The AirPods Siblings 🎧

The hottest item this week is undoubtedly the 'AirPods.' 

The hottest item this week is undoubtedly the 'AirPods.' Especially with the release of the AirPods 4, which has garnered significant attention after about three years since the AirPods 3 was unveiled in 2021. Not only has the AirPods 4 been introduced, but also the AirPods Pro 2 with built-in hearing aid functionality and the AirPods Max. Let's take a look at how these revamped AirPods siblings have changed!

The "Most Advanced" AirPods 4? 🥜

The AirPods 4 comes in two versions: the basic model and the Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) model. The ANC model is the first among Apple's open-ear headphones to support noise cancellation. It reduces various surrounding noises like airplane engines and vehicle sounds. Additionally, it features an Ambient Mode that allows users to stay aware of their surroundings even while wearing the earbuds.

The AirPods 4 is also equipped with the H2 chip, which was previously introduced in the AirPods Pro 2. This chip provides clear call quality regardless of the environment and allows users to interact with Siri simply by nodding their heads. 🔋 The battery life of the AirPods 4 is up to 5 hours, and up to 30 hours with the case. The ANC model offers up to 4 hours of battery life with noise cancellation enabled and up to 20 hours with the case.

AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Max! 🎧

The AirPods Pro 2, which features hearing aid capabilities, has also been announced. 🦻 Before using them, users need to perform a 5-minute hearing test on an iPhone or iPad running iOS 18. After the test, the AirPods Pro 2 can be adjusted to function as a 'clinical-grade hearing aid.' Additionally, the AirPods Pro 2 includes a feature that automatically reduces loud surrounding noises, making it useful at live concerts! 💰 The price is 349,000 KRW.

Apple has also introduced the AirPods Max with a USB-C port. This product also provides Active Noise Cancellation and has an Ambient Mode for better environmental awareness. It comes in five colors: Midnight, Blue, Purple, Orange, and Starlight! 💰 The price is 769,000 KRW.

The official release date for the AirPods 4 and AirPods Max is September 20. However, the release date for the AirPods 4 in Korea has not yet been confirmed. For those interested in the AirPods Max, pre-orders started on September 11, so check the official website for more details! (Editor’s note: With Chuseok around the corner, I might just get one myself 😊)