AirPods Pro (2nd generation) - Tech Specs
Year introduced: 2024
Audio Technology
Custom-built high-excursion Apple driver
Custom-engineered high dynamic range amplifier
Adaptive Audio1
Active Noise Cancellation
Transparency mode
Conversation Awareness1
Personalised Volume1
Loud Noise Reduction
Vent system for pressure equalisation
Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking2
Adaptive EQ
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones
Inward-facing microphone
Skin-detect sensor
Motion-detecting accelerometer
Speech-detecting accelerometer
Touch control
Chip
Apple H2 headphone chip
Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)
Controls
Press once to play or pause media
Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute
Press twice to end a call
Press twice to skip forward
Press three times to skip back
Press and hold to switch between listening modes
Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Say just “Siri”3 or “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions
Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance4
Dust-, sweat- and water-resistant (IP54): AirPods Pro and charging case
Size and Weight5
AirPods Pro (Each)
Height: 30.9 mm (1.22 inches)
Width: 21.8 mm (0.86 inch)
Depth: 24.0 mm (0.94 inch)
Weight: 5.3 grams (0.19 ounce)
MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Height: 45.2 mm(1.78 inches)
Width: 60.6 mm (2.39 inches)
Depth: 21.7 mm (0.85 inch)
Weight: 50.8 grams (1.79 ounces)
Charging Case
Works with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers or USB‑C connector
Battery
AirPods Pro
Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)6
Up to 4.5 hours of talk time with a single charge7
AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)8
Up to 30 hours of listening time9
Up to 24 hours of talk time10
5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time11 or around 1 hour of talk time12
Connectivity
Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless technology
In the Box
AirPods Pro
MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop8
Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L)
USB‑C Charge Cable
Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their AirPods Pro.
Features include:
Live Listen audio13
Headphone levels
Headphone Accommodations
Conversation Boost
System Requirements14
iPhone and iPod touch models with the latest version of iOS
iPad models with the latest version of iPadOS
Apple Watch models with the latest version of watchOS
Mac models with the latest version of macOS
Apple TV models with the latest version of tvOS
Compatibility
iPhone Models
iPhone 15
iPhone 15 Plus
iPhone 15 Pro
iPhone 15 Pro Max
iPhone 14
iPhone 14 Plus
iPhone 14 Pro
iPhone 14 Pro Max
iPhone 13 mini
iPhone 13
iPhone 13 Pro
iPhone 13 Pro Max
iPhone 12 mini
iPhone 12
iPhone 12 Pro
iPhone 12 Pro Max
iPhone 11
iPhone 11 Pro
iPhone 11 Pro Max
iPhone XS
iPhone XS Max
iPhone XR
iPhone X
iPhone 8
iPhone 8 Plus
iPhone 715
iPhone 7 Plus15
iPhone 6s15
iPhone 6s Plus15
iPhone SE (3rd generation)
iPhone SE (2nd generation)
iPhone SE (1st generation)15
iPod Models
iPod touch (7th generation)
Mac Models 15
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015–2017)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012–Early 2015)
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012–2017)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018–2020)
MacBook Air 13-inch (M1, 2020)
MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022)
MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2012–Early 2015)
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2012–Mid 2015)
MacBook Pro (13-inch, Mid 2012–2020)
MacBook Pro (15-inch, Mid 2012–2019)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, two ports)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (2020, four ports)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M1, 2020)
MacBook Pro 13-inch (M2, 2022)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max, 2023)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M1 Pro or M1 Max, 2021)
MacBook Pro 16-inch (M2 Pro or M2 Max, 2023)
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012–2017)
iMac (27-inch, Late 2012–Late 2013)
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015–2019)
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014–2020)
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac mini (Late 2012–Late 2018)
Mac mini (M1, 2020)
Mac mini (M2 or M2 Pro, 2023)
Mac Studio (M1 Max or M1 Ultra, 2022)
Mac Studio (M2 Max or M2 Ultra, 2023)
Mac Pro (Late 2013–2019)
Mac Pro (M2 Ultra, 2023)
iPad Models
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (6th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st generation)15
iPad Pro 11-inch (4th generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (3rd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (2nd generation)
iPad Pro 11-inch (1st generation)
iPad Pro 10.5-inch
iPad Pro 9.7-inch15
iPad (10th generation)
iPad (9th generation)
iPad (8th generation)
iPad (7th generation)
iPad (6th generation)
iPad (5th generation)
iPad Air (5th generation)
iPad Air (4th generation)
iPad Air (3rd generation)
iPad Air 215
iPad mini (6th generation)
iPad mini (5th generation)
iPad mini 415
Apple Watch Models15
Apple Watch Ultra 2
Apple Watch Ultra
Apple Watch Series 9
Apple Watch Series 8
Apple Watch Series 7
Apple Watch Series 6
Apple Watch SE (2nd generation)
Apple Watch SE (1st generation)
Apple Watch Series 5
Apple Watch Series 4
Apple Watch Series 3
Apple Watch Series 2
Apple Watch Series 1
Apple TV Models
Apple TV 4K
Apple TV HD
