The AirPods Pro have become more valuable in the months since. Apple later in 2020 promised major upgrades to the buttons, including spatial audio and automatic Apple device switching. You can get immersive sound while watching a movie on your iPad, or taking a chat from your iPhone, even if you’ve listened to music on your Mac.
However, much of what we said in our review applies. The AirPods Pro offers definitive steps up in sound quality, fit, water resistance and Siri control over standard AirPods. If you will be carrying AirPods during training, these are the buttons to get.
However, they are not flawless. They do not have the best audio quality in the category (we would go for options like Sony’s WF-1000XM3), and you may not be one of their touch controls as buried settings. The Powerbeats Pro might also be better if you want Apple-made buttons made with fitness primarily for eyes. Nevertheless, the AirPods Pro offers a good overall mix of quality and comfort, and the upcoming upgrades can tip the balance if you’ve already invested in the Apple ecosystem.
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