A discounted pair of AirPods Pro 2 is a better deal for many customers.
During its iPhone 17 launch event, Apple introduced the highly anticipated AirPods Pro 3. Prior to the keynote, some leaks suggested we might see bigger changes, including a design with much shorter stems. That didn’t materialize.
Instead, Apple delivered the rumored Live Translation feature, along with stronger ANC, longer battery life, and heart rate sensors. On paper, these all sound like welcome upgrades that could entice many users to opt for the new model. However, a closer look at the spec sheet reveals 7 reasons you may want to stick with the AirPods Pro 2.
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Live Translation is one of the neat additions that certain rival brands have offered for a while. As its name suggests, the tool lets you convert someone’s speech from one language to another in real time. The AirPods Pro 3 will pick up the foreign phrases using the embedded mics, translate them to your preferred language, activate ANC to muffle the original speaker, and play the translated audio directly in your ears.
The Live Translation feature is available in English, French, German, Portuguese, and Spanish, with Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Chinese (simplified) to follow later this year. If the other party isn’t wearing AirPods, your iPhone can display translations of your speech for them to read and optionally read them out loud.
We’re not downplaying how powerful and handy this utility can be for tourists and digital nomads, but it’s not exclusive to the AirPods Pro 3. Any AirPods 4 (with ANC) or AirPods Pro 2 user can take advantage of it. So, if you’re getting the latest earbuds for this particular feature, you don’t have to.So 20H2
The availability of Apple’s new software features is generally tied to the device’s processor. For example, the Apple Watch Series 9, 10, and 11 all offer the same main watchOS perks, as they pack similar chipsets.
