Since there's a new speaker built into the case, you can also ask Find My to play a noise from your AirPods case so you can better locate it. Here's how to do it. Open the Find My App.
Although the second-generation AirPods Pro feature the same design as their predecessor, they improve on features like Active Noise Cancellation, in-ear detection, and battery life, while introducing new functionality like Adaptive Transparency, volume adjustment touch controls, and precision finding.
Apple boasts that H2 can deliver 2x more active noise cancellation (ANC) than the H1 chip in AirPods 1. As a result, AirPods Pro 2 ANC performance is comparable to some of the best (and most expensive) earbuds available, such as the WF-1000XM4 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II.
Active Noise Cancelling
In terms of Noise Cancelling, the AirPods Pro 2 is definitely doing a much better job at cancelling lower frequency noises, and cutting mid range noises compared to Gen 1. So you hear less noise in general whether it be in the train, the plane, or the cafe.
If you need to save for a bit longer, trust me – it'll be worth it. In fact, the second generation AirPods Pro are so good, that there's only one thing I want from the next version – and, yes, it's USB-C charging, please!
Change the volume of sound effects using iPhone or iPad
Wear your AirPods, and make sure they're connected to your device. On your iPhone or iPad, go to Settings > Accessibility > AirPods. Select your AirPods, then adjust Tone Volume.
Aside from the design change, which should fit most ears better than the AirPods 2nd Generation (though not very small ears), the biggest change is to the sound quality: It's much improved. Also, battery life is better, and the AirPods 3 are officially water-resistant.
AirPods Pro and AirPods (3rd generation) aren't designed for use in water sports like swimming, or for showering.
Are AirPods Waterproof? No, AirPods are not waterproof. This means they lack protection against water submersion, and you can't wear them while showering or swimming.
Apple in September 2022 refreshed the AirPods Pro, introducing a second-generation model for the earbuds that originally launched in 2019.
Our Verdict. The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are decent for neutral sound. Compared to their predecessor, their bass is more extended, which helps improve their overall bass. That said, their sound profile is a little warmer rather than rumbly this time around, making vocals and instruments sound cozy and soft.
Both models of Apple AirPods Pro have decent microphones for a pair of true wireless earbuds, and for the most part sound pretty similar. The AirPods Pro (2nd generation) is a little louder, and sounds just a tiny bit clearer, in ideal conditions.
So this might not make a big difference to you. The AirPods Pro 2 support Dolby Atmos content. This means you get to listen to compatible music and TV tracks in spatial audio.
The AirPods Pro 2 also have the advantage of a better fit. Apple's higher-end buds feature a set of swappable silicon tips that rest firmly inside of your ear, which feel more secure and comfortable than the all-plastic AirPods 3.
The second-generation AirPods can deliver up to five hours of listening time with a single charge, while the third-generation AirPods add an extra hour of battery life. When spatial audio is enabled on the third-generation AirPods, the battery life reduces to five hours.
One extra design change comes with the added silicone ear tip. The AirPods Pro 2 will now come with an XS ear tip to allow for a better tip for more people. The charging case, however, underwent a small change that makes a big difference.
In the new AirPods Pro, the adaptive part of Adaptive Transparency is supposed to reduce the level of loud noises—like a passing siren—bringing them down to an 85 dB threshold set by Apple, which is slightly higher than the ceiling recommended on the Apple Watch.
With multiple charges in your case, you get up to 30 hours of listening time,1 or up to 24 hours of talk time. Your AirPods Pro (2nd generation) can get up to 6 hours of listening time (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)3 or up to 4.5 hours of talk time on a single charge.
Go to Settings > Bluetooth, then tap the Info button next to the name of your AirPods. Scroll down to the About section to find the firmware version. To use your Mac to check that your AirPods are up to date, make sure that you have the latest version of macOS.