**The New AirPods Pro 2: A Minor Design Change, Big Upgrades**

At first glance, it doesn't look like the new AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have changed much from their predecessors. There are no new colors to speak of, and the shape of the earbuds remains largely unchanged. However, upon closer inspection, you will notice some small tweaks to the placement of the acoustic vent and microphones on the new ones. This is a welcome change for those who prefer a slightly different fit.

The AirPods Pro 2 also introduce a fourth size ear tip option, extra small, which was previously only available on one size. This is a minor but appreciated upgrade for those who struggle to find the perfect fit. One feature that was introduced on the original AirPods Pro was pinch controls, and the new model carries this feature over. However, it also introduces new touch controls, which can be used to adjust the volume by swiping up or down on the stem.

**A Big Upgrade in Charging**

One of the most noticeable upgrades in the charging case is the addition of a speaker along the bottom of the case. This allows for a high-pitched sound to be emitted, making it easier to find the earbuds when they are lost. The original AirPods case didn't have this feature, and instead relied on players to tap on each earbud to help locate them.

The new AirPods Pro 2 also introduce precision tracking with the Find My app on an iPhone. This is made possible by the U1 chip technology, which allows for more accurate location tracking than the original AirPods case. With this feature, users can use their iPhone to find the charging case if it's lost.

**The H2 Chip: A Big Upgrade in Sound and Performance**

At the heart of the new AirPods Pro 2 is the H2 chip, which represents a significant upgrade over the H1 chip used in the original model. The H2 chip offers high-bandwidth connectivity, a new low-distortion audio driver, and a custom amplifier to power it. Apple claims that this will result in richer bass and crystal-clear sound across a wider range of frequencies.

The H2 chip also provides advanced computational audio capabilities, which enables the AirPods Pro 2 to cancel up to two times more noise than the original AirPods Pro. This is made possible by the changing placement of the acoustic vent and microphones, as well as the new audio driver and amplifier.

**Adaptive Transparency Mode**

One feature that was introduced on the original AirPods Pro was transparency mode, which allows users to better hear what's happening around them while wearing the earbuds. The new AirPods Pro 2 take this feature to the next level with adaptive transparency mode. This dynamically reduces the volume of harsh environmental noise like roadwork, and is made possible by the H2 chip processing at a rate of 48,000 times per second.

**Upgraded Connectivity**

The AirPods Pro 2 also boast an upgraded Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity, which is up from Bluetooth 5.0 on the original model. This represents a significant improvement in wireless performance and reliability.

**Longer Battery Life**

One of the most exciting upgrades in terms of battery life is the fact that the earbuds now offer six hours of listening time, up from four and a half hours on the original AirPods Pro. The charging case can also store up to 30 hours of listening time, compared to 24 hours on the original model.

**Charging Speed**

The new AirPods Pro 2 feature an increased charging speed within the case, thanks to a more powerful charger. However, it's worth noting that this upgrade is not as significant as some might have hoped, with the case still only taking around five minutes to charge via Lightning or Qi. The addition of an Apple Watch charger, however, adds a new option for users who want to keep their charging cables organized.

**Price and Availability**

The AirPods Pro 2 will be priced at $249, which is the same as the original model when they launched. While this may seem steep compared to some of the competition in the market, it's worth noting that Apple has a reputation for building high-quality products with attention to detail.

The AirPods Pro 2 are set to become available for pre-order on September 9th and will start shipping on September 23rd.

