Really, the Airpods 2 could easily be seen as AirPods v1.5 because Apple hasn't touched the overall design or sound capabilities at all. Heck, there isn't even a new colour to show you've got the new model.

Quick to charge using the included case; Now offers Hey Siri for voice control; Easy to connect thanks to H1 chip

Not great in noisy environments; The same polarising design; Many premium competitors; Can fall out; Expensive

Mocked upon release, AirPods have since become one of Apple's most recognisable products. With the AirPods 2 (or AirPods 2019), the Cupertino brand isn't straying too far from a formula that it feels clearly works.

Great battery life and charging case; Wireless charging a nice addition; Fantastic connection

Doesn't address problems with the first-gen product; Wireless charging case costs extra; Fit might be dodgy for some

While new features like wireless charging and faster pairing are useful, the AirPods (2019) aren't a significant improvement over their predecessors, so while they're well worth a look if you're buying your first pair of true-wireless buds, if you have the original AirPods it's hard for us to...

Faster pairing; Wireless charging; Hands-free ‘Hey Siri' functionality

Wireless charging case costs extra; Audio hasn't improved; Identical design to the originals

Amazing product at an amazing price. Sound quality is amazing. Great bonus on charging case and the battery life is great on both headphones and charging case. Would recommend to friends and family. Would make an excellent gift for anyone who uses headphones. Saves battery life.

I brought theses for myself as was sick of my old wired ones breaking so happy with the results of theses love them

Apple's new AirPods continues to set the benchmark for wire free earphones that offer all round performance, convenience and play time. If you own an iPhone, they are a must have accessory.

Improved sound and volume; Wireless charging case; Fast connection with new H1 chip; Handsfree control with Hey Siri

Audio drowns out in noisy areas

Really happy with these. Bought mainly for phone calls on the go and listening to audio books. I've found them intuitive to use, though there are some things I haven't quite worked out, like what tapping them does at different times.

In my personal opinion most earbud headphones I have tend to fall out of my ears probably 7 out of 10 times. These fall out maybe 1 time out of 10. Absolutely worth it.

There's no denying the popularity of the Apple AirPods, or their impact on the truly wireless earphones segment. This now-ubiquitous fit style was popularised by the original Apple AirPods, which were launched in late 2016, and they are a useful accessory for anyone who owns an Apple iPhone.

Light; familiar fit; Pleasing audio quality; Useful gestures; Siri voice activation; Very good battery life

Somewhat weak bass; No passive isolation; Not a big update over first-gen AirPods

The look and feel are the same. With the new AirPods, the big differences are all on the inside.