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Apple AirPods Pro 2
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Apple H2 chip
Pro-level ANC
Bluetooth 5.3
6h listening time
30h total with case
USB-C or Lightning
Spatial Audio
IP54 / IPX4 rated
Touch control
MagSafe charging
Apple AirPods Pro 2
Processing Platform
Apple H2 headphone chip
Apple U1 chip in charging case
Audio Technology
Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Noise Management
Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation
Adaptive Audio and Transparency mode
Battery Performance
Up to 6 hours per charge
Up to 30 hours total with charging case
Connectivity
Bluetooth 5.3 wireless technology
Supports Apple ecosystem device switching
Durability
IP54 (USB-C version) dust, sweat, and water resistance
IPX4 (Lightning version) sweat and water resistance
Model and Product Details
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are available in two primary hardware configurations based on the charging case connector. The 2023 revision introduced a USB-C charging case, while the original 2022 launch featured a Lightning connector.
- Canonical model family: Apple AirPods Pro 2
- Model numbers listed in source:
- USB-C Revision (2023): Earbuds A3047, A3048, A3049; Case A2968.
- Lightning Version (2022): Earbuds A2931, A2699, A2698; Case A2700.
- Launch Price: US$249 (official U.S. launch price for both versions).
Technical Specifications
The AirPods Pro 2 use the Apple H2 headphone chip for audio features including Personalized Spatial Audio and Adaptive EQ. Apple specifications also list a vent system for pressure equalization and multiple sensors for interaction.
- Audio Drivers: Custom high-excursion Apple driver and high dynamic range amplifier.
- Sensors: Dual beamforming microphones, inward-facing microphone, skin-detect sensor, motion-detecting accelerometer, and speech-detecting accelerometer.
- Controls: Touch control on the stem for volume, playback, and mode switching.
- Charging Case: Includes a built-in speaker for Find My and a lanyard loop.
Connectivity and Requirements
AirPods Pro 2 work with Apple devices and can also be used as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality on non-Apple hardware.
- Wireless: Bluetooth 5.3.
- System Requirements: Supported iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS, tvOS, or visionOS versions, depending on feature and package.
- Vision Pro: The USB-C revision supports Lossless Audio with ultra-low latency when paired with Apple Vision Pro.
Audio and Features
Apple Support lists some features as software- or region-dependent, including hearing health features on compatible devices.
- Listening Modes: Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive Audio.
- Intelligent Features: Conversation Awareness, Voice Isolation, Personalized Volume, and Loud Sound Reduction.
- Hearing Health: Features include Hearing Test, Hearing Aid, and Hearing Protection (availability may be region-dependent).
Design and Dimensions
Apple lists the same earbud and MagSafe Charging Case dimensions across the supplied AirPods Pro 2 specifications.
- Earbud Dimensions: 30.9 mm x 21.8 mm x 24.0 mm.
- Earbud Weight: 5.3 grams each.
- Case Dimensions: 45.2 mm x 60.6 mm x 21.7 mm.
- Case Weight: 50.8 grams.
In the Box
- AirPods Pro 2 earbuds.
- MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C or Lightning, depending on version).
- Silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L).
- Charging cable (USB-C to USB-C for USB-C case; Lightning to USB-C for Lightning case).
- Documentation.
Summary
Apple AirPods Pro 2 includes a 2022 Lightning package and a 2023 USB-C package. Apple lists H2, Bluetooth 5.3, Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, Personalized Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, touch control, U1-equipped MagSafe Charging Case, up to 6 hours listening per charge, and up to 30 hours total listening with case. The 2022 Lightning package is listed with IPX4 sweat and water resistance, while the 2023 USB-C package is listed with IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistance and Lossless Audio support with Apple Vision Pro.
| Launch Price (MSRP): | Current Market Price: |
|---|---|
| US$249 |