Because the original AirPods and second-generation AirPods use different chips, you can't match one with the other. In other words, a W1-powered AirPod won't work with an H1-powered AirPod 2. ... With this information, Apple will send you a compatible AirPod unit as a replacement.
Can you sync two different AirPods?
You can connect two pairs of AirPods to one iPhone as long as it's an iPhone 8 or newer, running iOS 13 or newer. One pair of AirPods will connect to the iPhone via Bluetooth, and the other pair connects via AirPlay.
Can you use AirPods interchangeably?
Are Apple AirPods and Cases Interchangeable? Standard Apple AirPods charging cases are interchangeable and the main difference between the 1st generation AirPods charging case and the 2nd (and Pro) case is that the newer generation case features Qi Wireless charging and has no need to be plugged in.
