Apple AirPods Pro (1. generation) with Wireless charging case (2019)

These essentially are a perfect complement if you have an iPhone and even the Apple Watch. The H1 chip makes pairing absolutely effortless. Open the charging case and your phone detects them immediately. That’s what will lure many iPhone users towards any Airpods is the the convenience factor and that so called Apple ecosystem where everything works so seamlessly together. Sound quality is well balanced within the highs and mids with good separation of the instruments. It’s not heavy on bass if that’s your thing. What makes the sound great at least over the wired EarPods is how they generate a much better seal so you’re able to immerse more with your music. I’ve found having ANC on or off made no real difference to the quality in audio but I think this will be different for each person. I usually keep ANC on because it’s not that much of a drain on the battery with it activated. ANC itself is very good for a set of earbuds. You do notice how it drowns out any background noise. In my testing I found them to be as good as my Sony WH-1000MX3 though I’m sure on a plane the headphones would do a much better job. Comfort is surprisingly quite amazing. Usually when company’s flaunt a feature I’m dubious (like their ear fit test) but the way this has been designed to let air pass through the ear canal does make these very comfortable. That is provided that fit your ears because everyone is different. For me they were an excellent fit and I usually struggle with any ear phone/bud design. I can easily have these in my ears for 5 hours and would not suffer from ear fatigue. Because they are IPX4 water resistant I have used these for running and cycling. Running is great and this is again down to the little ear fatigue. I’m not going to use these whilst on a long run as I’d rather refrain from sweating buckets all over them so unfortunately cannot say how good of a fit they are when sweat does drip down to your ears. Cycling with these are ok. Problem is you hear a lot of the wind going at certain speeds so it’s not all that ideal but will do the job. Battery life with noise cancellation I’ve averaged around 5 hours which is pretty good for a small device with ANC on. Transparency mode is solid if you need to hear your own voice but that’s about it. I tried using this when speaking to someone at the counter and couldn’t hear him so ended up taking them out. I would probably need to do more testing with TM though. One last thing that’s really good is how the ear tips have a mesh at the bottom which is really smart as this stops any of that unwanted ear wax/gunk from landing onto the speakers themselves. This is a nice touch and something that I think all ear tips should have. It can’t be all good though so here are some minor annoyances I’ve noticed. First is definitely not being able to control the volume. It’s been like that since the first AirPods but surely this can easily be implemented. A lot of tech reviewers believe it’s because Apple want you to use Siri and if that’s the case that’s just plain stupid. If you have an Apple Watch then sure it’s manageable but if you go for a run then for some people it’s just easier if the volume was available to control on the device. Next is definitely customisation both from controls and sound. Sound is great as alluded to but it would be nice to tweak the settings to fine tune to my own particular tastes. Not being able to adjust what each press does it a bit of a letdown. There’s 2 buds which should mean plenty of options but the fact they both the left and right so the exact same thing is a missed opportunity. The only thing you can change is the long press between Siri and ANC/TM. I personally would prefer to have the left earbud go back a track when double tapping and the right earbud skip forward then having both of them do the same thing. I’ve only recently noticed this but I don’t believe there’s anyway to check the battery percentage without checking on your phone. It does make a small chiming noise when it’s down to 10% but would be nice if I can see how much there is by pressing one of the stems. Overall these are great wireless earbuds and I would recommend to anyone with an iPhone. You can use these for android but then there are better earbuds on the market since you lose a few features. The minor annoyances do not outweigh the benefits and this is one of Apples finer products. The only thing is if you buy it, you’ll find yourself more sucked into that ecosystem...

