Apple has announced a new set of the AirPods Pro, but you'd be crazy to rush out and ditch your current pair for them.
The main upgrade here is that this update to the company's best set of true wireless earbuds feature a USB-C port that's used for charging, instead of the Lightning port of old.
While that overdue inclusion might add convenience in that it'll save you the trouble of having to keep track of one more cable, it's probably not worth paying the premium that Apple is asking for if you already own a set of last year's AirPods Pro. From an audio perspective, the new AirPods Pro comes with the exact bells, whistles, hardware, software, and MagSafe compatibility as their 2022 counterparts.
That said, the new AirPods Pro with MagSafe and USB-C do feature slightly better durability. The previous model had an IPX4 rating for water and dust resistance. The new one has an IP54 rating, which means it's better at the dust half of the equation.
According to Apple, the new true wireless earbuds will also offer lossless free audio with the Vision Pro headset once it launches.
In Australia, the new AirPods Pro with USB-C will be available at a recommended retail price of $399 from September 22.
The move comes alongside the announcement and official confirmation that Apple's new iPhone 15 series will be ditching Lightning in favour of USB Type-C.
While Apple isn't one to name and shame, this shift comes following a ruling by the European Parliament last year that all new phones, tablets, and cameras sold in the European Union would have to adopt USB-C by late 2024.
This story first appeared on our sister website Reviews.org/au
Fergus Halliday
Digital Content Editor
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