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AirPods Pro
Apple airpods pro.jpg
A pair of AirPods Pro
DeveloperApple Inc.
ManufacturerLuxshare-ICT (on contract)
Product familyAirPods
TypeWireless in-ear headphones
Release date
  • October 30, 2019; 2 years ago (2019-10-30)
Introductory price
  • US$249.00
System on a chip
InputAirPods (each)
Dual beam-forming microphones, dual optical sensors, accelerometer
ConnectivityAirPods (each)
Bluetooth 5.0
Charging case
Lightning port
Qi
MagSafe (SKUs after October 2021)
Current firmware4E71 (10 May 2022)
DimensionsAirPods: (each)
0.86 x 0.94 x 1.22 in
(21.8 x 24 x 30.9 mm)
Charging case:
1.78 x 0.85 x 2.39 in
(45.2 x 21.7 x 60.6 mm)[1]
MassAirPods (each)
0.19 ounces (5.4 g)
Charging case
1.61 ounces (45.6 g)
Websiteapple.com/airpods-pro

AirPods Pro are wireless Bluetooth in-ear headphones designed by Apple, initially released on October 30, 2019.[2][3] They are Apple's mid-range wireless headphones, sold alongside the base-level AirPods and highest-end AirPods Max. AirPods Pro use the H1 processor found in second-generation AirPods, but add active noise cancellation, transparency mode, automated frequency profile setting, IPX4 water resistance, a charging case with wireless charging, and interchangeable silicone tips.[4]

Overview[edit]

Apple announced AirPods Pro on October 28, 2019, and released them two days later on October 30, 2019.[4] They include features of standard AirPods, such as a microphone that filters out background noise, accelerometers and optical sensors that can detect presses on the stem and in-ear placement, and automatic pausing when they are taken out of the ears. Control by tapping is replaced by pressing a force sensor on the stems.[5] They are rated IPX4 for water resistance.[1]

The AirPods Pro use the H1 chip also found in the second and third generation AirPods, that supports hands-free "Hey Siri". They have active noise cancellation, accomplished by microphones detecting outside sound and speakers producing precisely opposite "anti-noise". Active noise cancellation can be turned off or switched to "transparency mode" that helps users hear surroundings. Noise cancellation modes can also be switched in iOS or by pinching the stems of the AirPods using the force sensor.[6]

The H1 chip is embedded in a unique system in a package (SiP) module enclosing several other components, such as the audio processor and accelerometers.[7]

Battery life is rated to be equal to the second-generation AirPods at five hours, but noise cancellation or transparency mode reduce it to 4.5 hours due to the extra processing.[8] The charging case advertises the same 24 hours of total listening time as the standard AirPods case. It also features Qi standard wireless charging compatibility.[8] In October 2021, Apple updated the bundled charging case with MagSafe.[9] Like AirPods, AirPods Pro have received criticism for their battery life.[10]

AirPods Pro in charging case

AirPods Pro come with three sizes of silicone tips. There is a software test in iOS called the Ear Tip Fit Test that "[checks] the fit of your AirPods ear tips to determine which size provides the best seal and acoustic performance" to ensure a correct fit, as well as a feature called "Adaptive EQ" which automatically adjusts the frequency contour, claimed to better match the wearer's ear shape.[4] Starting in early 2020, Apple started selling tip replacements for AirPods Pro on their website.[11]

With iOS 14 and iPadOS 14, Apple added a spatial audio mode designed to simulate 5.1 surround sound. Supported apps include the Apple TV app, Disney+, HBO Max and Netflix.[12][13] Spatial audio requires an iPhone or iPad with an Apple A10 processor or newer.[14] tvOS 15 brought spatial audio to the Apple TV 4K.[15]

Illustrations of the H1 SiP
SiP from the top, showing the part containing the audio processors
SiP from the bottom, showing the H1 enclosure, the two accelerometers, the Bluetooth antenna connector and the large pad attaching a flex cable to all other components in the headphone

iOS 14 also added the ability to apply headphone accommodations to transparency mode, allowing the AirPods Pro to act as rudimentary hearing aids.[16] In October 2021 a new Conversation Boost mode was added as a customization of the regular Transparency mode.[17] It boosts voices above background noise and music.[18]

Compatibility[edit]

Support for AirPods Pro was added in iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1.[8][6] They are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth, including Windows and Android devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using its iCloud service.

