Which Apple wireless headphones to choose in 2024? Is there really a difference between the AirPods Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 1? Do all AirPods have Active Noise Reduction (ANC) or Custom Spatial Audio? In this AirPods comparison, nextpit tells you which Apple earphones best suit your needs and budget.
In the latest press release, Apple has announced that the Vision Pro will be made available on February 2 in the USA after the headset was first introduced last year. It will be sold from both retail and online stores. And before the shipment, pre-orders are set to start on January 19 at 5:00 PM Pacific Time.
Following the announcement of the Vision Pro last year, Apple is set to launch the VR/XR headset in the first quarter of 2024. While Apple didn’t specify the exact date on when we can expect the device to arrive, reports continue to narrow down the timeline. Now, a fresh forecast indicates an imminent release that it could arrive by February and followed by a wider roll-out after that.
If you’re planning to upgrade your wireless earbuds at the start of the year, there’s now a great chance to do so. Bose’s popular and powerful QuietComfort Earbuds II dropped to their lowest price of $199 as part of an ongoing clearance sale from Amazon. This means you get to take home a huge $80 off (29 percent) their regular price.
Apart from Apple that is set to release its Vision Pro headset this quarter, Samsung has also confirmed that it is entering the premium XR and VR market. Last year, it confirmed that it has partnered with Qualcomm and Google to bring a Samsung-branded spatial headset in the near future. Now, Qualcomm has announced the new Snapdragon XR2+ Gen 2 chip that would likely power the Galaxy XR (not its final name).
OnePlus has introduced the OnePlus Ace 3 smartphone in China, also known as OnePlus 12R in global markets. Along with the budget flagship Android device, the company has made the OnePlus Buds 3 official, which could also launch in internationally including in the USA and Europe.
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Samsung’s Galaxy Buds 2 Pro continue to be popular high-end ANC earbuds on Amazon, this is thanks to the generous discount offered regularly. The ongoing sale has now slashed the in-ears price of up to 32 percent, dropping one of the variants to $155, which is close to a record low price.
While we anticipate the release of Apple’s Vision Pro at the start of 2024, details about the spatial headset’s successor continue to develop. And from what it appears, the Vision Pro 2 might solve some drawbacks of the original VR/XR wearable, including battery life and display brightness.
The Amazon Echo Show 5 (2023) is an affordable entry in the world of smart speakers. With its Alexa voice control and small 5.5-inch touchscreen display, the third-generation intelligent speaker is a compact control center for your smart home. Now that Amazon has slashed the price of this tiny friend by a considerable margin, we ordered the Echo Show 5 for the nextpit editorial team to review.
While 2024 is almost upon us, there are still plenty of chances to do some last-minute headphones shopping. Some best-selling ANC over-ears are on sale. These include the Beats Studio Pro (2023) from Apple which fell to $179 on Amazon right now.