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Airpods are wireless Bluetooth earbuds designed by Apple. Sie wurden erstmals im September angekündigt 7, 2016, neben dem iPhone 7. Innerhalb von zwei Jahren, they became Apple’s most popular accessory. AirPods are Apple’s entry-level wireless headphones, verkauft neben dem AirPods Pro und AirPods Max.
Neben dem Spielen von 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 of the ear.
On March 20, 2019, Apple released the second-generation AirPods, which feature the H1 chip, longer talk time, and hands-free “Hey Siri” support. A higher-end version includes a charging case that supports Qi charging.
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 Wasserwiderstand, longer battery life, and MagSafe charging capability.
On September 9, 2024, Apple announced the AirPods 4, which feature the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, und ein USB-C-Ladungsfall. A higher end model features active noise cancellation and a charging case that supports Qi and Apple Watch chargers.
Modelle
1st generation
Apple AirPods and case
First generation AirPods
Apple announced the first generation of 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, but delayed the release date. 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.
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.
There are two microphones inside each AirPod, one facing outward at ear level and another at the bottom of the stem. 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. The charging case provides 24 hours of total usage time. 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.
The model numbers for the first-generation AirPods are A1523 and A1722.
Production of the first-generation AirPods was discontinued on March 20, 2019, after the second generation was released.
2nd generation
Second generation AirPods in their charging case
Apple announced the second generation AirPods on March 20, 2019. They are the same design as the first generation, but have updated features. They include an H1 processor which supports hands-free “Hey Siri”, Bluetooth 5 Konnektivität. Apple also claims 50% more talk time and faster device connection times. The “Announce Messages with Siri” feature was added in iOS 13.2, which allows the user to dictate text messages to Siri.
Second generation AirPods in their charging case
Second-generation AirPods can be purchased with the same charging case as the first generation, or in a higher-end configuration that comes 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. 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. The second generation AirPods remained on sale with a price cut following the release of the third generation in October 2021, but only available with the Lightning charging case.
The model numbers for the second-generation AirPods are A2032 and A2031.
3rd generation
Third generation AirPods in their charging case
Third generation AirPods in their charging case
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 Wasserwiderstand, 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 Std.. 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. Im September 2022, Apple released a $169 variant with a charging case lacking Qi and MagSafe charging compatibility.
The model numbers for the third-generation AirPods are A2565 and A2564.
4th generation
Apple announced the AirPods 4 on September 9, 2024. They feature redesigned earbud contours and speakers, the H2 chip, Bluetooth 5.3, IP54 dust resistance, and a smaller charging case that supports USB-C charging. A higher-end version features active noise cancellation and a charging case with a speaker for Find My tracking and compatibility with Qi and Apple Watch chargers. The charging case no longer has magnets to mount on MagSafe chargers due to its smaller size.
Technical specifications
Kompatibilität
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.
The first-generation AirPods are fully compatible with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 oder später, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 oder später, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.
The second-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 12.2 oder später, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 oder später, and watchOS 5.2 oder später.
The third-generation AirPods are fully compatible with devices running iOS 15.1 oder später, IPados 15.1 oder später, macOS Monterey 12.0 oder später, and watchOS 8.1 oder später.
The AirPods 4 are fully compatible with devices running iOS 18 oder später, IPados 18 oder später, macOS Sequoia 15.0 oder später, and watchOS 11 and later.
Unterstützung
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. 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. Apple offers battery servicing for free with AppleCare+ and for a fee without. However, this is just a replacement service, as AirPods cannot be repaired without destroying their outer case, resulting in a 0/10 repairability score.
AirPods contain upgradeable firmware. Its original firmware was version 3.3.1. In February 2017, Apple released version 3.5.1, 3.7.2 in May 2017, and then 6.3.2 on March 26, 2019. 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). Im September 2020, firmware 3A283 (G2 and Pro) was released and in April 2021, firmware 3E751. AirPods automatically sync through Apple’s iCloud service, allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID.
