
3D Audio (Spatial Audio) creates a three-dimensional sound field together with the iPhone or iPad.
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With the AirPods Pro 2, Apple also introduced personalized 3D audio.
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That’s also because Apple now uses a new lower-distortion driver paired with a dedicated amplifier. In any case, the new AirPods Pro 2 sound much better than the first generation. However, some competing models let the acoustic storm clouds roll in with even more bass. In Vivaldi’s violin concerto “The Four Seasons” the image of a violent summer thunderstorm appears vividly in the mind’s eye. If you listen to Johnny Cash’s “Hurt”, the prominent guitar sounds even more impressive with the new headphones than with its predecessor. In the test, the AirPods Pro 2 delivered deeper bass, clearer mids and an overall brighter and livelier sound. The predecessors sounded good, but the new model takes it one step further. Photo: dpa picture alliance Finally better sound Practical: The charging case of the AirPods Pro 2 also offers a loop for hanging. What is new is that the volume can be adjusted by swiping up and down on the stick. As before, you can use this control element to start and stop playback with the grip of the tweezers. The second generation AirPods Pro features improved touch input on the stick. The headphones are comfortable but at the same time so tight that you don’t lose them when jogging, for example. However, Apple is now putting silicone adapters in four different sizes in the box: L, M, S and now also XS for particularly small ears. Photo: dpa picture alliance New case with speakerĬompared to the first generation, only a little has changed optically here. Apple essentially adopted the design of the AirPods Pro 2 from its predecessor. Although they are still easy to hear, they are no longer so loud that it hurts the ear. This means that noise spikes are muted like a fire engine siren. Also, the transparency mode is now adaptive. With the new AirPods Pro, however, ambient noise and conversations sound even more natural. It was already there in the first generation. Whenever it is important to be aware of the surroundings, you can switch on the transparency mode. Otherwise it could well be that you notice the approaching ambulance too late. The active noise canceling (ANC) works so well that it is better not to switch it on in certain situations, for example on a bike. And even on the plane, the annoying drone is faded out more effectively.

On the train, the screaming baby two rows down is hardly heard at all. At the desk in the open-plan office, voices are conjured away much more effectively than with the previous model.

The actual noise suppression is calculated by Apple’s self-developed H chip, currently in version H2. And when you’re on the phone outside on the street, the artificial intelligence chooses the side where the wind isn’t howling so loud. With the new technology, ambient noise can be suppressed even better. Two black lines on the white plastic housing draw attention to the two built-in microphones. H2 chip noticeably improves active noise cancelingĮxternally, they can hardly be distinguished from their predecessors. H2 chip noticeably improves active noise canceling.The sound quality benefits of wireless Hi-Res Audio and 360 Reality Audio, DSEE Extreme music upscaling, and the innovative earphone drives are also shown.įeatures like Speak-to-chat, Adaptive Sound Control, and automatic sound settings for favourite locations allow our headphone users to stay connected with relevant ambient sounds for convenience.Ĭomfort and usability are shown, demonstrating the WF-1000XM4’s suitability for low-latency video viewing on mobile devices, making calls, and using a digital voice assistant, thanks to Beamforming and Bone Conduction mics.įinally, features like wireless and quick charging and the extended battery life charging case, IPX4 water resistance, and automatic wind noise reduction demonstrate how well suited these headphones are for active lifestyles. We follow three different music lovers as they navigate the noisy environments we typically live in – on streets, in transit and at home – and reveal how much more enjoyable music listening is with the powerful V1 Integrated Processor and dual noise-sensor microphones. This video demonstrates Sony’s WF-1000XM4 true wireless headphones, with industry-leading noise cancellation.
