I have to say, as a huge fan of most popular channels reviews, this has completely blown all of them out of the water. This video was genuine, and transparent the entire time. You my friend just earned a subscriber, keep up the amazing content. I have been looking for a UA-cam channel that provides this content for YEARS! Thank you for the information, and your honesty
ive been using the airpods pro 2 for almost a month, and at first impressions i also thought that the commands on the outside of the stem would be better, but after a while the commands on the groove become second nature and less prone to accidental use than they would be on the outside, they case charges with the apple watch cable, so it facilitates for me when travelling
I am starting to feel the same way about the touch controls. I suppose it was just a matter of time before I got used to it. Thanks for sharing your experience!
This was the first Apple product I've ever bought and honestly they are beyond great. Like, way past my expectations to the point where people rarely even see me without these in my ear anymore! Seriously surprised how good these are in every aspect.
Shouldn’t wear them All the time it’s bad for you if you have them on for too long. Of course they may say it’s ok and you can use them all the time all they care about is the profits
@@Elsa.qxhz7 I got so attached to them on Android first and its super easy, amazing, and seamless. There's just a few features that aren't present. Love em so much switched to iphone to see and compare 🤣
Lost my AirPods pros that I've had a couple of years the other month (although I actually got them replaced by apple TWICE because they were faulty and crackly, which was a known problem) and just picked up the 2s. Such a good improvement, the volume adjuster is enough to win me over, although it can look like your picking at your ears...but the sound quality is so much better too, I immediately noticed the bass improvement. Hopefully won't lose these ones...
I am considering upgrading to gen 2 pros.. as I have had pros gen 1 since 2019.. I use mine every day at gym and random moments, they crack/pop/buzz with the most minimal movements and adjustments so annoying. I get them in sweet spot and it will work for a while until something triggers it again. So now that the new pro 2s are out I think about upgrading. I did hear issues with bluetooth feature for non apple, which is concerning I primarily use all apple. but I use these occasionally with my work pc which is windows and I need them to work good for bluetooth as well. I appreciate all insight and reviews if I should upgrade.
@@xERRRAHx The AirPods Pro 2 are great. I've used them pretty much daily for 4 months with no problems, the sound quality is amazing. I would say that if you need headphones for a work pc with a mic etc, I would suggest using ones hard wired and no bluetooth. Bluetooth doesn't work well with mics. But if you're just going to use them to listen to things on your work pc then you'll be fine. I would recommend the upgrade, without a doubt.
Have you experienced any of the crackling, buzzing, white noise, or volume loss that has been known to happen on the 1st gen on your pro 2s? I have the 1st gen and needed to get them replaced because they were really horrible to use after a couple months and then a few months after I got them back from replacement they began having the same issues. As of today I cannot use them at all because the right air pod does not have any volume to it at all and the left one is very low in volume and the features are practically useless due to the noise that happens when you activate them. I’m hesitant to buy the newest pro 2s because I’m afraid this will happen with them as well. If you could let me know your experience with the 2nd gen up until this point I’d appreciate it.
@@Ant.Tarantino Haven't had any problems with my 2s at all, would thoroughly recommend picking them up. Sound quality and noise cancellation is noticeably upgraded as well.
Besides the audio & noise cancellation improvements, the big upgrades for me are volume touch controls and the ability to charge using apple watch charger. Being able to locate it using find my app is great too for those who prone to misplacing them.
I thought the slider should be on the outside too but now that I'm used to it, I think it's better there. Just lightly pinch it the same way you do for when youre pausing, but then slide up or down at the same time. It's actually really smooth
I was a holdout using AirPodPro1 until I lost them down a freight elevator shaft (long story). Happy accident once I got the AirPodPro2. Thet are everything you say they are, and the transparent mode is great in my city environment where situational awareness is important.
I agree that swiping on the outer surface of the stalk would make it easier to change the volume, however it would also mean that it would be easy to accidentally activate when stretching, hugging, scratching your head, playing with your hair or other similar situations.
I was perfectly happy with the sound of my AirPods Pro 1st generation. Still spontaneously bought the 2nd generation and I have no regrets. So much better overall.
Believe me. You don't want swipe/touch on the outside. Oppo Enco X buds have this and everytime when i wear a winter hat or a hoodie it skipps songs or messes with the volume when the textile touches it
Subbed! - Your take on things has been refreshing. I'm also glad that you've made a good case about the AirPods being "annoyingly good" so it's not just clickbait.
I bought mine last week and there was severe issues like disconnection and voice recording issue e.g mic issue, than i return back to apple and waiting for the refund
About the adaptive transparency mode on the 2nd gen pros, yesterday I tried to play the drums while wearing my AirPods and I was shocked to how much they could bring down the volume of the drums. I played in a small room, without any proper acoustic treatment, where the noise levels were legitimately harmful for ear health but the earbuds just completely killed it and the best thing is that it still sounded pretty damn good, so good that I thought that they weren’t doing anything at all until I took them off and I realized. Excellent feature from Apple, might be a little bit niece, but still great!
I have the first gen AirPods Pro only problem with them is they kept falling off my ears while working out but than switched to beats fit pro which was night and day better for fit, I was hype for the new AirPods Pro second gen but it looks like the fit is the same as the first so that’s already a big let down
This my exact issue rn. Wing tip attachments are an option for the pros 2nd gen, they’re on Amazon for like 10 dollars but then you’d have to take them off to close the case all the way and you might lose them. So idk if ima do that or get the beats fit pro
Bought my own pair last week, and your review perfectly encapsulates the experience. They manage to have that open and deep feel to the sound that is similar to headphones, and the NC and Transparency is so much better. One thing I noticed which was big for me was on the Gen 1s there was the issue of “tunnelling” where walking and running would cause a lot of in ear echoing and a rumbling like noise, but that is completely gone on the Gen 2s Excellent video dude, hope your channel blows up!
