December 20 marks the 8th anniversary of Apple’s release of the first AirPods. That doesn’t seem all that long ago until you realize they were compatible with the iPod Touch and iPod Nano, which are now relics buried in a drawer somewhere in your house. (Don’t toss them! They may be valuable some day.)
But while the iPod has been relegated to the dustbin of history, the AirPods have kept getting better, leading to the just-released AirPods Pro 2. Reviewers and happy buyers alike are saying the AirPods Pro 2 are the best version yet of Apple’s earbuds, and if you want to find out for yourself, hit Amazon now and take advantage of the 24% off sale that’s just dropped, bringing the price down to just $190.
Amazing New Tech
The rule used to be to never put anything in your ear smaller than your elbow, and in-ear headphones were especially singled out as being potentially detrimental to your hearing. But the AirPods Pro 2 put that to rest — they have the world’s first all-in-one hearing health experience, with a scientifically validated hearing test and active hearing protection. They even have a clinical-grade hearing aid feature, an earbud feature that was unheard of before Apple set the new standard.
The AirPods Pro 2 are powered by the ultra-advanced H2 chip, which makes all of those health innovations possible along with the best sound quality of any AirPods version. They have pro-level active noise cancellation, removing a vast amount of unwanted sound and allowing in the clear, crisp sound of your music, podcast, or phone conversation. Adaptive Audio intelligently detects the sound of your surroundings and automatically optimizes the noise control. Switch on the Transparency Mode and you’re able to stay aware of your surroundings — a key safety feature — while not compromising the quality of your content’s sound.
All the Updates You Need
As with all of Apple’s new releases, the AirPods 2 Pro have moved from the longtime Lightning charging cable to the more-common USB-C format, and Apple’s also given their latest earbuds the capability of juicing up via Qi-certified chargers and even the Apple Watch charger, so you can condense your collection of cables. Once the buds and charging case are fully charged, you get 30 hours of listening time before you need to reconnect to power.
Best AirPods ever? The AirPods 2 Pro make a super strong case, but only you can decide for yourself, and to do that you need to get your hands on them. Amazon’s 24%-off deal places the AirPods 2 Pro at just $189.99, giving you a great opportunity to see what all the fuss is about.