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At a glance
- Brand
- Apple
- Type
- True Wireless
- Fit
- -
- Connection
- Wireless
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Released
- 2019
Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are true wireless earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and Adaptive EQ. They feature a custom high-excursion Apple driver, H1 chip, and are sweat and water resistant with an IPX4 rating.
The HearWiki takeAI-condensed
These true wireless earbuds deliver strong hybrid noise cancellation and a useful transparency mode, powered by an H1 chip with Adaptive EQ for balanced sound. They offer a comfortable, secure fit, IPX4 sweat and water resistance, and convenient wireless charging for the case. Battery life is modest at 4.5 hours per charge, though the case extends total playtime to 24 hours.
What works
- Effective hybrid ANC
- Transparency mode for ambient awareness
- IPX4 sweat and water resistance
- Wireless charging case
- Comfortable, secure fit with multiple ear tips
What doesn't
- Battery life is on the shorter side
- No multipoint Bluetooth pairing
- Lacks USB-C charging port on case
- Only AAC codec support, no aptX or LDAC
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Specifications
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Audio
| Driver | 11 mm dynamic |
|---|---|
| Driver type | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW |
Wireless
| Bluetooth | 5.0 |
|---|---|
| Codecs | AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No |
Battery
| Battery life | 4.5 h |
|---|---|
| Battery incl. case | 24 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes |
Features
| Active noise cancelling | Yes |
|---|---|
| ANC type | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes |
| Controls | both |
| Voice assistant | Siri |
Design
| Weight | 5.4 g |
|---|---|
| Case weight | 45.6 g |
| Water resistance | IPX4 |
| Detachable cable | No |
| USB-C | No |
Calls
| Microphones | 3 |
|---|---|
| Microphone type | beamforming |
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