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Apple AirPods (2nd Generation) Wireless Earbuds with Lightning Charging Case Included. Over 24 Hours of Battery Life, Effortless Setup. Bluetooth Headphones for iPhone

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Connectivity Technology	Bluetooth 5.0
Noise Control	Sound Isolation
Water Resistance Level	Water Resistant
Power Source	Battery-Powered
Special Feature	IOS Phone Control, Lightweight, Microphone Feature, Sports & Exercise

About this item

Quick access to Siri by saying “ Hey Siri ”
More than 24 hours total listening time with the Charging Case
Effortless setup, in-ear detection, and automatic switching for a magical experience
Easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV

AirPods. Simply take them out of the charging case, put them in your ears, and they connect immediately.

Compare Apple AirPods

	AirPods (2nd generation) with Wired Charging Case	AirPods (3rd generation) with Lightning Charging Case	AirPods Pro (2nd generation)	AirPods Max
Price	From: -	From: -	From: $229.00	From: -
Ratings	(548,465)	(343)	(4,071)	(10,424)
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	-

Technical Details

Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Latest Model)

Weight	AirPods (each): 0.14 ounce (4 g), Charging Case: 1.34 ounces (38 g)
Dimensions	AirPods (each): 0.65 by 0.71 by 1.59 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm), Charging Case: 1.74 by 0.84 by 2.11 inches (44.3 by 21.3 by 53.5 mm)
AirPods Sensors (each):	Dual beamforming microphones, Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer
Power and Battery	AirPods with Charging Case: More than 24 hours listening time, up to 18 hours talk time; AirPods (single charge): Up to 5 hours listening time, up to 3 hours talk time or 15 minutes in the case equals up to 3 hours listening time or up to 2 hours talk time

Release Date

3/20/2019

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Apple AirPods with Wired Charging Case

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Krystal Nguyen

A good but not perfect product

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 20, 2022

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

This product really gives a good first impression.
- No trouble at all connecting like other Bluetooth devices where you kinda have to brace yourself to deal with trouble connecting
- The battery life is great too: you can go for around 2 days without charging.
- But the sound quality wasn’t like ~great. It’s just like the regular EarPods. No bass, no pop, just mediocre sound quality
But the more you use it, you’ll find more trouble: especially with the auto-connect feature
- I like to watch youtube on my iPad while I’m watching lectures or on a Zoom call.
- And these Air Pods really struggle with, which devices am I gonna connect to.
- It’s kinda annoying to have to manually switch between devices (and it lagged too)
- I think this is kinda short-sighted of Apple since it’s pretty clear that their users are likely to have an ecosystem of Apple products already and like to use them simultaneously.
2nd problem: you don’t know if it’s connected or not
- This has happened a couple of times: when I have my laptop and iPad, both devices will show that the AirPods are connected.
- But it’s a guessing game of which audio it’s gonna play.
- So many times when my laptop just plays the audio out loud and I have no idea.
- There’s no way for me to check if the audio if from my mac or is it from my earbuds.
Overall: It's pretty affordable Apple wireless earbuds in comparison to other models. So if you're on a budget and dying to have decent wireless earbuds, go for it. I would not recommend it if you're looking for really good sound quality and noise-canceling earbuds.

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James M.

100% honest review

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 7, 2020

Configuration: 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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Brandon F.

Get these on sale!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 28, 2022

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

This review comes with an asterisk as these have been seen so often for under $100 which is the price I bought them at. I would recommend waiting for sales under $100 before buying these. I had these before upgrading to the Air Pods Pro which are a great upgrade if you have the extra budget with their noise cancelling and custom fit. I got these for my dad as the wire free and seamless connection are great for his daily walks and also conference calls. There is no noise cancelling but they get loud enough for most things besides maybe air travel. Sound is excellent considering they are completely Bluetooth and so small!

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LulaMay

My Choice in 2022!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 27, 2022

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Every ear bud I have tried to wiggle and shove in my ears popped right out. That includes a pair of Apple Air pod pros I received as a gift. The only ones that worked were the over the ear type and I could never really find a pair with good sound.
Then the generous person that bought me the pros exchanged them for the Air Pod 3's. Like magic they sort of sat in my ears and did not come out!
While I liked the 3's they became a bit uncomfortable after about 15 minutes or so. A friend suggested the 2s and that was the pair for me. They are smaller than the 3's and felt good no matter how long I wore them.
Comparing the sound between the 2's vs 3's. The 3's had a fuller sound but the Air bud 2's still sound good for listening to music, and are loud enough to drown me out when I sing LOL! A couple of negatives negative is the longer stem but that's not a big deal but what is important for me is mot having a volume adjustment on the pods. Despite that I plan on getting a second pair when I find a deal on them.

48 people found this helpful

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Kels

Awesome

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 30, 2022

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

I put off getting airpods for so long because I thought they were stupid apple propaganda but they are awesome and I now can never live without them. They last a really long time, fit comfortably, and even if it's a really windy day people can hear me perfectly on a call. I honestly forget they're in my ears half the time.

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Pavan

Good overall headphones

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 27, 2022

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Great for connectivity, easy to use and calls quality is awesome. Not the best to listen to music (when compare to higher end headphones or audio focused brands at the same price) but this is apple so you have to pay a premium to have hardware work seamlessly. Best part is how quickly they connect to the phone..it is almost magical sometimes!

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Lincoln

Best Price Around For Second Generation Airpods!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 4, 2020

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

First off, Airpods are great. Seamless connection, great sound quality, compact and high quality design you always receive from apple.
However, I was very nervous to buy on Amazon. Many reviews stated these were generation 1 airpods which came out in 2016. In the product description it did state the second generation model number MV7N2AM/A and with amazon's amazing return policy I decided that it was the risk to buy and if the 1st generation did show up, I could easily return and purchase somewhere else. Thankfully, after checking serial numbers on both the box and after the airpods were connected through my phone I can confirm these are authentic, second generation airpods. Based off others reviews that they received generation 1 airpods, I can't 100% guarantee you will get 2nd generation airpods, buit it seems like they've stopped sending out the old pairs at this point.

160 people found this helpful

Greg Hislop

CORRECTION: These are gen2

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on November 27, 2020

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Look at the box. If they are A2032, A2031 or A1602, they are Gen2.

103 people found this helpful

Luiz Rosas

Muito bom, porém... leiam COM ATENÇÃO

Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on March 18, 2021

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

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Então, vamos de sinceridades, esse anúncio contém uma leve dubiedade, ao meu humilde ver, prefiro crer que sem intenção.
Pedi o fone, tal como a maioria dos compradores de internet, após muita pesquisa, e fui no preço que tava melhor, leia-se inclusive, pouca coisa melhor ok?
Feito isso, recebi, produto na caixa, embalado, lacrado, original, perfeito e maravilhoso, tudo em ordem.

O entretanto vem no anúncio, o título “AirPods 2...” deveria vir acompanhado de ESTOJO PRIMEIRA GERAÇÃO, pois existe uma clara, e prática diferença técnica. O estojo do AirPods 2 funciona tal qual o Apple Watch, carrega por indução, já o do AirPods 1, via cabo...

Pois é, chato né? Comprei um AirPods 2, em que pese, quase 1100 reais, e recebi o estojo do AirPods 1, funciona? Sim, funciona, altera minha vida, na prática? Não, não altera... Mas agride diretamente a imagem que a empresa transpassa ao cliente, se fosse em uma loja física, jamais teria levado.
A questão aqui fica em torno da expectativa pela compra, desde o momento onde decidi comprar, consegui recurso pra isso, ainda mais em plena crise econômica, passados alguns dias, acompanha-se a entrega alimentando mais ainda a ansiedade pelo produto...
Foi um banho de água fria, mas pior ainda é o trabalho que daria fazer uma devolução, reembolso, ou mandar o estojo pra receber outro.

Fica EXPRESSA E CLARA, minha crítica, e que seja construtiva, fui super bem atendido, no que pesa o trato humano, mas na hora de tirar o 10, vocês erraram feio, ficam com o 8.

91 people found this helpful

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Stéph

Faux Apple à surveiller!

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 25, 2020

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

Reçu une paire dans une vraie boîte Apple, mais avec des écouteurs qui sont clairement des faux. L'étui n'entre pas dans la boîte d'origine et les écouteurs ne chargent pas. Batterie à 10% après 24h de charge. Plusieurs différences avec des vrais, mais en vérifiant comme il faut. À surveiller!

50 people found this helpful

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D. Latimer

Don't work outside

Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 14, 2020

Configuration: Without AppleCare+Verified Purchase

If you're buying these for on the go, don't. If your phone is in your pants pocket they don't have a stable connection when outside and there's nothing for the bluetooth to bounce off. Pretty useless for walks or commuting on foot.

Will half work if I put it in my upper jacket pocket so it's closer to the earbuds

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