AJ Oakes & Mike Janora
Staff Writers
On Oct. 30, Apple launched the brand new AirPods Pro. Apple made headlines in 2016 with the launch of the original AirPods for $160, but the new AirPods Pro are expected to cost about $100 more. What makes these worth $250 are their major improvements from the original AirPods. The first major improvement is that they are fully waterproof and sweatproof, making them great for working out and using them on the go. Athletes on hot days experienced trouble with the standard AirPods in the past, but the AirPods Pro will not be affected by these harsh conditions.. No other earbuds hold up well against sweat and water.
Another perk is that they have a customizable, specially-designed fit which makes them comfortable in your ear. Instead of one-size-fits-all buds, these AirPods come with three different silicone extensions, small, medium, and large, to attach to the actual device. This is key for a comfortable fit. People are picky when they’re paying a good amount of money for a product, as they expect the most bank for their buck. With the AirPods Pro, consumers will get what they desire.
One of the biggest perks for the AirPods Pro, according to CNET, are the active noise-cancelation and transparency modes. The active noise-cancelling mode has been the number one most wanted upgrade to the AirPods by consumers. “They're the first Apple headphones to offer active noise cancellation, which electronically counteracts exterior noise like the hum of a jet engine.” says CNET. Coupled with transparency mode, a setting that allows listeners to also hear background noise while using the device, AirPods Pro exceeds consumers’ expectations. As stated earlier, these new features are options, meaning you can turn all these modes on and off.
The last of the upgrades, but certainly not least, is the Adaptive EQ mode. This mode is unique to AirPods Pro. Apple says the feature “automatically tunes music to the shape of your ears for a rich, consistent listening experience” that offers “superior sound quality.” This is a huge leap forward for earbud users because they can now listen to the best quality sound with comfort.
