Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Review

IP ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates 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. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is an important distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance 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.

ANC uses advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. Simply put, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the device volume to overcome background noise. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.

A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates the loudness of the device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component produces high recognizable 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. This is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours.

A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple 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 fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a compatible charging pad. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery.

The battery indicator lights display the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 connecting via Bluetooth.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work well with your iPhone. If you intend on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises to still be heard even while wearing them Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. 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. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts.

Automatically receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with their own special case. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your bag without a cover can easily damage them.