Airpods Pro (Gen 2) and new Airpods Pro 2 really the same?

[toddm]

Are these really the same product and it's just a new software update? Seems like there's conflicting info floating around on if they are really the same and Apple just changed the name (slightly) and released a software update, or if they are actually different. I did ask Apple Support and they said there were hardware differences but they could not actually detail any of them. It seems like even stores are using the same model/UPC #'s for them.

 

[sparksd]

Yes, this is just a s/w update to the existing model.

 

[wolfedude88]

I wonder if they changed the name when they changed the pro 2 case from lightning to usb c, kind of like the new AirPod Max.

My guess anyways.

 

[ShadowJamie]

Are these really the same product and it's just a new software update? Seems like there's conflicting info floating around on if they are really the same and Apple just changed the name (slightly) and released a software update, or if they are actually different. I did ask Apple Support and they said there were hardware differences but they could not actually detail any of them. It seems like even stores are using the same model/UPC #'s for them.

AirPods Pro 2 vs. AirPods Pro 2 (Gen 2):

•Charging port:
•AirPods Pro 2: lightning port.
•AirPods Pro 2 (Gen 2): USB-C port.

•IP Rating:
•AirPods Pro 2: IPX4 (sweat and splash resistant).
•AirPods Pro 2 (Gen 2): IP54 (same moisture protection, but also offers limited dust protection).

•Precision Finding:
•AirPods Pro 2: First-gen U1 chip, basic Find My functionality.
•AirPods Pro 2 (Gen 2): Second-gen U1 chip, supports Find My with Precision Finding for more accurate location tracking of the charging case.

•Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro:
•AirPods Pro 2: No support for lossless audio.
•AirPods Pro 2 (Gen 2): Supports 20-bit, 48kHz lossless audio when paired with Apple Vision Pro.