Hearing difficulties aren’t just an issue for older adults. Roughly 48 million Americans have some kind of hearing issue in one or both ears, according to a CDC report. What’s to be blamed? From listening to music at dangerously loud volumes to regular exposure to unhealthy ambient sound levels at concerts or sporting events, hearing difficulties are a silent epidemic plaguing young Americans.
That got us thinking — just how good was our own hearing health? Moreover, what can we do to safeguard it? CNET’s wellness experts put Apple’s Hearing Test through its paces using the AirPods Pro 2. We also tapped experts for professional opinions and to better understand the results. Here’s what we found.
What is the Apple Hearing Test?
In the fall of 2024, Apple announced its clinically validated Hearing Test with its Hearing Aid and Protection features. To turn your AirPods into hearing aids, you must first take
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