Apple AirPods 2

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Sentiment score58% positive
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Last updated: Apr 21, 2026

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Reddit Icon070111120
3 months ago

My 2s are still great! Don’t see enough reason for the 3s. I got the 1s as backup so I’m chillin tbh

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Reddit IconAbeifer
7 months ago

I cannot for the life of me use the touch sensors on my AP'2s and it's pissed me off to the point o went back to my Galaxys. Comfort and battery life are there but using the touch features is much to be desired.

Reddit IconAfromonkey1
3 months ago

Thank you for this! I use 2s very heavily too and just had a mic go out on the right. I’ll live with it for a while but I’m debating just getting that bud replaced, getting new 2s or new 3s.

Reddit IconAlacraties
6 months ago

Same. Apple better look at their return numbers and subsequent APP2 sales and GO BACK to that design for the 4. Or have two options, so people that can’t stand having anything way inside their ear canal a non foam option

Reddit IconAncient_Section_75
7 months ago

Not an audiophile but I use them for BG music while working and taking meetings. Used the airpods 2 for 3 years (we are talking heavy usage everyday here) and then the battery gave up. Switched to the airpods pro 2. Experienced noise cancellation for the first time, and loved it. Only issue is with the mic quality, the reviews say different, but I am not happy at all with the mic quality. But it does help you get by. I feel the HR sensors are just gimmicks and really don't feel like upgrading for these features. But if they significantly improve mic quality, we are talking

Reddit Iconanotherdayinthesun
7 months ago

Same here. And I find with the regular AirPod 2s, I can use the left AirPod in the left ear, and also flip it over and wear it upside down in the right ear, depending on what side I happen to be sleeping on. Wouldn’t try this walking around, but when laying horizontal, it stays put really well.

Reddit Iconarboden
11 months ago

I have the XM4s, XM6s arriving next week. Also have the AirPods 2. XM4s work solid for me for traveling, you do not want those AirPods to drop somewhere you cannot reach. I do my conference calls on AirPods as they seem clearer but looking forward to the XM6s which should be as good or better. I wear AirPods in the gym

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