The AirPods Pro 2 also have features for emphasizing sounds coming directly at someone, adjusting the overall volume, and adjusting the balance of each range, but they’re difficult to set up for anyone other than the user, and we didn’t test them in depth. However, it is a useful feature if the user knows how to use it.
Limited outdoor use
Although the AirPods Pro 2 worked well at home, their use when my grandmother went outside was more limited. When he went to his gym to work out, he worried that they might get in his way or he would lose them. There were also times when she felt uncomfortable wearing the headphones, such as when she was having dinner with friends or attending a music recital.
Even I, two generations younger, have the habit of removing my headphones when talking to someone. It’s not surprising that someone your age, part of a generation with few people using wireless headphones, might feel even more self-conscious using AirPods.
There are also limitations due to battery life. The headphones typically have batteries designed to last a full day, while the AirPods Pro 2 lasts up to six hours to charge, according to the official website. Forgetting to sufficiently charge your AirPods and then losing the hearing aid function would be detrimental.
Also consider manual dexterity
Photography: Timothée Lambrecq
Additionally, there were some operational problems. For example, the AirPods Pro 2’s headphone feature is only available when external sound capture mode is enabled, but the pressure-sensitive sensor on the shaft used to switch between settings was a little difficult to operate for my grandmother
As for putting the headphones in and out of the case, something that was difficult for her at first, over time she became more comfortable with the process. However, I was still worried about dropping them outside, and we considered putting a chain on them, although it would be difficult to get the chain on and off every time the AirPods needed to be recharged. Before purchasing, you may want to consider the dexterity and strength of your family member’s hands.
After her week-long test of the AirPods Pro 2, my grandmother says she’ll continue using them at home. He praised them as headphones and for the fact that they are comfortable to wear. However, it looks like you’ll still be using your headphones when you leave the house, at least for the time being.
This article originally appeared on CABLING Japan.