Apple's updated AirPods don't pack many thrilling upgrades, but the improvements they did get make for more seamless, convenient use. Because of that, little about the new AirPods are worth the upgrade for existing owners - that is, of course, unless their batteries are starting to go south.

AirPods work great. I bought this bundle to get the rose gold version. Color is no where close to rose gold - more like mauve or lilac.

Really happy with these. Bought mainly for phone calls on the go and listening to audio books. I've found them intuitive to use, though there are some things I haven't quite worked out, like what tapping them does at different times.

At $199, the Apple AirPods 2 won't cost you too much when compared to other True Wireless options out there. But that's probably the best thing about this earphone, because, apart from battery life in relation to talk time, they generally suck.

If you had indeed noticed, you would probably have realized that most of Apple's latest line-up of products don't exactly look too different from the predecessors. The iPhone XS compared to the iPhone X. The iPad Mini compared to the old iPad Mini. The new iMacs compared with the ones they succeed.

Apple unveiled its second-generation AirPods last year, but surprisingly the Cupertino brand did honestly state that there's nothing new in terms of audio performance in comparison to the older generation. So why did Apple announce something that is practically older as before Let's dive in.

AirPods ($159) are the best-selling true wireless earbuds in the world. Don't expect that to change now that the second-generation models are here. The new AirPods , which are still just called "AirPods" and have taken the place of the original AirPods in all Apple stores, are more powerful, cost...

Apple's new AirPods continues to set the benchmark for wire free earphones that offer all round performance, convenience and play time. If you own an iPhone, they are a must have accessory.

Improved sound and volume; Wireless charging case; Fast connection with new H1 chip; Handsfree control with Hey Siri

Audio drowns out in noisy areas

There's no denying the popularity of the Apple AirPods, or their impact on the truly wireless earphones segment. This now-ubiquitous fit style was popularised by the original Apple AirPods, which were launched in late 2016, and they are a useful accessory for anyone who owns an Apple iPhone.

Light; familiar fit; Pleasing audio quality; Useful gestures; Siri voice activation; Very good battery life

Somewhat weak bass; No passive isolation; Not a big update over first-gen AirPods

The new AirPods are an incremental upgrade to an already excellent, fully wireless headphone, but sound quality, design and fit are basically the same.

The second-generation AirPods add a couple of small but key improvements to the original, including always-on voice recognition and a wireless charging case option; They're a top-notch headset for making calls, indoors and out.

No design changes to help them fit more ears securely; their sound hasn't improved, and their open design allows for a lot of ambient noise to leak in