inches (44.3 mm) Depth: 0.84 inch (21.3 mm) Weight: 1.35 ounces (38.2 grams)
Charging Case	Lightning Charging Case Works with Lightning Connector Wireless Charging Case Works with Qi-certified chargers or the Lightning connector
Battery	AirPods Up to 5 hours of listening time with a single charge Up to 3 hours of talk time with a single charge AirPods with Lightning Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case More than 24 hours of listening time Up to 18 hours of talk time 15 minutes in the case provides up to 3 hours listening time or up to 2 hours talk time
Compatibility	iPhone Models iPhone 6s or later iPhone SE (1st generation) or later iPod Models iPod touch (7th generation) Mac Models MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017) MacBook Air (Mid 2012) or later MacBook Pro (Mid 2012) or later iMac (Late 2012) or later iMac Pro (2017) Mac mini (Late 2012) or later Mac Studio (2022) or later Mac Pro (Late 2013) or later iPad Models iPad Pro 9.7-inch or later iPad (5th generation) or later iPad Air 2 or later iPad mini 4 or later Apple Watch Models All Apple Watch Models Apple TV Models Apple TV 4K Apple TV HD

Controls	Double-tap to play, skip forward, or answer a phone call Say “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call, or get directions
Sensors	Dual beamforming microphones Dual optical sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer Speech-detecting accelerometer
Chip	H1 headphone chip
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
In the Box	AirPods Lightning Charging Case or Wireless Charging Case Lightning to USB-A Cable

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Customers like the sound quality, quality, and value of the headphones. They mention they're excellent hearing pods, solid choices, and great value for money. Customers are also satisfied with the ease of connectivity and comfort. However, some customers have different opinions on functionality, battery life, and fit.

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9,198 customers mention "Sound quality"7,020 positive2,178 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention they're excellent hearing pods, even for the price. Some appreciate the new features like spatial audio and adaptive EQ.

"...It sounds clear. They are lightweight, easy of use, they are comfortable, anf they fit nice! Overall amazing Airpods!" Read more

"...The sound quality is excellent. They connect easily with my Apple devices. I’ve had these over two years now and they are still my favorite...." Read more

"...The quality of the sound is amazing. It charges fast and can be brought literally anywhere. i think it’s well worth the $70." Read more

"Good quality. It stays charged for a while and the sound is good...." Read more

8,079 customers mention "Quality"7,081 positive998 negative

Customers like the quality of the headphones. They mention they're a solid choice for anyone in the Apple ecosystem. Some say it's the best AirPods they have ever used.

"This is like my third time buying this product because it is so amazing and affordable! It sounds clear...." Read more

"...The battery life is good and the case is Apple quality. They fit comfortably in the ears and makes answering the phone effortless." Read more

"Good quality. It stays charged for a while and the sound is good...." Read more

"...The Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) are a solid choice for anyone deeply integrated into the Apple ecosystem, offering convenience, decent sound..." Read more

4,317 customers mention "Value for money"3,140 positive1,177 negative

Customers appreciate the value for money of the headphones. They mention they're worth the price and there are no additional fees or deductibles.

"...like my third time buying this product because it is so amazing and affordable! It sounds clear...." Read more

"...These are by far worth the price and are a good value for the money. The sound quality is excellent. They connect easily with my Apple devices...." Read more

"To begin with, these are quite expensive headphones for most people, but if the question is: Are they worth it? For me, they are worth every penny...." Read more

"...i think it’s well worth the $70." Read more

2,885 customers mention "Ease of connectivity"2,800 positive85 negative

Customers find the headphones easy to connect to their iPhones. They mention the simplicity of setup is uncanny, and the seamless experience with Apple devices. Customers also appreciate the excellent battery life and superior sound quality. They say the headphones pair easily and change between devices wonderfully fast. Overall, customers say the Bluetooth connection is seamless and saves a lot of time and effort.

"...It sounds clear. They are lightweight, easy of use, they are comfortable, anf they fit nice! Overall amazing Airpods!" Read more

"...The sound quality is excellent. They connect easily with my Apple devices. I’ve had these over two years now and they are still my favorite...." Read more

"...Fortunately, I have iPad, iPhone and MacBook so the change between devices is wonderfully fast, I'm talking about the fact that it's enough to pause..." Read more

"...Seamless Connectivity:** As expected from Apple, the connectivity is seamless...." Read more

1,705 customers mention "Comfort"1,388 positive317 negative

Customers like the comfort of the headphones. They mention they fit snugly, are lightweight, and the ergonomics and design are good.

"...It sounds clear. They are lightweight, easy of use, they are comfortable, anf they fit nice! Overall amazing Airpods!" Read more

"...The battery life is good and the case is Apple quality. They fit comfortably in the ears and makes answering the phone effortless." Read more

"I loved these airpods. The original is by far the most comfortable one to wear. The quality of the sound is amazing...." Read more

"...The only issue I had with these is the fit. It felt ok in my right ear, but it hurt my left ear badly. I kept wearing them to get used to them...." Read more

6,525 customers mention "Functionality"3,987 positive2,538 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the functionality of the headphones. Some mention they sound great and work great, while others say the refurbished product didn't work properly. They also mention the right ear pod doesn't work, the charging cord and case didn't work, and the settings don't always work smoothly.