AirPods Pro and the Environment
AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact.16
Made with better materials
100 per cent recycled gold in the plating of multiple printed circuit boards
100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets
100 per cent recycled aluminium in the hinge of the MagSafe Charging Case
100 per cent recycled tin in the solder of multiple printed circuit boards
35 per cent or more recycled plastic in multiple components
Energy-efficient
Meets US Department of Energy requirements for battery charger systems17
Smarter chemistry18
Mercury-, BFR-, PVC- and beryllium-free
Green manufacturing
Apple’s Zero Waste Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy for Apple production
Responsible packaging
100 per cent of virgin wood fibre comes from responsibly managed forests19
98 per cent or more fibre-based packaging20
Apple and the Environment
We’re committed to making our products without taking from the earth, and to becoming carbon-neutral across our entire business, including our products, by 2030.
For iOS: Available on iPhone SE (2nd generation and later), iPhone XS, iPhone XR and later with iOS 17 and later when paired with AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware.
For iPadOS: Available on iPad Pro 12.9‑inch (2nd generation and later), iPad Pro 10.5‑inch, iPad Pro 11‑inch (1st generation and later), iPad Air (3rd generation and later), iPad (6th generation and later) and iPad mini (5th generation and later) with iPadOS 17 and later when paired with AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware.
For macOS: Available on MacBook Air (2018 and later), MacBook Pro (2018 and later), iMac (2019 and later), iMac Pro (2017), Mac mini (2018 and later), Mac Studio (2022) and Mac Pro (2019 and later) with macOS Sonoma and later when paired with AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with the latest firmware.
Compatible hardware and software required. Works with compatible content in supported apps. Not all content available in Dolby Atmos. iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio, which will sync across Apple devices running the latest operating system software, including iOS, iPadOS, macOS and tvOS.
Available in English (Australia, Canada, United Kingdom, United States) on iPhone, iPad and Mac computers with Apple silicon when paired with AirPods Pro (2nd generation).
AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and charging case are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) and charging case were tested under controlled laboratory conditions, and have a rating of IP54 under IEC standard 60529. Dust, sweat and water resistance are not permanent conditions and resistance might decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not attempt to charge wet AirPods Pro (2nd generation); refer to support.apple.com/en-au/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.
Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. With Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled, listening time was up to 5.5 hours. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod Pro stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger (sold separately). Wireless charging requires a Qi-certified wireless charger (sold separately). AirPods (3rd generation) charging case also works with the Lightning connector. AirPods Pro (2nd generation) charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB‑C connector.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB—C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge while playing audio until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. The drained AirPods Pro were charged to 100 per cent, then audio playback was resumed and continued until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. This cycle was repeated until both AirPods Pro and the charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Testing consisted of full AirPods Pro battery discharge with a mobile phone call until the first AirPod Pro stopped playing call audio. The drained AirPods Pro were charged to 100 per cent, then the mobile phone call was restarted and continued until the first AirPod Pro stopped playing call audio. This cycle was repeated until both AirPods Pro and the charging case were fully discharged. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. The playlist consisted of 358 unique audio tracks purchased from the iTunes Store (256-Kbps AAC encoding). Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. Five-Minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Pro that were charged for five minutes, then audio playback was started until the first AirPod Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro (2nd generation) with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) and software paired with preproduction iPhone 15 Pro units and software. Volume was set to 50 per cent and Active Noise Cancellation was enabled. 5-minute charge testing was conducted with drained AirPods Pro that were charged for 5 minutes, then a mobile phone call was started and continued until the first AirPod Pro stopped playing call audio. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.
Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.
AirPods Pro can be used as Bluetooth® headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality is limited.
Audio Sharing not supported.
Data is accurate as of product launch.
Efficiency performance is based on the US Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.
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