AirPods
Compare AirPods models
Choose up to four models. Rows where the models differ are highlighted.
 AirPods (1st generation)
From $159
|
 AirPods (3rd generation)
From $179
|
|
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Released | Dec 13, 2016 | Oct 26, 2021 |
| Launch price | $159 | $179 |
| Chip | - | - |
| Status | Vintage | Available |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | - | Custom high-excursion Apple driver with high dynamic range amplifier |
| Noise control | None | None |
| Spatial Audio | No | Yes, with dynamic head tracking |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones, voice-detecting accelerometer | Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone |
| Chip | ||
| Chip | Apple W1 | Apple H1 |
| Battery | ||
| Listening time | Up to 5 hours | Up to 6 hours (5 hours with Spatial Audio on) |
| Total with case | Up to 24 hours | Up to 30 hours |
| Quick charge | 15 minutes in case gives about 3 hours | - |
| Connectivity | ||
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 4.2 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Charging | Lightning case | Lightning, MagSafe, Qi wireless |
| Design | ||
| Water resistance | None | IPX4 (earbuds and case) |
| Weight | 4 g per earbud | 4.28 g per earbud; case 37.91 g |
| Features | ||
| Controls | Double-tap on either earbud (Siri, play/pause, skip) | Force sensor on stem; Hey Siri |
| Sensors | Dual optical sensors, motion accelerometer | Skin-detect sensors, motion accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor |
| Software | ||
| Launch OS | iOS 10 | iOS 15.1 |
Values differ
Show key specs only