Me listening this on my airpods pro 2 (arrived today). I`ve had airpods 2nd gen (enjoy them, mum) and these new airpods pro 2 are crazy. My body cannot handle the silence in noise cancellation mode. My head is finally quiet and I don`t hear the messy ringing or white noise sound in my head. Love them.
I got my AirPod Pro 2nd gen for $61 (refurbished ) from eBay! Came sealed & looking brand new with all accessories in, including the XS earbud! Package came fast delivery too! I lost my right AirPod pro 1st gen, and cost $94 for brand new only for one AirPod A2023, and almost the same price as the 2nd gen AirPod w/ complete accessories! So, no contest to choosing the 2nd gen I got now!😊
Look up the accessibility mode trick where you enhance the audio. There are guides out there for what part of it means. Honestly think they sound even better after it. It's impressive how low the bass can go, not like loud but the kind of bass that feels like it's running through your body.
Was gonna wait until Black Friday to get these since my case unfortunately stopped working and have misplaced them where at home. First song I listened to was Jimmy Cooks by Drake and I was blown away from the quality. If it does go on sale on Black Friday get them as they're 100% worth it
I've upgrade from 1st gen. Here the issues i face: connection drops often, my airpods settings getting reset (like the press&hold duration) very often, Delayed or inconsistent Noise cancellation when i turn it on 1st time. My 1st gen was smooth as butter when switching from transparency to ANC.
How interesting. I've had some slight connection issues but nowhere near as bad as you seem to experience. I'm guessing it's iOS that might be causing the issue.
Thanks, good video, I have to admit that at the beginning I thought you're just a fanboy from apple but actually you're not, this video helps me to find out if I have to buy the first or second generation, thanks man good vídeo
Just bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 for $200 from Best Buy. Coming from a 6 year old pair of Jabra BT headphones I am blown away by the quality of the sound on the AirPods
Idk about you but to me the transparency just doesn’t feel adaptive. Like right now I’m using them in a room with a very loud fan and between putting them on and taking them out, it sounds the exact same. Of course the noise cancelling works wonders, but the adaptive transparency has never seemed to decrease the sounds or particularly loud surroundings. Regardless I love them as an upgrade from the 2019 AirPods I used to have, but I am a little let down by the “adaptive” transparency. Maybe mine are just broken idk
Here’s another thing though, I can’t lie the transparency itself is incredible. It’s almost indescribable like it’s as if the outside world perfectly meshes with what you’re listening to so that you can hear both clearly at the same time. Maybe that’s something that couldn’t be said for the Pro 1’s, idk cause I never had them and idk what their transparency sounds like
You and I agree exactly on the adaptive part. For the longest time I tried figuring out what it really does until a few nights ago. I was inside an empty room with my kids and I had the AirPods on. I noticed that every time my kids would scream, the AirPods would kick in and try to dampen the sound. Almost like turning the volume down on a movie during a loud explosion. I was really surprised so I think it only works in very specific scenarios.
@@MichaelSoledad yea that’s I was thinking maybe it’s only for extreme spikes in sounds, but I haven’t experienced that yet. Still it’s ability to raise and clarify surrounding sounds is really awesome, and from the walk example you had, that at least seems to be improved from the pro 1’s
Bought them on release day when they first came out in 2019, started making crackling sounds when in ANC and Transparency mode like 3 months after I got them. Just ordered these, hopefully that doesn’t happen again
Doubtful since it took about 3 years before they came out with gen 2. What might come next year is the 2nd gen Beats Fit Pro which are identical to performance but different in fit and design.
Now you got me wanting to buy the Beats! My gym plays VERY loud techno or hard rock music on their BIG speakers. I listen to podcasts, classical music or easy listening (Hey, I'm 60!!! But at least I'm still going to the gym!!!! hahaha) With my regular 2nd gen air pods, I can't hear my own audio over the gym noise. Is the noise cancelling VERY effective on the Beats and the pro 2? same? thanks!
I would go with the Beats if you don’t like the fit of the AirPods Pro or the styling. Otherwise, similar performance. The 2nd gen’s noise cancellation is much better so I highly recommend it. Keep showing up to the gym! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@MichaelSoledad I used the regular Gen 2 airpods and never had a fit problem. they never fell out of my ears.... I imagine I won't have that problem with the Pro's either? I'm MOST concerned about the noise cancellation, all else being equal. gen 2 pro is my best bet? Thanks!
I just got a pair of AirPods Pro 2 after using my regular AirPods (first generation) for 4 years. The sounds is amazing and if you aren’t a fan of ear tips (like myself) well don’t worry cuz you won’t have a single complain. Worth the upgrade!
Glad I came across your channel. Top notch stuff. I got them as soon as they came out and was crushed when after the first couple days of use, it would hurt my ears like crazy and straight up jolt a pain whenever I would smile or laugh. Gave it a couple of weeks and my ears got accustomed to it. Been loving them ever since. Honestly the best pair of earbuds I’ve ever used.
I had the same problem as well when I bought the AirPods Pro 2 with USBC. My ears would hurt after I would wear them for 2 hours or more , so I ended up returning them, but I did like them better than the AirPods 3.especially the charging case with the speaker at the bottom, so it was a bummer returning them, but if I’m a get an ear ake every time I use them, its not worth keeping them.
I was going to buy the 1st generation AirPods Pro but decided just to go or the pro 2nd generation and i have been using them everyday since buying them
I went from second generation AirPods to the 2nd Gen Pros and I actually wonder if mine aren't working properly. They seem to fit well and i've done the fit test but noise cancellation doesn't actually seem to block out much noise, seems like it's only very specific frequencies. When you said you blocked out your wife's gym music, I can still easily hear the music at the gym unless my own is quite loud.
I think they’re either broken or the geometry of your ear might just not be a good fit for these particular earbuds and can affect the ANC. I heard this can be the case for some people.
Im using Galaxy Buds Pro (1st Gen) with my 14 Max and they're still great. I'm looking to travel more and looking into the XM4s Headphones. But since I will already be spending money I was thinking perhaps getting the APP2s instead. Really torn
@@anselc366 Two very different things to be honest. If you would like to try over the ear headphones then you can't go wrong with the XM4. They provide a comfort that's very different from earbuds and the ANC will be much better. But if you like the ease and portability of the APP but with better sound and Adaptive Transparency, the APP2 is the way to go. Just don't expect it's ANC to be better than the XM4.
