Xiaomi launched the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro in China on October 13. The Truly Wireless Earbuds have improved design, audio quality, and battery life over the Xiaomi Air 2. However, in our review, we found that the earbuds have certain issues like average ANC effect, interference of wind noise, hassles in mode switching, etc. It looks like the company has overheard the users’ request as the latest firmware update aims to solve some issues.

First, to get things out of the way, we found certain problems during our review of the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro. You can take a look at them below:

• Mediocre ANC(compared to Freebuds Pro)
• Interference of wind noise
• Not so good Higher frequency sound quality
• Hassle in switching between ANC & transparency mode
• Absence of lower-latency mode(better than 0.6s), LHDC audio codec support(in 3.0.12 firmware).

Now, as reported by ITHome, users in China have received a firmware update for the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro wireless earbuds. Accordingly, the new update focuses more on sound effects, noise, and disconnection of one earbud. Precisely, you can take a look at the changelog below:

• Optimize Sound effects: Volume and Bottom Noise.
• Solve Noise reduction when switching and playing.
• Solve the problem where one earbud cannot be used.

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That said, the update looks to improve the noise reduction and audio issues of the earbuds. As per the report, it optimizes the quality at higher frequencies(volumes) whilst maintaining less noise levels at low(bottom) volume. Additionally, it fixes the noise reduction problem when switching between modes(ANC & Transparency), disconnection issues.

If you ask me, from the report, it looks like the noise cancellation, and sound quality are addressed more. However, we don’t have any info regarding the LHDC audio codec support and improvement of lower latency modes. If you are someone in China, and own a Xiaomi Air 2 Pro, do let us know if the update improves the experience any better.

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Xiaomi Air 2 Pro wireless earphones are the latest introduction by Xiaomi in the audio category. The Mi Air 2 Pro TWS earbuds are the predecessors of Xiaomi Air 2 and are enhanced with a host of features like active noise cancellation (ANC), long-lasting battery life, decent sound quality, and more. These bad boys are already up for sale at Giztop, where the website is offering $20 off, bringing down its price to $109, with a referral code.

The active noise cancellation mode diminishes the surround sound up to 35dB to let the user get immersed in the world of music. 3-mic hybrid form of digital noise reduction recognizes the sound and cancels it before it reaches the user’s ears. This design also helps in increasing the quality of calls. Additionally, the Xiaomi Air 2 Pro is enhanced with a transparent mode that enables ambient sounds to filter in to let runners or commuters stay alert while still listening to their favorite song.

Featuring 12mm drivers with an LCP composite diaphragm, this pair offers a good sound quality. It supports aptX adaptive and LHDC V3 audio codecs to provide versatility. The grammy master tuning allows the user to hear studio-quality music. Xiaomi Air 2 Pro has a latency of 100ms to offer an uninterrupted and smooth listening experience. Latency is the time it takes for audio data to convert into an analog audio signal and stream it through the headphones.

These wireless earbuds offer up to 7 hours of playback with ANC mode and 28 hours with the charging case. Wireless charging can power up the unit in approximately one hour. This pair supports Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity and has an operating distance of up to 10 meters.

A versatile addition to one’s accessories, the Mi Air 2 Pro can be brought at a discounted price at Giztop. By using the code “A2P20”, one can enjoy $20 off in this pair.

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Over the past couple of years, Xiaomi has focused on releasing mid-range to budget wireless earbuds in the market. However, this month, the company announced the brand new Mi Air 2 Pro TWS earbuds in China which caters to the high-end market with Active Noise Cancellation. This is the company’s first ANC earbuds, joining the likes of Apple, Huawei, and others. However, following Xiaomi’s tradition, the company has kept the pricing of the new Mi Air 2 Pro pretty affordable at 699 Yuan ($104). We knew we had to get our hands on this new pair of ANC earbuds and today, we take you through a quick Mi Air 2 Pro hands-on. A full review of the earbuds is coming your way in the coming days.

The Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro ANC earbuds follow a basic design as the Apple Airpods Pro. So you get a thin long stem design with in-ear tips. The earbuds itself are made out of plastic, however, it comes in a matte finish which sets it apart from its competitors. The touch sensing area on the back of each earbud features a ceramic material which feels really premium. Overall, we are impressed with the build quality of the Mi Air 2 Pro. Even the case adopts the same matte finish, which once again looks very premium. We are happy that Xiaomi decided to adopt a slightly different design for the charging case instead of the common curved, glossy design found on most TWS earbud cases in the market. The case supports wireless charging too. 

We tried on the Mi Air 2 Pro and realized that the earbuds have a pretty good fit, but it’s not as tight as the AirPods Pro. The 12mm drivers in the earbuds outputted good quality sound and the noise cancellation was also very good (up to 35dB). However, we hear that the earbuds will soon get a firmware update wherein we’ll be able to switch the Bluetooth codec to LHDC, which should further improve the audio quality and reduce latency (100ms). Although the noise cancellation is pretty good right now, we expect it to get better after the new update. So, we’ll test it out in detail in the coming days to let you know how good or bad it is, especially compared to rival ANC earbuds from Apple and Huawei (our review of the Huawei Freebuds Pro is also coming very soon!).

Overall, we can easily say that the Xiaomi Mi Air 2 Pro is the company’s best sounding TWS earbuds in the market. Our full review of the earbuds will be up in a few days, so stay tuned for that. 

The Mi Air 2 Pro is currently up for pre-order internationally via Giztop at $129. Check out the listing if you are interested.

Meanwhile, feast on the hands-on images of the black Mi Air 2 Pro from the gallery down below. 

