Superior Sound – The Apple AirPods Pro are a must-have for travel

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Whether you’re in-flight or beachside this summer

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Airpods Pro THE NEW DESIGN

AirPods revolutionized the wireless audio experience with a breakthrough design, and now AirPods Pro take it even further with a new class of lightweight, in-ear headphones engineered for comfort and fit. Each earbud comes with three di erent sizes of so , flexible silicone ear tips that conform to the contours of each individual ear, providing both a comfortable fit and a superior seal – a critical factor in delivering immersive sound. THE NOISE CANCELLATION

Active Noise Cancellation on AirPods Pro uses two microphones combined with advanced so ware to continuously adapt to each individual ear and headphone fit. This removes background noise to provide a uniquely customized, superior noise-canceling experience that allows a user to focus on what they’re listening to.

Left: AirPods Pro from Dhs999; Above: AirPods Max from Dhs2,399 available at apple.com

THE PERFECT FIT

The Ear Tip Fit Test helps ensure users get the best audio experience from AirPods Pro by testing the quality of the seal and identifying the best ear tip size for them. A er placing AirPods Pro in each ear, advanced algorithms work together with the microphones in each AirPod to measure the sound level in the ear and compare it to what is coming from the speaker driver. In just seconds, the algorithm detects whether the ear tip is the right size and has a good fit or should be adjusted to create a better seal. THE HERO BUY – FOR:

All-round e ortless listening. Ideal for listening to music or podcasts and making calls and they’re comfortable to wear throughout the day. You can also use one earbud independently, while the other one charges in the case. They’re the only AirPods that have an IP rating so they’ll withstand splashes or sweat making them perfect beachside or for a gym session during your trip.

Airpods Max THE NOISE CANCELLATION

AirPods Max deliver immersive sound through Active Noise Cancellation so users can focus on what they are listening to. Each ear cup features three outward-facing microphones to detect environmental noise, while one microphone inside the ear cup monitors the sound reaching the listener’s ear. Using computational audio, noise cancellation continuously adapts to the headphone fit and movement in real time. THE TRANSPARENCY MODE

With AirPods Max, users can switch to Transparency mode to simultaneously listen to music while hearing the environment around them – ensuring everything, including a user’s own voice, sounds natural while audio plays perfectly. Switching between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode can be done with a single press using the noise control button. THE AUTOMATION

Automatic switching allows users to seamlessly move sound between iPhone, iPad, and Mac. When playing music on Mac, users can easily take a call on iPhone and AirPods Max will automatically switch over. THE SHARING

Audio Sharing makes it possible to easily share an audio stream between two sets of AirPods on iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, or Apple TV 4K. Simply bring AirPods Max near the device and connect with a single tap. THE HERO BUY – FOR:

Outstanding sound quality and long-lasting battery life. In-flight, these truly come into their own in terms of comfort and sound quality.