Thanks for answering my question, Michael! I’ve noticed that my AirPods Pro (2nd gen) take a little longer to connect to my phone when I put them on.. hopefully it’s a bug that can be fixed with a software update :)
I had been using the original AirPods to the point that the battery lasts under 15 minutes 😂. Best Buy had the Pro 2 for $50 off and I wanted to try them out. Now I don’t see myself ever returning them.
Yeah, I got mine from Walmart and since my sister works there, I used her discount and got them $190! It was a fantastic deal. I didn’t want to spend $250 on the new Pros because my first gen Pros still worked great, but since they were $60 off I was like “Why not?!” And I don’t regret it at all. I love the touch and volume control and the noise cancellation. The noise cancellation is freaking amazing. I didn’t realize how sucky the first Pros noise cancellation was until I upgraded haha!
The volume swipe only works when you swipe then pause the video/song then it moves but if it’s done while the video/song is playing volume doesn’t move so it’s a pointless gesture
I bought the bears fit pro on the deal you talk about in the video and love them. My first pair of anc wear phones and was surprised how good it works. The xm4s are on sale for $179.99 right now and curious about those as well.
I wonder if they will come out with an updated Beats Fit Pros? Makes me want to hold off buying AirPods Pro 2s until I know for sure. Thoughts? Merry Christmas.
As an owner of beats fit pro I have to disagree with your argument entirely based off one point. The rubber wingtips on my beats fit pro just tore after a little over a year and there is no apple or third party option to replace the wingtips because they are integrated into the headphone so I have to buy a whole new headphone. I would say you’re better off with AirPods Pro 2 and then getting rubber wingtips for them on Amazon for 15$. Now you have the utility and fit of beats fit pro, features of the AirPods Pro 2, and when the rubber wingtips eventually tear you won’t have to replace the entire headphone.
Did you notice audio drifting on Airpods Pro 2 ? It seems like the voices are more on the right side of the soundstage for me, compared to other Airpods Pro or Airpods Classic, which is very confusing sometimes...
I have this issue with the latest firmware update. Apple replaced my set but it happened as soon as the update hit. Im now debating if I want to return them completely for the beats fit pro or suck it up until another firmware update.
Usually nowadays I'd get distracted from a UA-cam video within a minute or so by scrolling through my UA-cam feed, but this video, your video, kept me engaged throughout the entirety of it man! You earned yourself a happy new subscriber!
no wonder adaptive transparency didn't trigger itself for the airplane, cos for it to work it need to hear a sound louder than 85 dB, like an Siren in order for adaptive transparency to kick in , and u can notice it when it does, cos there is a tiny delay before the loud sound is lowered. but I 100% agree with you , i wasn't planning on upgrading, but when i tried these , i went WoW , it's on another level , especially the voice and instruments separation with higher quality bass even at low level . i love them ( just wish Apple would release a black finish ). the only downside i noticed with the beats fit pro is the wingtip that after a while can really hurt your hears , and the airpods pro never fell off while doing workouts , one advice is do not trust the ear fit tip test that Apple has built into IOS , cos it is just checking the seal of the ears, try the other sizes , cos you'll be surprised how much one will fit more than the standard ones.
nice format of comparing and reviewing - I like it a lot that you switched back to be able to really compare them not just from memory! Good Vid Good Job
Excellent review, thanks 🙏🏻. I watched a few reviews and this was my favorite and helped me decide so I just got the AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 and they’re pretty amazing. I wish for a bit more bass but the sound is a quality sound. The ecosystem is unparalleled
I upgraded to these from the 1st generation AirPods (never had the 1st gen Pro’s) and I was blown away with the quality of the sound and the transparency mode. However, the battery life is terrible. The FindMy feature and loudspeaker consume too much battery. My older AirPods had great battery life and would not lose any battery whilst in the case.
I'm glad you love the sound! I wouldn't describe battery as terrible though. The only way I would be able to kill the battery is I used them all day non-stop.
I recommend you switch to B&O H95s for your over-ears! Feel like Apple's sound signature is very close to B&O, or that particular "Scandinavian sound", with the deep clear bass, and massive space and separation. Noise Cancelling isn't as good, but if you only use them at home like me, that's less of an issue.
the beats sound good but that built in wing tore off after about 6 months, I then got AirPods Pro and they provide a better overall experience in my opinion just with a little less bass. the AirPods Pro 2 aren't enough of an upgrade to me to consider them, maybe in the next update.
Im also facing some Connectivity issue but in my case its with both of my earbuds. Random volume drop zero and video on device is still playing and after a second or two it goes back to original volume. I have checked it and even if i dont have any other device (switching btw devices may be the issue) near me the issue is still persist
Huhuhu can't there is any tips or anything like using only one touching sensor ,whenever i need to gave my friend to listen one airpod eventually it will stop .. Like we can both used them to slide music or anything 😢 help And i don't wannit to be like that
The case battery drain on the 2nd gen is incredibly frustrating though. My first gen will stay at 100% for weeks with no use, the second gen loses 25% batter per day sitting on my bedside table
When I tell you I put the AirPod pros in my ear and the whole world cut off and I couldn’t hear the world I thought I was going to but then when I googled it and everybody was talking about it I didn’t know it was called sound cancellation
When Noise Cancellation is ON, you will sound muffled but when Adaptive Transparency is enabled it almost sounds like you're not wearing anything at all. It's amazing.
