Are AirPods 2 Still Worth It in 2025?

Are AirPods 2 Still Worth It in 2025?

Hello there!

When Apple first dropped AirPods in 2016, they caused a huge stir. Just three years later, Apple came out with AirPods 2, which were essentially the same thing, but with some key improvements.

I wasn't really into new tech from Apple at the time, since I'd just switched to an iPhone. I got my AirPods 2 a few years ago and I've been using them ever since. Initially, I connected them to my old iPhone 11 Pro, but now I'm using a 16 Pro.

The phones change, but the earbuds stay the same. How relevant are they in today's world?

As of now, the price of AirPods 2 is around 10,000-12,000 rubles.

They're only available in the classic white color, but you can choose the charging method. There's a wired version, and then there's the wireless one. I've got the model with the standard wired charging case.

The included accessories are pretty bare-bones – just a USB cable, no charger in sight.

The new AirPods 2 look almost identical to the 2016 model, but they've got a few key upgrades – a new H1 processor that boosts battery life and speeds up pairing, according to Apple fans who've made the switch. Plus, Siri support is now built-in. As you'd expect, the case is still a sleek, white, glossy affair that's just begging to be scratched.

I've learned my lesson the hard way – it's a good idea to slap a case on this thing from day one. I use a silicone one, and it's grippy, so it won't slip off. Plus, it's a huge plus for me that I don't have to jam the case into my jeans pocket, which means I don't risk washing the device in the washing machine by accident.

The case is pretty compact and user-friendly. Under the lid, there's a charge indicator that lights up red when the charge level is low. When it's fully charged, it turns green. On the wireless version, this light is on the front of the case.

You can check the charge level on your iPhone, and it's separate for each earbud and the case itself.

Charging the case takes about an hour, and the earbuds themselves charge in just 20 minutes.

The earbuds themselves are super lightweight, each one weighing in at just 4 grams.

The real question on everyone's mind is: how comfortable are these things? Apple claims they've done millions of ear impressions to get the design just right, but let's be real – it's not a guarantee they'll fit every single person. I've found that their shape doesn't work for everyone, and there's no way to try them on before buying. Luckily, the manufacturer thought of that and included these nifty silicone tips that help them stay put.

Personally, I've been lucky – the earbuds fit me perfectly, and they stay in place even when I'm moving around. The only time they fall out is when I'm sleeping, and even then, it's not a guarantee. I've lost them a few times, though – once in my bed sheets, and another time on the couch. It's gotten to the point where I even use the 'find my airpod' feature to track them down.

I'm really glad that AirPods 2 don't have any noise-cancelling tech – for me, that's a major plus. I hate when everything around me gets completely muffled, it makes me feel uneasy and vulnerable. With AirPods, I can still hear what's going on around me, and that's a huge relief.

I've found that these earbuds don't completely block out external noise, which is actually kind of a plus – I can chat with someone without having to take them out of my ears.

Each earbud has a proximity sensor, so they know when they're in your ear and when they're not. When you take them out, the music or video will pause. The sound quality is really great – it's not immersive or anything, but it's clear and crisp.

I only connect my AirPods 2 to one iPhone, but you can connect to multiple devices and switch between them easily. Plus, you can sync them up with each other.

Controlling the earbuds is super easy – you just tap on them. In the iPhone settings, you can customize the gestures for each earbud, so you can set up different actions for the left and right earbuds.

For example, two taps on the left earbud will skip a track, and two taps on the right will pause and play again. You can flip the functions around between the two earbuds.

Answering calls is just as easy – one tap will answer, and two taps will hang up. You can also enable or disable notification sounds in the iPhone settings – I have mine turned on, and I get notifications from my allowed apps, like VK, SMS, and so on. The Siri voice recognition can be a bit wonky, though – sometimes it gets the text all mangled, and the bank's notification about my paycheck is always misrecognized as Kazakh text.

I've found that cleaning my earbuds is a must. If I don't do it regularly, the sound quality suffers, and let's be real, a dirty pair of earbuds is just gross. I use a toothpick, a cotton swab, and hydrogen peroxide to keep mine clean. You've got to be super careful not to damage the mesh, though.

I still think AirPods 2 are relevant today, even with newer models out. People choose them because they don't have noise-cancelling, but of course, they fall short in other areas – water and sweat resistance, battery life thanks to the improved H2 chip, and no water-resistant case, to name a few.

For me, AirPods 2 are a total winner, and as they say, 'you get what you pay for.'

Rating from me? 5 stars!