Apple Airpods Pro 2

Apple Airpods Pro 2

Apple Airpods Pro 2

Last updated -- hours ago | Report incorrect information
BEST RATING
Podcasts & Audiobooks:
4.7
MUSIC: Good7.0/10
CALLS: Good7.8/10
GAMING: Very Good8.4/10
TV: Good7.8/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Very Good8.8/10
EXERCISE: Fair6.3/10
AIR TRAVEL: Very Good8.6/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Excellent9.1/10
BUILD QUALITY: Excellent9.0/10
BATTERY: Good7.6/10

Apple Airpods Pro 2 offer a premium listening experience, particularly suitable for Apple device users, with improved noise handling and spatial audio. They boast low latency, making them a strong choice for watching videos and gaming. The built-in active noise cancelling is best-in-class for earbuds, ideal for air travel and noisy environments. They are sweatproof and have a very good sound quality. The battery life is solid, providing 6 hours of typical use, and 24 hours with the case, which also supports wireless charging. Designed with portability in mind, they lack an app equalizer or controls customization, but provide ear/head detection for convenience. Give Feedback

this description is based on the product variant with some specs. At the time of writing, the variant with some specs cost some dollars.




Evaluation

Chevron down
Pros
  • Very good overall sound quality
  • Excellent comfort
  • Active noise cancelling
  • Good for calls and meetings
  • Optimized for Apple devices
Cons
  • Fair built-in controls
  • No lossless codec
  • Not detachable cable
  • No app equalizer customization

Ratings by Category

Podcasts & Audiobooks:
4.7
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Air Travel:
4.6
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Gaming:
4.5
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 are praised for gaming due to their low latency mode which minimizes audio delay, providing a better sync between visuals and sound, and their integrated mic has a good quality that ensures clear communication during gaming.
Portability:
4.4
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Calls:
4.3
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
TV & Video:
4.3
This score evaluates the earbuds or headphones when used to watch videos, movies and TV. In the case of wireless products, it takes into account latency - the perceived delay between the action on screen and the sounds playing in your ears. The score also considers soundstage quality, whether they have a virtual surround feature, and overall comfort. It’s important to note that the device paired with the earbuds heavily influences their performance in regards to latency or delay.
Battery Life:
4.3
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Music:
4.0
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 are good for listening to music because they offer very good overall sound quality, which ensures a pleasurable and high-fidelity listening experience. Additionally, they feature virtual surround capabilities, enhancing the depth and spatial perception of audio, which can particularly elevate the experience of listening to music composed with a broad soundstage.
Exercise:
3.3
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario

Full Specs

Chevron down

GENERAL

Price
$199
Brand
Apple
Release Date
September 1, 2022
Form Factor
Earbuds
Connectivity
Wireless

SOUND

Music Score
PerfectRec logo
7.1/10
Phone Calls Score
PerfectRec logo
7.8/10
Gaming Score
PerfectRec logo
8.4/10
TV and Video Score
PerfectRec logo
7.8/10
Exercise Score
PerfectRec logo
6.3/10

PERFORMANCE

Battery life
6 Hours
Wireless charging
Yes
Charging time
0.5 Hours
Bluetooth version
5.3
Case Battery Life
24

FEATURES

Active Noise Cancelling
Yes
Noise Reduction Score
PerfectRec logo
9.1/10
Virtual Surround
Yes
Android App
No
iOS App
Yes
Mic Quality
PerfectRec logo
7/10

BUILD AND DESIGN

Build Quality
PerfectRec logo
9/10
Comfort score
PerfectRec logo
8/10
Size
Medium
Weight of single earbud
5.3 Grams
Microphone style
Integrated

Shopping

Chevron down

Apple Airpods Pro 2

See more

Dig into reviews and images

Sound Guys

Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."

Comparison charts

Chevron down

Give feedback

We're constantly perfecting our model

Earbuds or Headphones guides you may be interested in

Chevron down

FAQs

Chevron down

FAQs about Apple Airpods Pro 2

FAQs about earbuds and headphones

Questions about PerfectRec >

Why trust us

Chevron down
This information was produced and vetted by the PerfectRec earbuds & headphones team. We are a product research and recommendation organization that meticulously reviews and evaluates the latest earbuds or headphones information and makes it digestible for you.

By the numbers

108
Earbuds and headphones evaluated
11,340
Earbuds and headphones stats compiled
15
Proprietary Earbuds and headphones ratings developed
99,500
Recommendations made
14,925
Consumer hours saved

About the Earbuds or Headphones team

Joe Golden, Ph.D

CEO and Earbuds and Headphones Editor
Joe is an entrepreneur and lifelong electronics enthusiast with a Ph.D in Economics from the University of Michigan.

Jason Lew

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Jason is a staff expert and software engineer that has been making laptop recommendations for 7 years and moderates one of the largest laptop subreddits.

Chandradeep Chowdhury

Staff Expert & Software Engineer
Chandradeep is a staff expert and software engineer and expert in televisions and monitors. He’s been making monitor recommendations for ten years.

Luis Torres

Earbuds and Headphones Expert
Luis is a Mexico-based headphones expert. He’s been making headphone recommendations for five years and has close to 100 pairs in his personal collection.

Featured in

Color LTT LogoGeekwire logo9to5 Mac logoPhone Arena LogoColor Daring Fireball logo