Imagine you’re 30,000 feet in the air, settling into your cramped airplane seat, ready to escape into a movie on that tiny seatback screen. You pull out your fancy wireless headphones—maybe a pair of AirPods or Bose QuietComforts—only to realize there’s no Bluetooth option. Just that old-school 3.5mm headphone jack staring back at you. It’s a small, modern-world problem, but one that Twelve South has been solving for years with its AirFly dongles. Now, the company’s back with a shiny new upgrade: the AirFly Pro 2. And yeah, it’s got some tricks up its sleeve that might just make it worth the $59.99 price tag.

Twelve South dropped the AirFly Pro 2 quietly this month, and while it’s still marketed as your go-to fix for pairing wireless headphones with airplane entertainment systems, it’s not just for frequent flyers. This little gadget works with anything that has a headphone jack—think gym treadmills, vintage stereos, or even that dusty Nintendo Switch you’ve been meaning to revisit. At $59.99, it’s a slight jump from the original AirFly Pro’s $54.99, but the upgrades might just justify the extra five bucks.

So, what’s new? For starters, Twelve South has slapped some dedicated volume control buttons right onto the dongle itself. If you’ve ever fumbled with your phone or headphone controls mid-flight to adjust the sound, you’ll get why this is a big deal. It’s a feature they borrowed from their more budget-friendly AirFly SE model, and honestly, it’s about time it made its way to the Pro line. No more awkward mid-movie volume struggles while your seatmate side-eyes you.

The real meat of the upgrade, though, is under the hood. The AirFly Pro 2 is now powered by a Qualcomm QCC3056 audio processor—a fancy bit of tech that Twelve South claims “optimizes sound quality and latency.” Translation? Your movies, music, and games should sound crisper, with less of that annoying lag that can throw off lip-sync in a film or make your Mario Kart races feel sluggish. The company also says it cuts down on background noise, which could be a game-changer for voice calls or podcasts in noisy environments—like, say, a plane full of chatty passengers and crying babies.

Pairing speed is another area where the Pro 2 flexes its muscles. Wireless headphones should connect faster, which is a small but welcome tweak—because who has the patience to wait around when you’re just trying to drown out the sound of the jet engines? And like its predecessor, the AirFly Pro 2 still supports multipoint connectivity. That means you and your travel buddy can both plug in your headphones and watch the same rom-com together, no splitter required. It’s a niche feature, sure, but it’s one of those thoughtful touches that Twelve South is known for.

Battery life is another highlight. The company promises 25 hours of use on a single charge, which is more than enough to get you through a long-haul flight—or a marathon gaming session if you’re using it at home. Charging’s done via USB-C, and it comes with a little carrying pouch to keep it safe in your bag. Oh, and if you’re wondering about that “Pro” label, it’s still got the original’s aux-input trick: plug it into your car’s stereo or an old speaker system, and it’ll beam audio from your phone to those wired setups. It’s a neat bonus for anyone with older tech lying around.

At $59.99, it’s not the cheapest dongle out there—Twelve South’s own AirFly SE goes for $34.99 if you’re on a budget—but the Pro 2’s extras might tip the scales if sound quality and convenience are high on your list. You can snag it now from Twelve South’s website or retailers like Amazon.