Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to transport.

For a device to be true wireless it should have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds . Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are resistant to sweat Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Active noise cancellation utilises advanced technology to reduce ambient sounds.

How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the earbuds, its size dictates the loudness of the earbuds.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge.

A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before having to recharge the case itself.

It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging.

To charge the device, you simply place down on a compatible charging pad. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio.

It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPad.

If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . When lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to fully charge a device.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

With the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.