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AirPods Pro: 1 year later
On the one-year anniversary of the AirPods Pro, this long-term review covers everything we love (and don’t love) about Apple’s wireless earbuds. You can buy Apple AirPods Pro here… Best Buy: Amazon : *CNET may get a commission from this offer/these offers.
Lexy Savvides
November 2, 2020 at 5:20 pm
Thanks for watching! I highly recommend trying third-party foam tips if you’re having trouble with the fit from the original ear tips 🤘
E.A. Freire
November 2, 2020 at 7:41 pm
Great review! I too wish the battery life would be better. Lol! Where did you get the foam tips from?
Lexy Savvides
November 2, 2020 at 11:39 pm
@E.A. Freire Thanks! The ones I’ve been using are by Comply, but there are lots of other third-party options out there too 🙂
Joe G
November 3, 2020 at 12:25 am
You should try Nuraloops. They get about 12 hours battery life and also have ANC and an app
InZee
November 3, 2020 at 2:10 am
Can you please share the link for ear tips you got them from? Thank you!
George Vivanco
November 3, 2020 at 8:24 am
@InZee google comply foam
ean dean
November 3, 2020 at 1:03 pm
Just wondering i use third party tips would it effect the charging because the the tips might not sit well in the charging case. I have that problem when I use different tips with my galaxy buds
Lexy Savvides
November 4, 2020 at 4:12 pm
@ean dean Depends on their size, it could potentially happen I guess, but I haven’t experienced any issues with the ones I use.
Karan Amin
November 2, 2020 at 6:21 pm
I have normal AirPods I really want them but I’m like I don’t want to get them then one month later Apple bring out new ones wating for AirPods Pro 2
Deen Sheikh
November 2, 2020 at 6:24 pm
3 months later, reasonably satisfied. I still think the ANC is better than Sony wf1000xm3, i am experiencing that seal issue, during the gym, thry keep slipping. Best ear seal as recommended by yourself was buds plus.
Deen Sheikh
November 2, 2020 at 6:25 pm
If you like ANC on your ear buds, id recommend trying Tronsmart Apollo Bold. Very impressive for the 100$ price range.
Enrique Pasillas
November 2, 2020 at 6:36 pm
My understanding was that now with the iOS 14 the charging mode will be improved the battery life
He won’t charge 100% until you need it I’m not sure how they implemented but the point is you will get more long-term 🔋
blitzkreig000
November 2, 2020 at 6:42 pm
Just here for Lexy ngl 💁🏻♂️
Victor Ulloa
November 2, 2020 at 6:59 pm
I love the idea of them and they worked almost perfectly initially but over time they have gotten random problems which sucks bc one of the best things about air pods is just how easy and convenient they are to use but some of the problems I had got in the way of that. These definitely came with way more problems than the original air pods came with. I going on my third appointment to get them fixed just in the first year.
Max Jerome
November 2, 2020 at 7:17 pm
Excellent retrospective review. Detailed and informative.
CNET
November 2, 2020 at 7:33 pm
Much appreciated!
Thi Henry
November 2, 2020 at 7:19 pm
I hate the AirPod auto switch feature, it so broken. When I watch video on my phone and my nephew use my iPad it automatically switch to the iPad. So annoying!
Ryan Nguyen
November 2, 2020 at 7:27 pm
I love my Airpods Pro, will definitely buy the Pro 2!
Kwan Don
November 2, 2020 at 7:30 pm
I love my AirPods Pro but I did experience the cackling issue once and Apple replaced them. I wish sound could be a bit louder and punchier with bass but my main issue is with with them being $250, they should last atleast 6.5 hours +. I use these every single day. They do great with noise canceling for me. Can anyone link me to where they got their black foam AirPod tips from. Like those specific ones.
Andrés Salgado
November 2, 2020 at 7:36 pm
how did U get the old Instagram app icon????
SuperSmashMaster43
November 2, 2020 at 10:54 pm
There was an update in October that let you change the icon to different ones. Just go to settings, then swipe up and you’ll find a hidden menu that lets you change the icon.
Edward Torres
November 2, 2020 at 7:40 pm
The real question is why does this video say it was posted 5 hours ago
But some comments say 6 hours ago 😧
kemistrypops
November 2, 2020 at 7:52 pm
Do a galaxy buds plus long term review please
contemplatively
November 2, 2020 at 8:09 pm
As much as I like my Airpod Pros, they’re positively horrible for calls because the person on the other end can hear every single thing in the background. When I use them I have to be perfectly still, sitting in a quiet environment. They really need to fix that.
swapnil dinkar
November 2, 2020 at 8:35 pm
why no mask in public, dude?
