It has been nearly three years since the release of AirPods Pro. Recently, there have been a lot of revelations about AirPods Pro 2, saying that it is expected to be released at Apple’s autumn conference this year. Here is a list of 9 relevant highlight features.

It has been nearly three years since the release of AirPods Pro. Recently, there have been a lot of revelations about AirPods Pro 2, saying that it is expected to be released at this year’s Apple autumn conference. Here is a summary of the 9 relevant highlight features.

AirPods Pro 2 appearance design and changes

52Audio claims to have obtained the product images and specifications of Apple’s upcoming second-generation AirPods Pro in advance. From the leaked image, it can be found that the appearance of AirPods Pro 2 is not significantly different from the previous generation AirPods Pro. Even AirPods Pro 2 The headphone stem design is not removed.

The appearance of AirPods Pro 2 mainly continues the design of the previous generation, retaining the earbuds, headphone stems and pressure-sensitive buttons. At the same time, the microphone opening and headphone volume control are also similar to AirPods 3.

AirPods Pro 2 will also change from the original dual optical sensor to the AirPods 3 skin sensor, which can accurately identify whether AirPods is in the ear, in a pocket or on the table, and pause playback when the earphones are removed from the ear. .

AirPods Pro 2 MagSafe charging box

AirPods Pro 2 MagSafe charging box will usher in the most obvious improvements in history. From the product pictures, you can find many different changes. A new speaker hole design is added at the bottom, mainly to match the iOS 16 "Find My AirPods" Pro" new feature allows users to make sounds through the speakers when searching for AirPods. Compared with the old model, which can only emit subtle sounds through the AirPods headphones, if the AirPods are placed in the charging box, they will not emit any sound. The new AirPods Pro 2 improves this problem.

is affected by the latest EU regulations that electronic products must use USB-C charging holes. Apple may also replace AirPods Pro 2 from the original Lightning to USB-C, which can achieve faster charging speed and compatibility.

There are also two large metal structure protections on the side of the MagSafe charging box. These are mainly microphone holes. Sound can be collected through the charging box and transmitted to the headphones for sound enhancement and playback, helping people with hearing loss to obtain environmental sounds.

If you compare the AirPods Pro 2 product pictures with the physical engineering machine photos that were first leaked in January this year, you will find that the two designs are almost identical, but 52Audio does not provide the metal pendant ring design on the other side of the AirPods Pro 2 charging box. It is hinted that the classic pendant ring accessory function on the back of iPod touch 5th generation fuselage will return again.

AirPods Pro 2 features and functions

Although AirPods Pro 2 looks similar to AirPods Pro, 52Audio also revealed that AirPods Pro 2 will also bring many improvements in functionality. The details are as follows:

1. The new Apple H1 headphone chip

Apple will replace AirPods Pro 2 Equipped with a highly integrated and better manufacturing process Apple H1 headphone chip, it is expected to upgrade the SiP packaging system, which can bring better performance and power consumption.

2. Support adaptive noise reduction

AirPods Pro 2 will support the "adaptive noise reduction" function, which is expected to improve the complaint of many users that the AirPods Pro noise reduction function cannot completely filter noise in some environments. With the help of the new generation Apple H1 chip, it will It will bring a better noise reduction experience to users.

3. Sound effects support adaptive equalization

AirPods Pro 2 will also use the AirPods 3 acoustic system, using a special dynamic driver unit and amplifier driver combination to allow AirPods Pro 2 to support the "adaptive equalization" function and automatically adjust The effect of music in your ears, the inward-facing microphone detects the sound you hear and adjusts the low and mid-frequency ranges to present the rich details of each song through real-time customization.

4. Heart rhythm detection, temperature detection

Through the AirPod Pro 2 health sensor detection function, when the user wears the headphones, the AirPods Pro 2 can detect the heart rhythm through the ears and monitor whether the user has arrhythmia.

As for the heart rate sensor detection function of AirPods Pro 2, it is still unclear whether it can also support temperature detection.

5. Supports finding AirPods sound effects

The AirPods Pro 2 charging box has an additional speaker hole design, which is obviously to allow AirPods to be placed in the charging box, and the charging box can also be used to make a prompt sound, making it easier for users to retrieve them more quickly.

6. Hearing aid auxiliary function

AirPods Pro 2 has a new microphone hole on the side of the charging box, which is mainly provided for hearing-impaired users to use the charging box to help them listen to the sounds of the surrounding environment.

7. Supports lossless audio compression encoding format

Tianfeng International Securities analyst Ming-Chi Kuo said that AirPods Pro 2 will support "lossless audio compression encoding format (fidelity compressed audio)" Apple Lossless (ALAC) encoding format; Apple is expected to develop "audio compression encoding format" "Transmission Technology" replaces the original Bluetooth solution and can bypass Apple Lossless Audio Codec files through Bluetooth and directly transfer them to AirPods for lossless sound quality playback.

In addition, Apple has recently released a new test version for AirPods. Developers can use the new generation Bluetooth audio standard LC3 audio codec for AirPods Max, which can make Bluetooth headsets more power-saving and can also encode at the same bandwidth. can provide a better music experience and voice quality, but this requires Bluetooth 5.2 support.

Currently on the market, AirPods 3, AirPods Pro and AirPods Max only support the ACC encoding format, resulting in the inability to play Apple Music lossless audio format. It is believed that AirPods Pro 2 will be equipped with Bluetooth 5.2 and support LC3 audio encoding. Apple may also use the H1 chip to implement it. Bluetooth lossless sound quality playback technology.

8. The charging box supports IPX4 waterproof

Since the AirPods 3rd generation charging box already supports MagSafe magnetic charging, and also has IPX4 sweat-proof and waterproof functions, it means that the AirPods Pro 2nd generation will also have MagSafe and IPX4 waterproof and sweatproof functions.

is suitable for various non-water sports and activities. Even if you encounter water on a rainy day, you don’t have to worry about AirPods Pro being damaged. However, Apple also reminds that the anti-sweat and water-resistant function is not permanent and will decrease with wear and tear caused by daily use.

9. Other features

In addition to using a new sensor, AirPods Pro 2 has the same features as the first generation AirPods Pro, including support for spatial audio, quick device switching, quick device pairing, active noise reduction, and transparency mode.

AirPods Pro 2 launch time

According to Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo and Bloomberg reporter Mark Gurman, both said that the new AirPods Pro 2 product will be launched in 2022.

According to Ming-Chi Kuo, AirPod Pro 2 will be released in the fourth quarter of 2022, while @FronTron tipster believes it will be launched in the third quarter of 2022. It is expected that AirPods Pro 2 will be launched in either September or October 2022. An autumn Apple conference will be launched.

AirPods Pro 2 price

The price of AirPods Pro 2 was initially expected to be US$249 (NT$7,990), which is the same as the current selling price. However, due to the recent surge in inflation and raw materials, Apple has a high chance of raising the price of AirPods Pro 2. to NT$8,690.

Summary

52Audio has accurately revealed a lot of AirPods product news in the past. The physical leaked photos are extremely accurate, but they are only for reference in terms of functional accuracy. For example, it is a bit strange to use the AirPods Pro charging box as a hearing aid auxiliary function. Maybe It’s possible that this feature will eventually have other applications.

After reading the above summary of AirPods Pro 2 news, I will hold off on buying AirPods Pro at this stage. After the new generation AirPods Pro 2 is launched, I will consider that the price will be relatively cheaper, and I can also decide whether to buy the new product directly.