I already got mine so I don’t why I clicked on the video but I’m glad I did, love your channel dude. Keep the good content up 💪🏻 btw the pro 2s are 🔥 ngl
Everyone says the same thing. And I agree. I hate that I love these buds. I'm an Android and Mac user. Only Apple product I used was a MacBook Air. I was determined to use Galaxy Buds or 3rd party ones. But... I borrowed someone's AirPods Pro 2 and fell in love. I sold my earbuds and bought the AirPods Pro 2. I think the stem is the dumbest look but functionally, I love them. Other brands are top heavy. Even with wing tips, they don't stay in well. I flex and move my ears a lot. They wiggle and get loose. And since all the controls are in my ear, I'd always pause or skip forward when I pushed them in. The stem solves that. The noise cancelation is good and the transparency mode is the best on the AirPods Pro 2. Despite what everyone says, they work great with my Android. If I need to customize something (which I haven't yet), I'll switch to my Mac. My only problem is that the case will randomly chirp for 10ish seconds when I pick them up.
I have AirPods Pro gen 1 and I’m going to be keeping them. I know the better new features on the newest version of AirPods, but I’m not convinced. I’m not willing to spend another $240 for very similar AirPods. I get how great they are and I’m not gonna deny that, but I just prefer my gen 1 and saving $240.
Good for you. However, the only similarity between the first gen and the 2nd gen is the looks. Aside from the extra features the sound is definitely much better.
That depends on what you prioritize. I never go out wearing over the ear headphones so earbuds are what I use. I’ve tried the AirPods Max and I still prefer the sound of the AirPods Pro 2.
Hey Micheal, can you review the regular pixel 7?? I am student and this is a well priced phone and I want to know more about the camera quality and how it works on a daily use. Thank you!!
I don't know if this has been addressed but I notice a highlight streak of some sort on the A cam are you using the GH6 as the main cam? Cuz that camera had similar streaking issue.
I have to say, as a huge fan of most popular channels reviews, this has completely blown all of them out of the water. This video was genuine, and transparent the entire time. You my friend just earned a subscriber, keep up the amazing content. I have been looking for a UA-cam channel that provides this content for YEARS! Thank you for the information, and your honesty
Thank you for the very kind words! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@MichaelSoledad your channel is about to explode.💪
Completely agree with you
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@@SN-zg5sk what?
Your visual demonstration of the sound difference using toy building blocks is a genius idea. Thank you for showing us that.
I haven't even started the video yet and I'm already in awe
ive been using the airpods pro 2 for almost a month, and at first impressions i also thought that the commands on the outside of the stem would be better, but after a while the commands on the groove become second nature and less prone to accidental use than they would be on the outside, they case charges with the apple watch cable, so it facilitates for me when travelling
I am starting to feel the same way about the touch controls. I suppose it was just a matter of time before I got used to it. Thanks for sharing your experience!
This was the first Apple product I've ever bought and honestly they are beyond great. Like, way past my expectations to the point where people rarely even see me without these in my ear anymore! Seriously surprised how good these are in every aspect.
I’m curious why you would buy these as your first apple product when they work best with iPhones. Is there a reason that made you lean towards these?
Shouldn’t wear them All the time it’s bad for you if you have them on for too long. Of course they may say it’s ok and you can use them all the time all they care about is the profits
@@Elsa.qxhz7 it’s not bad for you at all.
@@Elsa.qxhz7 I got so attached to them on Android first and its super easy, amazing, and seamless. There's just a few features that aren't present. Love em so much switched to iphone to see and compare 🤣
@@shanejones357 yes it is
Lost my AirPods pros that I've had a couple of years the other month (although I actually got them replaced by apple TWICE because they were faulty and crackly, which was a known problem) and just picked up the 2s. Such a good improvement, the volume adjuster is enough to win me over, although it can look like your picking at your ears...but the sound quality is so much better too, I immediately noticed the bass improvement. Hopefully won't lose these ones...
Hopefully not! Haha
I am considering upgrading to gen 2 pros.. as I have had pros gen 1 since 2019.. I use mine every day at gym and random moments, they crack/pop/buzz with the most minimal movements and adjustments so annoying. I get them in sweet spot and it will work for a while until something triggers it again. So now that the new pro 2s are out I think about upgrading. I did hear issues with bluetooth feature for non apple, which is concerning I primarily use all apple. but I use these occasionally with my work pc which is windows and I need them to work good for bluetooth as well. I appreciate all insight and reviews if I should upgrade.
@@xERRRAHx The AirPods Pro 2 are great. I've used them pretty much daily for 4 months with no problems, the sound quality is amazing. I would say that if you need headphones for a work pc with a mic etc, I would suggest using ones hard wired and no bluetooth. Bluetooth doesn't work well with mics. But if you're just going to use them to listen to things on your work pc then you'll be fine. I would recommend the upgrade, without a doubt.
Have you experienced any of the crackling, buzzing, white noise, or volume loss that has been known to happen on the 1st gen on your pro 2s? I have the 1st gen and needed to get them replaced because they were really horrible to use after a couple months and then a few months after I got them back from replacement they began having the same issues. As of today I cannot use them at all because the right air pod does not have any volume to it at all and the left one is very low in volume and the features are practically useless due to the noise that happens when you activate them. I’m hesitant to buy the newest pro 2s because I’m afraid this will happen with them as well. If you could let me know your experience with the 2nd gen up until this point I’d appreciate it.
@@Ant.Tarantino Haven't had any problems with my 2s at all, would thoroughly recommend picking them up. Sound quality and noise cancellation is noticeably upgraded as well.
I just purchased these on line. Now you have me excited to get them. Thank you
Just an FYI, the first gen also had a MagSafe charging case, they released that version a short while before the 2nd gen.
That’s one of my problems as well, when I’m using my pc with my 300 dollars headphones , I miss the sounds that the AirPods are producing
It's annoying and great at the same time.
Besides the audio & noise cancellation improvements, the big upgrades for me are volume touch controls and the ability to charge using apple watch charger. Being able to locate it using find my app is great too for those who prone to misplacing them.
I thought the slider should be on the outside too but now that I'm used to it, I think it's better there. Just lightly pinch it the same way you do for when youre pausing, but then slide up or down at the same time. It's actually really smooth
I’ve gotten used to it and I do love that feature now.
