In the wee hours of September 8, 2022, Apple revealed the long-awaited AirPods Pro 2 and the pre-orders opened up at 10pm AEST on Friday, September 9. The brand-new Apple 'buds are now available to pre-order directly from the maker, and also from several leading Aussie retailers, before they begin shipping from September 23.
- Pre-oder the Apple AirPods Pro 2 from the Apple Store for AU$399 (opens in new tab)
While we wait for the AirPods Pro 2 to start shipping, let's get you up to speed on what we know about the latest true wireless 'buds from Apple.
The second-generation model is essentially replacing the 2019 version of the AirPods Pro and will cost you the same AU$399 as before. The original 'buds have been extremely popular and we think the AirPods Pro 2 will also hit the ground running and fly off both physical and electronic shelves. We also think they're in contention for being one of the best true wireless headphones this year, if not one the best headphones, period.
While they might resemble the older model externally, the internals are all brand-spanking new. And that starts with Apple's H2 chip that promises better connectivity, plus a new low-distortion driver and custom amp for better sound quality. They'll also keep playing for longer, with up to 6 hours from the 'buds alone and an additional 30 hours from the case itself... which, by the way, has its own speaker! Apple has also upped the ante in terms of noise cancellation, promising that twice as much noise will now be blocked as compared to the previous iteration.
That's a pretty impressive update for the same price of AU$399.
Apple AirPods Pro 2 pre-orders
Should I pre-order the Apple AirPods Pro 2?
Considering how popular the original AirPods Pro have been since they arrived on the scene in 2019, we're quite confident that the second-gen 'buds are going to outdo their predecessor. After all, on paper it's a far superior model with some significant upgrades inside to improve sound and performance.
And since it's the same price as the older model, there's more bang for buck here.
If you're keen on the new model, we'd definitely suggest getting your order in as soon as pre-orders go live. We'll be sure to add more retailers to this page as they become available.