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This article is about the wireless earbuds. For the car, see AIRPod.

Not to be confused with iPod.

AirPods

Airpods (3rd generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare (on contract) GoerTek (on contract)
Product family	AirPods
Type	Wireless earbuds
Release date	1st generation: December 13, 2016 2nd generation: March 20, 2019 3rd generation: October 26, 2021
Discontinued	1st generation: March 20, 2019
System on a chip	1st generation: Apple W1 2nd and 3rd generation: Apple H1
Input	AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors
Connectivity	AirPods (each) Bluetooth Charging case Lightning port[1] Qi (Wireless Charging Case for 1st and 2nd generation) MagSafe (3rd generation)
Current firmware	1st gen: 6.8.8[2] (December 2019)[3] 2nd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022) 3rd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022)
Dimensions	AirPods (each) 0.65 x 0.71 x 1.59 in (16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm) Charging case 1.74 x 0.84 x 2.11 in (44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm)[1]
Mass	AirPods (each) 0.14 ounces (4.0 g) Charging case 1.34 ounces (38 g)[1]
Website	apple.com/airpods

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple’s most popular accessory.^[4][5] The most recent model, AirPods (3rd generation), are a replacement to the 1st and 2nd generation models, although the 2nd generation is still sold on Apple’s website. These models are Apple’s entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out.^[6]

On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free «Hey Siri» support. An optional wireless charging case which costs extra was added in the offerings.

On October 26, 2021, Apple released the third-generation AirPods, which feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.

Models[edit]

1st generation[edit]

Apple announced the first generation AirPods on September 7, 2016, at an Apple Special Event alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October,^[7] but delayed the release date.^[8] On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders for AirPods. They were available at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and select carriers on December 20, 2016.^[9][10]

AirPods contain a proprietary Apple W1 SoC processor which helps optimize battery use as well as the Bluetooth 4.2 and audio connections. The advanced connectivity functions of the W1 requires devices running iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, or later.^[1] They can also function as standard Bluetooth headphones when connected to any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Windows laptops and Android devices.^{[11][12][13][14]}

There are two microphones inside each AirPod, one facing outward at ear level and another at the bottom of the stem.^[15][16] Each AirPod weighs 0.14 oz (4.0 g), and its charging case weighs 1.34 oz (38 g). The AirPods are capable of holding a charge of around five hours. Charging them for fifteen minutes in the case gives three hours of listening time.^[16] The charging case provides 24 hours of total usage time.^[17] During a complete dismantling, each AirPod was found to contain a 93 milliwatt hour battery in its stem, while the charging case contains a 1.52 watt hour or 398 mAh at 3.81 V battery.^[18]

The model numbers for the first-generation AirPods are A1523 and A1722.^[19]

Production of the first-generation AirPods was discontinued on March 20, 2019, after the second generation was released.^[20]

2nd generation[edit]

Apple announced the second generation AirPods on March 20, 2019.^[21][22] They are the same design as the first generation, but have updated features.^[22] They include an H1 processor which supports hands-free «Hey Siri», Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Apple also claims 50% more talk time and faster device connection times.^[22] The «Announce Messages with Siri” feature was added in iOS 13.2, which allows the user to dictate text messages to Siri.^[23]

Second-generation AirPods can be purchased with the same charging case as the first generation, or for an additional price bundled with the Wireless Charging Case, which can be used with Qi chargers. The Wireless Charging Case can be purchased separately and is compatible with first-generation AirPods. It moves the charging indicator LED to the exterior of the case.^[24] The Wireless Charging Case was initially announced in September 2017 alongside the AirPower charging mat, but was delayed by AirPower’s protracted development and eventual cancellation.^[25] The second generation AirPods remained on sale with a price cut following the release of the third generation in October 2021, but are now only available with the lightning charging case.

The model numbers for the second-generation AirPods are A2032 and A2031.^[19]

3rd generation[edit]

Apple announced the third generation AirPods on October 18, 2021. They feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro and use similar force touch controls. They include support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, IPX4 water resistance, skin detection and a case supporting MagSafe charging. Apple claims increased battery life, with AirPods lasting six hours and the charging case providing up to 30 hours.^[26] Preorders of the third generation AirPods began on October 18, 2021. The third generation AirPods were released on October 26, 2021, and are priced at $179.^[27] In September 2022, Apple released a $169 variant with a charging case lacking Qi and MagSafe charging compatibility.^[28]

The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.^[29]

Technical specifications[edit]

All of the electronics and circuitry responsible for the audio drivers and Bluetooth transmission are stored entirely within the head of the AirPod. The battery is stored in the stem. The battery and circuit boards are connected via flex/ribbon cable.^{[citation needed]}

Compatibility[edit]

AirPods are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud.^[12]

The first-generation AirPods are fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.^[30]

The second-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.^[31]

The third-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later.^[32]

Support[edit]

The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours.^[33][34] Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without.^[35] Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods batteries cannot be removed.^[35]

AirPods contain upgradeable firmware. Its original firmware was version 3.3.1. In February 2017, Apple released version 3.5.1,^[36] 3.7.2 in May 2017,^[37] and then 6.3.2 on March 26, 2019.^[38] In July 2019, version 6.7.8 was released and 6.8.8 followed in September 2019.^[3] In June 2020, firmware 2D15 was released (G2).^[39] In September 2020, firmware 3A283 (G2 and Pro) was released^[40] and in April 2021, firmware 3E751.^[41][42] AirPods automatically sync through Apple’s iCloud service, allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID.^[43]

Comparative technical specifications of all AirPods models v t e

Still in production Discontinued Vintage Obsolete[44] Model iPhone Bluetooth Headset First-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods First-generation AirPods Pro AirPods Max Third-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods Pro Timeline Announced January 9, 2007[45] September 7, 2016 March 20, 2019 October 28, 2019 December 8, 2020 October 18, 2021 September 7, 2022 Released June 29, 2007[45] December 13, 2016 October 30, 2019 December 15, 2020 October 26, 2021 September 23, 2022 Discontinued March 23, 2009[45] March 20, 2019 Still in production September 7, 2022 Still in production Still in production In production Model Model number A1221 A1722 (Left AirPod) A1523 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A2031 (Left AirPod) A2032 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A1938 (Wireless case) A2083 (Left AirPod) A2084 (Right AirPod) A2190 (Case) A2096 A2564 (Left AirPod) A2565 (Right AirPod) A2897 (Lightning case) A2566 (MagSafe case) A2931, A2699, A2698 (AirPod serials) A2700 (Magsafe Case) Model identifier [data unknown/missing] AirPods1,1 AirPods2,1 iProd8,1 iProd8,6 AirPods1,3 AirPods Pro 2 Order number MA817AM (with iPhone Dual Dock) MB536AM (without iPhone Dual Dock) MMEF2AM MV7N2AM (Lightning case) MRXJ2AM (Wireless case) MWP22AM MGYJ3AM (Silver) MGYH3AM (Space Gray) MGYL3AM (Sky Blue) MGYM3AM (Pink) MGYN3AM (Green) MME73AM MQD83AM Compatibility Bluetooth 2.0 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.[46] Devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.[47] Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14 or macOS Big Sur.[48] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [49] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [50] System on a chip None Apple W1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00289, 343S00290) Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00404) Apple H1 chip Apple H2 chip Battery Battery strength [data unknown/missing] 1.52-watt-hour (Case) 0.093-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.98-watt-hour (Case) 0.16-watt-hour (each AirPod) 2 x 2.53-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-ion (right ear cup) 1.33-watt-hour (Case) 0.133-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.997-watt-hour (Case) Battery capacity No case 398 mAh (Case) 519 mAh (Case) 664 mAh (right ear cup) 345 mAh (Case) 523 mAh (Case) Firmware Original release Not upgradable 3.3.1 6.3.2 2B584 3C16 3E751 5A374 Latest / Final 6.8.8 5B58

Sales[edit]

Analysts estimate Apple sold between 14 million and 16 million AirPods in 2017.^[51] In 2018, AirPods were Apple’s most popular accessory product, with 35 million units sold.^[52][53] 60 million units were sold in 2019.^[54] Analysts estimate AirPods make up 60% of the global wireless headphone market and that Apple’s entire Wearables products (Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirPods Pro) “is now bigger than 60% of the companies in the Fortune 500”.^[55][56][54] An estimated 5-7% of Apple’s revenue from AirPods comes from replacement earbuds and cases.^[57] Analysts estimate Apple sold 120 million or so pairs in 2021.^[58]

Cultural impact[edit]

