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Brand | Apple |
Color | White |
Compatible Devices | Game Consoles, Tablets, Motorcycles, Telephones, Music Production Equipment, Laptops, Cellphone, Desktops See more |
Form Factor | Case |
Shell Type | Soft |
About this item
- Active noise cancellation for immersive sound
- Transparency mode for hearing and connecting with the world around you
- Three sizes of soft, tapered silicone tips for a customizable fit
- Sweat and water resistant
- Adaptive EQ automatically tunes music to the shape of your ear
- Easy setup for all your Apple devices
- Quick access to Siri by saying “Hey Siri”
- The Wireless Charging Case delivers more than 24 hours of battery life
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Apple AirPods Pro
Weight |
AirPods (each): 0.19 ounce (5.4 g); Wireless Charging Case: 1.61 ounces (45.6 g) |
Dimensions |
AirPods (each): 0.94 by 0.86 by 1.22 inches (16.5 by 18.0 by 40.5 mm), Wireless Charging Case: 1.78 by 0.85 by 2.39 inches (45.2 by 21.7 by 60.6 mm) |
AirPods Sensors (each): |
Dual beamforming microphones, Dual optical sensors, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer |
Power and Battery |
AirPods Pro with Wireless Charging Case: More than 24 hours listening time, up to 11 hours talk time |
Release Date |
10/28/2019 |
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If you’re new to the world of Apple’s headphones and earbuds, you may not realize that Apple offers three options that will suit your needs much better than the standard, wired ear buds that come with some Apple products, like iPhones and iPods:
1: Airpods, which are the wireless companion to the standard earbuds the you’ll find accompanying some Apple devices. These Airpods are the size of the standard earbuds, if you were to cut the cords off at the very base of the earbud stems. They come in a small, square-shaped charging case with round corners, which serves as a convenient storage location for your AirPods, and accepts the standard Lightning USB cable to charge.
2: AirPods Pro, which have all of the features at the standard AirPods, plus a more comfortable fit, better sound quality, and two modes of sound augmentation, being a noise-canceling mode and a “Transparency mode”, which allows you to listen to your surroundings while you listen to your music, podcasts, or other media.
3: Lastly, Apple added the Airpods Max to their fleet this year. These are over-the-ear headphones that offer similar features to the AirPods Pro, minus the charging case. You’ll find that these headphones have better noise-cancelation and sound quality than the AirPods at the cost of a larger profile and price tag.
Please note: While the cases for the AirPods and AirPods Pro accept the lightning cable to charge, they can also be placed on a mag-safe charging pad to charge. With that said, I’ve only btested the AirPods Pro with the lightning cable, as I do not own a wireless charging pad.
So, Let’s Focus on the AirPods Pro
Keeping in mind that this post has no ties to any outside entity, so my opinions aren’t being skewed with the intent of pleasing an advertiser, I absolutely love my AirPods Pro, and I take them with me just about everywhere. I’m on my second pair, because they are easy to lose due to their compact case, but that small profile is also a big part of why I love these earbuds, so it’s a bit of a paradox. If you can see, this won’t be much of a problem for you, but if you’re visually-impaired, it’s another story. With that said, the AirPods Pro are capable of being used with Apple’s “Find My” app, but you have to be pretty close to the case for this feature to be beneficial if you have a visual impairment. Keep in mind that I’m also deaf in one ear, so your mileage may vary here, but I just don’t think the sound is strong enough to truly tout this as an outstanding feature; I’d say the “FindMy” capability is more of an afterthought that Apple added to increase the length of the “features” list for these earbuds. But I’ll save the rest of my opinions until the wrap-up at the bottom of this post. Let’s get into some facts.
What’s in the box?
First of all, the packaging for the AirPods Pro lives up to the standard we’ve come to know as Apple has grown into the Titan of a company that it is. It’s sleek, compact, and satisfying to open. Inside the box, you’ll find your AirPods Pro and accompanying charging case, three different sizes of the silicone tips that form the seal necessary for effective noise cancellation, one lightning to USB-C cable, and some documentation.