I was a holdout using AirPodPro1 until I lost them down a freight elevator shaft (long story). Happy accident once I got the AirPodPro2. Thet are everything you say they are, and the transparent mode is great in my city environment where situational awareness is important.
I agree that swiping on the outer surface of the stalk would make it easier to change the volume, however it would also mean that it would be easy to accidentally activate when stretching, hugging, scratching your head, playing with your hair or other similar situations.
You are correct. I’ve since then gotten accustomed to it and I rather like the way they’ve implemented it as is
I was perfectly happy with the sound of my AirPods Pro 1st generation.
Still spontaneously bought the 2nd generation and I have no regrets.
So much better overall.
Believe me. You don't want swipe/touch on the outside. Oppo Enco X buds have this and everytime when i wear a winter hat or a hoodie it skipps songs or messes with the volume when the textile touches it
I've since then come around to appreciating this. Once I got used to it it started to make more sense why they designed it this way.
I upgraded, from Temu "AirPods" so yes, I heard a difference...
I would hope so
@@SAMORCPRODUCTIONS What really made me angry, was the $100 reduction in price, a month after I got them,...
Finally found answer to my question! Thanks for this video!
My AirPods Pro 2nd gen is gonna arrive tmrw 😫can’t wait
Subbed! - Your take on things has been refreshing. I'm also glad that you've made a good case about the AirPods being "annoyingly good" so it's not just clickbait.
Thank you very much!
I have the first first Airpods pro's, and they do charge with magsafe
I bought mine last week and there was severe issues like disconnection and voice recording issue e.g mic issue, than i return back to apple and waiting for the refund
About the adaptive transparency mode on the 2nd gen pros, yesterday I tried to play the drums while wearing my AirPods and I was shocked to how much they could bring down the volume of the drums. I played in a small room, without any proper acoustic treatment, where the noise levels were legitimately harmful for ear health but the earbuds just completely killed it and the best thing is that it still sounded pretty damn good, so good that I thought that they weren’t doing anything at all until I took them off and I realized. Excellent feature from Apple, might be a little bit niece, but still great!
This is fantastic insight! Thank you for sharing.
I have the first gen AirPods Pro only problem with them is they kept falling off my ears while working out but than switched to beats fit pro which was night and day better for fit, I was hype for the new AirPods Pro second gen but it looks like the fit is the same as the first so that’s already a big let down
Yes, they are the same fit as the first gen. Unfortunate you can't enjoy them the same way you do your Fit Pros.
This my exact issue rn. Wing tip attachments are an option for the pros 2nd gen, they’re on Amazon for like 10 dollars but then you’d have to take them off to close the case all the way and you might lose them. So idk if ima do that or get the beats fit pro
Bought my own pair last week, and your review perfectly encapsulates the experience. They manage to have that open and deep feel to the sound that is similar to headphones, and the NC and Transparency is so much better.
One thing I noticed which was big for me was on the Gen 1s there was the issue of “tunnelling” where walking and running would cause a lot of in ear echoing and a rumbling like noise, but that is completely gone on the Gen 2s
Excellent video dude, hope your channel blows up!
Im glad you love it as much as I do. Thanks so much for the very kind words!
for anyone watching this video now, the airpod pros 2 are on sale for 165 before tax on amazon
Me listening this on my airpods pro 2 (arrived today). I`ve had airpods 2nd gen (enjoy them, mum) and these new airpods pro 2 are crazy. My body cannot handle the silence in noise cancellation mode. My head is finally quiet and I don`t hear the messy ringing or white noise sound in my head. Love them.
I got my AirPod Pro 2nd gen for $61 (refurbished ) from eBay! Came sealed & looking brand new with all accessories in, including the XS earbud! Package came fast delivery too! I lost my right AirPod pro 1st gen, and cost $94 for brand new only for one AirPod A2023, and almost the same price as the 2nd gen AirPod w/ complete accessories! So, no contest to choosing the 2nd gen I got now!😊
Holy smokes thats a great deal!
Look up the accessibility mode trick where you enhance the audio. There are guides out there for what part of it means. Honestly think they sound even better after it. It's impressive how low the bass can go, not like loud but the kind of bass that feels like it's running through your body.
Can you pls explain more? What settings do i need to tweak?
@@shashanksingh5479in accessibility there is a test for what audio suits you
Was gonna wait until Black Friday to get these since my case unfortunately stopped working and have misplaced them where at home. First song I listened to was Jimmy Cooks by Drake and I was blown away from the quality. If it does go on sale on Black Friday get them as they're 100% worth it
Yes, these gen 2’s are worth the price IMO
I've upgrade from 1st gen.
Here the issues i face:
connection drops often, my airpods settings getting reset (like the press&hold duration) very often, Delayed or inconsistent Noise cancellation when i turn it on 1st time.
My 1st gen was smooth as butter when switching from transparency to ANC.
How interesting. I've had some slight connection issues but nowhere near as bad as you seem to experience. I'm guessing it's iOS that might be causing the issue.
I had connection issues aswell, once I got my iPhone 14 pro max they stopped
Thanks, good video, I have to admit that at the beginning I thought you're just a fanboy from apple but actually you're not, this video helps me to find out if I have to buy the first or second generation, thanks man good vídeo
Just bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 for $200 from Best Buy. Coming from a 6 year old pair of Jabra BT headphones I am blown away by the quality of the sound on the AirPods
Haha same $200 at local Bestbuy. I recommend getting $30 AppleCare to cover you on battery and Bluetooth if you are keeping yours for years
@@verynick is it too late to get Apple care because when I bought it I didn’t opt for that
I think it depends on how much time has passed since you bought. I would contact Apple to ask.
@@MichaelSoledad ditto! You have 60 days post purchase as long as you have the receipt. Just show that to Best Buy folks and request to add Apple care
Idk about you but to me the transparency just doesn’t feel adaptive. Like right now I’m using them in a room with a very loud fan and between putting them on and taking them out, it sounds the exact same. Of course the noise cancelling works wonders, but the adaptive transparency has never seemed to decrease the sounds or particularly loud surroundings.
