10-30-2019, 08:38 PM
Breaking down Apple’s AirPods Pro 8 best features that set them apart
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" width="1" height="1" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p><span class="article-leader">After a release on Monday, Apple’s AirPods Pro are available for purchase at retail now. There are some features that set them aside from Apple’s previous offerings, so let’s take a look at all of them.<br /></span></p>
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<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Apple's AirPods Pro" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-1.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-1.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Apple’s AirPods Pro</span></div>
<h2>Wind-proofed Mic</h2>
<p>The microphones on the new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/topic/AirPods_pro">AirPods Pro</a> now reside on the outside of the earpiece, rather than at the bottom of the stem.</p>
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<p>It now has an expanded mesh microphone port versus the older AirPods, which drastically improves call quality while out and about. In our testing so far in a variety of fall weather conditions, including sun, wind, and rain, the relocation and mesh have made a big improvement in audio quality based on feedback from our call recipients.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Improved microphones cut down wind during phone calls" height="880" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-2.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-2.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">An improved microphone cuts down wind during phone calls</span></div>
<h2>Audio Transparency mode</h2>
<p>The microphone array on the AirPods Pro don’t just improve call quality. They make Transparency Mode possible. Transparency Mode allows users to hear what is going on around them while AirPods Pro are in their ears by passing through the audio from the external microphone and mixing it with what’s being played.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Pass-through Audio Transparency mode" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-3.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-3.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Pass-through Audio Transparency mode</span></div>
<p>For instance, in an office Transparency Mode can be utilized to hear if someone is trying to talk to you while you’ve got your AirPods in. Additionally. pedestrians or cyclists can use the mode to keep an ear out for vehicles while on the go.</p>
<h2>Active noise cancelling</h2>
<p>Coming to AirPods for the first time is Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Apple’s ANC technology uses the microphones to monitor external noises, and block them out with a combination of software and hardware. This functionality is best with droning or repetitive noises, like background noise on a plane, the buzz of traffic you hear while walking down the street, or the hum of appliances at home.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Turning on ANC from Control Center" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-4.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-4.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Turning on ANC from Control Center</span></div>
<p>Not only does it block out those noises, but it does it with a high-quality version of ANC. Instead of using feed-forward ANC which only uses an external microphone, it has a secondary internal microphone that listens inside your ear to be sure the audio isn’t impacted and that it can cancel out any other internal noise it hears.</p>
<p>Apple says it samples and corrects itself up to 200 times every single second to ensure the best possible noise cancellation.</p>
<h2>Apple H1 chip</h2>
<p>Baked into all of Apple’s latest headphones, is the H1 chip. It debuted with the AirPods second-generation earlier this year and has since shown up in other headphones such as the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/05/22/powerbeats-pro-are-better-headphones-than-airpods-but-wont-replace-them">PowerBeats Pro</a>.</p>
<p>This Apple-designed system-in-package is what handles everything for the headphones including audio processing, “Hey Siri” support, and noise cancellation. It is packed with ten audio cores for incredibly low latency and real-time noise cancellation.</p>
<p>It allows for the simple setup process with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and the effortless hand-off. It is unique to Apple and one of the biggest benefits any model of AirPods have, even if it isn’t visibly noticeable from the exterior.</p>
<h2>Force sensor</h2>
<p>Within each of the AirPods Pro stems is a force sensor. This new sensor replaces the tapping gesture found on the original AirPods that could be awkward or dislodge the earpiece.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="AirPods Pro force sensor" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-5.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-5.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">AirPods Pro force sensor</span></div>
<p>One squeeze can play/pause music or answer a call, two squeezes will skip to the next song, three squeezes will go back, and a long hold will change modes from noise-canceling to transparency.</p>
<p>Not much pressure is required to activate. When you’ve done so, you can hear a tiny click from the earpiece.</p>
<h2>USB-C</h2>
<p>This time around, Apple has included a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box —same as with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. This is a great addition for owners of Apple’s newest hardware. Every Mac currently shipping has a USB-C port, and the iPad Pro does too.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Lightning to USB-C cable is included" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-6.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-6.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">A Lightning to USB-C cable is included</span></div>