Features
With the price being around 80dollars more than the AirPods with charging case, it’s a no-brainer that the AirPods Pro are the better choice, whether you’re in need of noise cancellation or you just have an extra 80 bucks burning a hole in your pocket, and you’re about to see why.
Comfort and Convenience
Being someone who owns a pair of ears that don’t cooperate with standard Apple earbuds very well, the comfort and secure fit provided by the silicone tips of the AirPods Pro are almost at the top of my list when it comes to benefits of these earbuds. With only three size choices, you may feel that two different sizes provide the same level of comfort and sound quality, but the AirPods run a “fit test” during setup to determine which of the tips are the perfect fit for you. The only feature that tops the comfort of the AirPods Pro is their ability to seamlessly alternate between the noise cancellation and transparency modes.
On top of these two stand-out features, Voiceover users won’t notice any latency between executing gestures on-screen and their devices’ TTS output, which is a somewhat common occurrence with other Bluetooth headphones.
Noise Cancellation and Transparency Mode
Living in the heart of the city, I constantly switch between the two modes while I travel with my cane, as I come to street crossings and need to hear traffic, or when I’m on long spans of uninterrupted sidewalk, where I can block-out the sounds of the city while I make my way to my next crossing. And, while the noise cancellation of the AirPods Pro is incredible for their size, I do want to note that they don’t provide as much soundproofing as an over-the-ear headphone, like the Bose Noise Cancelling 700 Headphones. And if you’re curious, you can find my review of those headphones here.
On the other hand, when in transparency mode, the AirPods utilize both their inward and outward-facing microphones to bypass the sound-masking that comes with having standard earbuds in your ears, leaving ones’ ability to hear their surroundings unimpeded. And when I say unimpeded, I mean it; when it comes to listening to my surroundings, the transparency mode provides a level of clarity I haven’t experienced with another pair of earbuds- and especially not with over-the-ear headphones.
Sweatproof
I also wear my AirPods Pro when I lift weights, and on my way both to and from my Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu gym: Two times when there is a lot of sweat and a lot of movement, and so far, their sweat/splashproof design has withstood everything I’ve subjected them to. It’s not uncommon for me to wash them under a faucet, and again, they still work just fine. I haven’t submerged them into a vessel of water though, and Apple has outlined that this would surpass the limits of the AirPods resiliency.
Battery life and Charging case
While I haven’t been able to find any specific details as to the battery life of the charging case itself, one comparison article I found stated that the standard AirPods can be used for 4.5 hours before needing to be charged by their case, while the AirPos Pro will survive for 5.5 hours. Do keep in mind that these measurement are approximate, as the battery life may vary greatly, depending on distance from the connected device, volume level, mode, and many other factors.
Alright, but how do they sound?
My AirPods Pro deliver a surprising level of sound quality, whether I’m listening to audiobooks, podcasts, or music. They are undeniably the best pair of earbuds I’ve ever owned, and I’ve had a hard time transitioning back to standard Bluetooth earbuds at times when my Airpods Pro are charging. Spoken-word content sounds crisp and professional, with no fuzziness looming around the speaker’s voice, so I’m not often distracted by poor audio quality, unless I have an unstable wi-fi connection. And, the AirPods Pro even add an extra layer of depth to stories that have occasional music or sound effects entwined throughout their duration.
Finally, when listening to music, the AirPods Pro have a surprising amount of power; I haven’t had the feeling that I’m missing any part of a song because of their bass output when in noise cancellation mode. However, When in noisier settings with other music in the background, like at a public gym, I do find myself longing for my aforementioned, over-the-ear Bose headphones, because I can hear too much of the gym’s music over my own.
