Replacement AirPod for AirPods Pro 1st generation (2019) / Left

Apple announced AirPods Pro on October 28, 2019, and released them two days later on October 30, 2019.

They include features of standard AirPods, such as a microphone that filters out background noise, accelerometers and optical sensors that can detect presses on the stem and in-ear placement, and automatic pausing when they are taken out of the ears.

Control by tapping is replaced by pressing a force sensor on the stems. They use the same H1 chip found in second generation AirPods that supports hands-free "Hey Siri".

They have active noise cancellation, accomplished by microphones detecting outside sound and speakers producing precisely opposite anti-noise. Active noise cancellation can be turned off or switched to "transparency mode" that helps users hear surroundings. Noise cancellation modes can also be switched in iOS or by pinching the stems of the AirPods using a new "force sensor".

Battery life is equal to the 2nd generation AirPods, 5 hours, but when noise cancellation or transparency mode is on, the battery is slightly shorter at 4.5 hours due to the extra processing. They are rated IPX4 for water resistance.