Mariachee Bandidos
November 2, 2020 at 8:45 pm
good idea to include someone else’s opinion, especially if they differ.
9:00 battery life: beatsX, less than an hour after over 2 years.
Sachin Wahal
November 2, 2020 at 8:47 pm
Thank you for your updated review and honesty. Need more of these after a year reviews!!!!
CNET
November 2, 2020 at 8:58 pm
What other 1-year reviews would you like to see?
Sachin Wahal
November 2, 2020 at 9:18 pm
Thanks for asking. Anything that Lexy will cover ;). On a serious note given the high-end Tech prices nowadays makes sense to look into buying new last year’s model so for phone’s e.g iPhone 11pro, Note 10+5G (I know you guys do often mention this in your current phone reviews), Other earbuds like Sony’s TWS , Headphones like Bose QC700 etc, MacBooks , Ipads. I think might sit well with other viewers too.
Sam Gibson
November 2, 2020 at 9:37 pm
1:06 continuity 🙂
GhostJL
November 2, 2020 at 10:40 pm
I prefer the 1st gen…
BestVids 2020
November 2, 2020 at 10:44 pm
How many people has the problem with them falling out of your ear?
Swarang Vatve
November 2, 2020 at 10:54 pm
Buying mine today! So excited.
David P
November 2, 2020 at 11:17 pm
I am considering these. I have the original airpods. After 2 years I’m lucky if they last a hour now after constant use. I only use them a few days a week for the gym.
Ein Freigeist
November 3, 2020 at 12:21 am
Anything inserted into ear canals is unhealthy and could cause irritations and infections. The original AirPods, Samsung Buds Live and the new Bose QuiteComfort buds are much better options. Otherwise full over ear headphones are the best.
Bern Romulus
November 3, 2020 at 12:26 am
I’ve had mine for 9 months – right airpod started crackling… ugh
Oliver Mejia
November 3, 2020 at 10:50 pm
Get them replaced. Even if they aren’t under warranty it’ll be free
Louis Y
November 3, 2020 at 2:33 am
Wait. Good skin. What happened there
chetan sharma
November 3, 2020 at 2:44 am
Sound quality sucks.
Sam 2018
November 3, 2020 at 4:11 am
The eq is in headphone accommodation
JAG
November 3, 2020 at 4:24 am
Where did you get the foam tips for the AirPods Pro?
Joe Zyzyx
November 3, 2020 at 4:36 am
I heard CNET was just bought out by Red Venture. Is this true? Can you do a video about this merger if true? How will it affect CNET content and also it’s user feedback as in it’s various forums?
Max R.
November 3, 2020 at 8:59 am
Excuse me 🙂
I have a couple of questions/points😇
1) How are you able to make calls with them because no matter the setting I choose, my counterpart always complaints about either not hearing me particularly clearly or loud.
2) Spotify I can accept, but please tell me where you found the Spotify EQ equivalent in Apple Music😂 first time I have heard of it🙊
3) Spacial audio is extremely good as well as ANC (although they are my first ANC earphones)
4) battery life is prawn to decrease but the battery life on my powerbeats pro, which I‘ve used since launch, is pretty much the same actually although I habe been using them every day for multiple hours 😀
Max R.
November 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
Other than that great video therefore thank you for your opinion 🙂
bannajirocks
November 3, 2020 at 9:00 am
Waiting for pro 2
Bonny Babu
November 3, 2020 at 9:57 am
Between these and the 75Ts, now that the latter has got some form of ANC, what do you reckon Lexy? Worth a comparison? 😊
Darmon Wallace
November 3, 2020 at 10:12 am
She’s delightful. More of her, please, CNET .
Ralph Barbagallo
November 3, 2020 at 10:26 am
I love the pros but I find iOS increasingly buggy. Putting them in my ears as the phone rings frequently fails to handoff, the mic will suddenly stop working until I reboot after a few hours, all kinds of random stuff.
dark01mode
November 3, 2020 at 10:40 am
No matter how well I clean my ears the AirPods Pro are wax magnets! With that said, I still enjoy them!
canusdominici
November 3, 2020 at 11:08 am
Foam tips helped me greatly. The silicone tips caused some inflammation and an allergic reaction.
