Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Review
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)
The perfect wireless earbuds for Apple users, with impressive noise cancellation and spatial audio.
Pros
- Excellent ANC
- Seamless Apple integration
- Great sound quality
- Improved battery life
- MagSafe charging
Cons
- Limited Android features
- Premium pricing
- No high-res audio codec support
Our Verdict
The AirPods Pro 2 represent the pinnacle of wireless earbuds for Apple users, offering exceptional noise cancellation, sound quality, and seamless ecosystem integration.
What We Love
- Significantly improved ANC
- Personalized Spatial Audio
- Seamless ecosystem integration
- MagSafe charging case with speaker
- Precise Find My tracking
What Could Be Better
- Limited functionality with Android
- No high-res audio codec support
- Premium price point
- No manual EQ settings
Sound Quality
The new H2 chip delivers improved audio processing, resulting in clearer sound and more impactful bass. The custom high-excursion Apple driver and high dynamic range amplifier work together to produce detailed sound with rich bass and crisp highs. Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking creates a theater-like experience that has to be heard to be believed.
Noise Cancellation
Active noise cancellation is significantly improved, now capable of reducing more ambient noise. The Adaptive Transparency mode is class-leading, allowing you to hear your surroundings naturally while wearing the earbuds.
Integration & Features
The seamless integration with Apple devices remains unmatched. Features like automatic device switching, Find My support, and personalized Spatial Audio make these the most feature-rich earbuds for Apple users.
Battery Life & Charging
Battery life sees a notable improvement, with up to 6 hours of listening time with ANC enabled and up to 30 hours total with the charging case. The case now supports MagSafe charging, precision Finding in the Find My app, and includes a built-in speaker for alerts.