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Early on the 8th, Apple announced AirPods Pro (2nd generation) along with the iPhone 14 series and Apple Watch series. The Apple Store has started accepting pre-orders from the same day, and will be released on September 23 (Friday) next week.
In this article, how has AirPods Pro (2nd generation) changed compared to the original AirPods Pro (wireless charging case version) released in October 2019 and the MagSafe charging case compatible version released in October 2021? I summarized the differences such as specs.
▼ System specs: Almost the same size, changed to touch control
▼ How to operate: Swipe up and down on the axis to adjust the volume, tap to answer calls
▼ Playback time/Continuous call time: Extended from the first generation, up to 30 hours playable when using a case
▼ Case functions and charging method: Wireless charging is also possible with the Apple Watch charger
▼ Selling price at Apple Store: Impact of yen depreciation?39,800 yen, higher than the first generation
Body specs: Almost the same size, changed to touch control
AirPods Pro 1st generation and 2nd generation are only available in white. The size of the AirPods body is the same, and the weight is only 0.1 grams lighter than the second generation, so you won’t feel the difference in size. The MagSafe charging case, on the other hand, is a new design, with a U1 chip and speaker, and weighs about 5 grams accordingly.
The chipset is equipped with a newly designed H2 chip, and the sensors have been changed to touch controls that can adjust the volume by touch operation.
In addition to doubling the active noise canceling compared to the first generation, the external sound capture mode has become an “adaptive environmental sound cancellation function” that can suppress high-decibel noise such as sirens and construction site sounds.
In addition, although it was rumored to support lossless audio before the announcement, it was not mentioned at the event and was not mentioned on the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) product information page, so unfortunately it does not support lossless audio. It doesn’t seem to be (there are rumors that it may be announced later).
In addition, the included eartips are S, M, and L sizes for the first generation AirPods Pro, and a new XS size for the second generation, with four types of XS, S, M, and L. rice field.
| AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
AirPods Pro (first generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Color | white | white |
| AirPods body size |
Left and right: 21.8 x 24.0 x 30.9mm |
Left and right: 21.8 x 24.0 x 30.9mm |
| AirPods body weight |
Left and right: 5.3 g each | Left and right: 5.4 g each |
| charging case size |
45.2 x 60.6 x 21.7mm | 45.2 x 60.6 x 21.7mm |
| charging case weight |
50.8 grams | 45.6 grams |
| chipset | H2 chip U1 chip in MagSafe charging case |
H1 chip ー |
| Sweat and water resistance | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| sensor | dual optical sensor Accelerometer to detect motion Accelerometer that detects sound touch control |
dual optical sensor Accelerometer to detect motion Accelerometer that detects sound pressure sensor |
| audio technology |
active noise canceling Adaptive ambient noise cancellation Adaptive equalization Dedicated high excursion driver Dedicated high dynamic range amplifier spatial audio dynamic head tracking Venting system for pressure equalization |
active noise canceling External sound uptake mode Adaptive equalization Dedicated high excursion driver Dedicated high dynamic range amplifier spatial audio dynamic head tracking Venting system for pressure equalization |
| Communication function | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
Operation method: Swipe up and down on the axis to adjust the volume, tap to answer calls
The operation method changes greatly with AirPods Pro (2nd generation). A touch control on the stem lets you adjust the volume with a light swipe up or down. You can also press the stem to change music or answer calls.
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In addition, the advanced skin detection sensor allows you to turn playback on and off accurately, resulting in longer battery life.
| AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
AirPods Pro (first generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Control | Single press to play/pause/answer phone Press twice to skip to next song Triple press to skip to previous song Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Ambient Noise Cancellation Swipe up/down to adjust volume Command with Hey Siri |
Single press to play/pause/answer phone Press twice to skip to next song Triple press to skip to previous song Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode ー Command with Hey Siri |
Playback time/Continuous call time: Extended from the first generation, up to 30 hours playable when using a case
Both audio playback time and continuous talk time are longer than the first generation. The playback time on a single charge has increased from 4.5 hours to 6 hours, and the continuous talk time has increased from 3.5 hours to 4.5 hours.
The playback time when using the charging case is up to 30 hours, and the continuous talk time is up to 24 hours, which is significantly longer than the first generation.
| AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
AirPods Pro (first generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| play time | Playtime: Up to 6 hours on a single charge Up to 5.5 hours with spatial audio and head tracking enabled Talk time: Up to 4.5 hours on a single charge |
Playtime: Up to 4.5 hours on a single charge Up to 5 hours when Active Noise Cancellation/External Sound Mode is disabled Talk time: Up to 3.5 hours on a single charge |
| AirPods (When using the charging case) |
Play time: up to 30 hours Talk time: up to 24 hours 5 minutes charging with charging case: Approximately 1 hour of playback time or 1 hour of continuous talk time |
Play time: 24+ hours Continuous talk time: 18+ hours 5 minutes charging with charging case: Approximately 1 hour of playback time or 1 hour of continuous talk time |
Case function / charging method: Wireless charging is also possible with the Apple Watch charger
The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) case is a newly designed MagSafe charging case. A strap hole that was not found in conventional cases has been added, and a speaker is also built in.
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For wireless charging, the original wireless charging case version supports only Qi, and the MagSafe charging case version can be charged with MagSafe and Qi. In addition to MagSafe and Qi, the new MagSafe charging case can now also be charged with the Apple Watch charger.
| AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
AirPods Pro (first generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| of the charging case charging method |
MagSafe Charging Case: Wireless charging with Apple Watch charger, MagSafe and Qi Wired charging with Lightning |
Wireless charging case: Wireless charging with Qi Wired charging with Lightning MagSafe Charging Case: Wireless charging with MagSafe, Qi Wired charging with Lightning |
Selling price at Apple Store: impact of weaker yen?39,800 yen, higher than the first generation
The selling price at the Apple Store was 30,580 yen for the first generation when it was announced in October 2019 and when the MagSafe charging case was added in October 2021. The price of the second generation is 39,800 yen (tax included), probably due to the impact of the exchange rate due to the depreciation of the yen.
| AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
AirPods Pro (first generation) |
|
|---|---|---|
| Apple Store Selling price (tax included) |
39,800 yen at time of announcement | 30,580 yen at time of announcement 30,580 yen at the time of MagSafe charging case announcement |
Source: Apple
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