On announcement day, AirPods were compared to Apple’s previously existing EarPods (2012–present), with The Verge noting «They look… just like the old EarPods, with the wires cut off.»^[59] Initially mocked by many for their unfamiliar design (including CNN asking «Would people actually wear these?» in 2016),^[60] their popularity grew rapidly over the years and they were voted the most popular «hearable» brand of 2019.^[5]

At an Apple earnings call in 2019, CEO Tim Cook called AirPods “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon.”^[61] AirPods had become a viral sensation with memes circulating across the internet about its appearance and its relation to the removal of the headphone jack in iPhones.^[62] However, as time wore on, AirPods became known as a status symbol.^[58][63][64]

Criticism[edit]

One criticism of AirPods is their high price; however, at launch they were actually priced less than most «true wireless» earbuds on the market (e.g. the Samsung Gear IconX and Bragi Dash) and remain competitively priced with similar products from other major brands.^[65][66][67]

Another prominent criticism was a problem that caused the charging case battery to deplete at a rapid rate despite the AirPods not being used. Users were reporting upwards of 30% idle discharge per day.^[68] In response, Apple released a firmware update (version 3.5.1) for the AirPods, which addressed connectivity and battery drain problems.^[69]

According to the Financial Times, AirPods are difficult if not impossible to recycle, and not designed to be repairable.^[70]

Replacement for hearing aids[edit]

In 2022, researchers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan compared the performance of AirPods 2 and the original AirPods Pro using Live Listen on an iPhone or iPad to compare to medical hearing aids. Oticon Opn 1 was the high-end comparison, with Bernafon MD1 as the more affordable alternative. The performance of the systems were at least assisting participants with Pro (including noise cancelling features) being better and approximating the hearing aids.^[71]

Competition[edit]

Some consumers expressed the viewpoint that there were better options for wireless earphones based on quality and cost.^[72][73] One of Apple’s biggest competitors is Samsung, which markets wireless earbuds that are very similar to AirPods.^[74] Another similar product line is from Apple’s Beats Electronics, which sells products such as the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds.^[75]

See also[edit]

• Apple headphones
  • EarPods
  • AirPods Pro
  • AirPods Max
• Pixel Buds
• Hearables
• Powerbeats Pro

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• AirPods – official site
• Electronic Parts Store – official site

This article is about the wireless earbuds. For the car, see AIRPod.

Not to be confused with iPod.

AirPods

Airpods (3rd generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare (on contract) GoerTek (on contract)
Product family	AirPods
Type	Wireless earbuds
Release date	1st generation: December 13, 2016 2nd generation: March 20, 2019 3rd generation: October 26, 2021
Discontinued	1st generation: March 20, 2019
System on a chip	1st generation: Apple W1 2nd and 3rd generation: Apple H1
Input	AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors
Connectivity	AirPods (each) Bluetooth Charging case Lightning port[1] Qi (Wireless Charging Case for 1st and 2nd generation) MagSafe (3rd generation)
Current firmware	1st gen: 6.8.8[2] (December 2019)[3] 2nd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022) 3rd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022)
Dimensions	AirPods (each) 0.65 x 0.71 x 1.59 in (16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm) Charging case 1.74 x 0.84 x 2.11 in (44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm)[1]
Mass	AirPods (each) 0.14 ounces (4.0 g) Charging case 1.34 ounces (38 g)[1]
Website	apple.com/airpods

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple’s most popular accessory.^[4][5] The most recent model, AirPods (3rd generation), are a replacement to the 1st and 2nd generation models, although the 2nd generation is still sold on Apple’s website. These models are Apple’s entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out.^[6]

On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free «Hey Siri» support. An optional wireless charging case which costs extra was added in the offerings.

On October 26, 2021, Apple released the third-generation AirPods, which feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.

Models[edit]

1st generation[edit]

Apple announced the first generation AirPods on September 7, 2016, at an Apple Special Event alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October,^[7] but delayed the release date.^[8] On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders for AirPods. They were available at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and select carriers on December 20, 2016.^[9][10]

AirPods contain a proprietary Apple W1 SoC processor which helps optimize battery use as well as the Bluetooth 4.2 and audio connections. The advanced connectivity functions of the W1 requires devices running iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, or later.^[1] They can also function as standard Bluetooth headphones when connected to any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Windows laptops and Android devices.^{[11][12][13][14]}

There are two microphones inside each AirPod, one facing outward at ear level and another at the bottom of the stem.^[15][16] Each AirPod weighs 0.14 oz (4.0 g), and its charging case weighs 1.34 oz (38 g). The AirPods are capable of holding a charge of around five hours. Charging them for fifteen minutes in the case gives three hours of listening time.^[16] The charging case provides 24 hours of total usage time.^[17] During a complete dismantling, each AirPod was found to contain a 93 milliwatt hour battery in its stem, while the charging case contains a 1.52 watt hour or 398 mAh at 3.81 V battery.^[18]

The model numbers for the first-generation AirPods are A1523 and A1722.^[19]

Production of the first-generation AirPods was discontinued on March 20, 2019, after the second generation was released.^[20]

2nd generation[edit]

Apple announced the second generation AirPods on March 20, 2019.^[21][22] They are the same design as the first generation, but have updated features.^[22] They include an H1 processor which supports hands-free «Hey Siri», Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Apple also claims 50% more talk time and faster device connection times.^[22] The «Announce Messages with Siri” feature was added in iOS 13.2, which allows the user to dictate text messages to Siri.^[23]

Second-generation AirPods can be purchased with the same charging case as the first generation, or for an additional price bundled with the Wireless Charging Case, which can be used with Qi chargers. The Wireless Charging Case can be purchased separately and is compatible with first-generation AirPods. It moves the charging indicator LED to the exterior of the case.^[24] The Wireless Charging Case was initially announced in September 2017 alongside the AirPower charging mat, but was delayed by AirPower’s protracted development and eventual cancellation.^[25] The second generation AirPods remained on sale with a price cut following the release of the third generation in October 2021, but are now only available with the lightning charging case.

The model numbers for the second-generation AirPods are A2032 and A2031.^[19]

3rd generation[edit]

Apple announced the third generation AirPods on October 18, 2021. They feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro and use similar force touch controls. They include support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, IPX4 water resistance, skin detection and a case supporting MagSafe charging. Apple claims increased battery life, with AirPods lasting six hours and the charging case providing up to 30 hours.^[26] Preorders of the third generation AirPods began on October 18, 2021. The third generation AirPods were released on October 26, 2021, and are priced at $179.^[27] In September 2022, Apple released a $169 variant with a charging case lacking Qi and MagSafe charging compatibility.^[28]

The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.^[29]

Technical specifications[edit]

All of the electronics and circuitry responsible for the audio drivers and Bluetooth transmission are stored entirely within the head of the AirPod. The battery is stored in the stem. The battery and circuit boards are connected via flex/ribbon cable.^{[citation needed]}

Compatibility[edit]

AirPods are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud.^[12]

The first-generation AirPods are fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.^[30]

The second-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.^[31]

The third-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later.^[32]

Support[edit]

The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours.^[33][34] Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without.^[35] Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods batteries cannot be removed.^[35]

AirPods contain upgradeable firmware. Its original firmware was version 3.3.1. In February 2017, Apple released version 3.5.1,^[36] 3.7.2 in May 2017,^[37] and then 6.3.2 on March 26, 2019.^[38] In July 2019, version 6.7.8 was released and 6.8.8 followed in September 2019.^[3] In June 2020, firmware 2D15 was released (G2).^[39] In September 2020, firmware 3A283 (G2 and Pro) was released^[40] and in April 2021, firmware 3E751.^[41][42] AirPods automatically sync through Apple’s iCloud service, allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID.^[43]

