Apple unveiled the original AirPods Pro back in 2019.
Both AirPods Pro models are excellent.
If you have the first-generation AirPods Pro, you don’t necessarily need to go out and upgrade.
Starting with the basics, the case now charges viathe iPhone’s MagSafe connectoror the Apple Watch charger.
This is in addition to wired charging via a Lightning cable.
The original AirPods Pro case supported standard wireless charging.
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But hey, at least you have more ways to charge it!
Beyond charging, the case got a few notable changes in regard to Find My.
But with the AirPods Pro 2, both earbuds and the case are Find My capable.
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Sound Quality
Sound quality is highly subjective and personal.
Unfortunately, Apple doesn’t give us frequency response graphs for us to refer to.
But in practice, this is hardly noticeable on the AirPods Pro.
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Apple claims that AirPods Pro 2 offer up to two times better noise isolation than the originals.
The AirPods Pro 2 also feature Adaptive Transparency, which turns down extremely loud noises when in Transparency Mode.
Controls
Both AirPods Pro generations use Force Sensors on the stems of the earbuds.
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By default, a single click plays or pauses your audio or answers or hangs up a phone call.
A double click skips forward, and a triple click goes back.
And a click and hold switches between ANC and transparency modes.
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However, the new AirPods Pro have a trick up their sleeves.
In addition to the click gestures, Apple has included a new swipe gesture.
This lets you change the volume by swiping up or down on the touch portion of the stem.
So if you’ve been clamoring for a change there, this may push you to upgrade.
Of course, those times assume that your AirPods Pro and case are brand new with fresh batteries.
Still, it’s better to start out with more, which you get with the AirPods Pro 2.
Oftentimes, you’ll be able to snatch a new set of first-generation AirPods Pro for $199.
Should You Upgrade to the AirPods Pro 2?
That’s especially true if your current set aren’t very old.