Regardless I love them as an upgrade from the 2019 AirPods I used to have, but I am a little let down by the “adaptive” transparency. Maybe mine are just broken idk
Here’s another thing though, I can’t lie the transparency itself is incredible. It’s almost indescribable like it’s as if the outside world perfectly meshes with what you’re listening to so that you can hear both clearly at the same time. Maybe that’s something that couldn’t be said for the Pro 1’s, idk cause I never had them and idk what their transparency sounds like
You and I agree exactly on the adaptive part. For the longest time I tried figuring out what it really does until a few nights ago. I was inside an empty room with my kids and I had the AirPods on. I noticed that every time my kids would scream, the AirPods would kick in and try to dampen the sound. Almost like turning the volume down on a movie during a loud explosion. I was really surprised so I think it only works in very specific scenarios.
@@MichaelSoledad yea that’s I was thinking maybe it’s only for extreme spikes in sounds, but I haven’t experienced that yet. Still it’s ability to raise and clarify surrounding sounds is really awesome, and from the walk example you had, that at least seems to be improved from the pro 1’s
Bought them on release day when they first came out in 2019, started making crackling sounds when in ANC and Transparency mode like 3 months after I got them. Just ordered these, hopefully that doesn’t happen again
Great review love the style and feel of these reviews will go to the apple store and try them out in person soon
Hi.... Do you think newer generations of airpods pro will come next year??
Should I wait to buy with iPhone 15 or just go for it?
Doubtful since it took about 3 years before they came out with gen 2. What might come next year is the 2nd gen Beats Fit Pro which are identical to performance but different in fit and design.
Now you got me wanting to buy the Beats! My gym plays VERY loud techno or hard rock music on their BIG speakers. I listen to podcasts, classical music or easy listening (Hey, I'm 60!!! But at least I'm still going to the gym!!!! hahaha) With my regular 2nd gen air pods, I can't hear my own audio over the gym noise. Is the noise cancelling VERY effective on the Beats and the pro 2? same? thanks!
I would go with the Beats if you don’t like the fit of the AirPods Pro or the styling. Otherwise, similar performance. The 2nd gen’s noise cancellation is much better so I highly recommend it. Keep showing up to the gym! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@MichaelSoledad I used the regular Gen 2 airpods and never had a fit problem. they never fell out of my ears.... I imagine I won't have that problem with the Pro's either? I'm MOST concerned about the noise cancellation, all else being equal. gen 2 pro is my best bet?
Thanks!
Yes, gen 2 would be your best pick.
enjoyed this just the information I needed but I need to know about that pink case..it looks no-nonsense can you tell me where I can get one?
Thanks! It's a cheap rubberized case from Amazon.
I just got a pair of AirPods Pro 2 after using my regular AirPods (first generation) for 4 years. The sounds is amazing and if you aren’t a fan of ear tips (like myself) well don’t worry cuz you won’t have a single complain. Worth the upgrade!
I only got them for the transparency mode ❤
And I’m android!
4:26 what case are you using? i love it!
I had AirPod pros and prefer the beats fit pro. Im honestly waiting on them to release a successor to those before I even try pro 2
I’m waiting for the updated beats for pros as well!
Pro 2’s are $90 on eBay brand new and sealed. I just purchased a pair!
It’s a scam
Glad I came across your channel. Top notch stuff. I got them as soon as they came out and was crushed when after the first couple days of use, it would hurt my ears like crazy and straight up jolt a pain whenever I would smile or laugh. Gave it a couple of weeks and my ears got accustomed to it. Been loving them ever since. Honestly the best pair of earbuds I’ve ever used.
same here. right ear more so than the left.
@@froddobaggins dudeee no way. It was the right ear more than the left for me too. Wtf hahah
Thank you for the kind words. That's so unfortunate. My friend has a similar experience. I'm fortunate enough to fit them well.
honestly strange it never heart mine
I had the same problem as well when I bought the AirPods Pro 2 with USBC. My ears would hurt after I would wear them for 2 hours or more , so I ended up returning them, but I did like them better than the AirPods 3.especially the charging case with the speaker at the bottom, so it was a bummer returning them, but if I’m a get an ear ake every time I use them, its not worth keeping them.
First you grab an Airpod and then you adjust the volume. It's a lot more stable, because your hand gets fixed a bit in space while grabbing.
Which have better sound, this or the beats fit pro ?
Airpods Pro 2 for sure.
i lost my 2nd gen regular airpods, gonna grab these for the advanced tracking and sound
I was going to buy the 1st generation AirPods Pro but decided just to go or the pro 2nd generation and i have been using them everyday since buying them
I went from second generation AirPods to the 2nd Gen Pros and I actually wonder if mine aren't working properly. They seem to fit well and i've done the fit test but noise cancellation doesn't actually seem to block out much noise, seems like it's only very specific frequencies. When you said you blocked out your wife's gym music, I can still easily hear the music at the gym unless my own is quite loud.
I think they’re either broken or the geometry of your ear might just not be a good fit for these particular earbuds and can affect the ANC. I heard this can be the case for some people.
@@MichaelSoledad yeah I was wondering if I was maybe just one of those people who they don’t fit properly for. Dang. Thanks for the reply! :)
They sell attachments for the AirPods that make them just like your fit pros
Im using Galaxy Buds Pro (1st Gen) with my 14 Max and they're still great. I'm looking to travel more and looking into the XM4s Headphones. But since I will already be spending money I was thinking perhaps getting the APP2s instead. Really torn
Unless ANC is your priority, you may be pleasantly surprised with the sound of the APP2s.
@@MichaelSoledad do u feel if it is better to get the XM4 headphones or the APP2 if u r currently using the first APP and wants an upgrade?
@@anselc366 Two very different things to be honest. If you would like to try over the ear headphones then you can't go wrong with the XM4. They provide a comfort that's very different from earbuds and the ANC will be much better. But if you like the ease and portability of the APP but with better sound and Adaptive Transparency, the APP2 is the way to go. Just don't expect it's ANC to be better than the XM4.
