Apple AirPods (second-generation)
$159 or $199 (with wireless charging case)
The Good
Slightly longer battery life (for talk time) • Hands-free
The Bad
No sound quality improvements • Wireless charging case version costs an extra $40 • No improvements to battery life for music
The Bottom Line
Apple’s second-generation AirPods are still the wireless earbuds to beat.
⚡ Mashable Score
4.25
4.25
😎 Cool Factor
4.0
4.0
📘Learning Curve
5.0
5.0
💪Performance
4.0
4.0
💵 Bang for the Buck
4.0
4.0
People love Apple’s AirPods. I know this because I can’t walk down the street or ride the subway or go anywhere without spotting the striking white “stems” poking out of peoples’ ears. They are everywhere the same way EarPods were everywhere during the height of the iPod. Read more…
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