[Ken Magel]

Are you getting the new Apple Airpods? Why or why not? Are you getting them with the wireless charging case?

[Annie_8plus]

I don't know. I am so tempted, but I don't know if I like how they fit.

[Tartarus]

I don't know. I am so tempted, but I don't know if I like how they fit.

If you have old Apple earbuds, cut off the cord and walk around with it for a while.
Now imagine that the AirPods (2) fit slightly better .

[Spencerdl]

Yes, I plan on getting the AirPods 2 because my current AirPods battery only last for approx 10 minutes of talk time. I will probably go with the non wireless case.

[ksassy]

Preordered mine today but without the wireless case since I don't care about that option right now. The reason I chose to upgrade is the charging case for my original AirPods isn't holding a charge very well past the 50% threshold, the left AirPod only will no longer charge to 100%, and the overall battery life has greatly diminished due to heavy daily usage. I was already in the market to get a new pair anyway so why not upgrade for the same price as the original. Got my money's worth out of my 21 month old AirPods as I put those things through the ringer daily!!

[Spencerdl]

Preordered mine today but without the wireless case since I don't care about that option right now. The reason I chose to upgrade is the charging case for my original AirPods isn't holding a charge very well past the 50% threshold, the left AirPod only will no longer charge to 100%, and the overall battery life has greatly diminished due to heavy daily usage. I was already in the market to get a new pair anyway so why not upgrade for the same price as the original. Got my money's worth out of my 21 month old AirPods as I put those things through the ringer daily!!

Did you get the free engraving on your AirPods case?

[Ed7789]

I'm still on the fence about AirPods 2. Yes, my original AirPods battery life diminished drastically, but I might wait until Christmas before buying them.

[Annie_8plus]

If you have old Apple earbuds, cut off the cord and walk around with it for a while.
Now imagine that the AirPods (2) fit slightly better .

That's a great idea! Thank you

[ksassy]

Did you get the free engraving on your AirPods case?

Nah I passed on it! The case is slippery and I really need an AirPods case holder so I think I'll get that instead.

[Spencerdl]

Nah I passed on it! The case is slippery and I really need an AirPods case holder so I think I'll get that instead.

Oh okay. But you do know the engraving was free.

[ksassy]

Oh okay. But you do know the engraving was free.

Yeah I did know but didn’t care about it this go round. Maybe my next purchase of something I’ll get engraving done

[KenV54]

Anyone know if they’ve given the AirPods a better “grip,” say, a slightly rougher or more adhesive surface? It was rumored, but I would guess not. None of the silicone sleeves or covers work very well and/or fit into the charging case.

[ksassy]

Anyone know if they’ve given the AirPods a better “grip,” say, a slightly rougher or more adhesive surface? It was rumored, but I would guess not. None of the silicone sleeves or covers work very well and/or fit into the charging case.

No don't tell me this as I was planning to buy a charging case holder...bummer! Oh well now I wish I would've gotten my new charging case engraved if that's the verdict on the silicone sleeves.

[Spencerdl]

No don't tell me this as I was planning to buy a charging case holder...bummer! Oh well now I wish I would've gotten my new charging case engraved if that's the verdict on the silicone sleeves.

If you want the engraving done,
I would call Apple and see what your options are because the delivery date is still the same as it was this morning.

[Just_Me_D]

I may get a pair at some point, but I’m not in a rush and I don’t foresee me getting a pair until later in the year, unless something happens to my current pair.

[KenV54]

If you want the engraving done,
I would call Apple and see what your options are because the delivery date is still the same as it was this morning.

Well, it’s /my/ verdict based on experience with the AirPod 1. There is one set of silicone covers that supposedly will allow you to charge the pods in the case, but the reviews on Amazon say they are difficult to put on and don’t last.

AFAIK, the dimensions of the original pods and the new ones are the same, and their cases are interchangeable.

All I was asking was whether the surface texture of the pods had changed so that they might stay in the ears better. So far, I haven’t heard, but presume that it hasn’t changed.

[ZOFOURTWENTY]

I ordered with the wireless case because I got my AirPods on launch date and the battery life is absolutely terrible. I’ve been holding out and ship date is April 2-5 so I’m pretty pumped

[ksassy]

Well, it’s /my/ verdict based on experience with the AirPod 1. There is one set of silicone covers that supposedly will allow you to charge the pods in the case, but the reviews on Amazon say they are difficult to put on and don’t last.

AFAIK, the dimensions of the original pods and the new ones are the same, and their cases are interchangeable.

All I was asking was whether the surface texture of the pods had changed so that they might stay in the ears better. So far, I haven’t heard, but presume that it hasn’t changed.

I appreciate your opinion on the silicone sleeves as yours falls right in line with all the Amazon reviews which don't look very promising. No word about the surface texture of the new AirPods 2 but I'll know next week when I have them in hand and report back. Thanks again!!

[bamf-hacker]

Ordered as soon as they were up on the site for delivery on launch day next week.

[BreakingKayfabe]

Yeah, because I need.

No wireless charging case.

[mavsguy842]

I ordered on launch day. I was ready to buy the original with a wireless charging case, but after it took so long I changed my mind and decided to also wait until version 2. When they were announced, I confirmed the wireless case still had a lightning port and ordered that morning.

[djg21]

Ordered mine with charging case. My current AirPods are losing ability to maintain charge.

I have a charging pad for my phone and can put the AirPods on the pad when the phone isn’t on it.

[Ken Magel]

Will the new Airpods 2 last just about two years before the battery is shot like the original Airpods? Will we need to purchase new Airpods every two years or so?

[BreakingKayfabe]

Will the new Airpods 2 last just about two years before the battery is shot like the original Airpods? Will we need to purchase new Airpods every two years or so?

Nobody knows at this point.

[Tartarus]

Will the new Airpods 2 last just about two years before the battery is shot like the original Airpods? Will we need to purchase new Airpods every two years or so?

As long as Apple hasn’t done something with how their batteries work, 2 year may sound about right for your use case.

You can opt to have only the batteries serviced instead of getting new AirPods every two years, though.