The Airpods they became, since their launch, much more than headphones. Fashion icon, status symbol, everyone's envy... In short, what always happens when Apple releases a new product. Therefore, today we review all versions of Airpods that there are, the generations in which they are classified and some general recommendation on each one, in case you are thinking of jumping on the bandwagon of the sound of the bitten apple.
Everything Apple touches turns to gold and, above all, becomes fashion and an object of desire.
It seems that this brand does nothing wrong, or rather, it has convinced us of it. so all innovations and products it puts out are often huge sales successes. The times in which he did not raise his head are long gone and a sample of that power of Apple are his Airpods.
Their line of wireless headphones have taken the world of sound by storm and are once again the product a thousand times imitated by other brands, especially in terms of design.
And for you to be an expert in Airpodswe tell you What versions are there, what generations are they classified into and what you should know of each one.
The origin of Airpods
It was in 2016 when Apple introduced its first generation of Airpods, stylish wireless headphones in-ear (that is, those that are inserted into the ear) with a very peculiar design.
Now we have gotten used to it, but it was quite a novelty to see those headphones from which hung a stem It looked like something white was dripping from your ear.
However, Apple is an expert at turning everything it does into fashion, so not only did it stop seeming strange to us, but it was quickly imitated and, like everything Apple, it became an easily recognizable status symbol for those who read it. surround.
In fact, that's one of the main keys in the design brand.
That was the pioneering generation of Airpods, but, over time, the line has expanded and also evolved with generations. Don't worry, we'll explain these classifications well.
What versions and generations of Airpods exist
The headphones Airpods are divided as follows:
- traditional airpods. Model in-ear, portable and small.
- Airpods Pro. An evolution of previous plug models, with a more comfortable design and more features, such as active cancellation noise.
- AirPods Max. model diadem, more traditional, large and (even more) expensive.
In turn, Airpods They are divided into generations, which represent the modernization of the headphones, with new features or improvements in them.
At the moment, we continue with a first generation of AirPods Max y Airpods ProBut Airpods traditional are already in their third generation.
Hopefully Apple will follow the same generation dynamics for those Max and Pro versions in the future.
Knowing this, let's review those different generations and models.
All models and generations of Airpods out there
Let's look at each option you have in detail.
first generation airpods
The pioneers, made from remove the cable from the Earpods and that they came with that design of the stem which stretched downwards and the typical advantages of Apple devices.
They integrate perfectly into your ecosystem, they are light, comfortable, you have Siri in your ears and, in addition, they can also be paired by Bluetooth with other devices, like your Smart TV.
Without a doubt, this generation came with many features, especially if you had an iPhone, but in sound... Let's see, they weren't bad, but for the price range (179 euros) there were much better options if what you cared about was music.
However, they succeeded, of course. So Apple gave birth to a new generation that greatly improved these first ones.
Currently, you can't buy them, except second-hand. However, they are not worth it compared to the following generations, which you can buy in the official store.
second generation airpods
The design stayed the same, but inside they changed with a necessary improvement of the sound, better drums and the possibility of purchasing them with a new wireless charging case, using the standard Qi protocol.
They can continue to be purchased at the Apple Store for a price of EUR 149.
We could enter to determine if they are the best in their price range (no joke) or what alternatives there are. But when it comes to the apple, you want an Apple, so all that factual comparison stuff doesn't matter.
third generation airpods
The most modern generation of the basic line of Airpods, introduced in October 2021, comes with change of design (highlight a shorter stem) and a battery upgrade, thanks to the use of a new technology. although we continue no noise cancellation, you have what Apple calls spatial audio, plus adaptive equalization.
These benefits, which were first seen in the Airpods Pro, they modify the sound in real time depending on how the headphones fit in the ear.
Besides that, can you share sound, so that the same Apple device can transmit to two sets of Airpods and also one of the most useful features, the automatic pause when you take them out of your ear.
They are the newest headphones right now, but they do not imply a processor improvement over the Pro model, since they use the same Apple H1 chip.
199 euros is its official price if you want to get hold of them.
The Airpods Pro
Introduced in October 2019, the Airpods Pro introduce one of the most desired and expected features: the active cancellation noise.
In addition to that, the design is complemented by the typical silicone pads that allow the headset to fit better in the ear.
We also find the innovations that were later introduced in the third basic generation: adaptive equalization and spatial audio.
All of this you can have 279 Euros in the official store.
Airpods Max
In December 2020, Apple tried to raise the level and launch its commitment to headband headphones aimed at a music lover, almost professional and who does not care about money.
On whether they are worth it or not, or if for the 629 euros that are worth there are better alternatives, it will be a debate almost impossible to close.
Headphones make a great job getting sound out and noise canceling, to each his own. The design is also relatively comfortable.
Let's see, they weigh 386 grams no less and noticeable over time. However, it is also true that Apple engineers have done a wonderful job with the headband, which distributes the weight very well and is much more comfortable than most headphones of this type.
Same with the side pads, very good. What we no longer know is what they were thinking when they designed that headphone case that, frankly, not even Apple is going to get trendy with such a design.
In short, excellent headphones, exceptional noise cancellation, very good transparency mode and minimalist Apple design. but all that you pay it, so you get some top-of-the-line headphones (without going into professional headphones, of course), but they are not a bargain.
As you can see, the Airpods from Apple form another line of products that have managed to place among the most desired by music lovers and private users who buy the eternal story that Apple sells: if you use ours, you will belong to the popular group in high school.
Of course, you will never make a bad purchase if you decide on one Airpods whatever kind they are. They are very good quality products, especially after the improvement of that first generation that did not measure up in sound, but you will pay for it. As always with Apple.