AirPods 2nd generation

Performance

The H1 chip’s improved audio processing delivered a richer listening experience with lower latency — especially beneficial for gaming and video watching — alongside clearer call quality.

The H1 chip was a major upgrade over the W1 in the original AirPods — delivering twice as fast connection, 30% lower gaming latency, and enabling hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ without pressing any buttons.

• Apple H1 headphone chip
• 2x faster connection than AirPods 1st gen
• 30% lower gaming latency than AirPods 1st gen
• Hands-free ‘Hey Siri’ activation
• Faster device switching between Apple devices
• More stable Bluetooth connection

Sound

• Custom high-excursion Apple driver
• Dual beamforming microphones for clearer calls
• Inward-facing microphone for voice detection
• 30% lower latency than original AirPods (H1 vs W1)
• AAC audio codec support
• Excellent clarity for calls and music
• Automatic switching between paired devices

For Creators

An affordable pair for listening to references and checking audio on location.

Battery

AirPods 2nd generation delivered up to 5 hours of listening per charge, with the charging case providing more than 24 hours of total battery life for all-day use.

• Lightning charging case (standard)
• Optional Qi wireless charging case
• 15 minutes charge = 3 hours listening (quick charge)
• Case charges via Lightning or Qi wireless

• Up to 5 hours listening per charge
• Up to 3 hours talk time per charge
• 24+ hours total battery with charging case
• Fast charging: 15 minutes = 3 hours listening

Design & Build

The AirPods 2nd generation retained the familiar stem design that made the originals iconic, with the same comfortable open-ear fit and automatic ear detection that paused audio when removed.

• Iconic stem design with open-ear fit
• Smooth white finish
• Optical ear-detection sensors (auto pause/play)
• Three-size in-ear consideration — no tips needed
• IPX4 splash-resistant charging case
• Available with standard Lightning or Wireless Charging case
• Lightweight at just 4g per earbud

Compatibility

The H1 chip made AirPods the fastest and most stable Bluetooth earphones available, with automatic switching between Apple devices signed into the same iCloud account.

• Bluetooth 5.0
• Instant pairing with iPhone (one tap)
• Automatic device switching (iCloud-paired devices)
• Optical ear-detection (auto pause/resume)
• Double-tap gesture for Siri or playback control
• Works with non-Apple devices via Bluetooth
• Find My network support

AirPods 2nd generation integrated deeply with the Apple ecosystem — from one-tap pairing to hands-free Siri — making them the most seamless wireless earphones for iPhone users.

• One-tap pairing with iPhone
• Automatic device switching between Apple devices
• Hands-free Siri on iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch
• Audio sharing with another set of AirPods
• Find My support for locating lost AirPods
• Siri audio controls for volume and tracks
• Works with all Apple devices on same Apple ID

Conclusion

Key features

• “Hey, Siri” functionality.
• Optional wireless charging case.
• New H1 chip.
• 50 percent more talk time.
• Twice as fast at switching devices.
• More than 24 hours total listening time with the Charging Case.
• Effortless setup, in-ear detection, and automatic switching for a magical experience.
• Easily share audio between two sets of AirPods on your iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV.

Availability and delivery

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