There is actually a newer version of the 1st generation case that does support MagSafe
When swiping the volume, I use the thumb opposite, just like when squeezing. That is, if I don't use "Hey Siri, set the volume to 70%."
Thanks for answering my question, Michael! I’ve noticed that my AirPods Pro (2nd gen) take a little longer to connect to my phone when I put them on.. hopefully it’s a bug that can be fixed with a software update :)
Have you also been experiencing them randomly disconnect and reconnect again immediately after?
@@molase_ yes, sometimes this happens when I initially put the AirPods in my ears.
I had been using the original AirPods to the point that the battery lasts under 15 minutes 😂. Best Buy had the Pro 2 for $50 off and I wanted to try them out. Now I don’t see myself ever returning them.
That’s an awesome deal! I think Costco currently offer the same discount.
Yeah, I got mine from Walmart and since my sister works there, I used her discount and got them $190! It was a fantastic deal. I didn’t want to spend $250 on the new Pros because my first gen Pros still worked great, but since they were $60 off I was like “Why not?!” And I don’t regret it at all. I love the touch and volume control and the noise cancellation. The noise cancellation is freaking amazing. I didn’t realize how sucky the first Pros noise cancellation was until I upgraded haha!
@@MichaelSoledadshould i get them from apples black friday discount? You get $75 gift card with purchase essentially making it $175
@@Chaki_ you should! Especially only $175 for the new AirPods Pro 2. It’s definitely worth it imo
@@JustinBocci Fantastic deal indeed!
the first air pod pro did get a magsafe case tho at some point. have one myself.
Yes, you are correct. Someone pointed this one out as well. Thank you!
The volume swipe only works when you swipe then pause the video/song then it moves but if it’s done while the video/song is playing volume doesn’t move so it’s a pointless gesture
I bought the bears fit pro on the deal you talk about in the video and love them. My first pair of anc wear phones and was surprised how good it works. The xm4s are on sale for $179.99 right now and curious about those as well.
where did you find the x m4a for 179??? i’ve been trying to get a hold of them, id like to know please :((
I got them a week ago, never going back to my old jabra earbuds
I wonder if they will come out with an updated Beats Fit Pros? Makes me want to hold off buying AirPods Pro 2s until I know for sure.
Thoughts? Merry Christmas.
Im almost certain they will. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as I always preferred the design and fit of the Beats Fit Pros.
As an owner of beats fit pro I have to disagree with your argument entirely based off one point. The rubber wingtips on my beats fit pro just tore after a little over a year and there is no apple or third party option to replace the wingtips because they are integrated into the headphone so I have to buy a whole new headphone. I would say you’re better off with AirPods Pro 2 and then getting rubber wingtips for them on Amazon for 15$. Now you have the utility and fit of beats fit pro, features of the AirPods Pro 2, and when the rubber wingtips eventually tear you won’t have to replace the entire headphone.
Fortunately my Beats Fit Pro's wingtips have remained intact despite daily use but this is good feedback. I appreciate it.
Did you notice audio drifting on Airpods Pro 2 ? It seems like the voices are more on the right side of the soundstage for me, compared to other Airpods Pro or Airpods Classic, which is very confusing sometimes...
I have this issue with the latest firmware update. Apple replaced my set but it happened as soon as the update hit. Im now debating if I want to return them completely for the beats fit pro or suck it up until another firmware update.
You can turn it off
@@MrGenoboss How do you turn off the AirPods automatic firmware updates?
FYI, apple just updated the firmware, and everything is fine now
Hey I got a question when I turn on noise cancellation I can still hear kinda idk if like that for u to but idk ?
Usually nowadays I'd get distracted from a UA-cam video within a minute or so by scrolling through my UA-cam feed, but this video, your video, kept me engaged throughout the entirety of it man! You earned yourself a happy new subscriber!
Thank you! This is an awesome New Years gift 😊
no wonder adaptive transparency didn't trigger itself for the airplane, cos for it to work it need to hear a sound louder than 85 dB, like an Siren in order for adaptive transparency to kick in , and u can notice it when it does, cos there is a tiny delay before the loud sound is lowered. but I 100% agree with you , i wasn't planning on upgrading, but when i tried these , i went WoW , it's on another level , especially the voice and instruments separation with higher quality bass even at low level . i love them ( just wish Apple would release a black finish ). the only downside i noticed with the beats fit pro is the wingtip that after a while can really hurt your hears , and the airpods pro never fell off while doing workouts , one advice is do not trust the ear fit tip test that Apple has built into IOS , cos it is just checking the seal of the ears, try the other sizes , cos you'll be surprised how much one will fit more than the standard ones.
nice format of comparing and reviewing - I like it a lot that you switched back to be able to really compare them not just from memory! Good Vid Good Job
Thank you!
Excellent review, thanks 🙏🏻. I watched a few reviews and this was my favorite and helped me decide so I just got the AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 and they’re pretty amazing. I wish for a bit more bass but the sound is a quality sound. The ecosystem is unparalleled
Where’d you find them for 200?
@@eriklopez7955 amazon had a sale on them but only for Black Friday- cyber Monday
@@landonle3308 damn
@@eriklopez7955 they was on sale on target
@@eriklopez7955 😂righ
1st gen latter models actually support magsafe
I upgraded to these from the 1st generation AirPods (never had the 1st gen Pro’s) and I was blown away with the quality of the sound and the transparency mode. However, the battery life is terrible. The FindMy feature and loudspeaker consume too much battery. My older AirPods had great battery life and would not lose any battery whilst in the case.
I'm glad you love the sound! I wouldn't describe battery as terrible though. The only way I would be able to kill the battery is I used them all day non-stop.
You either bought fake airpods or really faulty ones
I got the og AirPods 1 not even pro, and man I want these, noise cancelling is a must since I gotta go on a bus everyday
AirPods Pro 1 did have MagSafe they updated it in 2020
I recommend you switch to B&O H95s for your over-ears! Feel like Apple's sound signature is very close to B&O, or that particular "Scandinavian sound", with the deep clear bass, and massive space and separation. Noise Cancelling isn't as good, but if you only use them at home like me, that's less of an issue.
