Many of the features of the AirPods Pro 2 are also available on the first-generation AirPods Pro.
But is it enough to warrant an upgrade from the other generations of AirPods Pros?
Read on to find out.
New Setup Tools for Customization
The AirPods Pro 2 can be customized more than previous models.
Ear tip testing, hearing tests, and Personalized Spatial Audio fine-tunes the AirPods to your ears and head.
Four pairs of ear tips come with the AirPods Pro 2.
This generation has added an extra small size for narrow ear canals.
It may be that you oughta rotate the AirPod in your ear.
Likewise, you’re free to customize theSpatial Audioexperience.
Movies and TV shows enabled with Spatial Audio mimic a home theater experience.
The data is used to create a listening experience unique to you.
Music is brighter, and there’s a better separation of instruments.
To adjust the audio, go toAccessibility > AirPods > Audio Accessibility options > Headphone Accommodations.
Turn on Headphone Accommodations, tap on Custom Audio Setup, and then follow the onscreen instructions.
First, it will play voices and ask if you might hear them.
If you are straining to hear them, tap “No.”
It will create a new profile with Balanced Tone, Vocal Range, or Brightness.
It will then play a comparison of the original audio and the altered equalization.
Be sure to complete the comparisons.
The audio was brought to life when finished; not as dull and muddled.
Along with audio personalization, you’ve got the option to customize different features.
Go toSettings > Siri & Search > Announce Callsto hear who is calling before answering a call.
Sometimes you may want to avoid wearing both AirPods but want to hear the music or audio clearly.
Adaptive Noise Cancellation
The AirPods Pro 2 takes noise cancellation to a new level.
And the Adaptive Transparency mode is remarkable.
But the technology is not unique to the AirPods Pro 2.
After enabling background sounds in the parameters, a Hearing ear icon appears in the iPhone’s control center.
To turn it on, tap on the ear icon.
Tap on Headphone Accommodations and be sure Transparency Mode is checked.
Tap on it if there is no checkmark.
Go back to the first menu of the Hearing configs and scroll down to turn on Conversation Boost.
Live Listening
The ear icon is alsowhere you find Live Listening.
Live Listening is helpful for hearing others in a noisy environment.
This is also helpful when listening to a lecture or in a business meeting.
The case has a U1 chip like the Apple Air Tags.
The second generation also conveniently works with an Apple Watch charger.
It adjusts the equalization for each song played and each sound level.
How Well Do the AirPod Pros 2 Perform?
Apple claims that the Pros 2 noise cancellation removes twice the noise of the AirPod Pros.
The noise cancellation is exceptional.
Adaptive Transparency mode worked as Apple claims.
Still, I could listen to the salesperson speaking to me.
Spatial Audio was also remarkable.
After completing the personalized setup, I connected the AirPods Pro 2 to my Apple TV 4K.
Sounds that “came from” the back speakers startlingly appeared to be located over my shoulder.
The sound quality has noticeably improved.
Should You Upgrade to AirPods Pro 2?
