Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022)

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 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.”

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...

Personalized Spatial Audio fine-tunes 3D sound to your hearing ; Stronger, smarter ANC modes ; Impeccable controls ; Distinctly enriched soundstage ; Higher battery life ; MagSafe charging case supports Find My (AirPods)

Design is mostly unchanged ; Buggy performance with non-iOS devices ; Lanyard costs extra

New features, intelligible ANC, and personalized 3D sound make Apple’s AirPods Pro 2 their best wireless earbuds ever.

Excellent performance ; Great noise cancellation ; Touch sensor on stem for volume control is useful ; Super-convenient features ; Sweat resistant Charging Case ; H1 chip unlocks more potential

Pricey compared to 3rd Generation model ; No lanyard included

The AirPods Pro 2nd Generation offer all the same features as the excellent AirPods 3rd Generation, but they add Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency modes, as well as the touch sensor for volume control on the stem. There are some great...

Improved audio performance and battery life ; Active Noise Cancellation is excellent ; Case now fully supports Find My

Spatial Audio still feels gimmicky ; Non-Apple people need not apply