Comparative technical specifications of all AirPods models v t e

Still in production Discontinued Vintage Obsolete[44] Model iPhone Bluetooth Headset First-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods First-generation AirPods Pro AirPods Max Third-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods Pro Timeline Announced January 9, 2007[45] September 7, 2016 March 20, 2019 October 28, 2019 December 8, 2020 October 18, 2021 September 7, 2022 Released June 29, 2007[45] December 13, 2016 October 30, 2019 December 15, 2020 October 26, 2021 September 23, 2022 Discontinued March 23, 2009[45] March 20, 2019 Still in production September 7, 2022 Still in production Still in production In production Model Model number A1221 A1722 (Left AirPod) A1523 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A2031 (Left AirPod) A2032 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A1938 (Wireless case) A2083 (Left AirPod) A2084 (Right AirPod) A2190 (Case) A2096 A2564 (Left AirPod) A2565 (Right AirPod) A2897 (Lightning case) A2566 (MagSafe case) A2931, A2699, A2698 (AirPod serials) A2700 (Magsafe Case) Model identifier [data unknown/missing] AirPods1,1 AirPods2,1 iProd8,1 iProd8,6 AirPods1,3 AirPods Pro 2 Order number MA817AM (with iPhone Dual Dock) MB536AM (without iPhone Dual Dock) MMEF2AM MV7N2AM (Lightning case) MRXJ2AM (Wireless case) MWP22AM MGYJ3AM (Silver) MGYH3AM (Space Gray) MGYL3AM (Sky Blue) MGYM3AM (Pink) MGYN3AM (Green) MME73AM MQD83AM Compatibility Bluetooth 2.0 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.[46] Devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.[47] Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14 or macOS Big Sur.[48] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [49] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [50] System on a chip None Apple W1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00289, 343S00290) Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00404) Apple H1 chip Apple H2 chip Battery Battery strength [data unknown/missing] 1.52-watt-hour (Case) 0.093-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.98-watt-hour (Case) 0.16-watt-hour (each AirPod) 2 x 2.53-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-ion (right ear cup) 1.33-watt-hour (Case) 0.133-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.997-watt-hour (Case) Battery capacity No case 398 mAh (Case) 519 mAh (Case) 664 mAh (right ear cup) 345 mAh (Case) 523 mAh (Case) Firmware Original release Not upgradable 3.3.1 6.3.2 2B584 3C16 3E751 5A374 Latest / Final 6.8.8 5B58

Sales[edit]

Analysts estimate Apple sold between 14 million and 16 million AirPods in 2017.^[51] In 2018, AirPods were Apple’s most popular accessory product, with 35 million units sold.^[52][53] 60 million units were sold in 2019.^[54] Analysts estimate AirPods make up 60% of the global wireless headphone market and that Apple’s entire Wearables products (Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirPods Pro) “is now bigger than 60% of the companies in the Fortune 500”.^[55][56][54] An estimated 5-7% of Apple’s revenue from AirPods comes from replacement earbuds and cases.^[57] Analysts estimate Apple sold 120 million or so pairs in 2021.^[58]

Cultural impact[edit]

On announcement day, AirPods were compared to Apple’s previously existing EarPods (2012–present), with The Verge noting «They look… just like the old EarPods, with the wires cut off.»^[59] Initially mocked by many for their unfamiliar design (including CNN asking «Would people actually wear these?» in 2016),^[60] their popularity grew rapidly over the years and they were voted the most popular «hearable» brand of 2019.^[5]

At an Apple earnings call in 2019, CEO Tim Cook called AirPods “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon.”^[61] AirPods had become a viral sensation with memes circulating across the internet about its appearance and its relation to the removal of the headphone jack in iPhones.^[62] However, as time wore on, AirPods became known as a status symbol.^[58][63][64]

Criticism[edit]

One criticism of AirPods is their high price; however, at launch they were actually priced less than most «true wireless» earbuds on the market (e.g. the Samsung Gear IconX and Bragi Dash) and remain competitively priced with similar products from other major brands.^[65][66][67]

Another prominent criticism was a problem that caused the charging case battery to deplete at a rapid rate despite the AirPods not being used. Users were reporting upwards of 30% idle discharge per day.^[68] In response, Apple released a firmware update (version 3.5.1) for the AirPods, which addressed connectivity and battery drain problems.^[69]

According to the Financial Times, AirPods are difficult if not impossible to recycle, and not designed to be repairable.^[70]

Replacement for hearing aids[edit]

In 2022, researchers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan compared the performance of AirPods 2 and the original AirPods Pro using Live Listen on an iPhone or iPad to compare to medical hearing aids. Oticon Opn 1 was the high-end comparison, with Bernafon MD1 as the more affordable alternative. The performance of the systems were at least assisting participants with Pro (including noise cancelling features) being better and approximating the hearing aids.^[71]

Competition[edit]

Some consumers expressed the viewpoint that there were better options for wireless earphones based on quality and cost.^[72][73] One of Apple’s biggest competitors is Samsung, which markets wireless earbuds that are very similar to AirPods.^[74] Another similar product line is from Apple’s Beats Electronics, which sells products such as the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds.^[75]

See also[edit]

• Apple headphones
  • EarPods
  • AirPods Pro
  • AirPods Max
• Pixel Buds
• Hearables
• Powerbeats Pro

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• AirPods – official site
• Electronic Parts Store – official site

This article is about the wireless earbuds. For the car, see AIRPod.

Not to be confused with iPod.

AirPods

Airpods (3rd generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare (on contract) GoerTek (on contract)
Product family	AirPods
Type	Wireless earbuds
Release date	1st generation: December 13, 2016 2nd generation: March 20, 2019 3rd generation: October 26, 2021
Discontinued	1st generation: March 20, 2019
System on a chip	1st generation: Apple W1 2nd and 3rd generation: Apple H1
Input	AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors
Connectivity	AirPods (each) Bluetooth Charging case Lightning port[1] Qi (Wireless Charging Case for 1st and 2nd generation) MagSafe (3rd generation)
Current firmware	1st gen: 6.8.8[2] (December 2019)[3] 2nd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022) 3rd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022)
Dimensions	AirPods (each) 0.65 x 0.71 x 1.59 in (16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm) Charging case 1.74 x 0.84 x 2.11 in (44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm)[1]
Mass	AirPods (each) 0.14 ounces (4.0 g) Charging case 1.34 ounces (38 g)[1]
Website	apple.com/airpods

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple’s most popular accessory.^[4][5] The most recent model, AirPods (3rd generation), are a replacement to the 1st and 2nd generation models, although the 2nd generation is still sold on Apple’s website. These models are Apple’s entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out.^[6]

On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free «Hey Siri» support. An optional wireless charging case which costs extra was added in the offerings.

On October 26, 2021, Apple released the third-generation AirPods, which feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.

Models[edit]

1st generation[edit]

Apple announced the first generation AirPods on September 7, 2016, at an Apple Special Event alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October,^[7] but delayed the release date.^[8] On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders for AirPods. They were available at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and select carriers on December 20, 2016.^[9][10]

AirPods contain a proprietary Apple W1 SoC processor which helps optimize battery use as well as the Bluetooth 4.2 and audio connections. The advanced connectivity functions of the W1 requires devices running iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, or later.^[1] They can also function as standard Bluetooth headphones when connected to any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Windows laptops and Android devices.^{[11][12][13][14]}

There are two microphones inside each AirPod, one facing outward at ear level and another at the bottom of the stem.^[15][16] Each AirPod weighs 0.14 oz (4.0 g), and its charging case weighs 1.34 oz (38 g). The AirPods are capable of holding a charge of around five hours. Charging them for fifteen minutes in the case gives three hours of listening time.^[16] The charging case provides 24 hours of total usage time.^[17] During a complete dismantling, each AirPod was found to contain a 93 milliwatt hour battery in its stem, while the charging case contains a 1.52 watt hour or 398 mAh at 3.81 V battery.^[18]

The model numbers for the first-generation AirPods are A1523 and A1722.^[19]

Production of the first-generation AirPods was discontinued on March 20, 2019, after the second generation was released.^[20]

2nd generation[edit]

Apple announced the second generation AirPods on March 20, 2019.^[21][22] They are the same design as the first generation, but have updated features.^[22] They include an H1 processor which supports hands-free «Hey Siri», Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Apple also claims 50% more talk time and faster device connection times.^[22] The «Announce Messages with Siri” feature was added in iOS 13.2, which allows the user to dictate text messages to Siri.^[23]

Second-generation AirPods can be purchased with the same charging case as the first generation, or for an additional price bundled with the Wireless Charging Case, which can be used with Qi chargers. The Wireless Charging Case can be purchased separately and is compatible with first-generation AirPods. It moves the charging indicator LED to the exterior of the case.^[24] The Wireless Charging Case was initially announced in September 2017 alongside the AirPower charging mat, but was delayed by AirPower’s protracted development and eventual cancellation.^[25] The second generation AirPods remained on sale with a price cut following the release of the third generation in October 2021, but are now only available with the lightning charging case.

