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Just as the rumors predicted, Apple announced not one but two different pairs of AirPods 4 earlier this month. We got our hands on them and believe them to be game-changers, but that doesn't mean people should discount the second-gen AirPods Pro. The ANC AirPods 4 cost around $179, so a deal that strips the AirPods Pro 2 down to just $190 is well worth considering. What's more, Apple's new round of software updates turns AirPods Pro 2 into FDA-approved hearing aids, and that really is game-changing.
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In use, the earbuds promise an impressive battery life of up to 30 hours on a single charge (including the battery life stored in the charging case). They instantly pair and switch between Apple devices, making these wireless earbuds a joy to use for those in the Apple ecosystem.
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If you plan on buying these to use with your Apple Vision Pro headset, you'll enjoy support for 20-bit/48kHz lossless audio with ultralow latency. The Apple Vision Pro has its own built-in speakers, so AirPods aren't an essential add-on, but they do allow for a more immersive -- and private -- viewing experience if you want to lose yourself in a movie.
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If the AirPods Pro 2 don't exactly fit your spec, select something else from the best deals on earbuds and headphones we could find.
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