Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 1st generation | 2nd generation | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | 4 g | 5.3 g | Apple AirPods (1st generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (1st generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | - | White | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation. |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Features | - | Apple H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | Lightning cable - detachable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | - | 6 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods (1st generation) | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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