Correction, gen 1 has MagSafe but it was added in later versions
What is the name of the case protector you used in the video (time stamp 4:24)?
the beats sound good but that built in wing tore off after about 6 months, I then got AirPods Pro and they provide a better overall experience in my opinion just with a little less bass. the AirPods Pro 2 aren't enough of an upgrade to me to consider them, maybe in the next update.
I viewed the AirPods Pro 2 the same way until I tried them. You might be pleasantly surprised.
Glad they updated them at same price cause gen1 does not feel or sound like they should be worth 250
Totally agree!
Hey I got a question when I turn on noise cancellation I can still hear kinda idk if like that for u to but idk ?
@@rigo8254 Noise cancellation doesn’t remove outside noise completely so the performance will vary depending on how loud your environment is
@@MichaelSoledad oh sometimes when I hear people talk I can hear without music but w music I can hear
Im also facing some Connectivity issue but in my case its with both of my earbuds.
Random volume drop zero and video on device is still playing and after a second or two it goes back to original volume.
I have checked it and even if i dont have any other device (switching btw devices may be the issue) near me the issue is still persist
Huhuhu can't there is any tips or anything like using only one touching sensor ,whenever i need to gave my friend to listen one airpod eventually it will stop ..
Like we can both used them to slide music or anything 😢 help
And i don't wannit to be like that
Dude try the spatial audio on Apple Music
I have to try this sometime. My trial for Apple Music already expired and I use Spotify almost exclusively.
@@MichaelSoledad you’ll want to redo the video it’s that dramatic
@@jimmyg3855 DAMNIT!!!
The case battery drain on the 2nd gen is incredibly frustrating though. My first gen will stay at 100% for weeks with no use, the second gen loses 25% batter per day sitting on my bedside table
i would take them to an apple store and get them replaced lol
😂
11:30 LOL no, what do you think status means?
I invite you to read on the importance of Branding in consumer products. It’s much more important than you think.
When I tell you I put the AirPod pros in my ear and the whole world cut off and I couldn’t hear the world I thought I was going to but then when I googled it and everybody was talking about it I didn’t know it was called sound cancellation
Great Video and such a good quality keep up the good work!
Thank you! :)
I need the name of that charging pad
How does it sound when you leave them in your ear and talk? Do you hear your voice and it’s muffled?
When Noise Cancellation is ON, you will sound muffled but when Adaptive Transparency is enabled it almost sounds like you're not wearing anything at all. It's amazing.
@@MichaelSoledad that is cool! Thank you!
I already got mine so I don’t why I clicked on the video but I’m glad I did, love your channel dude. Keep the good content up 💪🏻 btw the pro 2s are 🔥 ngl
Thank you! I very much enjoy mine to this day
Everyone says the same thing. And I agree. I hate that I love these buds. I'm an Android and Mac user. Only Apple product I used was a MacBook Air. I was determined to use Galaxy Buds or 3rd party ones. But... I borrowed someone's AirPods Pro 2 and fell in love. I sold my earbuds and bought the AirPods Pro 2.
I think the stem is the dumbest look but functionally, I love them. Other brands are top heavy. Even with wing tips, they don't stay in well. I flex and move my ears a lot. They wiggle and get loose. And since all the controls are in my ear, I'd always pause or skip forward when I pushed them in. The stem solves that.
The noise cancelation is good and the transparency mode is the best on the AirPods Pro 2.
Despite what everyone says, they work great with my Android. If I need to customize something (which I haven't yet), I'll switch to my Mac.
My only problem is that the case will randomly chirp for 10ish seconds when I pick them up.
Interesting thing about the chirp. I have yet to encounter that. Thanks for sharing!
i have big hands and i perfectly swipe, i actually much rather prefer use the airpods to change the volume but i forget its a feature😅
I have AirPods Pro gen 1 and I’m going to be keeping them. I know the better new features on the newest version of AirPods, but I’m not convinced. I’m not willing to spend another $240 for very similar AirPods. I get how great they are and I’m not gonna deny that, but I just prefer my gen 1 and saving $240.
Good for you. However, the only similarity between the first gen and the 2nd gen is the looks. Aside from the extra features the sound is definitely much better.
I have the airpods 3 and the airpod max. Should I sell them both and get the airpods pro 2?
That depends on what you prioritize. I never go out wearing over the ear headphones so earbuds are what I use. I’ve tried the AirPods Max and I still prefer the sound of the AirPods Pro 2.
Watching these in my second generation air pod pros
How do they perform when you have zoom calls in a cafe setting? Are they able to mute the sound of the environment for the others on the call?
They're ok. They can block out most sound but nothing amazing in my opinion.
Got AirPod pro’s 2 yesterday because my first gen ones broke 🙂
How long your gen 1 lasted?
@@verynick Christmas 2020 till last week
Can the Beats fitpros move between and iPhone and iPad seamlessly or are the EarPod Pros the only ones?
Yes, it can.
Mine had bugs and I’m praying I’m still in the 14 day return😮
I am planin to buy tomorrow on tight budget but this vid takin me closer to bnkrupcy😊
Hey Micheal, can you review the regular pixel 7?? I am student and this is a well priced phone and I want to know more about the camera quality and how it works on a daily use. Thank you!!
If I get my hands on one I’ll definitely do it 👍🏼
He dont care about android just watch others UA-camrs video
I hate the fact that it still have problem to seamlessly switch audio from iphone/ipad to mac
My problem is quite the opposite. It constantly switches lol
The Beats Fit sound the best but the microphone is unusable for important and business calls.
I don't know if this has been addressed but I notice a highlight streak of some sort on the A cam are you using the GH6 as the main cam? Cuz that camera had similar streaking issue.
Love the videos! I just got the new ones compared to the 1st gen and they sound way better!
i still prefer my anc sony's over airpods sound quality is amazing