Should I buy AirPods 2 in 2022?

It may seem paradoxical, but even now, in 2022, the AirPods 2 headphones look like a much better option than the AirPods Pro in a number of ways.

The fact is that the AirPods 2 is such a successful design that, even after 10 years since their introduction, they are considered to be the best solution among all the AirPods varieties.

If you’ve used the Proshka, after about two years of use, you’ve probably noticed one unpleasant feature of these headphones that shows up with age, in addition to all the other age-related changes like wear and tear on the plastic and visible use marks and reduced battery life due to wear and tear on the battery. Over time, AirPods Pro develops serious case recognition problems.

Imagine putting your headphones in their case and putting them in your pocket or bag, you get a call on your iPhone, and you can’t hear the person you are calling because the headphones haven’t recognised the case and have reconnected to your mobile device. The same thing can suddenly happen while you’re watching a video on your iPhone. Of course, this is annoying beyond belief.

Additionally, users with active lifestyles, such as cyclists, have serious complaints about AirPods Pro. They often use the transparency mode to hear street sounds and react in time if a car is in the way. But the noise reduction mode will still activate on its own from time to time. It does this when a noise source suddenly appears. 

All in all, the AirPods Pro is far from the best option as an everyday headphone. The same conclusion can be drawn about the AirPods 3. In fact, the three are the same as the Pro’s minus the ear cushions.

While the second AirPods are so comfortable and ergonomic that they virtually stop feeling in your ears soon after you put them on, this cannot be said of the third. Also, the second AirPods are extremely different from the third AirPods in the absence of one advanced and cool solution, according to the creators. Whereas the second ones are controlled by tapping, the third ones are already equipped with a pressure sensor, and are controlled by tapping on the feet. This is very uncomfortable.

Firstly, tapping shifts the earpiece, changing its position in the ear, which causes the earpiece to be adjusted, which is annoying. Tapping control is also bad for the colder seasons, when you have to wear a hat. That’s when tapping is the best option, whereas tapping control turns into an absolute punishment.

When it comes to sound quality, AirPods are first and foremost good because the music breathes, you can clearly feel the texture of each instrument. AirPods Pro, however, has such an interesting feature, such as the effect of “shifting” instruments in relation to the user. But this is nothing more than pampering with very questionable usefulness in practical application. You will not be on the street or in public transport constantly turning your head to fully enjoy the brainchild of headphones developers.

That’s why the AirPods 2 are still a very good option a decade later. Especially if the creators improve the model. For example, it could use a more power-efficient chip to increase battery life.