Apple unveiled its second-generation AirPods Pro, or the AirPods Pro, at its “Far Out” event on Wednesday (2nd Generation). The new AirPods Pro 2 have an integrated speaker with Find My support, just like the company’s first generation of high-end truly wireless stereo (TWS) headphones that were introduced in 2019. The new Apple H2 chip found in the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) is said to provide enhanced noise reduction and support for Personalised Spatial Audio. The earbuds have a battery life of up to 6 hours and can be charged for an additional 30 hours. According to the firm, they support Apple’s MagSafe as well as wireless charging.
Price and availability of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) in India
The cost of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) is $249. (roughly Rs. 19,850). It is priced at Rs. 26,900 in India. Customers can order the most recent TWS earbuds from the company starting on September 9 and purchase them starting on September 23 through Apple’s online store.
The AirPods Pro were introduced by Apple in 2019 and sold at Rs. 24,900 in India. Apple has also revealed that the price of the AirPods has increased to Rs. 19,900 and Rs. 20,900 when purchased with a MagSafe charging case.
Specifications for the second generation of Apple Air Pods
An Apple H2 chip powers the follow-up to the 2019 debut of the first-generation Air Pods Pro. According to Apple, the new earbuds include Dolby Atmos and Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking that is user-customizable. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) include a force sensor for pressure controls along the earphone stems and a proprietary high-excursion speaker with better audio quality.
In comparison to the AirPods Pro of the previous generation, they are said to provide up to twice as much Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) capabilities. Additionally, each AirPod may independently play a sound, and the charging case’s integrated U1 chip allows for exact tracking via Find My. There is also an Adaptive Transparency Mode. To help people locate the audio device, the case also has a speaker.
The new AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) include Bluetooth 5.3 connection, according to the Cupertino company, on the connectivity front. Along with a motion- and speech-detecting accelerometer, they will also have support for skin detection through a sensor, which will detect when the earbuds are in the user’s ear and initiate or halt media playback accordingly. The IPX4 designation for sweat and water resistance applies to both the earbuds and the charging case.
According to Apple, the AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) provide up to 6 hours (33% more listening time) than their predecessor. With a full charge, users can expect an improvement of 6 hours in battery life to up to 30 hours. According to the business, the earbuds can be charged wirelessly using Qi-certified chargers, wirelessly with a Lightning connection, and using Apple’s own MagSafe charging protocol. According to Apple, the case is 45.2×60.6×21.7mm and weighs 50.8 grammes, while the earbuds are 30.9×21.8x24mm and weigh 5.3 grammes.