"...2. Functionality. These headphones work excellent with devices from the Apple ecosystem, great sound quality...." Read more

"Strangly stopped working after 3 months. We went to Apple to have them replace them...." Read more

"...recommend this and even though it's not the newest gen it serves a really great purpose!..." Read more

"Had these since May and they still work great! I usually buy from an Apple Store but these were no different...." Read more

4,011 customers mention "Battery life"2,473 positive1,538 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention it's good, while others say it could be better.

"...The battery life is good and the case is Apple quality. They fit comfortably in the ears and makes answering the phone effortless." Read more

"...The only bad thing I would say is the battery dies quick and I have to charge it every few hours. But I Give the Apple AirPods a 10/10" Read more

"Good quality. It stays charged for a while and the sound is good...." Read more

"...This allows users to check battery life status of the case and each bud, prompts you for software updates, ability to program LEFT & RIGHT earbuds..." Read more

1,991 customers mention "Fit"1,296 positive695 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the fit of the headphones. Some mention they fit perfectly in their ears and remain stable, while others say the earbuds don't fit snugly in their ears.

"...They are lightweight, easy of use, they are comfortable, anf they fit nice! Overall amazing Airpods!" Read more

"Very nice product & sound quality was excellent but would not stay in my tiny ears!!" Read more

"...1. Ergonomics and design. In the design part, they fit my ear well, to the point that I can bring them for several hours and I don't notice any..." Read more

"...Noise cancellation: AirPods do fit fairly well in the ear without having to be jammed inside your ear canal...." Read more

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Stephany

Works amazing

Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

This is like my third time buying this product because it is so amazing and affordable! It sounds clear. They are lightweight, easy of use, they are comfortable, anf they fit nice! Overall amazing Airpods!

Reviewed in the United States on October 15, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

After owning several other headphone brands I purchased the Apple AirPods (2nd Generation). These are by far worth the price and are a good value for the money. The sound quality is excellent. They connect easily with my Apple devices. I’ve had these over two years now and they are still my favorite. The battery life is good and the case is Apple quality. They fit comfortably in the ears and makes answering the phone effortless.

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jason

Top quality

Reviewed in the United States on November 2, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I loved these airpods. The original is by far the most comfortable one to wear. The quality of the sound is amazing. It charges fast and can be brought literally anywhere. i think it’s well worth the $70.

One person found this helpful

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Brynn

Good

Reviewed in the United States on October 18, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Good quality. It stays charged for a while and the sound is good. I normally use skullcandy headphones, but wanted something smaller for certain occasions. The sound of these isn’t as good as skullcandy, but I figured that. So I don’t have any complaints about the sound. The only issue I had with these is the fit. It felt ok in my right ear, but it hurt my left ear badly. I kept wearing them to get used to them. It doesn’t hurt my ear as much anymore, but if I smile or anything then it does hurt for whatever reason. I still like them though.

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SUGU_SWEETY

⁦I recently purchased the Apple AirPods

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

To begin with, these are quite expensive headphones for most people, but if the question is: Are they worth it? For me, they are worth every penny. 1. Ergonomics and design. In the design part, they fit my ear well, to the point that I can bring them for several hours and I don't notice any discomfort, even (due to their open design) sometimes it's as if I forgot that I'm wearing them. 2. Functionality. These headphones work excellent with devices from the Apple ecosystem, great sound quality. Fortunately, I have iPad, iPhone and MacBook so the change between devices is wonderfully fast, I'm talking about the fact that it's enough to pause what your iPhone plays and play your iPad so that the headphones switch to the iPad. 3. Iconicity. I understand that there are people who do not like the brand for what it is, however, it is undeniable that it becomes an icon with the products it launches, this makes the Air Pods can become practically a fashion accessory, which I personally like. 4. Extra functionalities. It has many functions that are "hidden", so I invite any owner of the device to delve a little into everything that these small headphones offer. In the same way I want to emphasize the spatial audio, which I feel very well achieved and makes me re-listen to my favorite songs with this addition, it is also proper to mention how excellent the head tracking works makes you feel that the audio is in front of you, and you can approach the instruments individually. In conclusion: I think they are excellent hearing pods even for the price, although I recommend waiting for new version. But this one is budget friendly and does the job asked for. So if you are a person who enjoys music, going out to the street listening to what you like, the ease provided by free hands (the microphone sounds fantastic) and you have at least one iPhone, I highly recommend them, although if you are not interested in the spatial audio section, I recommend that you go for the second generation which roughly only loses the aforementioned functionality. Thank you for reading and I hope it helps you decide whether to buy.⁩

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James M.

