Adam Kos AirPods 2nd generation, AirPods 3rd generation, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max - do you know which headphones have which design and which have which features? You might, but the average user might really have a go at it. In addition, this offer is rather confusing.
It was 2016 when Apple introduced the first generation of its TWS earphones, AirPods. The second generation came in 2019 and even though the headphones looked exactly the same, Apple updated their functions. They contain the H1 chip, so the headphones learn the Hey Siri command, Bluetooth 5 has arrived and 50% longer battery life (as stated by the company). Their case also got wireless charging as an optional extra. This case was also compatible with the first generation.
AirPods 3nd generation
The third generation came last October. Although it is the entry-level line, the AirPods 3 have a redesigned design and have taken over some of the features of the Pro model. They have smaller stems, touchpad controls, support for surround sound and Dolby Atmos, as well as IPX4 water resistance, skin detection, and their case has MagSafe support. Of course, endurance has also increased.
The first and so far only generation of AirPods Pro was launched by Apple in October 2019. Their main difference from the basic series is the design, which is a plug instead of a nut, and thanks to this they can offer the function of ANC, or active noise cancellation. The permeability function is directly related to this, where it is up to you whether you want to let the noise of the surroundings into your ear, or whether you want to keep it sealed for undisturbed listening. And then there are the AirPods Max, which are over-the-top designs and more or less copy the features of the AirPods Pro, just at a noticeably higher price.
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It can simply be said that every model except for AirPods Max is very similar, and the like can actually only be based on the price and whether you want buds or plugs. Apple is also perhaps aware of this, because the name does not say much, and if you do not want to orient yourself purely by design and price, you will find the possibility of comparing individual generations and models on Apple's website.
AirPods Max
Therefore, even if Apple still offers AirPods (2nd generation), when compared to the 3rd generation, they clearly lose on the full line, and only the price can play a role in their purchase. They will cost you 3 CZK, while their successor costs 790 CZK. But for that money you get disproportionately more - surround sound with dynamic head position sensing, sweat and water resistance, an extra hour of endurance when listening to music, 4 hours more battery capacity of the case and with MagSafe charger, adaptive equalization, special Apple driver with a highly movable membrane and a special amplifier with high dynamic range.
AirPods 2. Generation?
AirPods Pro costs CZK 7, and compared to the 290rd generation of AirPods, they mainly feature active noise cancellation and permeability mode. But they have a shorter duration, only 3 hours compared to six hours. Of the other options, they actually only have a system of vents for pressure equalization, but this is due to their construction and two optical sensors instead of a skin contact sensor. That's actually the end of it. AirPods Max can last 4,5 hours of playback, but they do not have a charging case. They also lack water and sweat resistance and lack a special amplifier with a high dynamic range. Their price is CZK 20.
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It follows from the whole comparison that the 2nd generation AirPods are unnecessarily overpriced for the fact that they can't actually do anything. The 3rd generation is actually the same as AirPod Pro, only it is a pair without ANC. AirPods Pro are, of course, top of the line, but they pay extra for a small battery life. And AirPods Max are such an expensive exotic that its existence in the portfolio is a question. So which AirPods would you buy if you were to choose a model right now? If you happen to do so, wait. Already on September 7, there is another keynote from the company, from which not only the new iPhone 14 and Apple Watch Series 8 are expected, but also the 2nd generation of AirPods Pro. She can wave not only with functions, but also with price.
