Yesterday marked a sea change for Apple: Lightning is now a connector of the past while USB-C has been fully adopted. This means that the AirPods Pro 2 are now also updated with the universal connector but that’s not the only news.
AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C charging case now supports 20-bit, 48 kHz lossless audio, but there’s a catch: It only works with Apple Vision Pro headphones, which will debut in the US early next year. Apple says the H2 chip inside the AirPods Pro 2, also found on the Vision Pro, allows for lossless audio transmission, but that raises the question of why the feature wasn’t present on last year’s Lighting model.
The other noteworthy feature of the new AirPods Pro 2 USB-C is the updated IP54 rating for the earbuds and their case. That means more dust resistance along with the water and sweat rating of last year’s IPX4-rated AirPods Pro 2. AirPods Pro 2 now also support adaptive audio, custom volume, and speech awareness. Battery life is still rated at 6 hours of listening time and 30 hours with the case. You can also reverse charge your AirPods Pro 2 from your iPhone via USB-C.
AirPods Pro 2 with the USB-C charging case still cost $249 and are available in a single white color. The buds will be available for purchase from September 22nd.
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