Yes, you heard it right, ₹24,900 ($249) for the new AirPods Pro. The company’s latest premium pods now come with in-ear style design and the cutting-edge Active Noise Cancellation tech that was long-awaited by the Apple users. The AirPods are housed in a similar charging case as before with a peculiar change in dimension. The device will only support Apple devices running iOS 13.2 or higher.
The design has departed from before with a more pronounced form factor and an in-ear design. There is an innovative vent system that helps equalize the pressure and cuts down the discomfort which is the case with conventional buds offered by other companies. There is an Active noise cancellation mode and a transparency mode that lets the user control the amount of ambient sound seeping through the rear vents. This superior technology offers an exceptional level of music performance and enables you to meander into a vibrant and immersive listening experience. Additionally, the Adaptive EQ automatically tunes the lows and mids to the form of the single ear to deliver that crisp audio quality.
The Airpods uses the Bluetooth 5.0 H1 chip which comes with ten audio cores and ensures better connectivity. The pods can be controlled via smartphone or through the force sensor on the lower side to play, pause, skip tracks or answer calls. Voice control is possible through Siri to make calls or get directions. The new Airpod Pro is sweat and water-resistant (IPX4) and can be wirelessly charged via a Qi-certified charger or the lighting connector.
Battery life is commendable at 4.5 hours that includes 5 hours with Active Noise Cancellation and up to 3.5 hours of talk time with a single charge. Five minutes of charge times give 1 hour of music playback.
Apple includes a pair of three sizes of soft, flexible ear tips for added comfort and superior seal. There is a helpful little feature that lets you select the perfect tips as per your ear contour for the ideal audio experience.
The AirPods Pro is priced at Rs. 24,900 ($249 in the US) and will be available for purchase via Apple Authorized Resellers starting Wednesday, October 30 in the US, and will soon be available in India.
