AirPods Pro are wireless Bluetooth earbuds created by Apple, initially released on October 30, 2019. They are a premium variant of AirPods.[2][3]
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| Developer | Apple Inc. |
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| Manufacturer | Foxconn |
| Product family | AirPods |
| Type | Wireless earbuds |
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| Input | AirPods (each) Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors, accelerometer |
| Connectivity | AirPods (each) Bluetooth 5.0 Charging Case Lightning port Qi |
| Current firmware | 2B584 (October 2019) |
| Dimensions | AirPods: (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] |
| Mass | AirPods (each) 0.19 ounces (5.4 g) Charging Case 1.61 ounces (45.6 g) |
| Website | www.apple.com/airpods-pro/ |
AirPods Pro use the same H1 chip found in second generation AirPods, but boast a slimmer design, active noise cancellation, adaptive EQ, IPX4 water resistance, a new charging case with Qi standard, and interchangeable silicone tips.[4]
Overview
Apple announced AirPods Pro on October 28, 2019, and scheduled them to be released two days later on October 30, 2019.[4] They include features of standard AirPods, such as a built-in microphone that filters out background noise, built-in accelerometers and optical sensors 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]
They use the same H1 chip found in second generation AirPods that support hands-free "Hey Siri". They have active noise cancellation, accomplished by microphones that detect outside sound and filter it. 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 slightly shorter than standard AirPods at 4.5 hours due to the processing for noise cancellation.[7] They are rated IPX4 for water and sweat 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" that "automatically tunes music to the shape of [the] ear."[4]
The charging case advertises the same 24 hours of total listening time as the standard AirPods case. It features standard Qi compatibility.[7]
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 4.0 or higher, including Android devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud.
Support
Apple has a replacement program, charging $89 to replace an earbud and $99 to replace a charging case. Replacement silicone tips can be purchased for $4 each individual tip, though are currently only available from physical Apple Stores via a Genius appointment.[8] Battery service costs $49 per unit, though this is actually a replacement program as batteries cannot be replaced.[9][10]
See also
References
- ^ a b "AirPods Pro - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Axon, Samuel (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ Welch, Chris (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th". The Verge. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
- ^ a b c "AirPods Pro". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ Cipriani, Jason. "The 9 new AirPods Pro tricks you need to master now". CNET. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
- ^ a b Mihalcik, Carrie. "AirPods Pro are $249, might actually fit in your ears and available Oct. 30". CNET. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
- ^ a b c 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.
- ^ Staff, MacRumors (October 30, 2019). "AirPods Pro Earpiece Tip Replacements Will Cost $4". Macrumors. Retrieved November 2, 2019.
- ^ Potuck, Michael (October 29, 2019). "AirPods Pro replacement and repair costs rise to $89 per earbud". 9to5Mac. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
- ^ "AirPods Pro Teardown". iFixit. October 31, 2019. Retrieved November 1, 2019.
External links
- AirPods Pro – official site