Apple Shares Photos of AirPods Pro Launch in Stores Around the World

Wednesday October 30, 2019 5:09 am PDT by Mitchel Broussard

Apple's new AirPods Pro wireless earphones have begun launching around the world today. To celebrate, the company shared a few images of customers trying on the AirPods Pro for the first time at Apple retail stores in Shanghai and Tokyo.

AirPods Pro feature active noise cancellation, IPX4 water and sweat resistance, H1 chip with "Hey Siri" support, and a new in-ear design that supports silicone tips in three different sizes. All of these upgrades have increased the price of the AirPods Pro to $249. That's compared to $159 for the regular AirPods and $199 for the AirPods with Wireless Charging Case.

airpods pro launch 5

If you're on the hunt for more pictures of the AirPods Pro, be sure to visit the MacRumors forums to find more images and first impressions of the new earphones. Our iPhone accessories forum is also a great place to discuss your AirPods Pro order and delivery status, impressions, and more.

Related Roundup: AirPods Pro 3

Buyer's Guide: AirPods Pro (Neutral)

Related Forum: AirPods

Popular Stories

AirPods Pro With AI Cameras Reach 'Advanced' Testing Stage

Thursday May 7, 2026 11:53 am PDT by Juli Clover

Apple's upcoming camera-equipped AirPods Pro are nearing completion and have reached an "advanced" testing stage, reports Bloomberg. The design is almost finalized, as is the feature set, and early mass production could begin soon. The AirPods Pro will have built-in cameras that will feed visual information about the wearer's surroundings to Siri. While there will be a longer stem for the...

• 77 comments

Apple Card Promo to Offer Free AirPods Pro 3

Friday May 15, 2026 8:59 am PDT by Joe Rossignol

Starting as early as next week, customers who sign up for an Apple Card at Apple's retail stores in the U.S. will receive $249 cash back when they purchase AirPods Pro 3, according to Bloomberg's Mark Gurman. The promotion has yet to be officially announced by Apple, so exact terms and conditions are not available at this time. AirPods Pro 3 are priced at $249 in the U.S., so customers who...

• 58 comments

New Apple Card Holders Can Get Free AirPods Pro 3, But There's a Catch

Monday May 18, 2026 8:11 am PDT by Hartley Charlton

Apple today launched a new promotion offering new Apple Card holders the chance to earn back the cost of AirPods Pro 3 through monthly cash rebates, but there is a recurring spend requirement attached. Customers who open a new Apple Card account and purchase AirPods Pro 3 directly from Apple by June 15 will qualify. Starting July 1 and running through April 30, 2027, cardholders can earn $25 ...

• 88 comments

Top Rated Comments

Glockworkorange

86 months ago

Take it easy, Apple. It’s not an iPhone.

Score: 12 Votes (Like | Disagree)

MacFather

86 months ago

Deleted.

Score: 7 Votes (Like | Disagree)

bigjnyc

86 months ago

A more practical black color option would be flying off the shelves.

Looks to me like white is flying off the shelves just fine.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)

Nozuka

86 months ago

Decided to buy them after reading the engadget review.
I realized that NC might actually be a good way to keep my ears "healthy" when taking the train, because i don't have to turn up the music as much.

Score: 6 Votes (Like | Disagree)