All the New Features the H2 Chip Brings to the AirPods Pro 2

[MacRumors]

Apple today introduced the second-generation AirPods Pro, which are equipped with an all-new H2 chip. The H2 is the successor to the H1, and it enables new features like improved noise cancellation, a new transparency mode, and better sound.

• Active Noise Cancellation - The H2 chip in the AirPods Pro 2 cancels twice as much noise compared to the original AirPods Pro.
• Adaptive Transparency Mode - The H2 chip allows for on-device processing that reduces loud environmental sounds like a siren, construction work, or loud speakers at a concert without silencing noise entirely.
• Improved Acoustics - Apple says the H2 chip provides an "exceptional acoustic experience" when paired with the new low-distortion audio driver and custom amplifier. The AirPods Pro offer richer bass and clearer sound across a wider range of frequencies.
• Personalized Spatial Audio - Apple touted personalized spatial audio as an AirPods Pro 2 highlight, with the feature being introduced in iOS 16. This isn't an AirPods 2 exclusive as it uses the TrueDepth camera on the iPhone, but it does work with the AirPods Pro 2.

Other AirPods Pro 2 features include touch controls for adjusting volume right on the AirPods themselves, an improved skin detect sensor that more accurately turns playback on and off, and an improved battery that lasts for a total of 6 hours, up 1.5 hours from the prior-generation model.

The AirPods Pro case also features IPX4 sweat and water resistance along with a lanyard loop, Memoji customization, Find My improvements, and a built-in speaker for locating the case should it be lost.

Notably, the AirPods Pro 2 do not feature support for lossless audio as was rumored because they still use Bluetooth functionality that does not offer the ability to play Apple Lossless Audio Codec files.

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[CWallace]

My current Air Pods Pro are doing fine, but I shall be buying this and then keeping my old pair around as a backup, replacing my Air Pods (which is my current backup).

 

[lozion]

Any new codecs supported?

 

[1288261]

They didn't even go with the contact sensor to know its in your ear. Bugs me when things start playing when I put the AirPods into a pocket or on a table

 

[ersan191]

Anyone know if the dimensions are exactly the same? The current pros hurt my ears after about an hour I think they are ever so slightly too large.

Not holding my breath of course.

 

[Mattw27]

Do we think auto switching has been improved?

 

[Phuz01]

This is a major disappointment. Apple used to be on the cutting edge with hardware development, but now a competitor is going to beat Apple to market with headphones that take advantage of advancements in Bluetooth technology. Given the bandwidth Apple Music has devoted to making its library lossless, it’s a bit strange that the only piece of hardware that allows listeners to fully take advantage of this upgrade is the Apple TV.

 

[Return Zero]

The volume control is the feature I care most about. The others are nice-to-haves, but that alone is worth the upgrade.

 

[kalafalas]

I noticed the new iPhones support Bluetooth 5.3 up from 5.0. I wonder if these use the new LE audio codec

 

[nrose101]

No lossless support. No sale.

 

[Eldaerenth Faexidor]

The first gen APP sounded phenomenally good. So the second gen will be blowing your socks off.

 

[_Spinn_]

Sounds like a great upgrade!

 

[jasheeky]

Apple might be saving the new Bluetooth and lossless support for the next version of AirPods Max

 

[Jerz]

Considering my only complaint is that they fall out too easily, they haven't fixed that. I won't be getting this.

 

[_apple_apple_]

Anyone know if these can be connected to multiple devices simultaneously (as the rumor went)?

 

[M.Rizk]

Apple might be saving the new Bluetooth and lossless support for the next version of AirPods Max

AirPods Pro 2 is upgraded to Bluetooth 5.3 so they will most likely have the new LC codec. Loseless won't happen on Bluetooth. Apple needs to figure out something else. Either 2.4 GHz or their own.

 

[JippaLippa]

Good to know; hopefully it'll mean better sound quality.

 

[JippaLippa]

Apple Music has devoted to making its library lossless, it’s a bit strange that the only piece of hardware that allows listeners to fully take advantage of this upgrade is the Apple TV.

Don't forget the mac!
It's a joy to listen to high quality lossless music on my mac, with my dac and wired headphones.

 

[Orizaba]

No lossless audio?

 

[aries81]

Considering my only complaint is that they fall out too easily, they haven't fixed that. I won't be getting this.

This does not apply to everyone however.

 

[CWallace]

No lossless audio?

No. Looks like Bluetooth 5.3 can't support the bandwidth needed for Apple Lossless.

 

[elmateo487]

No. Looks like Bluetooth 5.3 can't support the bandwidth needed for Apple Lossless.

Yes. We know. But these have WiFi support and the product overview presentation said 48khz with SharePlay.

Makes me think they do support it, just only over WiFi like on a home network? Or connected to the phones WiFi?

I do feel like they would have said that though, and they didn’t even mention the word lossless. So what does 48khz with SharePlay mean

 

[zerolight]

Looks like the vent / mic on the inner surface has moved to the top edge now. What was a vent there is now just black sensor of some type. Hopefully this ends the “suck my airpods” to clear wax and improve sound every few months.

 

[Alpha God Vonn]

The volume control is the feature I care most about. The others are nice-to-haves, but that alone is worth the upgrade.

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽 facts. I used to be in love with Apple now I don’t care to have the new & latest. I’m a end up getting them but I’m in no rush lol

 

[lozion]

No lossless audio?

doesnt look like it..