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Hi all, just a quick couple of questions regarding the Airpods Pro 2.

How much better are they than the first generation? Apple says the noise cancellation is significantly better but I have my doubts. Do they sound much better than the original Pros? Better bass? Again Apple says they do but I don’t know.

Also since they now have USB C (which is the main reason why I’m considering them because now I can finally go lightning free) Do they charge any faster?

Thanks all for reading and if there’s any other information you can give me to make up my mind even more please share.
 

chabig

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why are they so slow to charge does anyone know?
First, I made up the 25% number. I have never found the AirPods slow to charge. In fact, you can put them in the case for 10-15 minutes and go from almost zero to 50% or more. I think that's pretty fast. Second, I can't think of any reason the AirPods Pro 2 should charge any faster than the version 1. It's the same battery technology.
 
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iiiiiMAC!!!!!

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First, I made up the 25% number. I have never found the AirPods slow to charge. In fact, you can put them in the case for 10-15 minutes and go from almost zero to 50% or more. I think that's pretty fast. Second, I can't think of any reason the AirPods Pro 2 should charge any faster than the version 1. It's the same battery technology.
I know the actual airpods charge fast, but im talking about the case, it charges very slow for me because its only 5w
 

Howard2k

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Are you charging it wirelessly? I find the AirPods charge super fast when plugged in. Wireless can be slow for sure.

I have APP 1 and APP 2. I haven't noticed any real difference in charging but in neither case would I describe it as slow.

Noise cancellation is noticeably better though.
 

iiiiiMAC!!!!!

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Are you charging it wirelessly? I find the AirPods charge super fast when plugged in. Wireless can be slow for sure.

I have APP 1 and APP 2. I haven't noticed any real difference in charging but in neither case would I describe it as slow.

Noise cancellation is noticeably better though.
Like how fast do you think the case charges?
 

Howard2k

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With the AirPods removed, wired charging:

APP: From 50% after 10 minutes it was up to 61%.
APP2: From 58% after 10 minutes it was up to 68%.

So from my super quick one pass unscientific test, no real difference.
 
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