what is the difference between first and second generation airpods?
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Apple's second-generation AirPods are a slight improvement over the first-gen with better audio and voice quality, longer talk time, and support for voice-activated Siri.
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The AirPods Pro have a slightly different design to the AirPods 2. The Pro model is IPX4 water and sweat resistant, while the other AirPods models are not and the Pro model also come with silicone ear tips in three sizes for a better fit.
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Thanks to the H1 chip, AirPods 2 has longer support for talk time than its predecessor. ... Apple also improved the audio and voice quality of the second-generation AirPods. Not only will you be able to hear your phone conversations better, but you'll also sound better to people you're on the phone with.
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Apple's wired EarPods have physical controls on the wires that let you play or pause your music, and control the volume. ... AirPods have fewer functions than EarPods have — you can't fast forward or rewind songs with AirPods — and you can only select two of the four available functions at a time.
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AirPods Pro feature the same 5-hour battery life as AirPods gen 2 when used without ANC. ... Notably, AirPods Pro have 3.5-hour talk time while AirPods have a 3-hour talk time rating. Just like AirPods, AirPods Pro offer over 24 hours of listening time when including the Wireless Charging Case.
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i10 TWS vs Apple AirPods: design The i10 earphones themselves are practically identical to the AirPods in design. They come in exactly the same shape with their openings located in exactly the same places.
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There are slight differences in the shapes, which you can see when you put them side by side — EarPods are a bit more round and AirPods are slightly more contoured, which makes them a bit more comfortable — and Apple says this means AirPods should fit more ears than EarPods.
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Apple's second-generation AirPods feature the same design as the original AirPods, but there are a few new internal features including an H1 chip that enables "Hey Siri" functionality, faster device switching, and other functions, along with the new Wireless Charging Case.
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['AirPods / AirPods 2 - $159 (£159)', 'AirPods 2 with Wireless Charging Case - $199 (£199)', 'Wireless Charging Case (sold separately) - $79 (£79)']
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Apple sells the wireless Charging Case separately, and it's compatible with both the first and second-generation AirPods. So, you can join the new hotness craze without having to go all-in on a new pair of AirPods.
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If you're new to wireless earbuds, AirPods 2 are a no-brainer and 100 percent worth it. However, if you're new to wireless earbuds, AirPods 2 ($159 with the regular charging case and $199 with the wireless charging case) are a no-brainer and 100 percent worth it.
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The 2nd generation AirPods are sold with either a standard case or a wireless charging case. The 1st generation AirPods are only sold with a standard case. ... However, the wireless charging case is slightly different to the standard case since the status light is placed on the exterior of the case.
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The AirPods themselves are still the same white-and-silver buds, as Apple isn't offering any color options, as much as we wished they would. The new AirPods look to be nearly identical to the originals in terms of weight and dimensions. The biggest differences with the new AirPods are found in Siri and in charging.
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The AirPods Pro and Apple AirPods 2 run on a chip called the H1 compared to the W1 chip found in the original AirPods. The H1 chip is claimed to offer two times faster connection between active devices than the old AirPods, 50 per cent more talk time and 1.5x faster connection for phone calls.
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Wireless vs wired The AirPods are wireless whereas the EarPods have opted for a wired approach. ... Audio quality can be compromised with a wireless approach, but the Bluetooth version of the AirPods means you won't experience problems in this department.
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As an upgrade to the existing AirPods 2, you're paying $199, whereas buying the standard AirPods 2 for $159 and then getting a separate wireless Charging Case later costs you $238 when all is said and done.
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Yes, laid side-by-side there's no way to tell the AirPods 2 apart from their predecessor. There is a new wireless charging case that's fractionally heavier (40 g), but that is an upgrade option for AirPods 2 and can be purchased separately for AirPods owners - more on that later.