The model numbers for the second-generation AirPods are A2032 and A2031.^[19]

3rd generation[edit]

Apple announced the third generation AirPods on October 18, 2021. They feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro and use similar force touch controls. They include support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, IPX4 water resistance, skin detection and a case supporting MagSafe charging. Apple claims increased battery life, with AirPods lasting six hours and the charging case providing up to 30 hours.^[26] Preorders of the third generation AirPods began on October 18, 2021. The third generation AirPods were released on October 26, 2021, and are priced at $179.^[27] In September 2022, Apple released a $169 variant with a charging case lacking Qi and MagSafe charging compatibility.^[28]

The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.^[29]

Technical specifications[edit]

All of the electronics and circuitry responsible for the audio drivers and Bluetooth transmission are stored entirely within the head of the AirPod. The battery is stored in the stem. The battery and circuit boards are connected via flex/ribbon cable.^{[citation needed]}

Compatibility[edit]

AirPods are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud.^[12]

The first-generation AirPods are fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.^[30]

The second-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.^[31]

The third-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later.^[32]

Support[edit]

The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours.^[33][34] Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without.^[35] Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods batteries cannot be removed.^[35]

AirPods contain upgradeable firmware. Its original firmware was version 3.3.1. In February 2017, Apple released version 3.5.1,^[36] 3.7.2 in May 2017,^[37] and then 6.3.2 on March 26, 2019.^[38] In July 2019, version 6.7.8 was released and 6.8.8 followed in September 2019.^[3] In June 2020, firmware 2D15 was released (G2).^[39] In September 2020, firmware 3A283 (G2 and Pro) was released^[40] and in April 2021, firmware 3E751.^[41][42] AirPods automatically sync through Apple’s iCloud service, allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID.^[43]

Comparative technical specifications of all AirPods models v t e

Still in production Discontinued Vintage Obsolete[44] Model iPhone Bluetooth Headset First-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods First-generation AirPods Pro AirPods Max Third-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods Pro Timeline Announced January 9, 2007[45] September 7, 2016 March 20, 2019 October 28, 2019 December 8, 2020 October 18, 2021 September 7, 2022 Released June 29, 2007[45] December 13, 2016 October 30, 2019 December 15, 2020 October 26, 2021 September 23, 2022 Discontinued March 23, 2009[45] March 20, 2019 Still in production September 7, 2022 Still in production Still in production In production Model Model number A1221 A1722 (Left AirPod) A1523 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A2031 (Left AirPod) A2032 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A1938 (Wireless case) A2083 (Left AirPod) A2084 (Right AirPod) A2190 (Case) A2096 A2564 (Left AirPod) A2565 (Right AirPod) A2897 (Lightning case) A2566 (MagSafe case) A2931, A2699, A2698 (AirPod serials) A2700 (Magsafe Case) Model identifier [data unknown/missing] AirPods1,1 AirPods2,1 iProd8,1 iProd8,6 AirPods1,3 AirPods Pro 2 Order number MA817AM (with iPhone Dual Dock) MB536AM (without iPhone Dual Dock) MMEF2AM MV7N2AM (Lightning case) MRXJ2AM (Wireless case) MWP22AM MGYJ3AM (Silver) MGYH3AM (Space Gray) MGYL3AM (Sky Blue) MGYM3AM (Pink) MGYN3AM (Green) MME73AM MQD83AM Compatibility Bluetooth 2.0 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.[46] Devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.[47] Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14 or macOS Big Sur.[48] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [49] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [50] System on a chip None Apple W1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00289, 343S00290) Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00404) Apple H1 chip Apple H2 chip Battery Battery strength [data unknown/missing] 1.52-watt-hour (Case) 0.093-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.98-watt-hour (Case) 0.16-watt-hour (each AirPod) 2 x 2.53-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-ion (right ear cup) 1.33-watt-hour (Case) 0.133-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.997-watt-hour (Case) Battery capacity No case 398 mAh (Case) 519 mAh (Case) 664 mAh (right ear cup) 345 mAh (Case) 523 mAh (Case) Firmware Original release Not upgradable 3.3.1 6.3.2 2B584 3C16 3E751 5A374 Latest / Final 6.8.8 5B58

Sales[edit]

Analysts estimate Apple sold between 14 million and 16 million AirPods in 2017.^[51] In 2018, AirPods were Apple’s most popular accessory product, with 35 million units sold.^[52][53] 60 million units were sold in 2019.^[54] Analysts estimate AirPods make up 60% of the global wireless headphone market and that Apple’s entire Wearables products (Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirPods Pro) “is now bigger than 60% of the companies in the Fortune 500”.^[55][56][54] An estimated 5-7% of Apple’s revenue from AirPods comes from replacement earbuds and cases.^[57] Analysts estimate Apple sold 120 million or so pairs in 2021.^[58]

Cultural impact[edit]

On announcement day, AirPods were compared to Apple’s previously existing EarPods (2012–present), with The Verge noting «They look… just like the old EarPods, with the wires cut off.»^[59] Initially mocked by many for their unfamiliar design (including CNN asking «Would people actually wear these?» in 2016),^[60] their popularity grew rapidly over the years and they were voted the most popular «hearable» brand of 2019.^[5]

At an Apple earnings call in 2019, CEO Tim Cook called AirPods “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon.”^[61] AirPods had become a viral sensation with memes circulating across the internet about its appearance and its relation to the removal of the headphone jack in iPhones.^[62] However, as time wore on, AirPods became known as a status symbol.^[58][63][64]

Criticism[edit]

One criticism of AirPods is their high price; however, at launch they were actually priced less than most «true wireless» earbuds on the market (e.g. the Samsung Gear IconX and Bragi Dash) and remain competitively priced with similar products from other major brands.^[65][66][67]

Another prominent criticism was a problem that caused the charging case battery to deplete at a rapid rate despite the AirPods not being used. Users were reporting upwards of 30% idle discharge per day.^[68] In response, Apple released a firmware update (version 3.5.1) for the AirPods, which addressed connectivity and battery drain problems.^[69]

According to the Financial Times, AirPods are difficult if not impossible to recycle, and not designed to be repairable.^[70]

Replacement for hearing aids[edit]

In 2022, researchers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan compared the performance of AirPods 2 and the original AirPods Pro using Live Listen on an iPhone or iPad to compare to medical hearing aids. Oticon Opn 1 was the high-end comparison, with Bernafon MD1 as the more affordable alternative. The performance of the systems were at least assisting participants with Pro (including noise cancelling features) being better and approximating the hearing aids.^[71]

Competition[edit]

Some consumers expressed the viewpoint that there were better options for wireless earphones based on quality and cost.^[72][73] One of Apple’s biggest competitors is Samsung, which markets wireless earbuds that are very similar to AirPods.^[74] Another similar product line is from Apple’s Beats Electronics, which sells products such as the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds.^[75]

See also[edit]

• Apple headphones
  • EarPods
  • AirPods Pro
  • AirPods Max
• Pixel Buds
• Hearables
• Powerbeats Pro

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• AirPods – official site
• Electronic Parts Store – official site

This article is about the wireless earbuds. For the car, see AIRPod.

Not to be confused with iPod.

AirPods

Airpods (3rd generation)
Developer	Apple Inc.
Manufacturer	Luxshare (on contract) GoerTek (on contract)
Product family	AirPods
Type	Wireless earbuds
Release date	1st generation: December 13, 2016 2nd generation: March 20, 2019 3rd generation: October 26, 2021
Discontinued	1st generation: March 20, 2019
System on a chip	1st generation: Apple W1 2nd and 3rd generation: Apple H1
Input	AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors
Connectivity	AirPods (each) Bluetooth Charging case Lightning port[1] Qi (Wireless Charging Case for 1st and 2nd generation) MagSafe (3rd generation)
Current firmware	1st gen: 6.8.8[2] (December 2019)[3] 2nd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022) 3rd gen: 5B58[2] (November 10, 2022)
Dimensions	AirPods (each) 0.65 x 0.71 x 1.59 in (16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm) Charging case 1.74 x 0.84 x 2.11 in (44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm)[1]
Mass	AirPods (each) 0.14 ounces (4.0 g) Charging case 1.34 ounces (38 g)[1]
Website	apple.com/airpods

AirPods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple Inc. They were first announced on September 7, 2016, alongside the iPhone 7. Within two years, they became Apple’s most popular accessory.^[4][5] The most recent model, AirPods (3rd generation), are a replacement to the 1st and 2nd generation models, although the 2nd generation is still sold on Apple’s website. These models are Apple’s entry-level wireless headphones, sold alongside the AirPods Pro and AirPods Max.

In addition to playing audio, the AirPods contain a microphone that filters out background noise as well as built-in accelerometers and optical sensors capable of detecting taps and pinches (e.g. double-tap or pinch to pause audio) and placement within the ear, which enables automatic pausing of audio when they are taken out.^[6]

On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free «Hey Siri» support. An optional wireless charging case which costs extra was added in the offerings.

On October 26, 2021, Apple released the third-generation AirPods, which feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro, spatial audio, IPX4 water resistance, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.

