AirPods 2nd Gen Question

[thommo14]

Hi

I am looking into buy my first pair of AirPods (2nd Generation). I understand there are two versions of these: with charging case and with wireless charging case.

I'm guessing the wireless charging case requires some sort of wireless charging mat? I don't have a wireless charging mat and have no plans to purchase one.

I'm looking for clarification on something, as I'm not entirely familiar with AirPods. Does the non-wireless charging case version charge the AirPods on the go, or is that reserved for the wireless charge case version only?

Many thanks in advance for any replies and advice.

 

[Jim Lahey]

Both cases keep the AirPods topped-up so long as the case has a charge with which to do so. The wireless charging case requires a QI pad in order to be charged wirelessly, but I believe it also has a lighting socket. If you don’t ever intend to buy a QI pad then the wireless case is a waste of money.

For clarity, both cases charge the AirPods wirelessly, but the standard case can itself only be charged by lighting.

 

[Itinj24]

The wireless case does have a lightning port and can be charged with a lighting cable or with a wireless charging pad.
Both the standard and wireless charging cases will charge the AirPods on the go until the case itself runs out of charge.

 

[zmon]

Going to +1 the suggestion to not waste the money on the wireless charging case version unless you plan on getting a Qi charger, and they're not really worth it currently. Zagg/Mophie has an Airpower-like mat on the horizon at least.

 

[thommo14]

Many thanks for the replies and information. I'll save my money and go for the standard version.

 

[bobsamm]

Even if you have a wireless charger, they are still another $100AUD here on what you can get them for without the wireless charge case.