AirPods Pro 2
2022The default earbuds for anyone with an iPhone.
Launch price $249Today $199
Then vs. now
8979The frontier has moved: down 10 points since 2022.
View as table
| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Sound | 87 | 82 |
| Noise cancelling | 92 | 77 |
| Comfort | 91 | 87 |
| Battery | 80 | 70 |
| Features | 95 | 78 |
| Value | 86 | 77 |
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Why the AirPods Pro 2 stands out
Where it beats the average pair of headphones in its class.
WeightBest in class
5.3 g per bud
54.0× less than the 286 average
BatteryBest in class
6 h + 24 h case
15% more than the 26 average
Our verdict
The default earbuds for iPhone owners — seamless integration, strong ANC and a hearing-aid mode that adds real value.
Pros
- Deep Apple ecosystem integration
- Effective adaptive noise cancelling
- USB-C, MagSafe and Qi charging
Cons
- Best features are iPhone-only
- Fixed tuning with no EQ
- Battery per bud is average
Best for: iPhone users who want effortless, capable earbuds.
Specifications
Audio
- Driver
- Custom high-excursion
- ANC
- 2× the original, Adaptive
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- Spatial audio
- Personalised, head-tracked
Practical
- Battery
- 6 h + 24 h case
- Weight
- 5.3 g per bud
- Charging
- USB-C, MagSafe, Qi
- Hearing aid mode
- Yes (2024 update)