Wrapping Up
If you know you want to buy a pair of wireless earbuds, I can’t recommend the AirPods Pro enough. While I do believe they are a tad pricey, inflated prices come with the territory when it comes to Apple products, and I feel like I’ve gotten my moneys worth from these earbuds. With that said, if you’ve decided it’s time to track-down a pair for yourself, I suggest shopping around. While prices fluctuate everywhere, several articles I’ve skimmed mentioned that Amazon occasionally offers much-better AirPods and AirPods Pro deals than Apple.
== Noise Cancellation==
Noise cancellation in true wireless format are the only reasons I was willing to chunk down $250 (an outrageous price even by Bose standards) for a pair of headphones. I wanted something I could wear at the gym or on travel. Note for those of you who don't get the "true wireless" marketing term (I didn't and had to look it up), it simply means Bluetooth headphones that don't have a wire between the two ear buds.
Unsurprisingly my QC 35 IIs still outperform Airpods Pro *but* my QC35s have huge physical ear pieces to block out more sound so this isn't entirely fair. The QC30s are more of an earbud style and compared to Airpods Pro I'd say the two are on par when it comes to noise cancellation. Maybe a slight edge to the QC30s.
Where my Bose headphones shine is they switch between noise cancelling and no noise cancelling flawlessly, over and over. My Airpods behave erratically switching between modes even once. When switching between noise cancellation and transparent modes I've had the Airpods become unresponsive to click commands, lose connection in one ear, had the ear buds get out of sync, had noise cancellation in one ear and not the other, and a host of other issues. I usually have to put the buds back in the case and let them sit for a minute or two to reset them.
== Sound Quality ==
We buy ear buds to listen to stuff. I listen to audio books, and am a Spotify junkie! Also serving the occasional phone call. I like a wide spread of music but mainly hang in the trance, electronica, rock, and metal categories. The sound stage (that is, separation of instruments - making it so each instrument has a distinct position in your perceived space) is excellent! Again not quite as good as my QC35s but darn close. My Anker headphones don't even compete.
I think most electronica and low end bass lovers will be disappointed with the Airpods. Being physically small makes it hard to do huge bass as it is, and I feel the EQ (not adjustable outside of Spotify) is tuned to focus more on the mid and high range. Regardless, I was pretty disappointed at first, but I've adjusted a bit and am happy enough with the bass end now. Mid and high range are superb! I generally used a Rock EQ profile in Spotify's settings with my Anker buds and Bose headsets. I decided the "Flat" setting is better with my Airpods. I will say that the bass end is very distinct on Airpods (like you can actually pick out the bass guitar!) and that crisp stage separation may be what ruins the generally smeared bass end of a lot of electronica aside from less physical thump.
Audio books are not a problem at all, and so far phone calls seems good too.
== Form Factor ==
Excellent! Very comfortable, fit snugly, and I have yet to even have an ear bud budget while running, cycling, rowing, etc.
These buds are really light and it's easy to forget they're in you ears! So tiny they're a little hard to deal with getting them in and out of their case.
Apple provides three sizes of earpiece. They are made of soft comfortable material. I found I needed the large size. Getting the ear piece off can be a little tricky - they snap on like little Lego bricks, and you have to pull on them until they pop off. I was afraid i was going to tear them trying to get them off, but they seem to be pretty durable. Be advised that there is a "check fit" option on your iPhone to help you find the right size. Got into Bluetooth settings, and click the info button next to your Airpods to get to the Airpod settings.
== Battery Life ==
I don't have these in all day but I'd say the specs Apple provides are pretty close. Maybe a little low. I've gone 3-4 hours at a time without running out of juice. I usually listen at mid level volumes so if you crank it you may have a different experience.
