Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen
The H2 chip powers adaptive active noise cancellation and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, delivering up to 6 hours of listening per earbud and 30 hours total with the MagSafe case, plus 5 minutes of charging yields an hour of use. Seamless switching across Apple devices via Bluetooth 5.3 multipoint pairs with IP54 sweat resistance and four silicone ear tip sizes for a secure, custom fit. Best for call-heavy commuters and travelers who rely on Adaptive Transparency and clear voice pickup, though the secure fit is less ideal for intense fitness routines.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong anc (97th percentile) 97th
- Strong connectivity (88th percentile) 88th
- Strong mic (87th percentile) 87th
- Strong battery (80th percentile) 80th
Cons
- Below average social proof (22nd percentile)
- Below average comfort (28th percentile)
- Below average sound (30th percentile)
- Below average build (35th percentile)
What owners think
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The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | stem |
| Ear Tips | XS, S, M, L |
Audio
| Driver Type | dynamic |
| Codecs | Apple AirPods Pro with MagSafe USB-C Charging Case, 2nd Gen |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
| ANC Type | adaptive |
| Transparency | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 |
| Multipoint | Yes |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 6 |
| Fast Charging | 5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| Mic Count | 3 |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IP54 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen | Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N | Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 | Sony WF-1000XM6 | Google Pixel Buds Pro | EarFun Air Pro 4+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | dynamic | hybrid |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.3 | 5.0 | 6.0 |
| Battery Life Hours | 6 | 8 | 6 | 8 | 11 | 12 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 28 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 54 |
| Water Resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IPX4 | IP55 |
| Multipoint | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen | 86.9 | 34.6 | 30 | 80 | 28.2 | 88 | 21.6 |
| Technics EAH-AZ100 EAH-AZ100-N Compare | 97.2 | 80.7 | 99 | 81.6 | 71.6 | 99.8 | 72 |
| Bose QuietComfort Ultra 896637-0010 Compare | 91.2 | 80.7 | 96.7 | 47.1 | 94.2 | 97.9 | 89.6 |
| Sony WF-1000XM6 Compare | 99.8 | 80.7 | 88.6 | 78.4 | 71.6 | 97.9 | 80.3 |
| Google Pixel Buds Pro Compare | 82.6 | 80.7 | 93.3 | 84.7 | 71.6 | 95.3 | 89.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro 4+ Compare | 97.2 | 91.8 | 99.7 | 96.1 | 71.6 | 99.3 | 89.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
Best Buy 2 offers From $240
Adorama 1 offer From $249
Price History
Usage Scores
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