Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation). Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation 2nd generation
Height 3.079 cm 4.05 cm
Width 1.826 cm 1.65 cm
Depth 1.921 cm 1.8 cm
Weight 4.28 g 4 g Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods (3rd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g
Protection IPX4 -
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud Ear-bud
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
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, next/previous track
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable -
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Apple AirPods (3rd generation) lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 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
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Apple AirPods with Charging Case (2nd generation)
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, Lightning cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year -
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