After picking up several wireless earphones, I picked up Apple‘s second-generation A irPods for the first time, the company’s cheapest bluetooth earphones that have garnered rave reviews across the tech industry for good results both economic and user experience. In this post we are going to make a small reflection on whether these headphones are worth buying or if it is worth buying a higher generation.
Why change what works?
I received the second generation AirPods with great enthusiasm. Admittedly, it ‘s not Apple’s newest product in 2022 , as there are generations above these little wireless earbuds. However, I was very happy to leave wired headphones for good and of course, being an Apple user, I wanted to finally migrate to AirPods.
There are several reasons why I bought this type of device, where I mainly highlight three: it is portability, sound and price. As for their portability, no one doubts it, since they have a very small size with a more than enough battery that allows them to be enjoyed for two or three days with intense use.
Secondly, regarding its sound, it works correctly where surely there is consensus throughout the technological community. It is true that it does not have the sound quality of headphones, but this type of headphones does not have that goal and the noise cancellation is practically non-existent, but if you are looking for a device with noise cancellation, you have the AirPods 3rd generation or AirPods Pro at a much higher price and with features that would rival headband headphones.
Lastly, in terms of price , it is true that they have a high price, but equally, they are the best option within the value for money option, integrating perfectly into the Apple ecosystem and with their lights, which are many, but very few shades beyond those that do not include and that do include the top range of AirPods.
Is it worth buying AirPods in 2022?
I really wanted to buy this device, since I had never had AirPods and it was the first time that I had this type of Apple headphones. However, if you previously had a fourth generation Sony which has amazingly good sound and outstanding noise cancellation and perhaps that was one of the problems in the first few days I started using them, that they didn’t have active noise cancellation no spatial audio. However, once you are aware of its limitations and if your use is adapted to minimize its flaws, it is a team with more advantages than limitations.
One of the reasons why I bought the headphones is to go running and walk my dog , where at first, traffic noise could be an issue. However, when moving through public parks and areas where there is less traffic, you practically forget that it does not have the possibility of canceling noise.
To conclude, to the question of “Would I buy them again and if they are still worth it?” The answer is yes, but with nuances, since you have to be aware of its limitations, but it is not an essential negative aspect to avoid acquiring it again. In this sense, it reminds me a bit of the Mac mini. Both are SUVs, but they are not Formula 1.