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.

When it comes down to it, there's not a big difference between the first and second generation AirPods. Talk time, improved connection speed, and Hey Siri are the headlining features, and to some, they won't mean all that much.

Battery life; Long range; quick pairing; Wireless charging optional

Wireless charging is going to cost you

When it comes down to it, there's not a big difference between the first and second generation AirPods. Talk time, improved connection speed, and Hey Siri are the headlining features, and to some, they won't mean all that much.

Battery life; Long range; quick pairing; Wireless charging optional

Wireless charging is going to cost you

In my personal opinion most earbud headphones I have tend to fall out of my ears probably 7 out of 10 times. These fall out maybe 1 time out of 10. Absolutely worth it.

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Slightly longer battery life (for talk time; Hands-free 'Hey Siri' voice controls; Faster switching between Apple devices; Optional wireless charging case

No sound quality improvements; Wireless charging case version costs an extra $40; No improvements to battery life for music

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

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.

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.

Really, the Airpods 2 could easily be seen as AirPods v1.5 because Apple hasn't touched the overall design or sound capabilities at all. Heck, there isn't even a new colour to show you've got the new model.

Quick to charge using the included case; Now offers Hey Siri for voice control; Easy to connect thanks to H1 chip

Not great in noisy environments; The same polarising design; Many premium competitors; Can fall out; Expensive

Amazing product at an amazing price. Sound quality is amazing. Great bonus on charging case and the battery life is great on both headphones and charging case. Would recommend to friends and family. Would make an excellent gift for anyone who uses headphones. Saves battery life.