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AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) - Tech Specs

Year introduced: 2024

Identify your AirPods

Audio Technology

  • Custom high-excursion Apple driver

  • Custom high dynamic range amplifier

  • Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation1

  • Adaptive Audio2

  • Transparency mode3

  • Conversation Awareness2

  • Voice Isolation4

  • Personalised Volume4

  • Loud Sound Reduction

  • Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking5

  • Adaptive EQ

  • Vent system for pressure equalisation

Hearing Health

  • Hearing Test6

  • Hearing Aid6

  • Loud Sound Reduction

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”7 or “Hey Siri” to do things like play a song, make a call or get directions

  • Siri interactions4

Dust, Sweat and Water Resistance8

Dust-, sweat- and water-resistant (IP54): AirPods Pro and charging case

Size and Weight9

AirPods Pro 2 (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 2

  • Up to 6 hours of listening time with a single charge (up to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled)10

  • Up to 4.5 hours of talk time with a single charge11

  • Up to 4 hours of Lossless Audio listening time on a single charge with Apple Vision Pro12

AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C)13

  • Up to 30 hours of listening time14

  • Up to 24 hours of talk time15

5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time16 or around 1 hour of talk time17

Connectivity

Bluetooth® 5.3 wireless technology

In the Box

  • AirPods Pro 2

  • MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) with speaker and lanyard loop

  • 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 audio18

  • Headphone levels

  • Headphone Accommodations

  • Conversation Boost

System Requirements

  • 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

  • Apple Vision Pro with the latest version of visionOS

  • AirPods Pro can be used as Bluetooth® headphones with Apple devices using earlier software and with non-Apple devices, but functionality is limited.

AirPods Pro and the Environment

AirPods Pro with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) are designed with the following features to reduce their environmental impact.19

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 systems20

Smarter chemistry21

  • 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 forests22

  • 98 per cent or more fibre-based packaging23

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.

See Apple’s commitment

  1. Up to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation compared with AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation.

  2. Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.

  3. Device performance and noise control features like Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio and Transparency can be affected by debris or earwax build-up. Clean the device regularly to maintain performance and full feature functionality. Refer to support.apple.com/en-au/102672 for AirPods 4 cleaning instructions. Refer to support.apple.com/en-au/120409 for AirPods Pro 2 cleaning instructions.

  4. Available on compatible devices running iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later, when paired with AirPods 4, AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation or AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware.

  5. 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.

  6. The Hearing Test and Hearing Aid features are supported on AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware, paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. The Hearing Aid feature is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. The Hearing Test is intended for use by people aged 18 years or older, and the Hearing Aid is intended to amplify sound for people aged 18 years or older with perceived mild to moderate hearing impairment. The Hearing Test feature is not a substitute for seeking medical advice from a healthcare practitioner if you have any concerns about your hearing health. Always follow the directions for use. Hearing Health features are subject to change and some features may not be available in all regions or languages. To check whether features are supported in your region, click here.

  7. Siri and activating with just “Siri” may not be available in all languages or in all areas, and features may vary by area. Compatible device and internet access required. Mobile data charges may apply. Activating with just “Siri” is not available on AirPods with the H1 headphone chip and Intel‑based Mac computers. Devices must support and have the latest operating system software.

  8. AirPods Pro 2 are dust-, sweat- and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise. Products including 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 2; refer to support.apple.com/en-au/HT210711 for cleaning and drying instructions.

  9. Size and weight vary by configuration and manufacturing process.

  10. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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.

  11. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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.

  12. Testing conducted by Apple in December 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 with MagSafe Charging Case (USB‑C) and software paired with preproduction Apple Vision Pro units and software. The playlist consisted of Lossless Audio tracks downloaded from Apple Music (ALAC 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 with ultra-low latency until the first AirPods Pro stopped playback. Battery life depends on device settings, environment, usage and many other factors.

  13. MagSafe charging requires a compatible MagSafe charger. Wireless charging requires a Qi‑certified wireless charger. Charging case also works with the Apple Watch charger or USB‑C connector.

  14. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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.

  15. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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.

  16. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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. 5-minute charge testing conducted with drained AirPods Pro that were charged for 5 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.

  17. Testing conducted by Apple in August 2023 using preproduction AirPods Pro 2 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.

  18. Requires the latest version of iOS or iPadOS.

  19. Data is accurate as of product launch.

  20. Efficiency performance is based on the US Department of Energy Federal Energy Conservation Standards for Battery Chargers.

  21. Apple’s Regulated Substances Specification describes Apple’s restrictions on the use of certain chemical substances in materials in Apple products, accessories, manufacturing processes and packaging used for shipping products to Apple’s end-customers. Restrictions are derived from international laws or directives, regulatory agencies, eco-label requirements, environmental standards and Apple policies. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates except for AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords) and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement. Apple products comply with the European Union Directive 2011/65/EU and its amendments, including exemptions for the use of lead such as high-temperature solder. Apple is working to phase out the use of these exempted substances for new products where technically possible.

  22. Responsible sourcing of wood fibre is defined in Apple’s Responsible Fiber Specification. We consider wood fibres to include bamboo.

  23. Breakdown of US retail packaging by weight. Adhesives, inks and coatings are excluded from our calculations of plastic content and packaging weight.