== Connectivity ==
CRAZY CRAZY CRAZY amazing! Being an Apple product these paired up with my iPhone just by opening the case and holding my phone near. That's not the amazing part. The amazing part is the range! My Anker buds dropped out a lot at the gym if I was doing an exercise where my body effectively wrapped my phone and blocked the signal. I could get maybe 30-40 feet if I had a clear line of site. I forgot my phone in a stretching area and started a walk around an indoor track. I must've made it 100 feet through walls, people, and gym equipment before my Airpods dropped out even a little. I know a lot of this is Bluetooth 5 and not entirely unique to Airpods but I have to say I'm impressed!
== Surprise Feature ==
I wasn't particularly interested in more than the noise cancellation and small form factor. Sound quality is important to me but not the main driver here. While the spec sheet calls it out (and it wasn't really a surprise) I am extremely surprised by how much I like the in-ear detection feature. It's really nice to be able to pop out a bud, have your music pause and have a conversation then put the bud back in and pick up again. Pretty slick! Also imperative since turning noise cancellation on and off causes problems and you have to take a bud out to talk.
== Other Buggy Stuff ==
Apart from the things I've listed in the Noise Cancellation section, I've had a lot of other weird behavior. Once I pulled the buds right out of the case and put them in my ears and had one bud fail to connect. Sometimes if I put the buds in the case with noise cancellation on and then put the buds back in later they will come on without noise cancellation and won't let me switch noise cancellation back on (through any method including settings on my iPhone).
This is incredibly disappointing at this price tag let alone for an Apple product. Bose charges the same money but they are rock solid when it comes to the prime use cases. In general I feel like Apple's quality continues to degrade with every release. I get bugs are part of software (it's what I do for a living) but you don't release a product with major and obvious bugs in the primary use case of the product. Especially at this price point! My Anker buds were $30, have lasted me years, and have worked flawlessly. Yea they're simpler functionality, but still.
== Bottom Line ==
In the hopes of a software update to fix all the weird issues, I am overall a fan and very pleased! The noise cancellation, sound quality, and battery life are not state of the art, but come together in a perfect form factor and make it happen for me. I dinged a star for sound quality (need a little more bass end), and the general buggy state of the product. My only other wish is these were in the $150 range. That $250 is really hard to swallow, especially when things don't work flawlessly. But I expect to be gouged by Apple so I go in knowing you're going to over pay on the expectation you're going to get a flawless top quality product. Didn't quite pan out this go. Software updates may change that.
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IM A MUSICIAN BUYER BEWARE
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Hello every music/tech lover i've bought the airpods pro for my birthday on the beginning of 2021 and i was so happy about the product!
Sadly In Less than 2 weeks of (regular use:low volume,calls) i've started noticing a small ringing (tinnitus) in my ears i let it slip because i tought it was only in my head because my ears were not used to the silence.
I went running two times with them on and my ears hurted so much afterwards....
I should have stopped using them right at this moment but i was really loving the peace of mind and the quietness they procured me also the fact that my hands were free while i talked on the phone.
Then 3 weeks later the tinnitus is insane i cant go to sleep beacause of it it's the first sound i hear in the morning too.
Because i wanted to protect other people I've called apple and harrassed them for two hours they called their engineers and told me it was impossible their product would do that instead of investigating a possible faulty device.
So my ear are so messed up that i've went to the doctor today and he says he thinks it's been caused by the airpods he's scared to buy some now.
He scheduled me to see an audiologist and have hearing tests, he was concerned about the situation.
My hypothesis is that the noise cancellation is the reason for the this problem and that the reverse polarity wave output is probably too strong.
Be carefull before buying this product apple does bot care about your health or well being.
ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR $$$


Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on January 24, 2021
IM A MUSICIAN BUYER BEWARE
READ CAREFULLY (FULL REVIEW) ⬇️⬇️⬇️
Hello every music/tech lover i've bought the airpods pro for my birthday on the beginning of 2021 and i was so happy about the product!
Sadly In Less than 2 weeks of (regular use:low volume,calls) i've started noticing a small ringing (tinnitus) in my ears i let it slip because i tought it was only in my head because my ears were not used to the silence.
I went running two times with them on and my ears hurted so much afterwards....