Alvino Novea Fandy
November 3, 2020 at 12:11 pm
Netflix still not supporting spatial audio
Michael Boys
November 3, 2020 at 2:23 pm
Jack of all trades? At that price, they need to be a LOT better than that!
Bryce Lyman
November 3, 2020 at 3:16 pm
I don’t like the fact that you have to use Siri or your phone for changing the volume. I’m a carpenter and I work in very loud areas, sometimes it’s not the best idea to keep your phone in your pocket so I usually keep in somewhere safe. The mic on these things cannot pick up my voice during loud environments so I’m not able to change the volume because Siri can’t hear me. Other than that these headphones are amazing.
Harry Edward
November 3, 2020 at 3:19 pm
You look beautiful
Gamer 23
November 3, 2020 at 3:31 pm
I use them everyday they are made for my ears🤩
Lotta Cuteanya
November 4, 2020 at 12:58 am
This helped a lot for my decision to get a pair for myself! Thanks! :3
7_k
November 4, 2020 at 3:08 am
Very helpful idk I just was like you know I should buy airpod pros now
Januson
November 4, 2020 at 3:38 am
Even $20 products wireless earbud drop 100time still work fine lol don’t use that as a main point, but I still love the top 5 earbud on market one of them is AirPod pro
Matthew Howell
November 4, 2020 at 3:44 am
I won’t be buying these, here’s why:
1. They cost way too much.
2. These types of earbuds are always falling out of my ears.
3. I have had Bluetooth connectivity issues with both Apple phones and Android phones.
4. Wired earbuds have always been far more reliable for me.
5. I’m not appreciative of Apple’s overall cocky attitude.
Samiul Islam
November 5, 2020 at 12:30 am
These AirPods do not have Bluetooth pairing issues with iPhones due to its proprietary technology
Matthew Howell
November 5, 2020 at 12:53 am
@Samiul Islam My other reasons stand.
Stephen Lai
November 4, 2020 at 6:10 am
Pretty sure spatial audio does NOT work with Netflix currently.
Raziel Calzado
November 4, 2020 at 7:41 am
Should I wait for the next Airpods Pro ?
Sultan TubeBH
November 4, 2020 at 7:51 am
Noooo the first gen have too much dust and wax when you have it for a year but I clean it and I will by a pro
Tomas Smith
November 4, 2020 at 10:35 am
I think best fakes are from iplaypods,com. What do you think?
Stefan Prole
November 4, 2020 at 10:50 am
I got them to and they are great. My recommendation to. Only great thing about them.
Rafique Hola
November 4, 2020 at 11:01 am
My pair of airpods pro buds had to be replaced due to crackling noises on both sides which I could hear even when I was just moving my head slightly. It started with crackling noises whenever I sneeze/cough/talk to someone with the buds in my ear and became progressively worse after a few weeks. By the time I received the replacements I had been using them for around 6 months. Hopefully these replacement buds will last longer than that. I was told by the service centre they had received a number of similar cases requiring replacement. I only have 4 months of warranty left.
Aashrith Kumar
November 4, 2020 at 12:15 pm
What about left airpod? Still same issue as Airpods. Won’t work after 9 months of using.
Cornelius Smith
November 4, 2020 at 12:42 pm
For me the experience has been mixed and over ear headphones for that price are more comfortable then they airpod pros when using for longer periods of time. The battery also is better I don’t have to charge them as much. Currently using the Sony xm 4 and the ANC is real. Other worldly. Honestly happy that apple replaced both my buds free because they didn’t last past there warranty rip. I just found myself charging the airpods case a lot more recently too. Accurate video
Georgios Stamos
November 4, 2020 at 7:39 pm
i regretted getting mine cause they’re just too expensive. i could have gotten normal earphones and saved a lot of money. before buying the airpods pro ask yourself if you’d rather buy something else for that kind of money
Ekar D
November 4, 2020 at 9:13 pm
Anyone else have charging problems when putting them back in?
Kailash gurung
November 4, 2020 at 9:35 pm
The only thing is low bass they should push update for equalizer in pro
Twin Nick
November 4, 2020 at 10:26 pm
Where do you get foam tips from?
Blazerows
November 5, 2020 at 12:07 am
For me I like the poor isolation feeling (Like the original AirPods). Because I need to be aware of my surroundings.
Samiul Islam
November 5, 2020 at 12:27 am
More useful than my Apple Watch 😂