8.6 / 10
SCORE Twelve South AirFly Pro 2 Pros Add Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity to just about anything
Tiny
A little easier to use than its predecessor Cons A little more expensive than its predecessor
Minor lip-sync delay due to Bluetooth connection
Not (quite) as necessary as it once was
It can be extremely frustrating to spend a bunch of money on a great set of noise-canceling headphones, only to get on your first flight with them and find out you can't hear the in-flight entertainment. While some over-ear BT headphones can work wired, not all do. Some true wireless earbuds have charging cases that you can plug in via analog and then connect wirelessly, but not all can. Fortunately, there's a solution: The AirFly Pro 2 from Twelve South.
I reviewed the previous AirFly Pro and found it a handy way to add Bluetooth where otherwise there wouldn't be any. The Pro 2 claims to be a little easier to use with more physical buttons, and it features Bluetooth 5.3. Like its predecessor, it's not just for travel. You can use it to add Bluetooth to any device with a headphone output, or if it has an auxiliary input (many older cars), the Pro 2, like the Pro, can also function as a Bluetooth receiver so you can send audio to it from your phone or tablet.
Overall, the Pro 2 works well. There's no need to upgrade if you have its predecessor, but if you fly even occasionally, it's definitely worth having in your carry-on.
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