I should have stopped using them right at this moment but i was really loving the peace of mind and the quietness they procured me also the fact that my hands were free while i talked on the phone.
Then 3 weeks later the tinnitus is insane i cant go to sleep beacause of it it's the first sound i hear in the morning too.
Because i wanted to protect other people I've called apple and harrassed them for two hours they called their engineers and told me it was impossible their product would do that instead of investigating a possible faulty device.
So my ear are so messed up that i've went to the doctor today and he says he thinks it's been caused by the airpods he's scared to buy some now.
He scheduled me to see an audiologist and have hearing tests, he was concerned about the situation.
My hypothesis is that the noise cancellation is the reason for the this problem and that the reverse polarity wave output is probably too strong.
Be carefull before buying this product apple does bot care about your health or well being.
ALL THEY WANT IS YOUR $$$


Total los eh probado 3 días han funcionado de maravilla excepto por un problema y MUY grave, se descarga mucho más rápido un airpods que otro.
Por lo que si se mantiene ese problema desgraciadamente tendré que devolverlos, espero que se arregle o que exista un cambio por otra unidad.


Reviewed in Mexico 🇲🇽 on June 16, 2020
Total los eh probado 3 días han funcionado de maravilla excepto por un problema y MUY grave, se descarga mucho más rápido un airpods que otro.
Por lo que si se mantiene ese problema desgraciadamente tendré que devolverlos, espero que se arregle o que exista un cambio por otra unidad.




Let's get to the review.
I am someone who does not enjoy the "in-ear" style earbuds. The ones with rubber tips that you jam into your ear canals. They are usually uncomfortable and give me headaches. For this reason, I have stuck with the traditional EarPods and AirPods design.
Taking the jump to purchase AirPods Pro wasn't easy. It goes against all my beliefs and preferences for earphones. However, I must applaud Apple - because this is now my main listening device (previously an AirPods 2nd gen user). I learned that in-ear style buds cause me pain because of the build-up of pressure in the ear canal. The AirPods Pro have vents that regulate the pressure inside your ear, making it feel almost like the regular AirPods - invisible. If anything, I can wear these for hours until the battery dies, whereas the regular AirPods hurt after maybe an hour or so.
Transparency mode and noise cancellation mode are easily switchable by holding the AirPods stem. I usually keep mine on Transparency mode, but it is nice to switch to noise cancellation mode for when my environment is too loud. FYI, the AirPods Pro come with different ear tips, so you will likely find one that will create the most optimal seal in your ear canal.
As of writing this review, I purchased this on sale under $300 CAD. The fact that Apple makes their products work so well with each other is another reason that this is a good buy. If you have an iPhone/iPad, AppleTV, or MacBook, you can switch between devices so seamlessly - without re-pairing the AirPods each time. That is to say, my wife has used this with her Windows laptop and has no issues.
Overall, I am glad I took the chance on these. Hoping to use this for many years to come.


Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 16, 2020
Let's get to the review.
I am someone who does not enjoy the "in-ear" style earbuds. The ones with rubber tips that you jam into your ear canals. They are usually uncomfortable and give me headaches. For this reason, I have stuck with the traditional EarPods and AirPods design.
Taking the jump to purchase AirPods Pro wasn't easy. It goes against all my beliefs and preferences for earphones. However, I must applaud Apple - because this is now my main listening device (previously an AirPods 2nd gen user). I learned that in-ear style buds cause me pain because of the build-up of pressure in the ear canal. The AirPods Pro have vents that regulate the pressure inside your ear, making it feel almost like the regular AirPods - invisible. If anything, I can wear these for hours until the battery dies, whereas the regular AirPods hurt after maybe an hour or so.
Transparency mode and noise cancellation mode are easily switchable by holding the AirPods stem. I usually keep mine on Transparency mode, but it is nice to switch to noise cancellation mode for when my environment is too loud. FYI, the AirPods Pro come with different ear tips, so you will likely find one that will create the most optimal seal in your ear canal.