Models[edit]

1st generation[edit]

Apple announced the first generation AirPods on September 7, 2016, at an Apple Special Event alongside the iPhone 7 and Apple Watch Series 2. Apple originally planned to release the AirPods in late October,^[7] but delayed the release date.^[8] On December 13, 2016, Apple began taking online orders for AirPods. They were available at Apple Stores, Apple Authorized Resellers, and select carriers on December 20, 2016.^[9][10]

AirPods contain a proprietary Apple W1 SoC processor which helps optimize battery use as well as the Bluetooth 4.2 and audio connections. The advanced connectivity functions of the W1 requires devices running iOS 10, macOS Sierra, watchOS 3, or later.^[1] They can also function as standard Bluetooth headphones when connected to any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Windows laptops and Android devices.^{[11][12][13][14]}

There are two microphones inside each AirPod, one facing outward at ear level and another at the bottom of the stem.^[15][16] Each AirPod weighs 0.14 oz (4.0 g), and its charging case weighs 1.34 oz (38 g). The AirPods are capable of holding a charge of around five hours. Charging them for fifteen minutes in the case gives three hours of listening time.^[16] The charging case provides 24 hours of total usage time.^[17] During a complete dismantling, each AirPod was found to contain a 93 milliwatt hour battery in its stem, while the charging case contains a 1.52 watt hour or 398 mAh at 3.81 V battery.^[18]

The model numbers for the first-generation AirPods are A1523 and A1722.^[19]

Production of the first-generation AirPods was discontinued on March 20, 2019, after the second generation was released.^[20]

2nd generation[edit]

Apple announced the second generation AirPods on March 20, 2019.^[21][22] They are the same design as the first generation, but have updated features.^[22] They include an H1 processor which supports hands-free «Hey Siri», Bluetooth 5 connectivity. Apple also claims 50% more talk time and faster device connection times.^[22] The «Announce Messages with Siri” feature was added in iOS 13.2, which allows the user to dictate text messages to Siri.^[23]

Second-generation AirPods can be purchased with the same charging case as the first generation, or for an additional price bundled with the Wireless Charging Case, which can be used with Qi chargers. The Wireless Charging Case can be purchased separately and is compatible with first-generation AirPods. It moves the charging indicator LED to the exterior of the case.^[24] The Wireless Charging Case was initially announced in September 2017 alongside the AirPower charging mat, but was delayed by AirPower’s protracted development and eventual cancellation.^[25] The second generation AirPods remained on sale with a price cut following the release of the third generation in October 2021, but are now only available with the lightning charging case.

The model numbers for the second-generation AirPods are A2032 and A2031.^[19]

3rd generation[edit]

Apple announced the third generation AirPods on October 18, 2021. They feature an external redesign with shorter stems similar to AirPods Pro and use similar force touch controls. They include support for spatial audio and Dolby Atmos, IPX4 water resistance, skin detection and a case supporting MagSafe charging. Apple claims increased battery life, with AirPods lasting six hours and the charging case providing up to 30 hours.^[26] Preorders of the third generation AirPods began on October 18, 2021. The third generation AirPods were released on October 26, 2021, and are priced at $179.^[27] In September 2022, Apple released a $169 variant with a charging case lacking Qi and MagSafe charging compatibility.^[28]

The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.^[29]

Technical specifications[edit]

All of the electronics and circuitry responsible for the audio drivers and Bluetooth transmission are stored entirely within the head of the AirPod. The battery is stored in the stem. The battery and circuit boards are connected via flex/ribbon cable.^{[citation needed]}

Compatibility[edit]

AirPods are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud.^[12]

The first-generation AirPods are fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.^[30]

The second-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.^[31]

The third-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later.^[32]

Support[edit]

The lithium-ion batteries in AirPods can see significant degradation over time, with two-year-old sets lasting for less than half of the advertised five hours.^[33][34] Apple has a program to service batteries and purchase replacement individual AirPods and charging cases. The replacement of one or both AirPods or the charging case has a lower price with AppleCare+ than without.^[35] Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods batteries cannot be removed.^[35]

AirPods contain upgradeable firmware. Its original firmware was version 3.3.1. In February 2017, Apple released version 3.5.1,^[36] 3.7.2 in May 2017,^[37] and then 6.3.2 on March 26, 2019.^[38] In July 2019, version 6.7.8 was released and 6.8.8 followed in September 2019.^[3] In June 2020, firmware 2D15 was released (G2).^[39] In September 2020, firmware 3A283 (G2 and Pro) was released^[40] and in April 2021, firmware 3E751.^[41][42] AirPods automatically sync through Apple’s iCloud service, allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID.^[43]

Comparative technical specifications of all AirPods models v t e

Still in production Discontinued Vintage Obsolete[44] Model iPhone Bluetooth Headset First-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods First-generation AirPods Pro AirPods Max Third-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods Pro Timeline Announced January 9, 2007[45] September 7, 2016 March 20, 2019 October 28, 2019 December 8, 2020 October 18, 2021 September 7, 2022 Released June 29, 2007[45] December 13, 2016 October 30, 2019 December 15, 2020 October 26, 2021 September 23, 2022 Discontinued March 23, 2009[45] March 20, 2019 Still in production September 7, 2022 Still in production Still in production In production Model Model number A1221 A1722 (Left AirPod) A1523 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A2031 (Left AirPod) A2032 (Right AirPod) A1602 (Lightning case) A1938 (Wireless case) A2083 (Left AirPod) A2084 (Right AirPod) A2190 (Case) A2096 A2564 (Left AirPod) A2565 (Right AirPod) A2897 (Lightning case) A2566 (MagSafe case) A2931, A2699, A2698 (AirPod serials) A2700 (Magsafe Case) Model identifier [data unknown/missing] AirPods1,1 AirPods2,1 iProd8,1 iProd8,6 AirPods1,3 AirPods Pro 2 Order number MA817AM (with iPhone Dual Dock) MB536AM (without iPhone Dual Dock) MMEF2AM MV7N2AM (Lightning case) MRXJ2AM (Wireless case) MWP22AM MGYJ3AM (Silver) MGYH3AM (Space Gray) MGYL3AM (Sky Blue) MGYM3AM (Pink) MGYN3AM (Green) MME73AM MQD83AM Compatibility Bluetooth 2.0 iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.[46] Devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.[47] Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14 or macOS Big Sur.[48] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [49] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [50] System on a chip None Apple W1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00289, 343S00290) Apple H1 chip Apple H1 chip (343S00404) Apple H1 chip Apple H2 chip Battery Battery strength [data unknown/missing] 1.52-watt-hour (Case) 0.093-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.98-watt-hour (Case) 0.16-watt-hour (each AirPod) 2 x 2.53-watt-hour rechargeable lithium-ion (right ear cup) 1.33-watt-hour (Case) 0.133-watt-hour (each AirPod) 1.997-watt-hour (Case) Battery capacity No case 398 mAh (Case) 519 mAh (Case) 664 mAh (right ear cup) 345 mAh (Case) 523 mAh (Case) Firmware Original release Not upgradable 3.3.1 6.3.2 2B584 3C16 3E751 5A374 Latest / Final 6.8.8 5B58

Sales[edit]

Analysts estimate Apple sold between 14 million and 16 million AirPods in 2017.^[51] In 2018, AirPods were Apple’s most popular accessory product, with 35 million units sold.^[52][53] 60 million units were sold in 2019.^[54] Analysts estimate AirPods make up 60% of the global wireless headphone market and that Apple’s entire Wearables products (Apple Watch, AirPods, and AirPods Pro) “is now bigger than 60% of the companies in the Fortune 500”.^[55][56][54] An estimated 5-7% of Apple’s revenue from AirPods comes from replacement earbuds and cases.^[57] Analysts estimate Apple sold 120 million or so pairs in 2021.^[58]

Cultural impact[edit]

On announcement day, AirPods were compared to Apple’s previously existing EarPods (2012–present), with The Verge noting «They look… just like the old EarPods, with the wires cut off.»^[59] Initially mocked by many for their unfamiliar design (including CNN asking «Would people actually wear these?» in 2016),^[60] their popularity grew rapidly over the years and they were voted the most popular «hearable» brand of 2019.^[5]

At an Apple earnings call in 2019, CEO Tim Cook called AirPods “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon.”^[61] AirPods had become a viral sensation with memes circulating across the internet about its appearance and its relation to the removal of the headphone jack in iPhones.^[62] However, as time wore on, AirPods became known as a status symbol.^[58][63][64]

Criticism[edit]

One criticism of AirPods is their high price; however, at launch they were actually priced less than most «true wireless» earbuds on the market (e.g. the Samsung Gear IconX and Bragi Dash) and remain competitively priced with similar products from other major brands.^[65][66][67]

Another prominent criticism was a problem that caused the charging case battery to deplete at a rapid rate despite the AirPods not being used. Users were reporting upwards of 30% idle discharge per day.^[68] In response, Apple released a firmware update (version 3.5.1) for the AirPods, which addressed connectivity and battery drain problems.^[69]

