Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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AirPods (1st generation)

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AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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Choose the AirPods (1st generation) if

Collectors or emergency spares only

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Choose the AirPods Pro (1st generation) if

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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.

Full specs

Side-by-side specifications

Comfort & Build2 differences

Weight

4 g (each)

5.4 g

Dimensions

16.5 x 18.0 x 40.5 mm (each); case 44.3 x 21.3 x 53.5 mm

30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0 mm

Performance2 differences

Chip

H1 headphone

Chipset

H1 headphone

Battery & charging1 difference

Battery claims

Up to 5 hours listening time 2, More than 24 hours listening time 3

Up to 4.5 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency off) 4, More than 24 hours of listening time 5

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AirPods (1st generation) vs AirPods Pro (1st generation)

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Key differences

Side-by-side specifications

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