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

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Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods with Wireless 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.

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Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) vs. Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
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 Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) are lighter than Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) headphones.
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 40 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 Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd 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, Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode - Beamforming
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Cable Type - USB-C to Lightning cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
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 Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable
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 Wireless 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
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods with Wireless Charging Case (2nd generation) Apple AirPods with Lightning Charging Case (3rd generation)
Included Accessories Lightning cable, wireless charging case Lightning to USB-C cable, Lightning charging case
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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