Here’s how the lineup looks after Apple’s event

Apple as we speak took an enormous step in direction of placing an finish to the Lightning connector by including USB-C to the whole iPhone 15 lineup. The corporate additionally made some updates to the AirPods lineup, which now includes a new model of the AirPods Professional that has a USB-C charging case. Learn on as we element how the present AirPods lineup looks after Apple’s event.

AirPods Professional 2 with USB-C

Together with the iPhone 15, Apple introduced a revised model of the AirPods Professional 2 that comes with a USB-C charging case. The corporate factors out that it’s now simpler to recharge all of your Apple gadgets, from the AirPods to the Mac, utilizing a single cable.

However curiously, the revised AirPods Professional 2 include greater than only a new charging case. On its web site, Apple has confirmed that the new AirPods Professional 2 (sure, that sounds complicated) are IP54 licensed for extra safety in opposition to mud. The unique mannequin is IPX4 licensed, which solely ensures a sure stage of safety in opposition to water.

There’s one other discreet change in the revised AirPods Professional 2. That’s as a result of, in keeping with Apple, the new AirPods launched as we speak will be capable to play Lossless audio “with ultra-low latency” when paired with an Apple Imaginative and prescient Professional.

Clients can now pre-order AirPods Professional 2 with the USB-C charging case on Apple’s web site. They’re out there for the similar value of $249 as the earlier model. Remember the fact that Apple received’t be promoting the USB-C charging case individually for earlier AirPods Professional fashions.

It’s value noting that the outdated AirPods Professional 2 with the Lightning charging case have been discontinued.

AirPods 3

AirPods 3 have been launched in 2021 with a model new design that looks extra much like AirPods Professional, however with out the in-ear ideas and noise-cancelling options. They’re nonetheless out there in the AirPods lineup in two completely different variations, however sadly Apple hasn’t up to date them with a USB-C charging case.

Apple sells AirPods 3 with a Lightning + MagSafe charging case for $179. There’s one other model with out MagSafe help that prices $169.

However in case you’re searching for AirPods 3, you will discover them for higher costs on Amazon.

AirPods 2

Keep in mind the AirPods 2 with the traditional design of Apple’s wi-fi earphones? This model of the AirPods was launched in 2019 and continues to be out there to this date with the outdated H1 chip with no Discover My options or haptic controls.

Even so, Apple has stored AirPods 2 out there for these searching for extra inexpensive wi-fi earphones. It nonetheless prices $129 at Apple and it comes with a Lightning charging case with out MagSafe help. You’ll find them on Amazon for simply $99.

AirPods Max

AirPods Max, Apple’s premium wi-fi headphones, have been launched in 2020. Since then, Apple has by no means launched a brand new model of the AirPods Max, and even up to date the present one with new colours. And that’s nonetheless the case.

These shopping for AirPods Max in 2023 must take care of the Lightning connector, the lack of Lossless audio help, and no Adaptive Audio or Dialog Consciousness.

Apple sells AirPods Max for $549, however you will discover them for $479 in different shops.

EarPods with USB-C

Sure, you possibly can nonetheless purchase wired EarPods in 2023. However greater than that, Apple as we speak launched a brand new model of the EarPods that comes with a USB-C connector, so it really works on the newest iPhones, iPads, and Macs. The corporate nonetheless sells EarPods with Lightning and three.5mm connectors, and every model prices $19.

USB-C EarPods aren’t out there on Amazon but, however the Lightning and three.5mm variations may be discovered there for $16.

Wrap up

Regardless of the launch of the AirPods Professional 2 with USB-C, the AirPods lineup stays just about the similar. Rumors recommend that Apple has plans to replace AirPods 3 and AirPods Max with USB-C ultimately, however this could take a minimum of a number of extra months.

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