Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) and Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | 2nd generation | 3rd generation | |
| Height | 4.05 cm | 3.079 cm | |
| Width | 1.65 cm | 1.826 cm | |
| Depth | 1.8 cm | 1.921 cm | |
| Weight | 4 g | 4.28 g | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) headphones. |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g | Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g | |
| Colour | - | White | |
| Protection | - | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | Ear-bud | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | - | Bluetooth 5.0 | |
| Sound Output Mode | Stereo | Stereo | |
| Sound Effects | - | Adaptive EQ | |
| Features | Apple H1 chip | Apple H1 chip, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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| Microphone Operation Mode | - | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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| CABLE | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Cable Type | - | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | Siri | Siri | |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable | |
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| Battery Life | 5 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | Continuous playback: up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 3 hours |
Continuous playback: up to 6 hours Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4 hours Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours |
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| Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
| OTHERS | Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case, Lightning cable | Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | - | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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