100% honest review

Reviewed in the United States on January 7, 2020

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Taking the Apple AirPods at face value, they're a solid headset for the money! If you already have the original, first generation AirPods and just want to upgrade, not a bad option either. The 2nd generation AirPods feature an improved software chip & runs off of BlueTooth 5.0 vs 4.1 (Gen 1). The software chip allows a faster, stronger, and more stable connection with your device(s). This particular item for $139.00 does NOT feature the wireless charging case. This one must be plugged in via USB (cable provided in the box) to an outlet or USB port. The wireless charging case model is $169. Now if you're looking to upgrade to the wireless charging case later on, you can. Apple does sell it separately. If you want the wireless charging option right out of the box, I recommend sending the $169 vs the $139 product here.

Sound quality: Straight out of the box, sound is pretty solid. No crackles, static, pops, or any abnormal noises created by the more economic-friendly headsets. You have a lot more adjustability & tuning capabilities if paired on an iOS/Apple device vs using for example paired with an Android OS device. So, ultimately Apple users may or may not get a better sound quality experience.

Noise cancellation: AirPods do fit fairly well in the ear without having to be jammed inside your ear canal. Generally they create a snug fit using Apple's "universal" earphone design, it is one size fits most not one size fits all. Some users have upgraded or opted to spend the additional funds on a set of AirPods Pro due to the rubber tips for a better/snug fit. I believe only the AirPods Pro currently has an active noise cancellation utilizing two microphones but I would double-check Apple for accurate information. Also, for Android users. The Galaxy buds by Samsung feature active noise cancellation & wireless charging case on every model so you might want to look into that product before making a final purchase.

Battery life: For optimal battery life, I highly recommend charging both AirPods inside the case. The case itself is a battery pack with a life. So if one or both AirPods are low on battery, you can toss them in the case and charge them up. Apple I believe rates 5 minutes of charging time is equivalent to 1 hour of talk/listening time and 15 minutes of charging time is equivalent to 2 hours of talk/listening. I'm sure this is accurate when they're brand new but I'm sure like anything, normal ware & tare might diminish that over time.

Warranty: Apple provides a 1-year standard manufacturer's warranty on this product. This ONLY covers defects/defaults from the manufacturer. This will NOT cover physical and/or liquid damages to AirPods, case, or charging cable included.

AppleCare: It's $29.00 and 2 years and well worth the extra money. You're already spending this kind of money on a headset, may as well have protection. We get it, accidents happen! But protect yourself and get your AirPods repaired/replaced at no additional cost to YOU! There is no additional fees or deductibles involved.

AppleCare tips:
You don't have to install AppleCare right away. You have 60 days from the original purchase date to contact Apple by providing your AirPods serial number (on outside of the box) and Apple will tell you if you're still eligible.

You can renew AppleCare for another 2 years for the same fee of $29.00 provided you want to keep the same product. If you decide to upgrade to the AirPods Pro or whatever the latest model is, you would have to purchase AppleCare for that specific product.

You can go into an Apple store location and get live repair/replacement on your AirPods.

Using AirPods with Android:

Apple has allowed Android and other non-iOS devices to use AirPods since the AirPods pair/connect via BlueTooth.

If you're using AirPods on an Android platform such as Samsung or LG for example there's 2 ways to pair the headset to your device. You either turn on BlueTooth on your device, pop both AirPods inside your ear, find "AirPods" under available connections, and connect. Or you might have to pair manually using the button on the AirPods case to make available, pair, and connect.

FAIR WARNING:

You will NOT have access to all features that the AirPods have to offer on an Apple/iOS device. You will be limited on functions you can perform.

I was able to find an app on Google play store for $1.99 called "AirPopUp". It is a paid application that unlock access to certain/more features of the AirPods similar to what an Apple/iOS device would be granted. Be aware that you will NOT have access nor the ability to have every single feature since you're not on Apple's network. There may be other apps (most likely paid applications) you'd have to find that may unlock more features such as: AirPods battery life percentage, case battery life percentage, programming LEFT & RIGHT AirPods for certain function(s), skipping/pausing/resetting songs, answer/decline/hang up phone calls, find my AirPods, and more.

For Samsung users specifically, you might want to look into the Galaxy Buds. They're a little cheaper than AirPods, I believe Amazon has them for $109.99 + $22 3-Year insurance through Assurion that does cover physical/liquid/accidental damage just like AirPods.

Galaxy Buds features:
Made by Samsung
Audio powered by AKG
Rubber ear bud tips
Pair with Samsung device to get the most
Wireless charging case
Active noise cancellation
Comes in multiple colors (black/white/silver/yellow/red & black combo with Star Wars edition Galaxy Note 10+)
Includes changing cord and replacement rubber earbud tips.

I know if you pair the Galaxy Buds with a Samsung device it will automatically download an application titled "Galaxy Wearable". This allows users to check battery life status of the case and each bud, prompts you for software updates, ability to program LEFT & RIGHT earbuds to do certain function(s), answer/decline/hang up phone calls, pause/skip/reset songs.

Apple may charge a lot of money for their products on accessories but they never fall short of being a revolutionary, well-designed, reliable product that works as advertised.

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Excellent item , works perfectly fine would definitely purchase again if needed.

Excellent product!! Works perfectly fine , will definitely purchase again if needed

Reviewed in the United States on October 30, 2024

Set: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Noise cancellation , comfort and fit

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