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TechAudioHeadphonesEarbuds6 upgrades that make AirPods Pro 2 the true wireless earbuds to buyIf you liked the first-gen AirPods Pro you’re going to love what the second generation deliversWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.Here’s how it works.
If you liked the first-gen AirPods Pro you’re going to love what the second generation delivers
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Apple’s newAirPods Pro 2might not have delivered everything the rumour factory predicted, but they’re still a very compelling upgrade over the first generation of Apple’sbest true wireless earbuds. They sound better, have better noise cancelling and improve upon their predecessors in some other key ways too. Here are six reasons you’ll want to upgrade.
1. Vastly improved ANC
Apple says that theAirPodsPro 2 are twice as good at cancelling ambient noise thanks to improved noise-cancelling mics and algorithms. They’re also much better at dealing with intrusive noise of the city variety such as loud people, roadworks and other irritations.
2. Adaptive transparency mode
3. Better sound
There’s a new driver and amp in the AirPods Pro 2 alongside the new H2 chip, and according to Apple that means lower distortion, deeper bass and improved clarity. WithiOS16 you also get personalised Spatial Audio for a more refined 3D audio experience.
4. Better battery life
The original AirPods Pro battery life wasn’t brilliant, but it’s marginally improved now: you’re looking at six hours with ANC on, which is better than the original AirPods Pro if still a bit behind the rest of the ANC pack (for exampleSony’s WF-1000XM4give you eight hours with ANC on, albeit dropping to around 6 if you use high quality LDAC audio).
5. A better charging case
The MagSafe charging case has been redesigned with a built-in speaker you can trigger in the Find My app, support for Find My precision tracking, the ability to charge with anApple Watchcharger and an opening that you can attach a lanyard to in order to make your case harder to lose. As this is an Apple product, the actual lanyard is available for purchase separately.
6. Better ear detection
These AirPods now have skin detection sensors instead of the IR optical sensors of the first generation. That should mean more reliable in-ear detection.
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