Design:
In-ear design (classic AirPods design)
Lightweight and comfortable with one-size-fits-all approach
Universal fit without ear tips
Audio:
Custom Apple-designed driver and high-excursion speaker for high-quality audio
Dual beamforming microphones for clearer sound during calls
Dual optical sensors for sound detection
Chip:
Apple H1 chip: Faster and more efficient than the previous W1 chip; offers better connectivity and performance.
Supports hands-free "Hey Siri" activation for voice commands.
Battery Life:
AirPods: Up to 5 hours of listening time or 3 hours of talk time on a single charge
Charging Case: Provides more than 24 hours of total listening time and over 18 hours of talk time
Fast Charging: 15 minutes of charging gives around 3 hours of listening time
Charging Case:
Lightning charging port (Standard) or wireless charging case (optional)
MagSafe Charging: Available with the wireless charging case, which supports MagSafe and Qi wireless chargers
Controls:
Double-tap for playback controls (pause/play, skip tracks)
Siri integration: Activate Siri by voice command ("Hey Siri")
Connectivity:
Bluetooth 5.0 for faster and more stable wireless connections
Automatic device switching: Seamless switching between Apple devices (iPhone, iPad, Mac)
Compatibility:
Works with any Bluetooth-enabled device, but with full features when paired with iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple Watch (iOS 12.2 or later)
Price in UAE (Approximate):
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation (with Charging Case):
Price: AED 499
Apple AirPods 2nd Generation (with Wireless Charging Case):
Price: AED 629
Where to Buy:
Available at Apple UAE, Amazon UAE, Carrefour, Sharaf DG, and Virgin Megastore.