AirFly Pro 2

Airplane headphone jacks are a problem that airlines have quietly decided not to solve. The port is still there, the signal is still analog, and anyone who flies with wireless headphones is either hunting for an adapter or wearing the airline's disposable earbuds. The Twelvesouth AirFly Pro 2 is a Bluetooth transmitter that plugs into that jack and broadcasts audio to any wireless headphones nearby, which is a small device doing quiet, useful work.

What separates this version from its predecessors is the hardware inside. A Qualcomm QCC3056 chipset with support for aptX Adaptive and aptX-HD means the audio coming through isn't just functional, it's genuinely good, noticeably better than what most people expect from a dongle-sized transmitter. Physical volume controls on the unit itself are a considered addition, removing the need to reach for a phone mid-flight. Battery life sits at 25 hours, which covers even the longer transoceanic routes with room to spare.

The dual-pairing feature is worth noting: two pairs of Bluetooth headphones can connect simultaneously, which makes sharing audio with a travel companion something that actually works rather than something that almost works. The unit charges via USB-C and reaches full charge in two hours, small details that align it with current carry habits rather than legacy ones.

At roughly 14 grams, it disappears into a jacket pocket or a cable pouch without thought. Twelvesouth has always focused on the friction points of Apple-adjacent travel, and the AirFly Pro 2 reflects that focus, a product for people who notice when something works exactly as it should.