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Sound Quality

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Minor Differences

Bluetooth 5.0 is no longer the top of the line in Bluetooth tech, putting the Second Generation behind the curve. The First Generation, by comparison, was far more state-of-the-art in this regard upon its release in 2018. The Second Generation’s Bluetooth tech now seems outdated.

Designed by Apple to compete with Spotify and the like, Apple Music is a subscription streaming service that gives subscribers access to an enormous library of music and video content. Complete with internet radio stations as well as curated playlists, Apple Music easily puts the tech company on the same level as all those other streaming giants.