AirPod Pro Transparency mode vs. Off mode difference

[dbirnbaum7]

Can anyone clarify the difference between transparency and off modes? Thanks.

 

[BugeyeSTI]

AirPods Transparency Mode: What Is It & How It Works Explained

Transparency mode uses internal and external mics

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[Fatus_Asticus]

Transparency acts a bit like a hearing aid offsetting the fact that you have something in your ears which naturally blocks some sound. Off mode is just ear buds in your ears, nothing special. ANC is ear buds with noice canceling sounds blocking some of the outside noise.

 

[dbirnbaum7]

Thanks!