Apple AirPods Pro 2 Presents Clinical Hearing Test Feature, Ready To Launch At The End Of October

AirPods Pro 2 is more complicated to use than traditional hearing aids (photo: x @theapplehub)

JAKARTA - Apple will soon launch a clinical hearing test feature on AirPods Pro 2 before the end of October 2024. The first review of this feature has been released and states that the feature will be available next week, coinciding with the launch of iOS 18.1 on October 28.

Several reviewers such as Chris Welch of The Verge praised this feature as a major milestone in hearing technology. This hearing test is designed to detect hearing problems with a method where users press the button every time they hear a sound. Each test is different, with a sequence of sounds that are constantly changing, and can be done many times.

Nicole Nguyen from the Wall Street Journal said that this feature can provide very meaningful insight for users, especially for those who are not aware of hearing loss. This feature has the potential to prevent social isolation and the risk of dementia due to unmaintained hearing.

However, there are some criticisms of this feature, especially the need to run tests in a quiet place, which is difficult for some users to find.

In addition, AirPods Pro 2 is more complicated to use than traditional hearing aids, especially for older users who have limitations in terms of scarcity.

In addition, battery life is also a concern, where AirPods Pro 2 only lasts up to six hours, while other hearing aids such as the Jabra Enhance Pro 20 can last up to 30 hours after charging.

However, with this auditory test feature, Apple is expected to be a pioneer in presenting technology-based auditory solutions, followed by competitors such as Samsung and Google in the near future.