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What's the difference between Airpod Pro MLWK3AM/A and MWP22AM/A?

What is the difference between Airpod Pro MLWK3AM/A and MWP22AM/A? Which one is newer? Feature differences? From what I can tell it looks like the main difference is the charging case, but wasn't sure if there were other differences.


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Posted on Nov 27, 2021 12:55 PM

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Posted on Nov 29, 2021 7:30 PM

I have both model boxes in hand. Purchased as gifts pre-black friday and on black friday.


MLWK3AM/A box says magsafe charging case.


MWP22AM/A box says wireless charging case.


Both are wireless charging cases but magsafe provides that magnetic “lock” feel when you use a magsafe charger. ie- the release of macbook pros on models after 12.01.2021 are going back to magsafe charger style.

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Nov 29, 2021 7:30 PM in response to linder5

I have both model boxes in hand. Purchased as gifts pre-black friday and on black friday.


MLWK3AM/A box says magsafe charging case.


MWP22AM/A box says wireless charging case.


Both are wireless charging cases but magsafe provides that magnetic “lock” feel when you use a magsafe charger. ie- the release of macbook pros on models after 12.01.2021 are going back to magsafe charger style.

Nov 29, 2021 8:09 AM in response to linder5

linder5,


MLWK3AM/A comes with a 3rd generation magsafe airpods pro charger. Released late 2021.


MWP22AM/A comes with a 2nd generation magsafe airpods pro charger. Released early 2021.


The airpods pro earbuds themselves have not changed.


Between those two the MLWK3AM/A would be technically newer. There doesn't appear to be obvious differences other than serial number, model number and possible internal redesigns.

Nov 28, 2021 11:12 AM in response to Corrie84

No, it does not answer the question. Nowhere in any of those links provided, does it identify and/or compare or contrast those two Airpod model numbers. I'm looking to make a buy decision and would like to fully understand the differences. I have been unable to find within the Apple website that shows the specs of each of these Airpods.

What's the difference between Airpod Pro MLWK3AM/A and MWP22AM/A?

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