Apple currently sells not one and not two but three different versions of the world’s most popular true wireless earbuds, and if you’re having trouble choosing the right option to fit your needs and preferences, it might be a good idea to pick the model offered at the heftiest discount whenever you decide to actually pull the trigger.
If you want to spend even less, the second-gen AirPods with a standard wired charging case included are obviously cheaper, fetching $20 less than their $159 MSRP. Granted, that’s not exactly an earth-shattering discount, with this particular model occasionally sold at an extra $10 markdown in recent weeks.
Charging case aside, of course, the two variants are identical, sharing an Apple H1 chip, hands-free “Hey Siri” support, and up to five hours of battery life you can easily bump up to an endurance rating of “more than 24 hours.”