Mi Air 2 Pro Hands on

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest truly wireless earphones in its home market China — Mi Air 2 Pro. Ahead of the launch, the company has now started taking pre-orders for the same through JD.com.

The upcoming TWS earphones from Xiaomi are priced at 699 yuan, which roughly converts to $104. While the pre-sale is now on, the company has not yet revealed the exact date for the launch or shipment.

The Mi Air 2 Pro adopts a design which is similar to Apple’s AirPods Pro design with an angled earpiece with silicone tips. It will reportedly weigh 6.5 grams and boast in-ear design with three microphones.

The highlighting feature is the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and additionally, the TWS earphones also have hybrid digital noise reduction, similar to AirPods Pro from Apple. The Mi Air 2 Pro comes with a 12mm driver with an LCP composite diaphragm, along with the noise reduction intensity of 35dB.

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The company is also offering four different sizes of ear tips in the box to ensure a proper fit for the users — Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large. Xiaomi also revealed that the earphones are tuned by Grammy-winning musician Luca Biggardi.

It will also have support for features like wireless charging, wake-up, auto-connect, and more. As for the battery life, the company has revealed that it can offer seven hours of usage on a single charge and up to 28 hours using the charging case.

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Xiaomi is gearing up to launch its latest truly wireless earphones in its home market China — Mi Air 2 Pro. Ahead of the launch, almost the entire specifications of the headsets have leaked online and now a hands-on video of the same has surfaced.

The leaked video hints that there’s no need for a smartphone to enable the noise cancellation mode of the Mi Air 2 Pro. Just pressing and holding the back of the earphones will enable the noise cancellation mode.

The report is also hinting that there will be three noise reduction modes on the device, which include Active Noise Cancellation, Passive Noise Cancellation, and Ambient Noise Cancellation.

Further, it adds that the infrared detection will automatically enable the transparent mode or ambient mode when only one earbud is worn. This means that the Active Noise Cancellation mode can be enabled only when both the earbuds are worn.

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In terms of design, the earlier leak says that it will adopt Apple’s AirPods Pro design with an angled earpiece with silicone tips. It will reportedly weigh 6.5 grams and boast in-ear design with three microphones.

The highlighting feature is the ANC (Active Noise Cancellation) and additionally, the TWS earphones will also have hybrid digital noise reduction, similar to AirPods Pro from Apple. The Mi Air 2 Pro is likely to have a 12mm coil with an LCP composite diaphragm, along with the noise reduction intensity of 35dB.

The earphones reportedly support features like Wireless charging, wake-up, auto-connect, etc. As for the battery life, and is claimed to offer seven hours of usage on a single charge and 28 hours with the charging case.

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Xiaomi is already on the bandwagon of launching Truly Wireless Earbuds in the markets. It has a plethora of options like Air Dots, Air Dots 2 in the budget-range. And slightly premium ones like Mi Air 2 which is almost a year old. Now, a complete specification of the alleged ‘Pro’ version of the Air 2 has leaked online.

The latest leak comes from a blogger named DSP-Charles. He has shared the supposed features of Air 2 Pro and compared it with Apple’s AirPods Pro. In terms of design, the earlier leak says that it will adopt Apple’s AirPods Pro design with an angled earpiece with silicone tips. The new leak, however, shows it could even outsmart Apple in certain features.

Starting with the weight, each earbud on Xiaomi Air 2 Pro will reportedly weigh 6.5 grams and boast in-ear design with three microphones. The highlighting feature is the ANC(Active Noise Cancellation). Additionally, the Air 2 Pro will reportedly have hybrid digital noise reduction like the Apple as well.

Mi Air 2 Pro Specifications(unconfirmed)

Moving on, the earbuds will likely have a 12mm coil with an LCP composite diaphragm(English-translated) and noise reduction intensity of 35dB. The spec sheet says the Mi Air 2 Pro will support LHDC and AAC audio codecs.

In terms of latency, the spec sheet says the new TWS from Xiaomi will have audio delay as low as 100ms. This is less compared to AirPods Pro’s 160ms. Besides, it reportedly has other features like Wireless charging, wake-up, auto-connect, Transparency mode(ambient sounds) as well. Apart from this, the battery life on Mi Air 2 is mentioned as 7hrs on each bud and 28hrs with charging case when ANC is OFF. When ANC is ON, the battery life is mentioned as 5hrs and 20hrs respectively.

If we recall, Apple launched the Pro version back in October 2019 for $249 but made available a bit later in China for RMB 1,999(~$294). Besides, the trimmed down AirPods launched at $159. On the contrary, the Mi Air 2 launched for just $58 bucks. The new Pro version is expected to launch somewhere around 600 yuan($73). If the reports are true, this will be an instant hit whenever it launches.

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Xiaomi launched its Mi Air 2 true wireless earphones in the market last year and now it seems that the company is gearing up to launch a Pro variant of the same. An alleged leaked image of the earphones has been circulating on Weibo, giving us an idea about what the product could look like.

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The leaked image indicates that the earphones are named Mi Air 2 Pro and will feature support for active noise cancellation. In terms of the design of the earphones, it has the same cylindrical design that we have seen before.

Earlier, it was leaked that the Mi Air 2 Pro could also come with support for wireless charging support. It is also expected to come with an auto-connect feature when the cover of the earphones is opened, but it could be limited to MIUI devices only.

It is also said that the earphones have already passed through all the necessary certification process. This means that the company is all set to launch them and it could go official in the coming weeks. As for the pricing, the upcoming TWS earphones could be priced around 500 yuan (~$73) to 600 yuan (~$88) in China.

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