Apple’s totally wireless earbuds come in two configurations: here’s how to pick the right pair for you
That said, Apple has announced a new virtual surround sound feature that it says makes a big difference when you’re watching movies that have a 5.1 mix. This feature isn’t available yet, but it’s coming exclusively to AirPods Pro, so you should keep that in mind if you watch a lot of films on your iPhone, iPad, or Mac.On the surface, both the AirPods and AirPods Pro look extremely similar. They’re white earbuds with a long “stem” that protrudes downward.
But, it’s what’s on the inside that counts, and the AirPods Pro have a couple of additional microphones that are used for ANC . The feature filters out unwanted noise, and does a surprisingly good job for earbuds. I’ve worn them on planes, subway trains,and busy New York City streets, and I can barely hear the world around me over the sound of my music.
Regular AirPods don’t have any sort of noise cancellation, and let a fair amount of outside noise leak in. The standard AirPods don’t even have any real passive noise cancellation because they’ve got a hard shell design, which doesn’t create a seal around the inside of your ear like gummy-tipped earbuds do. The AirPods Pro have this gummy tip design, which allows them to block some noise even when your music is off.
None of this matters in quieter environments like an office or your home, but you’ll definitely find yourself reaching for the volume controls in a noisier one. If you’re a homebody or listening to music or podcasts at work, the regular AirPods are a fine choice, but frequent travelers should definitely go for AirPods Pro.
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