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AirPods Pro 3 Video Review: Is It Worth Upgrading Your AirPods Pro 2?
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Is that true? I thought the Powerbeats Pro 2 stopped tracking heart rate if you were tracking it via the Apple Watch. Do the AirPods Pro 3 “combine” both heart rate sensors for a supposedly more accurate reading?
They are, but while simps like iJustine should be 100% ignored, I’ve found others like MKBHD to be objectively legit. His dubious take on the 17 Air, for example, was refreshing after the flood of gushing videos last week.
I’m still going to keep my pre-order, as my launch Gen 2’s are on their last leg battery-wise, but it’s nice to have some of my concerns and questions addressed prior to delivery.
… they were visible on the previous versions as well, so who cares?
I'm interested in these. My Apple Watch does not always consistently track heart rate during exercises. I can have 5 - 15 minutes of blank metrics every so often or it will miss the entire workout. It's not a huge deal but is an annoyance.
My big unknown is the comfort of the new tips. I find the current ones highly comfortable. With the new ones having foam in them and being called "stiffer" (WSJ review), that's a potential issue for me. We'll see. I'm not due to a replacement for another year or so.
My big unknown is the comfort of the new tips. I find the current ones highly comfortable. With the new ones having foam in them and being called "stiffer" (WSJ review), that's a potential issue for me. We'll see. I'm not due to a replacement for another year or so.
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My greatest use case is for use as hearing aids. My APP2 are tuned to the audiogram from my audiologist. Plus I modified the ear tips with a memory foam backer to get them to retain and it also extra dampens outside sound.
But for me the APP2 performance is of marginal help. They aren’t very good for me in a restaurant situation as conversation boost doesn’t seem to work well.
Hoping the dynamic equalizer means it will be worth a try out.
But for me the APP2 performance is of marginal help. They aren’t very good for me in a restaurant situation as conversation boost doesn’t seem to work well.
Hoping the dynamic equalizer means it will be worth a try out.
I highly recommend the Comply foam tips, which squish down like earplugs to go into the ear canals. I find they stay very firmly in place, even when I'm sweating. They have a limited lifespan, but you get 3 pairs in the package. The foam also adds some passive noise cancelling that makes them quieter.
There are many out there on the internet comparing the AirPods 4 ANC and AirPods Pro 2.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) vs Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation Side-by-Side Headphones Comparison
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and the Apple AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation have similar feature sets and comparable performance, considering they're very different designs. The [nolink:AirPods Pro 2] have an in-ear fit, which uses silicone ear tips to secure a seal, while the...
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I use my AirPods Pro 2 several times a day, every day. I can't imagine being without them. I use them for phone calls, listening to videos on my iPad, and for hearing protection here on the farm.
The 3s reportedly have a better fit, better sound, better noise cancellation, and longer battery life. If so, I'll happily upgrade for $250, and give my APP2 to a family member or friend.
The 3s reportedly have a better fit, better sound, better noise cancellation, and longer battery life. If so, I'll happily upgrade for $250, and give my APP2 to a family member or friend.
I only use my APP 2 when someone on the subway or in a restaurant is loudly endorsing some politically motivated hatred and I can't stand listening. The noise cancellation and loud music generally does the trick. Most of what I listen to was recorded before 1960, so ultimate sound quality is less important. But improved NC? Maybe.
I might upgrade later but when they're around 160 or so price. No rush. I'm good with the pro 2 ones.
Meh, I wouldn't agree with your opinion of him.
He pushes people to spend as much as possible, so he's far too "loadasmoney!" for me. He actively plays on "snob value".
If you gave him two identical products, but told him the RRP of one was twice as much as the other, I'd lay a bet that he'd recommend the more expensive 'identical" product.
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99% sure the issue with the PBP2 was if you paired them with a treadmill or similar, not with your phone.
this is one of Apple’s best product. Preordered mine and can’t wait for friday! Sad my APP2 case won’t fit on this.
I haven't noticed that. I don't watch most of his videos but I've seen a few where he specifically says that while the product may be decent, its overall value is low because of the price. He's said this about Apple products too, even though some claim he's an Apple shill.
However, my bigger concern is his propensity for driving very dangerously. He actually posted himself on YouTube going nearly 100 mph in a 35 zone. He blurred out the speedometer, but forgot he had a second speedometer that the whole world could see.
Top YouTube tech reviewer apologizes for speeding in residential area as part of video
Marques Brownlee, who has almost 20 million YouTube subscribers as MKBHD, posted a video showing himself driving at almost three times the legal speed limit.
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Police footage shows multiple Marques Brownlee traffic violations amid speeding scandal - Dexerto
Tech YouTuber Marques Brownlee was served multiple tickets for traffic violations in newly-released police bodycam footage.
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When do the AirPods Pro typically go on sale? I currently have the AirPods 1 and 2 which are fine in my home office since I don't need ANC at home. However, I'm in Canada, so sales in other countries wouldn't apply for us.
I own the AirPod Pro 1 and eventually upgraded to the APP2 due to battery life, etc. at the time. I used the HECK out of my APP1 and the APP2 was with the upgrade to me. I use them a solid amount and plan to upgrade in the future as needed.