Vergleichende technische Spezifikationen aller AirPods -ModelleV. T. E |
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| Modell | iPhone Bluetooth Headset | Airpods | Airpods | AirPods Pro | Airpods Max | Airpods | AirPods Pro 2 | Airpods 4 | Airpods 4 mit ANC | |||||||||||||
| (1Stgen) | (2D Kurs) | (1Stgen) | (3RD Gen) | (zuvor 2. Gen) | ||||||||||||||||||
| Zeitleiste | Angekündigt | Januar 9, 2007 | 7-September-16 | 20-März-19 | 28-Oktober 19 | 8-Dezember 20 | 18-Oktober-21 | 7-Sep-22 | 9-Sep-24 | |||||||||||||
| Freigegeben | Juni 29, 2007 | 13-Dec-16 | 30-Oktober 19 | 15-Dezember 20 | 26-Oktober-21 | 23-Sep-22 | 20-Sep-24 | |||||||||||||||
| Eingestellt | Marsch 23, 2009 | 20-März-19 | 9-Sep-24 | 7-Sep-22 | In production | 9-Sep-24 | In production | In production | ||||||||||||||
| Modell | Modellnummer | L | A1221 | A1722 | A2031 | A2084 | A2096 (Blitz) | A2564 | A2931, A2699, A2698 | A3053, A3050, A3054 | A3056, A3055, A3057 | |||||||||||
| R | A1523 | A2032 | A2083 | A3184 (USB-C) | A2565 | |||||||||||||||||
| Case | A1602 (Blitz) | A1602 (Blitz) | A2190 (Drahtlos, Blitz) | A2897 (Blitz) | A2700 (Magsafe, Blitz) | A3058 (USB-C) | A3059 (Drahtlos, USB-C) | |||||||||||||||
| A1938 (Drahtlos, Blitz) | A2190 (Magsafe, Blitz) | A2566 (Magsafe, Blitz) | A2968 (Magsafe, USB-C) | |||||||||||||||||||
| Modellkennung | [data missing] | AirPods1,1 | AirPods2,1 | IPROD8.1 | IPROD8.6 | AirPods1,3 | AirpodSpro1,2 und AirPods3,1 | AirPods1,4 und AirPods3,2 | AirPods1,4 und AirPods3,3 | |||||||||||||
| Bestellnummern | MA817AM (Mit iPhone Dual Dock) | Mmef2am | Mv7n2am (Blitz) | Mwp22am | Mgyj3am (Silber) | Mme73 | MQD83 | |||||||||||||||
| Mb536am (Ohne iPhone Dual Dock) | MRXJ2AM (drahtlos) | Mgyh3am (Raumgrau) | ||||||||||||||||||||
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| MGYM3AM (Rosa) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
| Mgyn3am (Grün) | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Kompatibilität | Bluetooth 2.0 | iPhone, iPad, und iPod TouchModels mit iOS 10OR später, Apple Watchmodels mit WatchOS3 oder später, und MAC -Modelle mit MacOS Sierraor später. | Geräte, die iOS ausführen 12.2 oder später, macos mojave10.14.4 oder höher, und watchos5.2 oder später. | Devices that support Bluetooth, including Androidand Windows devices, although certain features such as Sirirequire an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS6.1, TVOS13.2, und macOS Catalina10.15.1 | Devices that support Bluetooth, including Androidand Windows devices, although certain features such as Sirirequire an Apple device running iOS 14.3, IPados 14.3, Watchos 7.2, tvos 14or macos big sur. | Devices that support Bluetooth, including Androidand Windows devices, although certain features such as Sirirequire an Apple device running iOS 15.1 oder später, IPados 15.1 oder später, macos monterey12.0 oder höher, und watchOS8.1 oder höher. | Devices that support Bluetooth, including Androidand Windows devices, although certain features such as Sirirequire an Apple device running iOS 15.1 oder später, IPados 15.1 oder später, macos monterey12.0 oder höher, und watchOS8.1 oder höher. | |||||||||||||||
| System auf einem Chip | Keiner | Apple W1 Chip | Apple H1 -Chip(343S00289, 343S00290) | Apple H1 -Chip | Apple H1 -Chip(343S00404) | Apple H1 -Chip | Apple H2 Chip | Apple H2 Chip | ||||||||||||||
| Batterie | Stärke | Für AirTpod | [data missing] | 0.093 Wh | 0.16 Wh | 2 × 2.53 Wh (right ear cup) | 0.133 Wh | ? | ? | |||||||||||||
| Case | 1.52 Wh | 1.98 Wh | 1.33 Wh | 1.997 Wh | ? | |||||||||||||||||
| Kapazität | Kein Fall | 398 Mah (case) | 519 Mah (case) | 664 Mah (right ear cup) | 345 Mah (case) | 523 Mah (case) | ||||||||||||||||
| Firmware | Originalveröffentlichung | Nicht aktualisierbar | 3.3.1 | 6.3.2 | 2B584 | 3C16 | 3E751 | 5A374 | ||||||||||||||
| Letzte / Finale[44] | 6.8.8 | 6F21 | 6F21 | 6F25 (Beleuchtung) 7E101 (USB-C) | 6F21 | 7.00E+93 | 7.00E+93 | 7.00E+93 | ||||||||||||||
| Einführender US -Preis | 129$ | 159$ | 159$ | 249$ | 549$ | 179$ | 249$ | 129$ | 179$ | |||||||||||||
Cultural impact
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.” Initially mocked by many for their unfamiliar design (including CNN asking “Would people actually wear these?” In 2016), their popularity grew rapidly over the years and they were voted the most popular “hearable” brand of 2019.
At an Apple earnings call in 2019, CEO Tim Cook called AirPods “nothing less than a cultural phenomenon”. 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. However, as time wore on, AirPods became known as a status symbol.
Criticism
AirPods have been criticized for 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.
Since AirPods can easily be worn for long periods of time, AirPods have also had an effect on how people interact with each other. Having earphones in is generally perceived as a “do not disturb” signal, and some AirPods users use this fact to strategically avoid awkward small talk. But in the collaborative workplace, constant use of AirPods has sometimes been interpreted as a sign of disrespect to co-workers, causing conflict in the office.
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. In response, Apple released a firmware update (version 3.5.1) for the AirPods, which addressed connectivity and battery drain problems. Students and college professors from the George Washington University have commented that AirPods have decreased students’ daily social interactions.
According to the Financial Times, AirPods are difficult if not impossible to recycle, and not designed to be repairable.
Replacement for hearing aids
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 was at least assisting participants with Pro (including noise canceling features) being better and approximating the hearing aids.
Competition
Some consumers expressed the viewpoint that there were better options for wireless earphones based on quality and cost. One of Apple’s biggest competitors is Samsung, which markets wireless earbuds that are very similar to AirPods. Another similar product line is from Apple’s Beats Electronics, which sells products such as the Powerbeats Pro wireless earbuds.