Apple's second-generation AirPods are still the wireless earbuds to beat.

Slightly longer battery life (for talk time) , Hands-free 'Hey Siri' voice controls , Faster switching between Apple devices , Optional wireless charging case

No sound quality improvements , Wireless charging case version costs an extra $40 , No improvements to battery life for music

The new Apple AirPods 2 brings wireless charging and hands-free Siri into the mix with longer call times and clearer audio.

Lightweight, comfortable design, Faster connection on iOS devices, Hands-free Siri integration, Good audio quality

Limited controls, No equalizer, Lacks ambient listening mode

“Still simple and sleek, AirPods remain the no-fuss option for Apple fans.”

It’s raining cats and dogs here in New York, with even a few hamsters coming down in the mix. So I’m holed up in the MajorHiFi Review Headquarters, checking out the new Apple Airpods 2. Priced at $199, Apple’s newest wireless in-ear headphones won’t completely destroy your wallet.

these minor upgrades have made an already extremely convenient, but still average sounding pair of wireless Bluetooth earbuds, even better...

Extremely convenient, Qi wireless charging is great, Bluetooth connection remains almost flawless

They're still expensive, There are better sounding wireless earbuds out there now, Not enough of an upgrade if you own the first-gen AirPods

The look and feel are the same.

If you had indeed noticed, you would probably have realized that most of Apple’s latest line-up of products don’t exactly look too different from the predecessors. The iPhone XS compared to the iPhone X. The iPad Mini compared to the old iPad Mini. The new iMacs compared with the ones they succeed.