AirPods Pro

AirPods Pro are wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple, initially released on October 30, 2019.[2][3]

AirPods Pro
A pair of AirPods Pro
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerLuxshare ICT
Product familyAirPods
TypeWireless earbuds
Release date
  • October 30, 2019 (2019-10-30)
Introductory price
System-on-chip used
InputAirPods (each)
Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors, accelerometer
ConnectivityAirPods (each)
Bluetooth 5
Charging Case
Lightning port
Qi
Current firmware2D27 (June 2020)
DimensionsAirPods: (each)
0.86 x 0.94 x 1.22 in
(21.8 x 24 x 30.9 mm)
Charging Case:
1.78 x 0.85 x 2.39 in
(45.2 x 21.7 x 60.6 mm)[1]
MassAirPods (each)
0.19 ounces (5.4 g)
Charging Case
1.61 ounces (45.6 g)
Websitewww.apple.com/airpods-pro/
AirPods Pro in charging case

AirPods Pro use the same H1 chip found in second generation AirPods, but add active noise cancellation, automated frequency profile setting, IPX4 water resistance, a charging case with wireless charging, and interchangeable silicone tips.[4]

Overview

Apple announced AirPods Pro on October 28, 2019, and released them two days later on October 30, 2019.[4] They include features of standard AirPods, such as a microphone that filters out background noise, accelerometers and optical sensors that can detect presses on the stem and in-ear placement, and automatic pausing when they are taken out of the ears. Control by tapping is replaced by pressing a force sensor on the stems.[5]

The AirPods Pro use the same H1 chip found in second generation AirPods that supports hands-free "Hey Siri". They have active noise cancellation, accomplished by microphones detecting outside sound and speakers producing precisely opposite anti-noise. Active noise cancellation can be turned off or switched to "transparency mode" that helps users hear surroundings. Noise cancellation modes can also be switched in iOS or by pinching the stems of the AirPods using a new "force sensor".[6] Battery life is equal to the 2nd generation AirPods, 5 hours, but when noise cancellation or transparency mode is on, the battery is slightly shorter at 4.5 hours due to the extra processing of either modes. [7] They are rated IPX4 for water resistance.[1]

They come with three sizes of silicone tips. In iOS there is a software test to "[measure] the sound level in the ear and comparing it to what is coming from the speaker driver" to ensure a correct fit, as well as a feature called "Adaptive EQ" which automatically adjusts the frequency contour, claimed to better match the wearer's ear shape.[4]

The charging case advertises the same 24 hours of total listening time as the standard AirPods case. It features Qi standard wireless charging compatibility.[7]

Like AirPods, AirPods Pro have received criticism for their battery life.[8]

In the beginning of 2020 Apple started selling tip replacements for AirPods Pro on their website.[9] On June 22, 2020 at WWDC Apple announced spatial audio would be coming to AirPods Pro via a firmware update.

Firmware Issues

Firmware for the AirPods Pro is automatically updated silently in the background. Users have complained[10] that firmware version 2C54 (released December 2019) reduced the effectiveness of the active noise cancellation feature.

Apple stopped updating customer AirPods Pro to firmware version 2C54. In May 2020, firmware version 2D15 was released.[11]

After the release of 2C54, users speculated[12] that the launch firmware with the strong noise cancellation (that received great reviews from the media) may have degraded the lifespan of the product, and Apple had to weaken the noise cancelling feature in order to preserve the lifespan of the hardware.

Compatibility

Support for AirPods Pro was added in iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1.[7][6] They are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth, including Windows and Android devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using its iCloud service.

See also

References
  1. "AirPods Pro - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  2. Axon, Samuel (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  3. Welch, Chris (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th". The Verge. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  4. "AirPods Pro". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  5. Cipriani, Jason. "The 9 new AirPods Pro tricks you need to master now". CNET. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  6. Mihalcik, Carrie. "AirPods Pro are $249, might actually fit in your ears and available Oct. 30". CNET. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  7. Lee, Dami (October 28, 2019). "Apple releases iOS 13.2 with support for AirPods Pro and iPhone 11 Deep Fusion". The Verge. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  8. Eadicicco, Lisa. "Samsung is launching a new pair of wireless earbuds, and it sounds like they will have one big advantage over Apple's AirPods". Business Insider. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  9. Statt, Nick (April 15, 2020). "Apple now sells AirPods Pro tip replacements on its website". The Verge. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  10. Welch, Chris. "AirPods Pro owners complain of worse noise cancellation after firmware updates". The Verge. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
  11. "Apple Updates AirPods Pro Firmware to Version 2D15". MacRumors. Retrieved May 6, 2020.
  12. Curran, Joseph. "We need to talk about AirPods Pro". Medium. Retrieved April 19, 2020.
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