# Sleek Stemless Earbud Concepts The Apple AirPods Pro 2022 by Konstantin Milenin are Minimalist By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2022-05-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/apple-airpods-pro-2022-concept References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2022/05/05/apple-airpods-pro-2022-design-will-lose-the-stems-come-in-peppy-color-options/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=apple-airpods-pro-2022-design-will-lose-the-stems-come-in-peppy-color-options)  This [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-airpods-pro) AirPods Pro 2022 concept has been designed by Konstantin Milenin as an envisioning of what we could see coming to the market later this year. The earbuds concept highlights a design similar to what the present-generation model looks like, but is completely devoid of a stem out of the bottom. This stemless design likens the headphones to smaller, [bud-style earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept) presently on the market and shifts them further towards a more minimalist construction. The Apple AirPods Pro 2022 concept also envisions the branded headphones in [wider variety of color options](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colorware-1) including the iconic white, but also black and rose gold. The accompanying charging case maintains a flat construction that's slightly elongates to hold the headphones securely inside, while potentially offering more battery power to boot. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 85% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 12% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Minimalist Earbud Design:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop more sleek and stemless earbud designs to meet the growing demand for minimalist aesthetic. - **Customizable Earbud Colors:** An opportunity exists for companies to offer more varied color options for earbuds to allow customers to express their personal style. - **Improved Battery Life:** Developing earbuds with longer-lasting batteries could be a key differentiator for companies to gain a competitive edge. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry could benefit from developing more innovative and customizable earbud designs. - **Fashion:** The fashion industry could potentially partner with electronics companies to design earbuds that better integrate with personal style. - **Athletic Wear:** Developing earbuds with improved battery life and waterproof capabilities could be a significant differentiator for companies in the athletic wear industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ultra-Compact Branded Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-airpods-pro.md) - [Studio-Grade Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-tour-pro.md) - [Ultra-Durable Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpods-ultra-concept.md) - [Minimal Wireless Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twig-pro.md) - [Sea-Inspired Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-wireless-tws-earbuds.md) - [AI-Powered Next-Gen Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpods-max-2-concept.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Industrial Design Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Immersive Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airpods-4.md)