Hands-on with AirPods Pro 2 USB-C: Unchanged Design, Improved Charging Port, Added Features, Minimal Price Difference

Recently introduced by Apple, despite no changes in appearance, the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C brings some interesting upgrades compared to the previous Lightning version. Notably, the price difference between the two versions is extremely small. Is this change worth the upgrade for users? Let's explore the latest offering from Apple!

Firstly, hands-on with the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C case reveals an identical look to the previous Lightning version. The case remains robust and solid with the characteristic white color, providing a simple yet elegant feel.

Inside the case, users will find accompanying accessories, including the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C, along with three pairs of ear tips in different sizes (XS, S, L), a braided USB-C cable (the old version used a silicon cable), and an instruction manual from Apple.

Regarding the exterior, the AirPods Pro 2 USB-C features a design, color, and finishing materials almost indistinguishable from the Lightning version. The only notable difference on the case is the charging port, which has been changed to the more common and convenient Type C.

With the USB-C charging port, AirPods Pro 2 allows users to conveniently and flexibly use the headphones with a variety of devices, especially considering the widespread use of Type C charging ports in most devices today. This can be considered the most prominent improvement of the product in this launch.

In real-world experience, the audio quality, microphone recording capability, and active noise cancellation feature of AirPods Pro 2 USB-C all work very well and effectively. However, the changes in sound quality, microphone, or noise cancellation of this new version are minimal and hard to notice if you only use basic tasks such as listening and making calls.

Nevertheless, in the USB-C version, Apple has added the feature of supporting 20-bit/48kHz lossless audio when connected to Apple Vision Pro, providing an outstanding experience with extremely low latency for users.

Another novelty on this 2023 AirPods Pro 2 is a noteworthy upgrade in better dust, sweat, and water resistance. With improvements up to IP54 compared to the IPX4 of the 2022 version, users can now comfortably use the product in moist environments, during workouts, or even in dusty environments without worrying about affecting the device's quality.

Honestly, between the two versions of AirPods Pro 2, there is not much difference, except for the improved dust resistance and the change of the charging port to Type C in the 2023 version. If you don't already own the Lightning version, AirPods Pro 2 USB-C is a worthy consideration with additional features, a convenient charging port, and a reasonable price. However, for those who already have the AirPods Pro 2 Lightning, upgrading may not be necessary as the product lacks truly standout changes.

Currently, both the USB-C and Lightning versions of AirPods Pro 2 have attractive prices at . The USB-C version is priced at only 6,190,000 VND. It's worth noting that the price difference between the USB-C and Lightning versions is very small, only about 240,000 VND. Therefore, you can choose the AirPods Pro 2 version that suits your needs without worrying about significant price differences.