AirPods Pro: First Impressions

[Spencerdl]

Do they make your ears ache like the air pods 1 & 2 did after a short amount of time in?

From the look of them, I would say they look more comfortable however everyones ears and feelings are different. The original version (1&2) don't make my ears ache after a short or long period of time.

Give them a try, if you don't like them, return them.

 

[jonny247]

From the look of them, I would say they look more comfortable however everyones ears and feelings are different. The original version (1&2) don't make my ears ache after a short or long period of time.

Give them a try, if you don't like them, return them.

Apple will not let you return them here in the uk after you have opened the box because of hygiene reasons might be the same everywhere thats why they will not let you try them in your ears in a store

 

[Spencerdl]

Apple will not let you return them here in the uk after you have opened the box because of hygiene reasons

Really?...Oh OK. I recommend the AirPods Pro and in order to get the full experience from them, they have to be in your ears.

 

[Wotchered]

Too expensive.

 

[Spencerdl]

Too expensive.

Yeah, EVERYTHING in the world is too expensive. GREED has taken over.

 

[edswife1970]

Got my AirPods Pro today. They are really nice, but I also liked the other ones too. I only had them in my ears a short time just to set them up and test them. Not sure how they’re going to work in my ears though. I hope they don’t hurt after a while.

 

[Spencerdl]

Got my AirPods Pro today. They are really nice, but I also liked the other ones too. I only had them in my ears a short time just to set them up and test them. Not sure how they’re going to work in my ears though. I hope they don’t hurt after a while.

ConGrats. Enjoy

 

[Annie_M]

Got my AirPods Pro today. They are really nice, but I also liked the other ones too. I only had them in my ears a short time just to set them up and test them. Not sure how they’re going to work in my ears though. I hope they don’t hurt after a while.

That's exciting! I'm hoping to get them for Christmas. I'll be interested to hear how you like them!

 

[flyinion]

That's exciting! I'm hoping to get them for Christmas. I'll be interested to hear how you like them!

Same here, I have BeatsX right now which are pretty nice cause they have the same chip as the 1st gen airpods but they don't fall out on me. With the Pro's having the tips though I'd really like to upgrade. Especially since Comply said they're working on memory foam tips for them.

 

[BrindawithanI]

Just jumped on the bandwagon and received mine yesterday (don’t worry hubby, I’ve got this! )

Anyway, I’ve never liked/used Apples earbuds. Ever! They have always hurt my ears almost immediately. Knowing I could take these back if the same thing happened, I’m pleased to report that (for me) they are VERY comfortable. Had to put the smallest tips on so they’d stay in and stay in they did. I totally get the whole earbud thing now!

 

[Spencerdl]

Just jumped on the bandwagon and received mine yesterday (don’t worry hubby, I’ve got this! )

Anyway, I’ve never liked/used Apples earbuds. Ever! They have always hurt my ears almost immediately. Knowing I could take these back if the same thing happened, I’m pleased to report that (for me) they are VERY comfortable. Had to put the smallest tips on so they’d stay in and stay in they did. I totally get the whole earbud thing now!

ConGrats. I'm glad they fit. ENJOY

 

[BrindawithanI]

ConGrats. I'm glad they fit. ENJOY

Thank you! Needless to say, I was sold when they announced an incoming text message. Wow! I really do kind of hate how much I love  though.

 

[Almeuit]

I picked up some and love these things...

 

[ladyc0524]

I picked up some and love these things...

Welcome to the club. I’ve been using mine on a daily basis since I got them!

 

[tcuprof]

Mine will arrive next week. I mostly want: 1) NC to be on par with my Bose 35, 2) stay in my ears while running, and 3) sound at least as good as my PowerBeats Pros.

Having used mine for nearly a month, I can report the following:

1) The NC is very close (maybe 90%) to my Bose 35, but different. Bose 35s are designed to allow you to hear someone speaking to you. I've always been amazed at how they can shut out most of a jet engine, and still let me hear the flight attendant's question. The AirPod Pros are different. They do not let any speech seep in. I cannot hear a person speaking in a normal volume when I'm wearing them. It's as though they were specifically made to cancel speech frequencies.

2) My Pros stay in my ear, but it took a VERY THOROUGH testing to find the right ear tip. I used small ear tips on my PowerBeats Pro, but need the large with the AirPods. The seal is great and they don't budge during runs or when lifting.

3) The sound quality is definitely better than my PowerBeats Pros and MUCH better than regular AirPods.

In summary, I'm very pleased and highly recommend them.

 

[love4speechless]

I’m so tempted to take the plunge and get a set but I’ve always been paranoid that I would wear them and one would fall out lol

 

[imwjl]

Too expensive.

That's been in mind but they are not in range of other find products at retail and discounted prices. This morning the Best Buy special on some Studio 3 is down to $180, COSTCO has Sony 900s for $150 but most top buds and cans with are there or more.

My daughter and I lined up Studio 3 Wireless, Sonys, AirPods Pro and my wired B&W that are excellent with two phones and same Apple Music tracks. The Pros sounded good against the Studio 3. The calling function and convenience really stood out.

At the moment they stand out is really convenient way to have super calling characteristics with elements I like in premium noise cancelling headphones. I am weighing that a trip to COSTCO could get AirPods and Sony 900s for about the same price but I tired of carrying over the ear headphones in the past. It's far more acceptable to move around at work with AirPods than cans over your ears.

Such first world problems.

 

[iwoodland]

I’m so tempted to take the plunge and get a set but I’ve always been paranoid that I would wear them and one would fall out lol

They never do though!!

 

[imwjl]

They never do though!!

They stay compared to my originals but the originals with 3rd party covers are more secure but that's sort of comparing different animals.

At this point I'm thinking of the Pro AirPods as a completely compromise product where compromise is not a put down as compromise can be. You get a mix - sound quality, noise cancellation, good for phone calls, good for exercise - that are not in other bud types and not the bulk of cans type.

 

[Spencerdl]

They stay compared to my originals but the originals with 3rd party covers are more secure but that's sort of comparing different animals.

At this point I'm thinking of the Pro AirPods as a completely compromise product where compromise is not a put down as compromise can be. You get a mix - sound quality, noise cancellation, good for phone calls, good for exercise - that are not in other bud types and not the bulk of cans type.

For me the Apple AirPods Pro doesn't do one thing great, but does everything very good. It's the entire overall package that makes them "great"...if that makes sense.