Apple just launched the AirPods Pro 3 last month, but here’s the thing: you probably don’t need them. With the AirPods Pro 2 now available on Amazon for just $169 instead of the original $249, you’re looking at a serious bargain that makes way more sense than dropping $249 on the latest model.
The core reason people buy premium earbuds like these is simple: they want crystal-clear sound that blocks out the chaos around them, from noisy commutes to distracting coworkers. The AirPods Pro 2 absolutely nail that experience with Apple’s H2 chip delivering twice the noise cancellation of the original AirPods Pro, and the differences with the Pro 3 are honestly minimal for most users. Apple is clearing out inventory, so stock won’t last forever.
Why the AirPods Pro 2 Remain the Best at This Price
The engine that powers these earbuds is the Apple H2 chip which analyzes audio at an incredible rate of 48,000 times per second to adjust the active noise cancellation. This also implies that instead of merely reducing noise, the earbuds will continuously monitor the environment around you so that they can remove any noise that disrupts your concentration or entertainment. The custom-designed driver, along with the amplifier, has resulted in clear, accurate sound that combines smooth highs and deep, resonant bass that does not exhibit any distortion.
Active noise cancellation on the AirPods Pro 2 will remove up to twice the background noise that the original AirPods Pro remove. This feature combines two microphones that listen for background noise outside and an additional microphone pointing inside your ear to monitor any noise that still manages to seep through. Then, using its H2 chip, it generates noise that cancels it out so that it doesn’t reach your eardrum.
The ‘Transparency mode,’ on the other hand, presents an opposite scenario when there’s a requirement for you to remain conscious of the surroundings. The same mic setup allows the entry of background sounds seamlessly so that you can conduct conversations or listen to road traffic without having to remove the earbuds from your ears. The ‘Adaptive Audio,’ rolled out via software enhancements, combines noise-cancellation technology and ‘Transparency mode’ depending on the surroundings in use.
This allows for a personalized spatial audio system that tracks the user’s head dynamically. The system can use the true depth camera found in an iPhone to adjust the sound output based on the user’s different hearing characteristics. The sound will seem to emanate from specific locations in space while watching movies and music since it will remain stationary regardless of how the user’s head moves.
The four pairs of silicone tips that came along with the AirPods Pro 2 will provide a secure, comfortable fit that also helps create an acoustic seal. The acoustic seal is important for both noise-cancellation and bass. The free Ear Tip Fit Test can be found in your iPhone settings and can also help you figure out what size tips you need by testing how well it seals inside your ear canal. The unit has an IPX4 rating which means that it’s resistant to both sweat and water splashes.
Battery Life gives you up to six hours of listen time using ANC or up to 30 hours total using the USB-C MagSafe charging case, and can charge for five minutes to listen for an hour when you need a quick boost. The charging case has a speaker that plays sounds that, using the Find My app, can lead you to it, and also has a U1 chip that helps Precision Finding for location tracking.
With a price tag of $169, the AirPods Pro 2 provide tremendous value in relation to its competitors.