As of writing this review, I purchased this on sale under $300 CAD. The fact that Apple makes their products work so well with each other is another reason that this is a good buy. If you have an iPhone/iPad, AppleTV, or MacBook, you can switch between devices so seamlessly - without re-pairing the AirPods each time. That is to say, my wife has used this with her Windows laptop and has no issues.
Overall, I am glad I took the chance on these. Hoping to use this for many years to come.





Reviewed in Brazil 🇧🇷 on June 17, 2021


1.) The REAL AirPods Pro plastic wrapping does not have a messy seam. It is perfect with a pull tab with black arrow that can be pulled to easily remove the plastic. Some fakes have added a glued a fake tab, but it does not actually pull properly to easily open the package.
2.) When you open the box, the charging case is very neatly wrapped with a plastic wrapper that has a long horizontal gray line on the top pull tab. This wrapping comes off easily, whereas fake ones also have a similar wrapping but they do NOT have the horizontal line and are often tucked or glued in a messy way.
3.) Perhaps the easiest way to know if your AirPods Pro are REAL is that the insert that lifts out should be a hard, pressed “cardboard” molded insert, NOT plastic!! Every fake AirPods I’ve seen in YouTube videos has a “plastic” insert. The plastic insert is a clear indication of Fakes.
4.) When you lift the cardboard molded insert from the box to retrieve the extra ear tips and lightning-to USB C cord, you’ll see that the cord is perfectly aligned with the circular indentation. That is also made of hard pressed cardboard, whereas Fake ones are plastic. On the REAL Apple AirPods box, this inner insert cannot be removed. It aligns perfectly to the edges of the box, whereas with any FAKE version the inner insert can be removed, is not perfectly aligned. The fake counterfeit companies do not have the precision manufacturing equipment to make a proper box and also Apple’s precision packaging is costly so Fakes look cheap and messy when compared to REAL AirPods Pro.
5.) When you open the cardboard flap of the extra ear tips, you’ll see that the upper flap has round indentations that hold the tips securely in place. None of the fakes I’ve seen so far have these circular indentations on the inner flap that covers the ear tips.
6.) The first time you open your AirPods Pro case to pair with your iPhone, iPad or any other device, you’ll notice the light on the charging case is “white”, not green, red or orange. All the fake ones that I’ve seen in YouTube videos light up either green or orange. Also pay close attention to the Text within the pairing window that says “AirPods Pro” ... some of the fakes say “Not Your AirPods Pro”.
7.) In order to get the new AirPod firmware features you need to ensure that all your devices have been updated to the most recent iOS or OS software version. Then once you’ve paired your AirPods Pro, they also need to be updated to the most current firmware version. As of today, December 31, 2020 the most recent firmware is 3A283. I’ll explain how to update your AirPod Pro firmware in the next step:
8.) You will 100% know that your AirPods Pro are REAL if you are able to update your firmware to 3A283, which adds the new features such as Surround Sound and seamless transition between all of your Apple devices. Once you’ve paired your AirPods Pro to your device, go to your Bluetooth Settings where you’ll see your AirPods Pro listed. Click on the (i) on the right hand side, look the Firmware Version that appears in the list. Mine arrived at Version 2D27, but yours might be different. To update your firmware to the most recent version, place your AirPods in the charging case and plug in the case (or place on wireless charging pad). Open the charging case while the Airpods are inside it. Also plug in your device and keep it open. Within approximately 15 - 30 minutes, maybe longer if you have a slow internet connection, the Firmware Version should automatically update to the most current version. As of today’s date, the latest version is 3A283.
