You'll still have to splurge on Apple's top-of-the-line earbuds to get active noise cancellation and transparency mode. The AirPods Pro 2 have active noise cancellation and transparency mode. That essentially means the case has a built-in AirTag for easier location tracking. The second-generation AirPods Pro's case also has another capability: ultra wideband support.

The MagSafe-compatible case for the AirPods Pro 2 also has a lanyard loop, unlike the AirPods 3's case. But you'll have to pay an extra $10 to get the MagSafe wireless charging case bundled with the AirPods 3. You can also charge the case for the AirPods 3 or the AirPods Pro via Apple's wireless MagSafe charger, or by plugging it in with a Lightning cable. It's much shorter and wider than the entry-level AirPods case, but it's not as wide as the holster for the AirPods Pro. The case for the AirPods 3 sort of looks like a cross between the case for the standard AirPods and that of the AirPods Pro. But both models are sweat and water resistant, which could make them more appealing than the $129 regular AirPods for those who want to wear them during exercise. The AirPods Pro 2's stems, for example, are noticeably shorter than those on the AirPods 3. The AirPods 3 and new AirPods Pro share some similarities when it comes to design, although it's very easy to tell them apart. The AirPods 3 are also lighter than the AirPods Pro 2 at 0.15-ounce versus 0.19-ounce. The biggest difference in terms of design is that the $169 AirPods don't have interchangeable silicone tips like the AirPods Pro 2, which include four sizes to choose from. Skin detect sensor, motion detecting accelerometer, speech detecting accelerometer, Force sensorĪirPods Pro 2 vs.

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