According to the Financial Times, AirPods are difficult if not impossible to recycle, and not designed to be repairable.^[70]

Replacement for hearing aids[edit]

In 2022, researchers at the Taipei Veterans General Hospital in Taiwan compared the performance of AirPods 2 and the original AirPods Pro using Live Listen on an iPhone or iPad to compare to medical hearing aids. Oticon Opn 1 was the high-end comparison, with Bernafon MD1 as the more affordable alternative. The performance of the systems were at least assisting participants with Pro (including noise cancelling features) being better and approximating the hearing aids.^[71]

Competition[edit]

Some consumers expressed the viewpoint that there were better options for wireless earphones based on quality and cost.^[72][73] One of Apple’s biggest competitors is Samsung, which markets wireless earbuds that are very similar to AirPods.^[74] Another similar product line is from Apple’s Beats Electronics, which sells products such as the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds.^[75]

See also[edit]

• Apple headphones
  • EarPods
  • AirPods Pro
  • AirPods Max
• Pixel Buds
• Hearables
• Powerbeats Pro

References[edit]

External links[edit]

• AirPods – official site
• Electronic Parts Store – official site

В конце октября Apple внезапно и без какой-либо презентации анонсировала новые наушники AirPods Pro. Обычно компания так поступает с «минорными» обновлениями — когда, например, новое поколение существующего устройства отличается только производительностью и еще какими-то мелкими деталями. Но в случае с AirPods это, по сути, нечто совсем иное, куда более сложное и продвинутое, чем раньше. Изменился дизайн, изменилась функциональность, изменилось управление… Но насколько удачны все эти новшества?

Для начала перечислим общие моменты, суммировав самое важное из анонса. Во-первых, появилось активное шумоподавление: встроенный микрофон анализирует внешний шум, и на основе этих данных формируется обратная звуковая волна той же амплитуды, нивелирующая этот шум. Во-вторых, появились сменные силиконовые вкладыши нескольких размеров. В-третьих, звучание теперь оптимизируется под конкретного пользователя: встроенный процессор анализирует форму уха и прилегание к нему вкладышей и в зависимости от этого подстраивает частоты. И последнее: на ножке наушников появилась специальная зона, которая распознает силу нажатия и позволяет таким образом управлять разными вещами — например, активировать режим слышимости окружающего мира и переключать музыкальные треки.

В общем, конструкция стала существенно более сложной. И хотя описание выглядит очень заманчиво, возникает множество вопросов. Ведь в таких вещах всё зависит даже не от идей как таковых, а от их реализации. Поэтому мы решили изучить AirPods Pro максимально внимательно, попользоваться ими в обычной жизни в совершенно разных условиях, включая полет на самолете, и сравнить новинку с прошлыми AirPods.

Упаковка и комплектация

Упаковка новых AirPods Pro очень похожа на коробку предыдущего поколения: компактная, квадратная, выдержанная в светлом минималистичном стиле, с рельефным изображением наушников на лицевой стороне.

А вот комплектация — отличается, и весьма существенно. Прежде всего, здесь есть картонный мини-чехольчик со сменными силиконовыми вкладышами разных размеров. Маленькие обозначены как S, большие — как L. На самих же наушниках надеты средние, M. Нам подошли именно они.

Второе важное отличие комплектации — кабель Lightning на USB-C, тогда как у обычных AirPods — Lightning на USB-A. Учитывая, что и со всеми остальными устройствами Apple с приставкой Pro в названии поставляется зарядное устройство с разъемом USB-C, это очень своевременное решение.

Разумеется, есть и традиционный кармашек с листовками и руководствами.

Дизайн футляра и наушников

Облик изменился не только у наушников, что очевидно сразу, но и у футляра. Он стал немного больше, и теперь крышечка у него открывается вдоль длинной стороны, а не короткой, как раньше. На фото ниже — футляры AirPods (слева) и AirPods Pro (справа).

Соответственно, изменилось и расположение всех элементов — разъема Lightning для подзарядки, индикатора заряда и включающей его кнопки на обратной стороне.

С точки зрения обычного использования особой разницы, признаться, нет, но субъективно новый футляр воспринимается как более громоздкий, хотя, повторимся, в реальности размер увеличился совсем чуть-чуть. Разумеется, как и у второго поколения AirPods, здесь поддерживается беспроводная зарядка, но можно заряжать и с помощью любого кабеля Lightning.

В целом, к новому футляру привыкаешь довольно быстро, за исключением одной детали: раньше наушники вставлялись так, что динамики смотрели в противоположные стороны. А теперь «головки» повернуты друг к другу.

Теперь посмотрим на сами наушники. Их форма радикально переработана по сравнению с первыми двумя поколениями AirPods.

Ножки стали существенно короче, «капельки» изменили форму и угол относительно ножек. По бокам ножек появились сенсорные зоны, реагирующие на сдавливание. На фотографии ниже обратите внимание на небольшие прямоугольные углубления.

Работает это следующим образом: если хочешь включить режим прозрачности (о нем расскажем позже) — делаешь долгое сдавливание (больше секунды), если хочешь поставить трек на паузу — короткое. Чтобы переключить трек, надо сделать два быстрых нажатия. Во всех случаях вы почувствуете тактильную обратную связь и услышите характерный звук. На каком наушнике нажимать — левом или правом — разницы нет. Так что левшам и правшам будет в равной степени удобно. При этом, разумеется, для приостановки музыки достаточно, как и раньше, просто вытащить один наушник из уха.

Фото выше позволяет увидеть старые и новые наушники в сравнении. Старые поизящнее, их форма уже стала классикой. Это модный аксессуар. Новые выглядят пока непривычно, хотя определенную преемственность сохраняют. Но в том, что они плотнее сидят в ушах, сомневаться не приходится. Конечно, тут многое зависит от индивидуальной формы ушей. В интернете встречаются жалобы, что они тоже выпадают. Но нам, честно говоря, сложно представить, как они могут выпасть, особенно если вкладыши выбраны верного размера.

Кстати, вкладыши очень интересно отсоединяются и подсоединяются к наушникам. Чтобы отцепить их, достаточно просто с усилием потянуть на себя за вкладыш — не бойтесь порвать его. И прикрепляется он так же легко: просто надавливаем, совмещая овал его кончика с таким же овальным ободком динамика — и он плотно садится. Остается открытым вопрос, какое количество таких манипуляций сможет пережить один вкладыш, но в процессе тестирования мы не выявили никаких намеков на то, что какие-либо механические повреждения здесь вероятны.

Из других важных изменений: наружный микрофон для общения и команд Siri теперь не на кончике ножки, а у ее основания, и он закрыт черной сеткой, защищающей от влаги и ветра.

Две другие черные зоны, уже на »капельках» — это сенсорные датчики, определяющие, вставлены ли наушники и как хорошо они сидят. Кроме того, есть еще внутренний микрофон, «слушающий» звук внутри уха и передающий данные SoC Apple H1, которая на их основе подстраивает звучание музыки. Тот же чип отвечает за всю остальную интеллектуальную работу — обработку команд Siri и прочее.

Подсоединение и настройка

Первоначальное соединение с iOS-устройствами у AirPods происходит точно так же, как у предыдущих поколений: открываем футляр — на iPhone сразу возникает окно с предложением соединить наушники. Подтверждаем, вставляем наушники в уши — и всё, дело сделано. После при открытии футляра нам будут показывать уровень заряда и его, и наушников.

А вот чего раньше не было, так это настроек шумоподавления (см. скриншот справа выше). Кроме того, не было проверки плотности прилегания (что логично).

Так или иначе, настройка не занимает много времени, здесь всё просто и не вызывает вопросов. Поэтому не будем подробно описывать этот этап и перейдем к самому важному: впечатлениям от использования.

Общие впечатления

Apple AirPods Pro — действительно яркий продукт, и впечатлений от него много.

Признаюсь, я никогда не любил наушники-вкладыши. И физиологически, и эстетически было некомфортно запихивать что-либо глубоко в уши. Так всегда и пользовался за пределами дома обычными «капельками», а дома, разумеется, мониторными наушниками. AirPods Pro стали первыми вкладышами, которые заставили меня задуматься о пересмотре своих привычек.

У них действительно хорошее шумоподавление. Работает это следующим образом. Когда вы надеваете наушники, буквально через секунду вы ощущаете, во-первых, легкое давление, а во-вторых, сильное уменьшение всех внешних шумов. Они становятся как будто далекими и нереальными.

