AirPods Pro 1st generation

Description

AirPods Pro 1st generation Availability and Price in Kenya

The Apple AirPods Pro 1st generation were announced in October 2019 as Apple’s first in-ear noise-cancelling AirPods — introducing Active Noise Cancellation, Transparency mode, and a customisable silicone tip fit that delivered complete sonic immersion. The AirPods Pro 1st generation price in Kenya is KES 27,500. They immediately became the benchmark for true wireless noise-cancelling earphones.

Design & Fit

The AirPods Pro introduced a new in-ear design with soft silicone ear tips in three sizes for a customisable seal, a shorter stem than standard AirPods, and a vent system to equalise pressure and reduce the occlusion effect.

Key Design Features

• In-ear design with silicone ear tips (3 sizes: S, M, L)
• Shorter stem than standard AirPods
• Pressure-equalising vent system
• Force sensor in stem for touch controls
• IPX4 sweat and water resistance
• White finish matching standard AirPods
• Ear Tip Fit Test via iPhone for optimal seal
• Lightweight at 5.4g per earbud

Audio Performance

The custom Apple driver with Adaptive EQ automatically tuned music in real time based on the fit of the ear tips, delivering rich bass and clear highs personalised to each listener’s ear shape.

Sound Features

• Custom high-excursion Apple driver
• Adaptive EQ — real-time tuning based on ear seal
• Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
• Dolby Atmos support
• Dual beamforming microphones for calls
• Inward-facing microphone for ANC monitoring
• AAC audio codec, AAC-ELD for FaceTime

Active Noise Cancellation

Active Noise Cancellation used an outward-facing microphone to detect external sound and an inward-facing microphone to monitor what reached the ear — with the H1 chip cancelling unwanted noise 200 times per second.

ANC & Transparency Features

• Active Noise Cancellation (200 adjustments per second)
• Outward-facing microphone detects external noise
• Inward-facing microphone monitors ear canal sound
• Transparency mode for hearing environment naturally
• ANC and Transparency toggled via force sensor squeeze
• Adaptive noise cancellation based on ear tip seal
• Significant reduction of low and mid-frequency noise

Apple H1 Performance

The H1 chip processed ANC 200 times per second, enabled hands-free Siri, and powered the adaptive audio adjustments that made the AirPods Pro the most intelligent earphones available at launch.

Performance Features

• Apple H1 headphone chip
• ANC processing 200 times per second
• Adaptive EQ computation
• Hands-free ‘Hey Siri’
• Automatic device switching
• Low-latency connection for gaming and video

Battery Life & Charging

AirPods Pro 1st generation delivered up to 4.5 hours of listening with ANC enabled, with 24 hours total from the wireless charging case — sufficient for all-day use with regular case top-ups.

Charging Features

• Wireless charging case (Qi compatible)
• 5 minutes charge = 1 hour listening (quick charge)
• Lightning charging for case

Battery Improvements

• Up to 4.5 hours with ANC on
• Up to 5 hours with ANC off
• 24 hours total with wireless charging case
• 5 minutes = 1 hour listening (quick charge)

Connectivity & Controls

Bluetooth 5.0 with H1-powered fast pairing and automatic device switching made AirPods Pro seamlessly compatible across the entire Apple ecosystem.

Connectivity Features

• Bluetooth 5.0
• Instant iPhone pairing
• Automatic device switching (iCloud)
• Force sensor controls (squeeze for ANC/Transparency)
• Find My network support
• Ear tip detection for automatic pause
• Works with non-Apple devices via Bluetooth

Apple Ecosystem Integration

AirPods Pro delivered Spatial Audio for immersive Apple TV+ and music listening, with Transparency mode making them practical for situational awareness in everyday environments.

Ecosystem Features

• Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
• Automatic switching between Apple devices
• Hands-free Siri on all Apple devices
• Spatial Audio for Apple TV+, Apple Music
• Audio sharing with another set of AirPods
• Find My with precision location
• Personalised Spatial Audio (via iOS update)

Conclusion

The Apple AirPods Pro 1st generation defined the benchmark for true wireless noise-cancelling earphones — combining class-leading ANC, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, and the perfect Apple ecosystem integration in a compact in-ear design. Available at Simu Store Kenya for KES 27,500, they deliver an immersive listening experience that transformed how people use wireless earphones.