<p>Of course, AirPods Pro can charge wirelessly with any Qi-enabled charging mat, but it is nice to have a cable included to work with all of Apple’s latest gear. You could even use the cable to charge your AirPods Pro from the bottom of your USB-C iPad Pro.</p>
<h2>Sweat resistant</h2>
<p>Apple has given the AirPods Pro an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating which means whether you are deep in a heavy workout at the gym, or getting caught in the rain, AirPods Pro will hold up.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="AirPods Pro after getting caught in the rain" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-7.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-7.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">AirPods Pro after getting caught in the rain</span></div>
<p>You can’t wear them swimming. You probably shouldn’t wear them in the shower. But, you don’t need to worry about sweat or a rain shower breaking them.</p>
<h2>Available now</h2>
<p>Apple AirPods Pro <a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/product/apple-airpods-2/MWP22AM/A">retail for $249</a> and are carried by these top retailers:</p>
<h2>AirPods and AirPods Pro specifications</h2>
<div id="custom-table-wrap">
<table id="custom-table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th>AirPods (Second Generation)</th>
<th>AirPods Pro</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dimensions (inches)</td>
<td>1.59 x 0.65 x 0.71</td>
<td>1.22 x 0.86 x 0.94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight (ounces)</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Case Dimensions (inches)</td>
<td>2.11 x 1.74 x 0.84</td>
<td>1.78 x 2.39 x 0.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Case Weight (ounces)</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Battery Life (AirPods)</td>
<td>5 Hours</td>
<td> 4.5 House with ANC, 5 with ANC off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Battery Life (with Case)</td>
<td>More than 24 Hours</td>
<td>More than 24 Hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Connectivity</td>
<td>Bluetooth 5.0</td>
<td>Bluetooth 5.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microphones</td>
<td>Dual Beamforming</td>
<td>Dual Beamforming, Single Inward-Facing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sensors</td>
<td>Dual Optical Sensors, Motion-Detecting Accelerometer, Speech-Detecting Accelerometer</td>
<td>Dual Optical Sensors, Motion-Detecting Accelerometer, Speech-Detecting Accelerometer, Force Sensor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sweat and Water Resistance</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>IPX4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Noise Cancellation</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
</tr>
</thead>
</table>
</div>
</div>
https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/2019/10/...hem-apart/
<div style="margin: 5px 5% 10px 5%;"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" width="1" height="1" title="" alt="" /></div><div><p><span class="article-leader">After a release on Monday, Apple’s AirPods Pro are available for purchase at retail now. There are some features that set them aside from Apple’s previous offerings, so let’s take a look at all of them.<br /></span></p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Apple's AirPods Pro" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-1.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-1.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Apple’s AirPods Pro</span></div>
<h2>Wind-proofed Mic</h2>
<p>The microphones on the new <a href="https://appleinsider.com/topic/AirPods_pro">AirPods Pro</a> now reside on the outside of the earpiece, rather than at the bottom of the stem.</p>
<iframe class='youtube-player' type='text/html' width='560' height='315' src='https://www.youtube.com/embed/3C-eRpx0vkw?version=3&rel=1&fs=1&autohide=2&showsearch=0&showinfo=1&iv_load_policy=1&wmode=transparent' allowfullscreen='true' style='border:0;'></iframe>
<p>It now has an expanded mesh microphone port versus the older AirPods, which drastically improves call quality while out and about. In our testing so far in a variety of fall weather conditions, including sun, wind, and rain, the relocation and mesh have made a big improvement in audio quality based on feedback from our call recipients.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Improved microphones cut down wind during phone calls" height="880" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-2.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-2.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">An improved microphone cuts down wind during phone calls</span></div>
<h2>Audio Transparency mode</h2>
<p>The microphone array on the AirPods Pro don’t just improve call quality. They make Transparency Mode possible. Transparency Mode allows users to hear what is going on around them while AirPods Pro are in their ears by passing through the audio from the external microphone and mixing it with what’s being played.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Pass-through Audio Transparency mode" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-3.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-3.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Pass-through Audio Transparency mode</span></div>
<p>For instance, in an office Transparency Mode can be utilized to hear if someone is trying to talk to you while you’ve got your AirPods in. Additionally. pedestrians or cyclists can use the mode to keep an ear out for vehicles while on the go.</p>
<h2>Active noise cancelling</h2>
<p>Coming to AirPods for the first time is Active Noise Cancellation (ANC). Apple’s ANC technology uses the microphones to monitor external noises, and block them out with a combination of software and hardware. This functionality is best with droning or repetitive noises, like background noise on a plane, the buzz of traffic you hear while walking down the street, or the hum of appliances at home.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Turning on ANC from Control Center" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-4.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-4.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">Turning on ANC from Control Center</span></div>
