AirPods (1st Generation)
2016UnverifiedApple's first wireless earbuds, built around the W1 chip
Launch price $159Today $99
Then vs. now
6343The frontier has moved: down 20 points since 2016.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 65 | 49 |
| Noise cancelling | 10 | 15 |
| Comfort | 80 | 67 |
| Battery | 70 | 41 |
| Features | 75 | 33 |
| Value | 75 | 50 |
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Why the AirPods (1st Generation) stands out
Where it beats the average pair of earbuds in its class.
Weight (each)Best in class
4 g
1.8× less than the 7 average
Total With Case
24 hrs
20% more than the 20 average
Specifications
Audio
- Driver Type
- Dynamic
- Active Noise Cancelling
- No
Battery
- Earbud Playtime
- 5 hrs
- Total With Case
- 24 hrs
Fit & Build
- Weight (each)
- 4 g
- Water Resistance
- None
Features & Connectivity
- Bluetooth Version
- 4.2 (W1 chip)
- Controls
- Double-tap
- Voice Assistant
- Siri (manual activation)