Предполагается, что давление наушники должны регулировать с помощью крошечных отверстий во вкладышах. Возможно, так оно и есть, просто это происходит не полностью. Но к этому быстро привыкаешь, и неприятных ощущений в общем-то не возникает. А возможно, дело не в привычке, а в том, что через несколько секунд наушники действительно подстраивают давление, поэтому его и перестаешь ощущать. Так или иначе, даже если оно чуть-чуть остается, это представляется разумной платой за возможность полноценно слушать музыку, например, в метро или около шумной автострады.

Да-да, в это сложно поверить, но тем не менее музыка прекрасно слышна без задирания громкости и во всех нюансах. Видимо, дело здесь не только в подавлении внешних шумов, но и в оптимизации аудиопотока, «приспособлении» его к существующим условиям.

Нельзя сказать, что внешних шумов при этом нет вовсе. Если вы едете в метро, то все равно до вас доносится стук колес и характерный гул, то есть это не полная тишина. Но вот что интересно: во время звучания музыки появляется ощущение, что внешние шумы, даже весьма громкие — они «где-то там», а музыка — здесь, максимально близко.

У этого качества есть забавный побочный эффект: немудрено проехать свою станцию на метро или автобусе — не только потому, что объявления остановок почти не слышно (или слышно куда хуже), но и из-за психологического ощущения отстранения. Ты расслабляешься, погружаешься в музыку и перестаешь быть начеку. Вы думаете, вам это не грозит? Ха!

Излишне говорить, что на улице, где гипотетически может проехать машина, с этими наушниками надо быть особенно осторожным. Благо здесь есть режим прозрачности — еще одна инновация.

Суть этого режима в том, что в наушниках не только отключается активное шумоподавление, но вдобавок еще и создается такая же звуковая среда, как снаружи. То есть микрофоны AirPods Pro анализируют окружающие звуки, передают информацию процессору, а тот уже моделирует аналогичный звук внутри ушей.

Почему недостаточно просто отключить внешнее шумоподавление? Потому что силиконовые вкладыши все-таки неплохо изолируют от внешних звуков. Поэтому идея фактически имитации реальной звуковой среды кажется прекрасной. Есть только один даже не минус, а нюанс: если вы ходите в шапке или в капюшоне, то ткань будет неизбежно задевать микрофон наушников, и это даст естественный результат — посторонние потрескивания и шорохи в режиме прозрачности. Не сказать, что это очень сильно раздражает (хотя, вероятно, зависит от головного убора — насколько он сильно прилегает к ушам и как именно касается микрофонов), но не отметить это нельзя. И кто знает, вдруг Apple в следующей версии придумает какой-то способ определять эти касания и убирать звуки от них

Нам было очень интересно попробовать новинку не только на земле, но и в небе. В конце концов, гул в самолете — одно из главных испытаний для любых наушников. И пожалуй, стоит признать, что AirPods Pro — один из лучших вариантов для полетов.

В целом, можно повторить сказанное выше о прослушивании в метро: да, вы можете полноценно наслаждаться музыкой, не говоря уже о фильмах, подкастах и прочем. При этом громкость задирать не приходится, и неприятных ощущений не возникает. Даже во время взлета.

Гул самолета при этом скорее ощущается физически, чем на слух. Да, если музыку приостановить, а шумоподавление оставить, то все равно понятно, что есть внешний шум. Но он не носит раздражающего характера. И как только вы включаете музыку, она вас отгораживает от этого гула, и никакие нюансы в нем не тонут, не смешиваются.

Качество звука

Сразу после выхода AirPods Pro в интернете и СМИ начались бурные баталии на тему, лучше ли новинка звучит, чем AirPods, и можно ли здесь говорить об аудиофильском качестве.

У автора данной статьи (к слову, окончившего Московскую консерваторию и аспирантуру того же вуза) по этому поводу свое мнение, которое, вероятно, многих разозлит, причем по обе стороны баррикад.

Дело в том, что принципиальной разницы между AirPods и AirPods Pro в условиях домашнего прослушивания (то есть практически в полной тишине) мы не почувствовали. Нам нравится, как звучат обычные AirPods. Это хорошие наушники, и для своего форм-фактора они делают всё необходимое. И то же самое можно сказать в отношении AirPods Pro.

Что значит «необходимое»? Это значит, что звук должен быть достаточно хорошим, чтобы вне дома наушниками можно было комфортно пользоваться, не испытывая разочарования или недовольства качеством. Если вы меломан и аудиофил, для прослушивания дома лучше завести хорошие мониторные наушники, а не ждать чего-то исключительного от вкладышей.

Некоторые критики AirPods Pro жалуются, что они не создают достаточно широкой сцены: кажется, что музыка звучит совсем рядом. Да, это так. Но, опять же, обращаем внимание на формат использования. При активных внешних шумах ощущение, что музыканты играют/поют совсем близко, а всё постороннее где-то далеко — вовсе не минус. Даже чисто психологически.

Вдобавок, все детали хорошо слышны, баланс между разными частотами хороший, басов хватает.

Еще раз: допускаю, что есть аудиофильские наушники-вкладыши, в которых и сцена будет шире, и детали более выпуклые, но готов поспорить, что когда вы идете по улице или едете в метро, вряд ли вы почувствуете это, даже при хорошем шумоподавлении. Не надо заниматься самообманом. А именно для этих условий AirPods Pro и созданы. И если вернуться к сравнению с AirPods, в таких условиях они, конечно, выигрывают за счет хорошего шумоподавления.

Вот неполный список альбомов, которые мы слушали на AirPods: Led Zeppelin “Presense” (Remastered), Massive Attack “Mezzanine” (Remastered), Леонид Десятников «Буковинские песни» (фортепиано — Алексей Гориболь), Taylor Swift “Lover”, Radiohead “King of Limbs” и “A Moon Shaped Pool”, Miley Cyrus “She Is Coming”, Robert Plant / Elison Krauss “Raising Sand”. Хорошо видно, что в этом списке есть и классический хард-рок 1970-х, и трип-хоп 1990-х, и академическая музыка для фортепиано соло (причем новейшая запись), и поп с элементами хип-хопа, и кантри, и альтернатива.

Все эти записи автору хорошо известны, и никаких ощущений вроде «ой, а вот здесь того не хватает, а вот здесь мне характер звука не нравится…» не было. Вместе с тем, я не могу представить себе, чтобы дома, сидя на диване, я предпочел вкладыши, какие бы они ни были классные, хорошим мониторным «ушам».

Выводы

Наушники AirPods первого поколения — одно из самых ярких и удачных устройств Apple за последнее время. И есть все шансы, что AirPods Pro повторят их успех, несмотря на существенно более высокую цену. Компания из Купертино уже не раз демонстрировала, что она может прийти на существующий задолго до появления ее продукта рынок и предложить такое решение, которое этот рынок перевернет и задаст новые тренды.

Полагаем, для многих людей AirPods Pro станут первыми наушниками с активным шумоподавлением. А то и первыми наушниками-вкладышами. Если раньше вы избегали их, то сейчас есть все основания пересмотреть свое отношение к этому форм-фактору, поскольку AirPods Pro действительно удобные (но все индивидуально и может зависеть от формы ушей) и шумоподавление здесь работает действительно здорово. В метро, в самолете можно комфортно слушать музыку, даже богатую на нюансы и не очень громкую.

Есть ли минусы? Да практически и нет. Шумы от задевания микрофона головным убором в режиме прозрачности — в общем-то мелочь, увеличение размера футляра — тоже (благо оно не очень большое). Так что главным сдерживающим фактором станет цена: в России около 21 тысячи рублей.

Однако чтобы не было синдрома завышенных ожиданий, предупредим, что мы не можем утверждать, будто AirPods Pro звучат лучше AirPods, если выключить шумоподавление и сравнивать в полной тишине. По качеству звука это примерно один уровень. Которого, впрочем, более чем хватает во всех разумных сценариях использования наушников-вкладышей.

За совокупность дизайнерских и инженерных решений мы присуждаем AirPods Pro нашу награду Original Design.

В настоящее время существует несколько поколений и разновидностей наушников Apple AirPods. Мы представляем все наушники в порядке их появления на рынке в обзоре.

AirPods 3-го поколения в настоящее время является актуальным. AirPods Pro 2-го поколения поступит в продажу с 23 сентября.

AirPods (1. Generation) – Сентябрь 2016

Первые AirPods были представлены в сентябре 2016 года вместе с iPhone 7 и, с небольшой задержкой, наконец, были выпущены в декабре 2016 года. В наушниках первого поколения все еще используется так называемый чип W1, который работает с устаревшим стандартом Bluetooth 4.2.

