Apple AirPods: Find Your Perfect Match!
When it comes to your listening experience, you have options! There are four AirPod types currently available on Apple’s website: AirPods 2nd generation, AirPods 3rd generation, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max. We’ll break down the differences between each model to help you find the right bluetooth headphones for you!
Here are the common features of all AirPods:
Siri capability: allows you to immediately play a song, make a call, read a text, or even get directions!
Charging case: charges the individual earbuds (2nd generation, 3rd generation, and Pro) when they are inside the case. Each case allows for at least 24 hours of listening time on a single charge.
Bluetooth: wires begone! No more detangling your headphone wires–all AirPods have the newest Bluetooth technology and immediate connectivity with your Apple devices including iPhones, Apple Watches, Macs, iPads, and Apple TVs.
Motion Sensors: detect when the AirPods are in or on your ears, automatically pausing your music or podcast when you remove them.
Starting off with the earliest model, here are some key features of the AirPods (2nd generation):
PRICE: $129
BATTERY LIFE: Up to 5 hours of listening time per charge and over 24 hours of listening time with the charging case.
The 2nd generation is for you if: you’re looking for the most affordable of all the AirPod options! This is the way to go if you’re just looking for a quality bluetooth earbud experience. If you want to take it to the next level, go for the spatial audio feature of the AirPods 3rd generation, Pro, and Max. Spatial audio creates a surround sound, “three-dimensional listening experience” for you wherever you are!
AirPods (3rd generation):
PRICE: $179
BATTERY LIFE: Up to 6 hours of listening time per charge and up to 30 hours of listening time with the charging case! This is a marginal improvement from its 2nd generation predecessor.
INSET MICROPHONES: reduce background noises like wind whenever you’re on a phone call or FaceTime!
FORCE SENSOR: on the earbud allows you to tap your AirPods to play, pause, or skip your songs without having to reach for your phone or Apple device!
SWEAT AND WATER RESISTANT
The 3rd generation is for you if: you want that spatial audio but don’t want to pay extra for the noise cancellation feature of the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max. The Pro and Max offer Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode. Transparency mode allows you to hear what’s happening around you, while active noise cancellation allows you to hear the music and nothing else! Switch between the two modes simply by pressing and holding on the force sensor.
AirPods Pro:
PRICE: $249
BATTERY LIFE: Up to 4.5 hours of listening time on one charge and over 24 hours of listening time with the charging case. This is less battery life on one charge than the 2nd and 3rd generation, due to the extra energy necessary when enabling noise cancellation!
CUSTOMIZABLE FIT: Unlike the 2nd and 3rd generations, the AirPods Pro have customizable silicone tips that create a seal perfect for noise cancellation! They come with large, medium, and small sizes so you can choose the one that fits your ears best.
SWEAT AND WATER RESISTANT
The Pro is for you if: you love tuning the world out with noise cancellation and getting lost in the music! The customizable silicone tips are also a huge plus for anyone who finds standard headphone earbuds to be a tricky or uncomfortable fit.
Last but not least, we have the AirPods Max:
PRICE: $549
BATTERY: Up to 20 hours of listening time per charge.
COLOR: Available in five different color ways! (Space Gray, Silver, Pink, Green, Sky Blue)
The Max is for you if: you’re looking for an over-ear headphone with incredible noise cancellation, a comfortable fit, and impeccable audio quality!
No matter which AirPods you choose, Apple is offering 6 months of Apple Music for free to all new subscribers! With an opportunity to access over 90 million songs without ads, you’ll never want to take your AirPods out.
Hit our line for help connecting your AirPods to your Apple Devices or navigating Siri through your AirPods, we’re here for you!