It's not when someone talks to you, it's when you talk and in real world it's unworkable, I've tried.
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AirPods 4 With ANC vs. AirPods Pro 2
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antiprotest posts the same thing after every upgrade going back a few years to the originals
I just purchased AirPods Pro 2. Upgrading from AirPods 3. I paid $190.00 US. Delivered.
The only thing that bothers me so far is I have difficulty taking the AirPods out of the case. Nicely smooth and curvy... but no place to grip them... Any anyone else? Any fancy technique?
The only thing that bothers me so far is I have difficulty taking the AirPods out of the case. Nicely smooth and curvy... but no place to grip them... Any anyone else? Any fancy technique?
Key is open the case, use your pointer finger and thumb, forcing from the back of the case to the front when you pull out... they will slide out essesntially.
Needed to learn this when I got the first APP. if you just try to "grab" them with finger and thumb, yeah, doesn't come out easily.
try opening case, put pointer finger against the back of the airpod and thumb towards the front and almost pull/slide out putting some pressure back to front... game changer once you do that
Ive had every version of the Airpods and Pros. I bought the 4s with ANC. their Noise cancelling is decent. Does a good job with lower tone sounds, higher pitch, sudden and even voices, its not as good as APP.
That said, they do a pretty good job with steady, lower tones... I always like to have two pairs of Airpods because I take a lot of long flights and between airports, connections and flights, Ill run out of battery so like to have a second set avaialble.
I'm not bothered by the tips in the APP2 but do appreciate not having to have the tips with the 4s. I believe the noise isolation you get with the tips will make it so the APP always have slightly better overall sound quality.
If I could only have one pair, Id get the APP2 every day of the week. If I'm going to have two pairs, id split as I did, one set of APP2 and another 4 ANC.
That said, they do a pretty good job with steady, lower tones... I always like to have two pairs of Airpods because I take a lot of long flights and between airports, connections and flights, Ill run out of battery so like to have a second set avaialble.
I'm not bothered by the tips in the APP2 but do appreciate not having to have the tips with the 4s. I believe the noise isolation you get with the tips will make it so the APP always have slightly better overall sound quality.
If I could only have one pair, Id get the APP2 every day of the week. If I'm going to have two pairs, id split as I did, one set of APP2 and another 4 ANC.
I’d advise against that as you’re inevitably going to get earwax into the small crevices of the pro 2s..if you’re ballin like that, go ahead and get pod 4s and have those just for bummin around your place
Hmmm yeah you say “Apple must be quietly doing something like 80% charge limit”…fascinating, it’d be rather interesting to see what sort of coding apples got going on for what features and stuff…ugh Apple is too awesome…
I’m sorry but this is hilarious. No, no foam tips for open ear devices lol
If anything make one AirPod to rule them all, the Ultra?…
Hmmm sounds like it’s calibrating or something like that…
That would be insane, never thought of this…
Key is open the case, use your pointer finger and thumb, forcing from the back of the case to the front when you pull out... they will slide out essesntially.
Needed to learn this when I got the first APP. if you just try to "grab" them with finger and thumb, yeah, doesn't come out easily.
try opening case, put pointer finger against the back of the airpod and thumb towards the front and almost pull/slide out putting some pressure back to front... game changer once you do that
I recommend pointing finger on back of the pod and thumb on front of case…trying to grip the pod from opposite sides is tough because they’re so small. Maybe this is what you meant?
Interesting you say this. Hmmm so I’ve had pro 2s since January I think and aside from the case looking like I’ve had them since the prototype phase, yes they’ve held up very well. However, out of curiosity and not desperation, did I check out the pod 3s not long before discontinuation. With that particular model I felt like I was continually in transparency mode and not in a good way. I feel for those unable to withstand the presence of in ear headphones…
Pro series or bust ova heah baby!
Agree with your point, pointer finger on back side of airpod (nearest case hinge), apply forward pressure, as the airpod lifts, apply thumb and squeeze/pick up with pointer + thumb..
bottomline, with the initial airpods had to learn this, APP with the ear tips, don't sit as deeply. With the 3s and 4s, need to do this motion again to get out easily.
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With AirPods Pro 2 frequently discounted to under $200, why is this even a conversation? They are clearly superior to AP4.
I have similar experience. New firmware makes the ANC better. Especially for limiting people voice.
Put a finger behind a pod and push forward toward you. That should pop it up and forward so you can grab it.
Love the AirPods 4 ANC but anytime ANC is on the device is hissing or has a static noise. It’s kinda worrisome and i don’t know if I want to replace them with Apple or just go with it ..? Other than that the sound quality is superb
But they have suction cup seals which some people don't like. They're a different product.
That sounds like something wrong. I have AirPods Pro 2, so not the same, but I never hear a hiss or other unexpected noise and I can’t imagine that Apple would expect that to be normal. I’d take them back for replacements.
Waiting for replacement. If they also hiss I’ll keep them and wait for software update
The “Adaptive Audio” mode in AirPods 4 with ANC is ideal for dog-walking and city-walking. It takes the edge off outside noise so you can hear clearly your music or podcast at a lower volume. You still hear everything around you, from footfalls to approaching vehicles, even electric cars.
The “Adaptive Audio” mode works amazingly well. I’ve not seen any explanation, but I suspect Apple’s software is cancelling out the exact frequencies of noise that match the frequencies of your music/podcast. So your music/podcast is blended into the noise rather than layered on top. So you can listen clearly at lower volumes.
In iOS 18, “Adaptive Audio” is now adjustable, with a 3-way switch. You can switch from the default of medium noise to now passing in more noise or less noise. I find the medium default best for outdoor walking, as I share your concerns about awareness and safety.
Conveniently, you can tell Siri to switch between “Transparency” (having all noise piped through), “Adaptive Audio” (some degree of noise partially cancelled), and “Noise Cancellation” (maximum noise cancellation). And you can do so with a long-press squeeze of either AirPod stem.
The AirPods Pro 2 work in this very same way as the AirPods 4 with ANC. The AirPods Pro 2 fall out of my ears with any size of the silicone flanges, so I much prefer the AirPods 4 for my dog walks. 🐕 🚶♂️ 👂
That’s cool. I just have a problem with the general narrative within fanboi websites like this one that choice = bad. People have different needs and budgets.
I hear what you’re saying, as I don’t expect open earphones to offer excellent ANC. I figured it would just take the edge off some of the environmental noises.
I just don’t care that there’s external noise, so I’d likely still buy the version with no ANC.
I have Sony WH-1000 XM4 if I want great noise-cancelling.