{"id":49314,"date":"2021-12-09T09:00:19","date_gmt":"2021-12-09T01:00:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/?p=49314"},"modified":"2022-04-23T14:22:29","modified_gmt":"2022-04-23T06:22:29","slug":"apple-airpods-3-buying-guide","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shopee.com.my\/blog\/apple-airpods-3-buying-guide\/","title":{"rendered":"Need Help Deciding Which AirPods To Get? Read Our Buying Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"

Fun fact: If Apple\u2019s AirPods is a company on its own, it will be valued at about USD175 Billion, which roughly puts it as the 32nd largest company in the whole of the United States. It is worth even more than a giant company like Sony with a current net worth of around USD150 Billion. The kicker? The report estimating AirPods\u2019 net worth came out back in 2019. Now that it got your attention, let\u2019s dive straight into what you are here for after the launch of the brand new<\/span> Apple<\/span> AirPods 3<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple AirPods 2021 Lineup: AirPods 2nd Generation, <\/span>AirPods 3rd Generation<\/span>, AirPods Pro, And AirPods Max<\/span><\/h2>\n
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The <\/span>AirPods<\/span><\/a> need no introduction. The once widely-ridiculed and meme-able product has, over the years, become the most popular <\/span>wireless earbuds<\/span><\/a> on earth. What was once jokingly likened to things ranging from <\/span>electric toothbrush<\/span><\/a> to <\/span>dental floss<\/span><\/a> is now a desirable (and even fashionable) item for many.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple<\/span><\/a> rode on its unrelenting popularity and has released a total of five iterations to date, four of which it is actively selling now. Picking up an AirPods is now not just a matter of going to the store (both online and offline) and simply grabbing one. They have different form factors, features, and prices to consider. We are here to help make your buying decision easier!<\/span><\/p>\n

But before that, here are the specs comparison between all four AirPods models for you to pore over.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
AirPods 2<\/b><\/td>\nAirPods 3<\/b><\/td>\nAirPods Pro<\/b><\/td>\nAirPods Max<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
H1 chip<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No ANC<\/span><\/td>\nANC with Transparency Mode<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No spatial audio<\/span><\/td>\nSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No adaptive EQ<\/span><\/td>\nAdaptive EQ<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
No sweat and water resistant<\/span><\/td>\nIPX4 sweat and water resistant<\/span><\/td>\nNo sweat and water resistant<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Up to 5 hours listening time (more than 24 hours with charging case)<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 6 hours listening time (up to 30 hours with charging case)<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 4.5 hours of listening time (more than 24 hours with charging case)<\/span><\/td>\nUp to 20 hours of listening time<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Lightning charging<\/span><\/td>\nMagSafe, wireless, and lightning charging<\/span><\/td>\nLightning charging<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

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Which AirPods Should You Go For?<\/span><\/h2>\n

AirPods 2nd Generation<\/span><\/h3>\n
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The OG AirPods heralds a new era for wireless earbuds. However, being a 1st gen product, it lacks several features that made it outdated going by today\u2019s standard.<\/span><\/p>\n

Apple brought in a few of those features in its<\/span> 2nd gen AirPods<\/span><\/a>. Amongst them, a newer H1 chip for significantly faster and better performance as well as longer talk time. Design-wise, it keeps the same looks like the original, with the elongated white stem and all.<\/span><\/p>\n

Get the Apple AirPods 2 if you:<\/b><\/p>\n