For anyone who knows the headphone market they know how good the AirPods Pro are. True wireless earphones have been very hit and miss, and one of the best thing Apple does with these headphones is to not drop the ball in any area. Sound quality, fit, comfort, battery life, noise cancellation, microphone and quality, ease of use, water and sweat resistance, portability, and built quality are all good to excellent. Most true wireless earphones are let down on one of these categories. These are one of the first true great all rounders, particular in the category of true wireless headphones that prioritise noise cancellation, call quality, connection and portability over other areas, noticeably sound quality (and, admittedly, price). The AirPods Pro won’t blow you away with sound quality, although they will still sound good to most people who aren’t too discerning about audio quality. They aren’t for bass-heads, they prioritise clearer audio, particularly vocals and voices for calls, videos, podcasts and other things such as acoustic music, which they do very well with. If you want big sound and like bass heavy thump thump music, don’t get these. So their good quality and all-rounded nature is why the have the price tag they do. Whether your prepared to pay for it depends on a) your budget and b) your intended usage. If you want headphones to wear to make lots of business calls on (and especially if you have an iPhone) then these are fantastic for that. If you want headPhones you can pop in and out of your ears as you’re travelling across the city, dampening some of those city noises and helping you listen to your podcasts, videos, and music to pass the time (without wanting to have a dedicated music listening session) then these are fantastic for that. If you’re new to the world of wireless headphones, then these might be perfect for you if budget and the best sound quality aren’t big factors. You’ll enjoy a seamless experience. However if budget is a big factor, or you won’t be using them very often, then they’re probably not great value for money for you. Again, if you want big bassy thump thump music don’t expect to get these in true wireless earphones. The best you’ll find is the Jabra elite also elite active) 75t. I own those too, and they’re a great alternative to the AirPods if you want to do more listening to music and are less concerned with active noise cancellation to help you block out daily sounds as you listen to your podcasts, audiobooks, videos etc. Personally, I bought these because of the microphone quality, ease of connection with iPhone, noise cancellation, and comfort, I wanted a pair I could leave in for hours at a time whilst at work, reducing the sounds of the office with active noise cancellation and allowing me to play some soothing background music to help me focus, whilst also giving me the option to make and receive high quality business or personal phone calls with ease. They’re also great if you just want to quickly put your earphones in to watch a video without distributing those around you - no fiddly wires to untangle, just grab them from your pocket, flip the case lid and pop them in. Boom, connected. Start watching. It’s worth saying here there are other options beyond true wireless earphones too. One hybrid method for better sound quality, call quality, and also cheaper is to use wired headphones (either in ear or over ear depending on your preference) with a Wireless Bluetooth Receiver. I also own this option, using soundmagic E10s earphones (about £40) which have fantastic sound quality for in-ears with a FiiO Bluetooth headphones amplifier/adaptor (£30-50 depending on model). Simply plug your wired headphones into the Bluetooth receiver and then connect to the receiver with your phone like you would Bluetooth headphones. You don’t go truly wireless, but you cut the cord between your phone and the headphones, which for me is the most important thing because then you just pop the receiver in your pocket (and run the cable under your jumper if you like) and continue using your phone without any wires attached. It’s not the ‘true wireless’ experience but for £50-£100 you’ll have a better sounding, more durable, cheaper option (albeit without active noise cancellation, which is okay on true wireless earphones but not game changing). Other people will prefer over ear headphones as you can get better sound quality and more effective noise cancelling for less money. Personally I find them too clunky. I think I’ll do a hybrid approach. I’ll use the AirPods Pro for work, calls, and convenience. But I’ll use my hybrid semi-wireless option when I want better sound quality but still don’t want to disturb others (eg listening to music in my bedroom). So, as mentioned in the title, what these little amazing pieces of technology do, they do very well. But I thoroughly urge you to consider why you’re buying headphones in the first place so you can identify the option that is best suited to you (as there are many) and that you don’t just get caught up in the AirPods hype. If on the other hand you don’t really care so much (in that case you’re probably not reading this review) and just want good quality wireless earphones and have a decent budget then buy these and forget about everything else.

Sono ottime cuffie, sia per lavorare che per svagarsi con musica, hanno una qualità audio molto alta, l'insonorizzazione elettronica fa un lavoro assurdo, è perfetta anche solo per poter riposare in aereo.

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