Is Upgrading to AirPods Pro a Smart Move? Let’s Find Out

We have the info that could help you decide

Apple is a brand that knows how to keep its fans excited and satisfied. Soon after the launch of Apple iPhone 11, the company has another product planned for its fans. It’s the perfect-sounding AirPods Pro that will be available in Australia soon. As they cost $399 and will be launched in a few hours, i.e., October 30, Apple fans are wondering whether the costly upgrade is worth their money. We try to find out the answer to that!

The Good Stuff

The cost of AirPods Pro is quite high, but the wireless charging case is included in the package, so that’s a relief. The top features of the inventive product are noise-cancelling functionality, sweat, and water resistance rating of IPX4 and a wireless charging case. The IPX4 means that it can take water splashes but won’t survive if you go swimming with these beauties on.

One thing that attracted us is the 4-hour of listening time and 3 hours of talking time offered on one charge. We also liked around 24 hours of listening time and 18 hours of talking time with the charging case. These features make it a worthy product for future addition to our list of true wireless earbuds.

The Comparison

If you already have AirPods and you are thinking of an upgrade, then you need to know that the extra price is for a few features like noise-cancelling, wireless charging case, and sweat resistance. Apart from that, nothing is new in AirPods Pro. If the features seem too attracted to be skipped, you can try other brands than Apple, such as Sony’s WF-1000XM3 that have exceptional noise-cancelling feature while Jaybird Vista earbuds allow you to sweat it without killing the earbuds.

Specs comparison

	AirPods (2nd generation)	AirPods Pro
Single earbud dimension	40 x 16.5 x 18.0mm, Weight: 4g	30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0mm, Weight: 5.4g
Noise-cancelling	Not available	Yes
CPU	H1 chip	H1 chip
Battery	Up to 4 hours listening time and up to 3 hours talking time. Around 24 hours of listening time with the charging case.	Without wireless case: Up to 4.5 hours listening time and up to 5 with noise-cancelling turned off. Up to 3.5 hours talking time. With wireless case: 24 hours of listening time, 18 hours of talking time.
Connectivity	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.0
Water resistance	N/A	IPX4 (earbuds, not charging case)
Price	$249 RRP (standard charging case included)	$399 RRP (wireless charging case included)

In case you want to invest in a cheaper product from Apple rather than AirPods Pro, you can try Powerbeats Pro. The handy hook design is a worthy addition as they ensure that they don’t fall out during the exercise sessions.

The Verdict

AirPods Pro is a good option for people who are thinking of future-proofing as they would be good for a few years thanks to sweat resistance, wireless charging, and noise-cancelling feature. It is also good that you get three different ear tips so that you have control over the best fit. The only drawback is it’s super high cost!

What do you think of AirPods Pro? Will you book one soon?