"WEBVTTKind: captionsLanguage: enapple's far out event has officially ended and we've got a load of new apple tech to get excited for new iphone 14s and iphone 14 pros new apple watches including the first apple watch ultra and the long-awaited update to the airpods pro with the second generation model the airpods pro 2. we've got hands-on videos coming your way on all of this tech so keep your eyes tuned to our youtube channel but for this video i will be focused on the airpods pro 2. now to be clear i don't have them in hand or well in-ear because they were just announced so this video will serve as a comparison between the previous model and the all-new pair because there are some noteworthy updates to get into so let's turn on our active noise cancellation and get right into it let's start with design at first glance it doesn't look like the new airpods pro 2 earbuds have changed all that much because they haven't no new colors unfortunately and there are no visual changes to the shape but you will notice some small tweaks to the placement of the acoustic vent and microphones on the new ones small ears rejoice the airpods pro 2 add a fourth size ear tip option extra small the original airpods pro came with just three a small medium and large option the original airpods pro introduced pinch controls the airpods pro 2 have those as well as new touch controls which can be used to adjust the volume by swiping up or down on the stem now when it comes to the charging case there are lots of upgrades and some are super noticeable there's an all new clip piece which you can attach the included lanyard loop onto the original airpods case didn't have either of those the new airpods pro 2 also adds a speaker along the bottom of the case this can be used to find it using a high pitched sound and if you still can't find it there's hope currently with the original airpods pro you can play a sound from either of the headphones to help you find where those are located with the new airpods pro 2 case you can use precision tracking with the find my app on an iphone to find the airpods case with the u1 chip technology just like finding an air tag now let's get into some of the bigger upgrades for sound and processing the airpods pro 2 are getting the h2 chip that's a step up from the h1 chip on the last model the h2 chip comes with some major upgrades and performance with high bandwidth connectivity there's a new low distortion audio driver and a custom amplifier to power it apple says this will quote offer richer bass and crystal clear sound across a wider range of frequencies hopefully this upgrade brings the airpods pro 2 closer to the sound quality of what we're getting on the beats fit pro and other competition we'll definitely be testing these out and comparing sound quality on cnet so stay tuned the h2 chip provides advanced computational audio now that combined with the changing placement of the acoustic vent and microphones allows the air pods pro 2 to cancel up to 2 times more noise than the original airpods pro the airpods pro first introduced transparency mode which allows you to better hear what is happening all around you now with the h2 chip apple has introduced adaptive transparency mode this dynamically reduces the volume of harsh environmental noise like roadwork this is possible because it's processing at 48 000 times per second to react to high decibel noises for connectivity the airpods pro 2 have an upgraded bluetooth 5.3 which is up from bluetooth 5.0 on the original generation when it comes to battery the airpods pro 2 get a pretty big boost the earbuds go from four and a half hours on the original pros to six hours on the airpods pro 2. that's a 33 increase i am happy with that i already rarely have issues with my airpods dying on me so getting this extra boost will be awesome plus it will get me through my flights from new york to los angeles and on top of the earbuds the new case will store up to 30 hours of listening time over the original generations 24 hours now what i didn't see here and wanted to was an increase in the charging speed within the case currently that still sits at five minutes in the case providing around one hour of listening time or talk time for charging the case there is a significant upgrade from its predecessor the original case can charge via lightning cable or qi charging the airpods pro 2 case adds a third way of charging by using an apple watch charger so it looks like you may be able to take less cables around with you awesome now let's talk price the airpods pro 2 will be the same price as the originals when they launched at 249 which i'd say is pretty good considering inflation although it's a bit high when you compare it to the competition out there the airpods pro 2 become available for pre-order on september 9th and start shipping on september 23rd that's all i've got for you now but we have so much more for you here at cnet we've got some hands-on product videos and reviews coming your way so be sure to subscribe to our channel click that bell if you want alerts oh and you can give this video a like if you enjoyed it i'm justin for cnet and i'll check you later youapple's far out event has officially ended and we've got a load of new apple tech to get excited for new iphone 14s and iphone 14 pros new apple watches including the first apple watch ultra and the long-awaited update to the airpods pro with the second generation model the airpods pro 2. we've got hands-on videos coming your way on all of this tech so keep your eyes tuned to our youtube channel but for this video i will be focused on the airpods pro 2. now to be clear i don't have them in hand or well in-ear because they were just announced so this video will serve as a comparison between the previous model and the all-new pair because there are some noteworthy updates to get into so let's turn on our active noise cancellation and get right into it let's start with design at first glance it doesn't look like the new airpods pro 2 earbuds have changed all that much because they haven't no new colors unfortunately and there are no visual changes to the shape but you will notice some small tweaks to the placement of the acoustic vent and microphones on the new ones small ears rejoice the airpods pro 2 add a fourth size ear tip option extra small the original airpods pro came with just three a small medium and large option the original airpods pro introduced pinch controls the airpods pro 2 have those as well as new touch controls which can be used to adjust the volume by swiping up or down on the stem now when it comes to the charging case there are lots of upgrades and some are super noticeable there's an all new clip piece which you can attach the included lanyard loop onto the original airpods case didn't have either of those the new airpods pro 2 also adds a speaker along the bottom of the case this can be used to find it using a high pitched sound and if you still can't find it there's hope currently with the original airpods pro you can play a sound from either of the headphones to help you find where those are located with the new airpods pro 2 case you can use precision tracking with the find my app on an iphone to find the airpods case with the u1 chip technology just like finding an air tag now let's get into some of the bigger upgrades for sound and processing the airpods pro 2 are getting the h2 chip that's a step up from the h1 chip on the last model the h2 chip comes with some major upgrades and performance with high bandwidth connectivity there's a new low distortion audio driver and a custom amplifier to power it apple says this will quote offer richer bass and crystal clear sound across a wider range of frequencies hopefully this upgrade brings the airpods pro 2 closer to the sound quality of what we're getting on the beats fit pro and other competition we'll definitely be testing these out and comparing sound quality on cnet so stay tuned the h2 chip provides advanced computational audio now that combined with the changing placement of the acoustic vent and microphones allows the air pods pro 2 to cancel up to 2 times more noise than the original airpods pro the airpods pro first introduced transparency mode which allows you to better hear what is happening all around you now with the h2 chip apple has introduced adaptive transparency mode this dynamically reduces the volume of harsh environmental noise like roadwork this is possible because it's processing at 48 000 times per second to react to high decibel noises for connectivity the airpods pro 2 have an upgraded bluetooth 5.3 which is up from bluetooth 5.0 on the original generation when it comes to battery the airpods pro 2 get a pretty big boost the earbuds go from four and a half hours on the original pros to six hours on the airpods pro 2. that's a 33 increase i am happy with that i already rarely have issues with my airpods dying on me so getting this extra boost will be awesome plus it will get me through my flights from new york to los angeles and on top of the earbuds the new case will store up to 30 hours of listening time over the original generations 24 hours now what i didn't see here and wanted to was an increase in the charging speed within the case currently that still sits at five minutes in the case providing around one hour of listening time or talk time for charging the case there is a significant upgrade from its predecessor the original case can charge via lightning cable or qi charging the airpods pro 2 case adds a third way of charging by using an apple watch charger so it looks like you may be able to take less cables around with you awesome now let's talk price the airpods pro 2 will be the same price as the originals when they launched at 249 which i'd say is pretty good considering inflation although it's a bit high when you compare it to the competition out there the airpods pro 2 become available for pre-order on september 9th and start shipping on september 23rd that's all i've got for you now but we have so much more for you here at cnet we've got some hands-on product videos and reviews coming your way so be sure to subscribe to our channel click that bell if you want alerts oh and you can give this video a like if you enjoyed it i'm justin for cnet and i'll check you later you\n"