How AirPods Pro 2 Made the World Kinder | Noise Cancellation is Simply Amazing!

Tokyo has a way of feeling "too close for comfort," and the sheer number of people and the constant noise can be exhausting...
As I wrote in another article, it's so nice and quiet when I go back to the countryside!

Buying AirPods Pro 2 changed my world. It made the world a kinder place.

"Was sound something that could be controlled this much?"

When you turn on noise cancellation, the background noise fades away, and the world becomes gentler. Those who are sensitive to sound and easily stressed will surely be surprised by this change.

Today, I'd like to talk about the "experience of being freed from sound-related stress" that I realized using the AirPods Pro 2.

Noise cancellation is simply amazing

The world becomes quiet and kind

I'm sensitive to sound and tend to get stressed, but when I use the noise cancellation feature, the world becomes quiet and very kind.
The surprise I felt when I first used it was incredible.

"W-wow, the world can be this quiet!!!!"

When I go into a cafe, I sometimes hear the voices of specific people, but with noise cancellation, everything is solved.
My stress has decreased significantly.
I can fully concentrate.

Especially recommended for those sensitive to other people's noises

At my previous company, there was someone who talked loudly the entire time they were in the office.
It wasn't just talking to themselves; the volume was intense.
And every sound they made was noisy, too.
Putting down their bag, opening and closing the door, using their computer—everything was just noisy.
That was so stressful, and it was just unbearable.
I was constantly irritated, and in the end, I was blasting music through my earphones.
If I had been using AirPods Pro 2 back then, I'm sure my stress would have been reduced.

For those who are sensitive to other people's noises like that, I especially recommend them!

They are also very convenient at home

You might think, "You live with your husband, so you shouldn't be that bothered by noise, right?" Well, that's not the case!
Once you experience the world of noise cancellation, the feature becomes essential when you want to focus.
I realized that even with someone you are very close to, you still notice the noises they make when you're trying to concentrate.

I hate the time I spend using a hair dryer, but it's very convenient to be able to listen to audio while drying my hair.
Ladies, don't you hate the time spent drying your hair?
I have a condition where I don't want to waste even the time spent drying my hair.

When noise cancellation is on, I'm so focused that I can't hear my husband's voice, so he sometimes gives me a lonely look.
I make sure to tell him, "I'm going to focus now," before entering full concentration mode.

You can switch modes, play/pause, skip, and adjust volume by pressing the stem

That said, some might say, "Isn't keeping noise cancellation on all the time rude to shop staff?"
But with the AirPods Pro, you can quickly switch between noise cancellation and transparency mode by long-pressing the stem, and you can pause with a single press.
You can also skip tracks and adjust the volume.
This is so convenient!

Switching devices between Mac and iPhone is incredibly smooth

I hadn't used AirPods before, so I was impressed by how smoothly they switch between Apple devices.
Since I frequently go back and forth between my computer and iPhone, I'm surprised at how I managed until now.

I was very hesitant before buying them because of the high price, but I'm truly glad I did

I agonized over buying the AirPods Pro 2.
After all, they cost nearly 40,000 yen...
I debated getting the AirPods 4, but I wanted to be able to adjust the volume on the stem, and considering I have business trips to Tokyo every month, I also wanted the maximum 6 hours of playback time, so I chose the Pro 2.
The noise cancellation performance is different, too.
The noise cancellation really changes the world; it's surprising.

That said, I was too scared to suddenly spend 40,000 yen, so I searched everywhere and got them used for 29,000 yen.
They had an engraving on them, so I was able to get them cheaper than a regular used pair!
The engraving is just an emoji, a mark of a person wearing sunglasses 😎, so it doesn't bother me at all; in fact, it's cute and serves as a way to identify them as mine, so I made a good purchase.
If you try hard to look, it might be possible to get them cheap used!

I also use them as earplugs at live music venues

Since I'm involved in music activities, I often go to live music venues.
But depending on where my seat is, my ears can hurt so much!

So, I use them as earplugs during the loud music at live venues!
When I listen in "Adaptive" mode, it sounds just right.
I've had more acquaintances lately who have damaged their hearing, so I want to be proactive about protecting my ears.
It's incredibly convenient.

It's also great that the Apple Watch notifies me when the sound is dangerously loud.
This is why I end up using Apple products for everything.

Summary

Since I started using the AirPods Pro 2, I never imagined that "obtaining silence" would bring such a big change for someone like me who is sensitive to sound.

Even when surrounded by the noise of the city, if I turn on noise cancellation, I can have my own quiet space.
I'm truly grateful to be able to spend my time with a calm mind, whether at home, at work, or while commuting.

For those who are easily stressed by sound or find crowds difficult, this is an item I definitely want you to try.
They are certainly expensive, but I feel they are worth more than that.

Just having silence makes the world a kinder place.
I was able to realize that through the AirPods Pro 2.