<p>Not only does it block out those noises, but it does it with a high-quality version of ANC. Instead of using feed-forward ANC which only uses an external microphone, it has a secondary internal microphone that listens inside your ear to be sure the audio isn’t impacted and that it can cancel out any other internal noise it hears.</p>
<p>Apple says it samples and corrects itself up to 200 times every single second to ensure the best possible noise cancellation.</p>
<h2>Apple H1 chip</h2>
<p>Baked into all of Apple’s latest headphones, is the H1 chip. It debuted with the AirPods second-generation earlier this year and has since shown up in other headphones such as the <a href="https://appleinsider.com/articles/19/05/22/powerbeats-pro-are-better-headphones-than-airpods-but-wont-replace-them">PowerBeats Pro</a>.</p>
<p>This Apple-designed system-in-package is what handles everything for the headphones including audio processing, “Hey Siri” support, and noise cancellation. It is packed with ten audio cores for incredibly low latency and real-time noise cancellation.</p>
<p>It allows for the simple setup process with an iPhone, iPad, or Mac, and the effortless hand-off. It is unique to Apple and one of the biggest benefits any model of AirPods have, even if it isn’t visibly noticeable from the exterior.</p>
<h2>Force sensor</h2>
<p>Within each of the AirPods Pro stems is a force sensor. This new sensor replaces the tapping gesture found on the original AirPods that could be awkward or dislodge the earpiece.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="AirPods Pro force sensor" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-5.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-5.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">AirPods Pro force sensor</span></div>
<p>One squeeze can play/pause music or answer a call, two squeezes will skip to the next song, three squeezes will go back, and a long hold will change modes from noise-canceling to transparency.</p>
<p>Not much pressure is required to activate. When you’ve done so, you can hear a tiny click from the earpiece.</p>
<h2>USB-C</h2>
<p>This time around, Apple has included a USB-C to Lightning cable in the box —same as with the iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max. This is a great addition for owners of Apple’s newest hardware. Every Mac currently shipping has a USB-C port, and the iPad Pro does too.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="Lightning to USB-C cable is included" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-6.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-6.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">A Lightning to USB-C cable is included</span></div>
<p>Of course, AirPods Pro can charge wirelessly with any Qi-enabled charging mat, but it is nice to have a cable included to work with all of Apple’s latest gear. You could even use the cable to charge your AirPods Pro from the bottom of your USB-C iPad Pro.</p>
<h2>Sweat resistant</h2>
<p>Apple has given the AirPods Pro an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating which means whether you are deep in a heavy workout at the gym, or getting caught in the rain, AirPods Pro will hold up.</p>
<div align="center">
<div class="article-img"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart.jpg" alt="AirPods Pro after getting caught in the rain" height="372" class="lazy" data-original="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-7.jpg"><img src="https://www.sickgaming.net/blog/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/breaking-down-apples-airpods-pro-8-best-features-that-set-them-apart-7.jpg"></div>
<p><span class="minor2 small gray">AirPods Pro after getting caught in the rain</span></div>
<p>You can’t wear them swimming. You probably shouldn’t wear them in the shower. But, you don’t need to worry about sweat or a rain shower breaking them.</p>
<h2>Available now</h2>
<p>Apple AirPods Pro <a href="https://prices.appleinsider.com/product/apple-airpods-2/MWP22AM/A">retail for $249</a> and are carried by these top retailers:</p>
<h2>AirPods and AirPods Pro specifications</h2>
<div id="custom-table-wrap">
<table id="custom-table">
<thead>
<tr>
<th></th>
<th>AirPods (Second Generation)</th>
<th>AirPods Pro</th>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
<td></td>
<td></td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Dimensions (inches)</td>
<td>1.59 x 0.65 x 0.71</td>
<td>1.22 x 0.86 x 0.94</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Weight (ounces)</td>
<td>0.14</td>
<td>0.19</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Case Dimensions (inches)</td>
<td>2.11 x 1.74 x 0.84</td>
<td>1.78 x 2.39 x 0.85</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Case Weight (ounces)</td>
<td>1.41</td>
<td>1.61</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Battery Life (AirPods)</td>
<td>5 Hours</td>
<td> 4.5 House with ANC, 5 with ANC off</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Battery Life (with Case)</td>
<td>More than 24 Hours</td>
<td>More than 24 Hours</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Connectivity</td>
<td>Bluetooth 5.0</td>
<td>Bluetooth 5.0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Microphones</td>
<td>Dual Beamforming</td>
<td>Dual Beamforming, Single Inward-Facing</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sensors</td>
<td>Dual Optical Sensors, Motion-Detecting Accelerometer, Speech-Detecting Accelerometer</td>
<td>Dual Optical Sensors, Motion-Detecting Accelerometer, Speech-Detecting Accelerometer, Force Sensor</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Sweat and Water Resistance</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>IPX4</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>Active Noise Cancellation</td>
<td>No</td>
<td>Yes</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td></td>
</tr>
</thead>
</table>
</div>
</div>
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