Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st 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 (1st 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 | 1st 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 (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: 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 (1st 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, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking |
| MICROPHONE | Apple AirPods (1st 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 (1st 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 (1st generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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 with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Apple AirPods (1st 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 | - | 6 hour(s) | |
| Battery Life Details | - | 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 (1st generation) | Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Charging case | 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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