Apple AirPods Pro 2

AirPods Pro 2 deliver excellent ANC and Apple integration, but lack hi-res Bluetooth codecs and adjustable EQ.

Best For

IPhone ANC commuters

Value

Fair

Biggest Strength

Excellent active noise cancellation

Biggest Weakness

No hi-res Bluetooth codecs

Community Vote

N/A

would recommend

Key Takeaways

Top-tier ANC and Transparency for iPhone users, still competitive years after launch.

USB-C MagSafe case adds IP54 dust resistance and Vision Pro lossless support.

No LDAC or adjustable EQ; AAC/SBC only on standard Bluetooth devices.

Up to 6 hours with ANC and about 24 hours case reserve (30 hours total per Apple).

Brand

Apple

Release Date

Sep 22, 2023

Price Range

$297 to $399 AUD

Excellent active noise cancellation

Rich well-balanced sound

Seamless Apple device integration

Strong Transparency mode

Find My case with speaker

USB-C MagSafe charging case

No hi-res Bluetooth codecs

EQ presets not adjustable

Features limited on Android

Fit varies by ear shape

Find My case speaker makes lost buds easy to locate

ANC and sound praised for commute and daily use

Comfortable secure fit when tip size is right

Some owners report buds fall out or hurt after long wear

Occasional Bluetooth dropouts or pairing quirks

Driver	11 mm
Active noise cancellation	Yes (up to 2x vs original AirPods Pro per Apple)
Amplifier	Custom high dynamic range amplifier
Chip	Apple H2
Battery life	6 hours
Case reserve	24 hours
Fast charge	5 minutes for about 1 hour listening
Charging	USB-C, MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger
Connectivity	Bluetooth 5.3
Codecs	AAC and SBC
Weight	5.3 g
Dimensions	30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0 mm
IP rating	IP54
Case battery	MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop