What's the difference between first-gen AirPods and the second-gen AirPods?New and improved
AirPods 2 with Charging Case (or wireless Charging Case)
From $159 at Apple
Pros
Voice-activated and double-tap to Siri
Same price as first-gen
Better audio and voice
2X faster switching between devices
Additional hour of talk time
30% lower latency
Cons
Same ear pod design
Doesn't come in new colors
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.
The original
AirPods with Charging Case
See at eBay
Pros
Connects to all devices signed in to iCloud automatically
Simple setup built into iOS
Double-tap for Siri
24 hours of battery life with Charging Case
15-minutes in case equals 3 hours listening
Compatible with wireless Charging Case
Cons
No voice-activated Siri
Shorter talk time battery
Only available to buy used
Apple's first-generation AirPods perfected automatic connection to any Apple device you're signed in wi...
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What's the difference between first-gen AirPods and the second-gen AirPods?
