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AirPods vs AirPods Pro buying guide: Which should you buy in 2021? - 9to5Mac
Jun 18, 2021 2 mins, 12 secs
When Apple says that AirPods feature a “universal” design, what it really means is that they are “one-size-fits-all.” If the AirPods don’t comfortably fit in a person’s ears, they are out of luck — apart from certain aftermarket ear hook accessories.

The standard AirPods are powered by Apple’s newest H1 chip, which gives you access to always-on Hey Siri support, as well as support for automatic device switching with iOS 14 and macOS 11 Big Sur.

The standard AirPods retail for $159, but you can oftentimes find them on sale at much lower prices from various retailers.

The mid-point of the AirPods lineup are the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case.

These AirPods include all of the same features as the standard AirPods: the H1 chip, 4.5 hours of battery life, Hey Siri support, automatic device switching, announce messages with Siri, and audio sharing.

The difference is that these AirPods include a charging case that be recharged wirelessly.

AirPods with Wireless Charging Case retail for $199, but again, you can regularly find them on sale from multiple retailers.

It’s also worth noting that you can buy the Wireless Charging Case separately for someone who might already have the standard AirPods with the wired charging case.

In addition to the design, AirPods Pro also feature Active Noise Cancellation support.

Apple says that AirPods Pro use a combination of software and two microphones to block out outside noise for users, something that’s not available on the standard AirPods.

AirPods Pro are powered by the same H1 chip as the standard AirPods, giving you features including Hey Siri support, automatic device sharing, audio sharing, and announce messages with Siri.

A key feature exclusive to AirPods Pro is support for Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for Apple Music and video content.

Whereas standard AirPods require you to tap on the sides for playback control, AirPods Pro feature a “Force Sensor” that lets you perform common tasks by pressing on the side of the earbuds:.

Finally, in terms of sound quality, the in-ear design of the AirPods Pro inherently gives them a leg-up on the standard AirPods.

A great complement to the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case or the AirPods Pro is a Qi wireless charger.

Here are some options for the standard AirPods as well as the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case, which can make excellent stocking stuffers?

If you’re going to jump beyond the entry-level AirPods, however, the AirPods Pro offer a complete feature set with noise cancellation, a more customizable design, and spatial audio for video and head tracking

AirPods 2 and AirPods Pro support wireless (Qi) charging, Hey Siri, and include the H1 chip

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