Apple AirPods Pro 2: Why are they better than AirPods Pro 1?

In an Event conducted on Sept 7, 2022, Apple launched the Apple Airpods Pro 2, which will be out for sale on Sept 23.

Let's See How the Second Generation Apple Airpods Pro are better than the Previous Model (Apple Airpods Pro 1)

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The Best feature of Apple Airpods Pro 2 is the Advanced Noise Cancellation. Apple claims that the Second Generation Pods can reduce up to twice the Noise compared to the previous version.

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You can also Enable Transparency Mode in Airpods Pro 2, which will disable Noise Cancellation and let you listen to the outside sound.

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While AirPods Pro 1 had Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity, the Second Generation Airpods Pro has Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity.

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The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has the same size as the Airpods 1. (30.9 x 21.8 x 24 mm). Even the case size is the same. (45.2 x 60.6 x 21.7 mm). The Previous Generation AirPods Pro had the same Dimensions.

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 are a little bit lighter than its previous generation. It weighs only 5.3 grams. They are so light, that you won't even remember if you have placed them in your ears.

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However, the case weight of Airpods Pro 2 has increased to 50.8 grams. The first generation AirPods Pro case weighed only 45.6 grams.

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The second best Improvement was the battery. The New Apple Airpods Pro 2 Earbuds give a playback of 6 hours, while the case stores upto 30 hours. The first version of Airpods Pro had only 4.5 and 24 hours of charging.

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Both Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Charging Case have IPX4 Standard for Sweat & Water Resistance.

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 supports both Wired (Lightning Connector) & Wireless Technology (Qi Certified or MagSafe).

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Another amazing improvement is that the Apple Airpods Pro II uses Apple H2 Chipset, while the first generation Airpods used H1 Chipset. So far, Airpods Pro 2 are the only Earpods by Apple that uses H2 Chipset.

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The New H2 Chipset offers Richer Audio Experience with Crisp Clear Voice and Deep Rich Base.

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Improved Touch Controls let you Adjust Volume with a Swipe, tap to play-pause music or answer-end calls. Hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation & Transparency Modes.

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The Redesigned Inward Facing Microphone comes with voice enhancement algorithms for phone and video calls.

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The New Airpods Pro 2 provides four Pairs of Silicon Tips, which are Large Medium Small, and Extra Small (XS) to fit better in all types of ears.

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The new chip helps you find your Airpods with more precision. The built-in speakers play sound when you are finding the Airpods.

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Even with all the improvements and enhancements, Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs the same as Airpods Pro 1 (for $249). You can pre-order them now.

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