Excellent ANC ; Rich, warm sound ; Charging case gets some neat features

Many of the best features are iPhone and Mac only

The AirPods Pro 2 are a fantastic upgrade and easily some of the best wireless earbuds I have ever tested – even when the high price is taken into account.

Excellent noise canceling Best conversation mode we've tested Solid audio quality Capable of wireless lossless audio Yes, USB-C

Best features only for Apple products Still no biofeedback

“Look past the case of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, and you'll see wireless audio's future.”

Excellent noise cancellation Top-notch transparency Very good sound quality Great call quality Fun charging case features

Not ideal for Android Still no EQ adjustments

“There's simply no better option for anyone with Apple devices.”

Look and feel identical to the old pair. IP54 sweat- and dust-resistance rating. Slightly improved audio. USB-C charging. Improved codec for use with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. Comfortable fit. Same excellent noise canceling.

No change to battery life or repairability.

Clear, detailed and powerful sound ; Excellent noise-cancelling ; Longer battery life ; Smooth, intuitive use with iOS devices ; Updated ANC features

Many features restricted to iOS devices only ; Updated USB-C case model identical in sound to original

Apple has made its best-sounding AirPods earbuds, with improved ANC and a wonderfully rich and engaging sound that’s now up there with the class leaders

Supreme sound quality ; Excellent adaptive noise cancelling ; Ear Fit Test to ensure optimal fit ; Longer battery life than predecessor

Comparatively large headphone body might make it harder for some people to keep the buds in ; Android users miss out on some features

Apple learned from the mistakes of the past and improved their top-performing true wireless earbuds to not only match the competition but, on occasion, surpass it. The AirPods Pro 2 has excellent noise cancellation capabilities, sounds brilliant and...

Much better noise cancellation ; New volume control works great ; Improved sound quality and clarity ; Case has speaker and pinpoint location finding

Same old design ; Lightning connector (hopefully for the last time) ; Sound is improved but not top tier ; No major new software features

Even so, the AirPods Pro aren’t necessarily the standout they once were, now flanked by serious contenders from Apple’s tech foes. On day one, they’re not the best-sounding wireless earbuds you can buy, nor are they class-leading in ANC thanks to Bose....

Great noise cancellation ; Super sound and Spatial Audio quality ; Longer battery life

Lack of alternative colors ; Not ideal for Android users ; Average battery life

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 brought all-new features, but notably no price increase from the original AirPods Pro released in 2019, while competitors got more expensive. A new H2 chip powers these true wireless earbuds bringing greater sonic performance...