Active Noise Cancellation significantly reduces noise to help you concentrate or avoid sensory overload. Transparency mode allows you to hear your surroundings, while Adaptive Audio seamlessly combines Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode for an optimal listening experience in any setting.
"I have auditory processing disorder which makes it hard for me to understand what people say because my brain processes auditory information differently.
AirPods Pro not only filter or block out background noises as advertised but (in adaptive mode) are a great hearing aid for my condition. I now use these earphones almost 24/7, be it for understanding other people better or blocking out noise." Read the full review here