The reviewer discusses the new Apple AirPods Pro, which have a new design that allows for a proper seal in the ear, improving sound quality. The AirPods Pro also feature active noise cancellation (ANC), which is a new feature for Apple's earbuds. The reviewer praises the ANC, saying it's "pretty fantastic" and that it's a game-changer for wireless earbuds. They also appreciate the comfort and ease of use of the AirPods Pro, which are similar to the regular AirPods but with improved sound quality and ANC. However, they note that the ANC does cut down the battery life by half an hour. Overall, the reviewer highly recommends the AirPods Pro, despite their high price, due to their refined combination of sound quality, comfort, and ease of use.
Here are the key facts extracted from the text:
1. Apple has refreshed the AirPods with an extra hour of talk time and a wireless charging case accessory.
2. The new AirPods Pro has a new design with in-ear tips.
3. The new design allows for a proper seal with the ear, improving sound quality.
4. The new AirPods Pro has fuller mids and more bass than the previous model.
5. The new AirPods Pro has active noise cancellation (ANC) technology.
6. The ANC technology uses outward-facing microphones to detect external sounds and creates an equal and opposite audio signal to cancel them out.
7. The AirPods Pro also have inward-facing microphones to detect sound inside the ear canal and adjust the ANC accordingly.
8. The AirPods Pro sample audio 200 times per second to adjust the ANC.
9. The AirPods Pro have pressure equalization vents to reduce pressure and discomfort.
10. The ANC technology can be turned off in the iOS control center, but not on Android.
11. The AirPods Pro have a pinch-based control method for controlling music playback and summoning Siri.
12. The AirPods Pro case is larger than the previous AirPods case, but still compact and pocketable.
13. The AirPods Pro support wireless charging.
14. The AirPods Pro have a battery life of around 4.5 hours with ANC on, and 5 hours with ANC off.
15. The AirPods Pro are compatible with Android devices, but some features may not work seamlessly.
16. The AirPods Pro are priced at $120 more than the standard AirPods.
17. The AirPods Pro are available for purchase on Apple's website.