Comparative technical specifications of all AirPods models
  Still in production Discontinued Vintage Obsolete[19]
Model First-generation AirPods Second-generation AirPods AirPods Pro AirPods Max Third-generation AirPods
Timeline Announced September 7, 2016 March 20, 2019 October 28, 2019 December 8, 2020 October 18, 2021
Released December 13, 2016 October 30, 2019 December 15, 2020 October 26, 2021
Discontinued March 20, 2019 Still in production Still in production Still in production Still in production
Model Model number A1722 (Left AirPod)
A1523 (Right AirPod)
A1602 (Lightning case) 		A2031 (Left AirPod)
A2032 (Right AirPod)
A1602 (Lightning case)
A1938 (Wireless case) 		A2083 (Left AirPod)
A2064 (Right AirPod)
A2190 (Case) 		A2096 A2564 (Left AirPod)
A2565 (Right AirPod)
A2566 (MagSafe case)
Model identifier AirPods1,1 AirPods2,1 iProd8,1 iProd8,6 AirPods1,3
Order number MMEF2AM MV7N2AM (Lightning case)
MRXJ2AM (Wireless case) 		MWP22AM MGYJ3AM (Silver)
MGYH3AM (Space Gray)
MGYL3AM (Sky Blue)
MGYM3AM (Pink)
MGYN3AM (Green) 		MME73AM
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch models with iOS 10 or later, Apple Watch models with watchOS 3 or later, and Mac models with macOS Sierra or later.[20] Devices running iOS 12.2 or later, macOS Mojave 10.14.4 or later, and watchOS 5.2 or later.[21] Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 13.2, watchOS 6.1, tvOS 13.2, and macOS Catalina 10.15.1 Devices that support Bluetooth, including Android and Windows devices, although certain features such as Siri require an Apple device running iOS 14.3, iPadOS 14.3, watchOS 7.2, tvOS 14 or macOS Big Sur.[22] Devices running iOS 15.1 or later, iPadOS 15.1 or later, macOS Monterey 12.0 or later, and watchOS 8.1 or later. [23]
System on a chip Apple W1 chip Apple H1 chip (T2002)
Firmware Original 3.3.1 6.3.2 [data unknown/missing] [data unknown/missing] 3E751
Latest 6.8.8 4E71 4E71 4E71 4E71

See also[edit]

References[edit]

  1. ^ a b "AirPods Pro - Technical Specifications". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  2. ^ Axon, Samuel (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro". Ars Technica. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  3. ^ Welch, Chris (October 28, 2019). "Apple announces AirPods Pro with noise cancellation, coming October 30th". The Verge. Retrieved October 28, 2019.
  4. ^ a b c "AirPods Pro". Apple. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  5. ^ Cipriani, Jason. "The 9 new AirPods Pro tricks you need to master now". CNET. Retrieved November 3, 2019.
  6. ^ a b Mihalcik, Carrie. "AirPods Pro are $249, might actually fit in your ears and available Oct. 30". CNET. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  7. ^ Dube, Belinda (March 11, 2020). "Advanced System in Package Technology in the Apple AirPods Pro" (PDF). System Plus Consulting. Retrieved January 6, 2021.
  8. ^ a b c Lee, Dami (October 28, 2019). "Apple releases iOS 13.2 with support for AirPods Pro and iPhone 11 Deep Fusion". The Verge. Retrieved October 29, 2019.
  9. ^ "AirPods Pro Now Available With MagSafe Charging Case for Same $249 Price". MacRumors. Retrieved October 18, 2021.
  10. ^ Eadicicco, Lisa. "Samsung is launching a new pair of wireless earbuds, and it sounds like they will have one big advantage over Apple's AirPods". Business Insider. Retrieved February 11, 2020.
  11. ^ Statt, Nick (April 15, 2020). "Apple now sells AirPods Pro tip replacements on its website". The Verge. Retrieved April 16, 2020.
  12. ^ "Which Apple Devices and Video Services Support 'Spatial Audio' on AirPods Pro?". Lifehacker Australia. September 16, 2020. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  13. ^ Miller, Chance (August 18, 2021). "Netflix now rolling out Spatial Audio support on iPhone and iPad". 9to5mac.com. 9 to 5 Mac. Retrieved September 4, 2021.
  14. ^ "Listen with spatial audio for AirPods Pro". Apple Support. Retrieved September 21, 2020.
  15. ^ Espósito, Filipe (June 16, 2021). "Comment: tvOS 15 is a small update, but it brings two important new features to Apple TV". 9to5Mac. Retrieved June 24, 2021.
  16. ^ Bailey, Abram. "AirPods Pro Become Hearing Aids in iOS 14". Hearing Tracker.
  17. ^ How to Configure Airpods Pro Noise Cancelling
  18. ^ Campbell, Ian Carlos (October 6, 2021). "AirPods Pro can help you hear conversations better after recent firmware update". The Verge. Retrieved October 7, 2021.
  19. ^ "Vintage and obsolete products". Apple.
  20. ^ "AirPods (1st generation) – Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  21. ^ "What's the difference between AirPods 1 and AirPods 2?". iMore. January 22, 2020. Retrieved April 2, 2020.
  22. ^ "Set up AirPods Max with your Mac and other Bluetooth devices". Apple Support. Retrieved July 11, 2021.
  23. ^ "Get started with AirPods (3rd generation)". support.apple.com. Retrieved March 22, 2022.

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