If you are able to update the AirPods Pro to Apple’s latest firmware, you can be 100% certain that your AirPods Pro are REAL. The fake AirPods Pro will NOT update to Apple’s latest firmware and will not provide Surround Sound (Spatial Audio) or any of the other newest AirPods Pro features. If you are reading this review at a future date, do a Google search to find the most recent AirPods Pro firmware number. When future firmware updates are released, there will be a new Firmware Version number. Enjoy your AirPods Pro :-)


Reviewed in Canada 🇨🇦 on December 31, 2020
1.) The REAL AirPods Pro plastic wrapping does not have a messy seam. It is perfect with a pull tab with black arrow that can be pulled to easily remove the plastic. Some fakes have added a glued a fake tab, but it does not actually pull properly to easily open the package.
2.) When you open the box, the charging case is very neatly wrapped with a plastic wrapper that has a long horizontal gray line on the top pull tab. This wrapping comes off easily, whereas fake ones also have a similar wrapping but they do NOT have the horizontal line and are often tucked or glued in a messy way.
3.) Perhaps the easiest way to know if your AirPods Pro are REAL is that the insert that lifts out should be a hard, pressed “cardboard” molded insert, NOT plastic!! Every fake AirPods I’ve seen in YouTube videos has a “plastic” insert. The plastic insert is a clear indication of Fakes.
4.) When you lift the cardboard molded insert from the box to retrieve the extra ear tips and lightning-to USB C cord, you’ll see that the cord is perfectly aligned with the circular indentation. That is also made of hard pressed cardboard, whereas Fake ones are plastic. On the REAL Apple AirPods box, this inner insert cannot be removed. It aligns perfectly to the edges of the box, whereas with any FAKE version the inner insert can be removed, is not perfectly aligned. The fake counterfeit companies do not have the precision manufacturing equipment to make a proper box and also Apple’s precision packaging is costly so Fakes look cheap and messy when compared to REAL AirPods Pro.
5.) When you open the cardboard flap of the extra ear tips, you’ll see that the upper flap has round indentations that hold the tips securely in place. None of the fakes I’ve seen so far have these circular indentations on the inner flap that covers the ear tips.
6.) The first time you open your AirPods Pro case to pair with your iPhone, iPad or any other device, you’ll notice the light on the charging case is “white”, not green, red or orange. All the fake ones that I’ve seen in YouTube videos light up either green or orange. Also pay close attention to the Text within the pairing window that says “AirPods Pro” ... some of the fakes say “Not Your AirPods Pro”.
7.) In order to get the new AirPod firmware features you need to ensure that all your devices have been updated to the most recent iOS or OS software version. Then once you’ve paired your AirPods Pro, they also need to be updated to the most current firmware version. As of today, December 31, 2020 the most recent firmware is 3A283. I’ll explain how to update your AirPod Pro firmware in the next step:
8.) You will 100% know that your AirPods Pro are REAL if you are able to update your firmware to 3A283, which adds the new features such as Surround Sound and seamless transition between all of your Apple devices. Once you’ve paired your AirPods Pro to your device, go to your Bluetooth Settings where you’ll see your AirPods Pro listed. Click on the (i) on the right hand side, look the Firmware Version that appears in the list. Mine arrived at Version 2D27, but yours might be different. To update your firmware to the most recent version, place your AirPods in the charging case and plug in the case (or place on wireless charging pad). Open the charging case while the Airpods are inside it. Also plug in your device and keep it open. Within approximately 15 - 30 minutes, maybe longer if you have a slow internet connection, the Firmware Version should automatically update to the most current version. As of today’s date, the latest version is 3A283.
If you are able to update the AirPods Pro to Apple’s latest firmware, you can be 100% certain that your AirPods Pro are REAL. The fake AirPods Pro will NOT update to Apple’s latest firmware and will not provide Surround Sound (Spatial Audio) or any of the other newest AirPods Pro features. If you are reading this review at a future date, do a Google search to find the most recent AirPods Pro firmware number. When future firmware updates are released, there will be a new Firmware Version number. Enjoy your AirPods Pro :-)