На первых AirPods от таких функций, как голосовая активация «Привет, Сири», пришлось отказаться. Вскоре после выхода на рынок наушники все еще подвергались насмешкам из-за их необычного внешнего вида. Тем не менее, они быстро стали настоящими лидерами продаж, поэтому Apple выпустила второе поколение всего два года спустя.

• Номера моделей: A1523, A1722
• Номер модели зарядного устройства Lightning: A1602

AirPods (2-е поколение) — март 2019 г.

AirPods (2-го поколения) были представлены в марте 2019 года. Визуально обновленные AirPods неотличимы от своих предшественников: здесь поможет только один взгляд на серийный номер (см. Ниже). Однако внутри вкладышей Apple внесла некоторые изменения: вместо чипа W1 теперь установлен чип H1. Он поддерживает, среди прочего, Bluetooth 5.0, голосовую активацию «Привет, Сири» и обеспечивает на час больше времени разговора при разговоре по телефону. Но, безусловно, самым большим нововведением стал дополнительный чехол для беспроводной зарядки, который обеспечивает беспроводную зарядку наушников. Тем не менее, AirPods (1-го поколения) также совместимы с Case.

• Номера моделей: A2032, A2031
• Номер модели чехла для беспроводной зарядки: A1938

AirPods Pro — октябрь 2019 года

AirPods Pro были представлены в конце октября 2019 года и поступили в продажу чуть позже. Вкладыши уже визуально очень отличаются от своих старших сестринских моделей, поскольку они выглядят значительно компактнее, а также имеют силиконовые насадки трех разных размеров.

Самым большим улучшением по сравнению с обычными AirPods является функция активного шумоподавления, а также режим прозрачности. Наушники также имеют защиту от брызг IPX4 и оснащены адаптивным эквалайзером, который автоматически настраивает низкие и средние частоты в соответствии с индивидуальной формой уха. В настоящее время доступны AirPods Pro с зарядным устройством MagSafe.

• Номера моделей: A2084, A2083
• Номер модели зарядного устройства: A2190

AirPods Max — декабрь 2020 г.

AirPods Max были представлены в начале декабря 2020 года и поступили в продажу чуть позже. Однако, в отличие от более старых наушников AirPods, эти наушники-вкладыши — это не модель, а накладное устройство, и в то же время это первые наушники-вкладыши от Apple. Высококачественные модели AirPods Max подключаются к смартфону через Bluetooth 5.0 и, как и AirPods Pro, имеют активное шумоподавление. Цифровая корона на правом наушнике служит для управления.

• Номер модели: A2096

AirPods (3-го поколения) — октябрь 2021 г.

Представленные в октябре 2021 года, AirPods 3 визуально напоминают AirPods Pro. Шток теперь значительно короче, а датчик давления также от модели Pro. AirPods 3 имеют защиту от воды и пота по стандарту IPX4. Как и AirPods Pro, новое поколение поддерживает 3D-звук, который работает с помощью динамического отслеживания головы.

Это включает в себя размещение звука по всей комнате, что отлично подходит как для фильмов, так и для музыки – и даже для разговоров по FaceTime. Самое большое отличие от модели Pro — отсутствие шумоподавления. Для этого Apple увеличила время автономной работы: при одной зарядке в нем можно наслаждаться музыкой до шести часов, а в чехле — до 30 часов.

AirPods Pro (2. Generation) – Сентябрь 2022

Популярные AirPods Pro перейдут в следующее поколение. Наушники Pro 2-го поколения оснащены более мощным чипом H2, который, как утверждается, обеспечивает лучший звук и более насыщенные басы. Говорят, что активное шумоподавление (ANC) также извлекает выгоду из нового чипа. По словам Apple, он предназначен для максимально эффективной фильтрации внешних шумов – по сравнению с oppelt 1–го поколения — d. Благодаря новой функции адаптивной прозрачности даже громкие звуки, такие как шум на строительной площадке, уменьшаются до комфортной громкости за считанные секунды.

Чтобы еще больше повысить комфорт при ношении, AirPods Pro (2-го поколения) теперь поставляются с очень маленькими вкладышами для ушей (размер XS). Apple также провела тонкую настройку аккумулятора. Таким образом, наушники должны работать до шести часов. Недавно разработанный чехол для зарядки также защищен от пота и воды. Если вы когда-нибудь потеряли чехол, вы сможете удобно расположить его благодаря встроенному динамику с вашим iPhone (с чипом U1).

А какие AirPods у меня?

Конечно, при сравнении обычных AirPods и AirPods Pro вряд ли возникнет путаница из-за очень разного внешнего вида. Однако ситуация с AirPods первого и второго поколений сильно отличается. Если вы хотите узнать, какие AirPods у вас есть, вам нужно заглянуть в настройки iOS. Там вы найдете номер модели, который вам просто нужно будет сопоставить с нашими данными выше.

• Перейдите в раздел «Настройки> Bluetooth»
• Найдите AirPods в списке и коснитесь значка i за именем
• Сопоставление номера модели

Кстати: номер модели AirPods также можно найти (хотя и очень мелким шрифтом) на самих наушниках … в первой строке текста в нижней части каждого AirPods или под левой панелью AirPod Max соответственно.

Содержание

• Упаковка
• Зарядный кейс
  • Светодиодный индикатор
  • Номер модели
• Наушники
  • Корпус
  • «Настройки» iOS/iPadOS
• Вопросы и ответы

Упаковка

Сведения, благодаря которым можно отличить АирПодс 1-го поколения от 2-го, указаны на их упаковке – на стикере со штрих-кодом, — это номера моделей, отдельные для правого, левого наушника и зарядного кейса.

• A1523 A1722 A1602 – модель первого поколения;
• A2032 A2031 A1602 или A2032 A2031 A1938 – модель второго поколения в обычном футляре или в футляре с поддержкой беспроводной зарядки соответственно.

Зарядный кейс

Определить разницу между АирПодс 1 и 2 также можно и по внешним признакам, осмотрев не сами наушники, а их футляр. Правда, такой подход не всегда позволяет узнать точные сведения.

Светодиодный индикатор

Различие, которое может быть замечено невооруженным глазом, заключается в расположении зарядного индикатора на футляре. У моделей 1-го и 2-го поколения он находится внутри корпуса (между наушниками), но если это модель 2-го поколения с поддержкой беспроводной зарядки, он будет находиться спереди.

Номер модели

Чтобы обрести уверенность в том, что перед вами действительно AirPods первого или второго поколения, а не подделка, нелишним будет посмотреть номер модели, указанный под крышкой зарядного кейса – может находиться как слева, так и справа. Правда, как и в рассмотренном выше случае, проблема здесь в том, что если он не поддерживает беспроводную зарядку, значение будет одинаковым для обоих поколений.

• A1602 – обычный футляр;
• A1938 – футляр с поддержкой беспроводной зарядки.

Примечание: Эти цифры очень мелкие, и если вы не можете их рассмотреть, воспользуйтесь приложением «Лупа», предустановленным на iPhone.

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Наушники

Отличить непосредственно сами наушники первого и второго поколения друг от друга можно по номеру модели. Если они еще не подключены, увидеть необходимые данные можно на корпусе аксессуара; если подключены и хотя бы один находится в ухе – в настройках i-девайса.

Корпус

Номер модели наушников указан на их внутренней нижней части (не ножке).

• A1722 и A1523 – левый и правый AirPods 1-го поколения;
• A2031 и A2032 – левый и правый AirPods 2-го поколения.

Совет: Если не можете рассмотреть эти значения, воспользуйтесь лупой – обычной или установленной на айФоне.

«Настройки» iOS/iPadOS

Если наушники подключены и хотя бы один из них сейчас используется, для просмотра номера модели выполните следующее:

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1. На iPhone или iPad откройте «Настройки».



2. Перейдите к разделу «Основные».



3. Выберите подраздел «Об этом устройстве».



4. Пролистайте список доступных опций в самый низ,
   

   найдите там свои AirPods и тапните по их наименованию.

   

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   Примечание: Если в данном разделе настроек вы не видите свои наушники, значит, они не подключены к айФону или не находятся в ушах. Вместо последнего можно просто открыть зарядый кейс и смахнуть вниз диалоговое окно.

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5. Номер модели будет указан в соответствующей строке.
   • A1523 – наушники первого поколения:
   • A2031 – наушники второго поколения.



Примечание: Независимо от того, какой из наушников находится у вас в ушах или сразу оба, в данном блоке будет показан номер только одного из них.

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Строкою ниже указан серийный номер – он тоже различается для моделей 1-го и 2-го поколения, он не может использоваться для определения версии, так как является уникальным, но позволяет проверить аксессуар на оригинальность. Делается это по тому же алгоритму, что и в случае с iPhone и iPad – ранее данная тема рассматривалась нами в отдельных статьях.

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