After a three-year hiatus, the long-awaited second generation of AirPods Pro has finally arrived, much to the anticipation of many Apple fans. The brand claims that the latest H2 chip integrated within the device delivers breakthrough audio performance, whether it be in terms of active noise cancellation or transparency mode, with improved performance overall.
According to Apple, the noise cancellation effect of AirPods Pro 2 is twice as high as the previous generation. It is equipped with a new low-distortion sound driver and a special amplifier, which can present more powerful bass and clear and transparent sound in a wider frequency range. The transparency mode has also evolved, with the addition of “adaptive transparency mode” to further enhance performance. With the stronger computing power of the H2 chip, it can block out noisy environmental sounds such as car horns, construction noise, and even concert speakers, while still allowing clear hearing of important external sounds such as voices.
Another special feature is “Personalized Spatial Audio”, where the tone received by the user will be adjusted based on head movements and ear shape. Before enabling the feature, create a user-specific “Spatial Audio” file using the front Face ID camera of the iPhone. The personalized spatial audio feature can then adjust the sound output accurately with head tracking, allowing users to enjoy customized music and movie sound experiences on iPhone, iPad, Mac, and Apple TV.
The operation of the new AirPods Pro has also been improved. The headphone stem not only allows for media playback control, but also comes with touch functionality. Simply swipe up or down to quickly adjust the volume. Additionally, the battery life has been significantly enhanced in this generation. When using the active noise cancellation feature, the headphones can last up to 6 hours of listening time, which is 1.5 hours longer than the first generation. When combined with the charging case, you can enjoy up to 30 hours of listening time, which is 6 hours longer than the previous generation. As for charging, the new generation is compatible with MagSafe chargers, Qi chargers, lightning cables, and even Apple Watch chargers, making it more convenient for travel.
