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AirPods Pro (2nd generation, Lightning)
An H2 chip doubles the noise cancellation of the original.
Overview
AirPods Pro 2 kept the outline of the original but changed the electronics. The H2 chip powers a new driver and amplifier, giving wider range and clearer detail. Apple said active noise cancellation was up to twice as effective, and Adaptive Transparency softened loud sounds such as sirens while letting speech through.
Swiping along the stem now changes the volume, a long-requested feature. Personalised Spatial Audio can use a TrueDepth scan of the user's ears from an iPhone, and the earbuds last six hours on a charge, with 30 hours when the case is included.
The redesigned case has a lanyard loop, a speaker that sounds Find My alerts and a U1 chip for Precision Finding. This Lightning edition was replaced a year later by a USB-C version with the same internals.
Why it mattered
Introduced the H2 chip and touch volume control, making AirPods Pro the best-selling premium earbuds.
At a glance
- Announced
- September 7, 2022
- Released
- September 23, 2022
- Discontinued
- September 12, 2023
- Launch price
- $249
- Status
- Discontinued
Highlights
- H2 chip, up to 2x better ANC
- Swipe-to-adjust volume
- Personalised Spatial Audio
- Case with speaker and Precision Finding
- Up to 6 hours per charge
Tech specs
Specifications as published at launch. Some values (like battery life) are manufacturer estimates.
Audio
- Driver
- Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom amplifier
- Noise control
- Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Transparency, Adaptive Audio (via update)
- Spatial Audio
- Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Chip
- Chip
- Apple H2 (earbuds), U1 (case)
Battery
- Listening time
- Up to 6 hours (ANC on)
- Total with case
- Up to 30 hours
Connectivity
- Bluetooth
- Bluetooth 5.3
- Charging
- Lightning, MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi wireless
Design
- Water resistance
- IPX4 (earbuds and case)
- Weight
- 5.3 g per earbud; case 50.8 g
- Ear tips
- Silicone, four sizes (XS, S, M, L)
Features
- Controls
- Touch control on stem (swipe for volume), press for playback; Hey Siri
- Sensors
- Skin-detect sensor, motion and speech accelerometers, touch control
Software
- Launch OS
- iOS 16
How it compares
More in the AirPods Pro family
AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Silicone tips, active noise cancellation and a squeeze-based control.
AirPods Pro (2nd generation, USB-C)
The same H2 earbuds in a USB-C case with better dust protection.
AirPods Pro 3
A heart rate sensor and sharper noise cancelling in a new fit.