SIZE DOESN'T MATTER

Thanks to all those online meetings and neighbourhood runs, a slew of brands are jumping in to the ultra-light true-wireless Bluetooth ear buds segment. These brands have upped their ANC and battery performance game, too

- Ashwin Rajagopalan

AIRPODS PRO

THE first prompt you’ll see while setting up your AirPods Pro is to take the ‘fit test’. Thankfully, this doesn’t involve a treadmill but a quick check that tests the ear tip seal and also identifies the best ear-tip size. Active noise cancellation is the headline feature of the AirPods Pro. An outward-facing microphone detects external sound while the AirPods Pro then counters it with equal antinoise, cancelling outside noise before you hear it. You’ll notice a significant improvement from earlier generations of AirPods with an Apple-designed high-excursion, low distortion driver. You get greater bass extension and very detailed mid- and high-frequency extension. The AirPods Pro are powered by the specially designed H1 chip. A capacitive force sensor located on the stem (of both AirPods) allows you to manage multiple controls — including switching from noise cancellation to transparency mode, without a fuss. The AirPods Pro also offers wireless charging; you can use any Qi-certified charger to power up your Pro, sans wires. It all adds up; the AirPods Pro is a huge leap over its predecessors and a no-brainer for iPhone users

Apple AirPods Pro Active noise cancellation for immersive sound.