Apple - AirPods Pro 2

can confirm: got Pro 2 V5.3 HR+ from Jenny, ANC is OKish with music ON, but non-existant without

The Pros have better ANC and sound because of the tight seal. However I prefer the 4s because i don’t like the silicone tips on the pros.

Exactly the case. Everyone should try airpod pro 2 first and if the tips don’t fit just return it for 4

I still have AirPods 2 and I tried the pro 2’s last year but ended up giving them to my son. I like buds that I just pop in and sit in my ear. I had og AirPods and loved them. I need to try on the 4’s and see how they fit to consider a purchase.

simgot ew300 have a really versatile tuning that will do any genre well. you also get 2 tuning nozzles for some extra flexibility. if you want great soundquality then the buds 2 pro or air pod pro 2 are the best you can do if if you want to go that route, you could probably get the pro 2 for 150 or less, and ew300 are 70$ msrp but will be on sale on nov 11

I was surprised that the Marshall Motif II anc didn’t make any list. I love mine. The audio quality and call quality are quite good. And the ANC is OK but could be better. I struggle with the AirPod Pro 2 fit, I think they feel comfortable but too loose. The fitment of the Motif II is more snug and definitely won’t go anywhere.

I'd suggest the airpods pro 2 since it can read notifications from your iPhone. I find it helpful when i'm listening to a podcast during an activity and an incoming messages comes in and you can seamlessly use airpods among your apple devices.

I really enjoy the Air Pod Pro 2s but I would love to hear others opinion. The combo of size and quality is top notch for needing music on the go. Amazing quality that fits in your pocket and love the 3 levels of ANC plus conversation awareness. And it can take advantage of all the Spatial Audio AM can offer. I have some over ear Sennheiser for home listening and the quality is better but I don’t like carrying around big cans when I’m out and about. For me the jump in quality from generic ear buds to the Pros was greater than from the Pros to wired over ear headphones.

I’ve had the Bose sports, aftershokz, and Jabra. My favorite is just the AirPod Pros.

I’ve tried Bose, sennheiser, beats and Jabra in a quest to replace air pods pro 2. I just can’t do it. Sound is subjective, but to me, they sound far superior in every way and with all types of music. For me, air pods pro2 for buds and sennheiser momentum 4s with btd600 bt dongle so i can get aptx from iPhone or any device. Noise control, conversational awareness, special audio, all slam dunks. If you use Apple Music, you can eq sound as well.

Pro 2 are fucking awesome I just have it and I love them. If you put a good EQ in Spotify in sounds even better

For calls and seamless integration, the AirPods Pro 2nd gens are good but there are a lot better sounding earbuds out there. Just depends on your needs. JBL, Anker, Nothing Ear, Sony XM5.. endless supply.

I like my AirPod pro 2. I’ve had them since they came out (almost 3 years) and they are just now having problems charging. It can be stopped by wiping them off after you sweat and keeping the case clean but I am a sucky owner. I run a lot and they haven’t fallen out to date.

I have the pros 2, I love them theyre very easy to use especially with anything apple its so nice and easy to

I bought these for video meetings but they neither work with Microsoft Teams, or Google Meet - known issue that Apple doesn't care to worry about.

Surface pro. Audio doesn’t work on either teams or Google meet. Gone through the support and it’s a dead end, just an issue with the Bluetooth, noise cancellation and the way teams and meet work.

Daily-driver buds are all about convenience: something you can throw in a pocket, pop in for calls, gym sessions, or a grocery run, and forget they’re there until you need them. Below are a few models suggestion from my end that tend to rise to the top of tech-forum polls: **1.** **Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)** • Seamless iOS integration, reliable ANC/transparency, and the tiny case make them a no-brainer for iPhone users. • Mic performance is consistently strong for FaceTime or work calls. **2.** **Sony WF-1000XM5** • Class-leading active noise cancellation, customizable EQ, and multipoint Bluetooth. • If you commute on loud trains or value audiophile-grade tuning, these are tough to beat. **3.** **Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro** • Automatic device switching within the Samsung ecosystem, 24-bit audio with supported Galaxy phones, and comfy oval design. • Very pocket-friendly case compared with other premium ANC buds. **4.** **Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds** • The best passive fit + ANC combo on the market; they turn coffee shops into libraries. • Bose’s “Immersive Audio” spatial mode can add a bit of fun for Netflix on the couch. **5.** **Jabra Elite 8 Active** • Rugged IP68 rating and strong ear-lock fit make them ideal gym or outdoor companions. • Jabra’s multi-point lets you jump from laptop to phone without menu diving. **6.** **Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3** • Spacious, hi-fi soundstage and aptX Adaptive codec for Android users. • Case is a little thicker, but battery life compensates. **7.** **Cleer ARC II (open-ear)** • For anyone who dislikes having tips jammed in their ear canal all day, Cleer’s ARC series uses an open-ear “air-conduction” design. You hear your surroundings naturally while still getting surprisingly full mids and highs for music or podcasts. Perfect if you bounce between office chats, street traffic, and quick playlists without wanting total isolation. **Quick decision filter** • iPhone heavy user → AirPods Pro (ease of use) • Loud commute / flights → Sony WF-1000XM5 or Bose QC Ultra • Android hi-res listener → Sennheiser MTW3 • Rugged workouts → Jabra Elite 8 Active • Need situational awareness → Cleer ARC II

I don’t know what Airpods have you tried but the Pro gen 2 are far better than XM5.

I have Airpods Pro 2 and there’s no popping noise. After trying Sony and Sennheiser, I’d still pick the Airpods Pro by far.

If you have an iPhone, yes. Even better if you have some other Apple devices like Apple TV, Macbook etc

Huh? I have some decent wired headphones HD660S and HiFi Man amplified by a Chord Mojo at home. Of course some bluetooth earbuds won’t sound as good, but I still find them amazing. Noise cancellation, transparency, spatial audio, huge battery life, seamless integration with Apple products. I think you’re just trolling.

I don’t like “in your head” sound. For this reason I avoided earbuds for a long time and preferred over-ear headphones. AirPods are the only ones afaik that support spatial audio, which fixes this issue for me.

Airpod pro 2nd generation mic is great.

Gotcha. I have AirPods Pro 2. I have memory foam ear tips and they enhanced the sound and anc. They’re much more comfortable

The AirPod Pro 2’s have a feature where it’ll reduce the sound to a more tolerable level. I’ve used this at concerts and near incredibly loud speakers. Even without playing music, they help tremendously. I do amateur woodworking and wearing them when the drill goes off, helps keep me grounded. Sound overstimulates & overwhelms me. So any sound will get softened my the physical aspect of something blocking your ear canal & the software will also try to mitigate/offset the sound.

Being in the Apple Ecosystem really feels like a cult some times. I wonder what it would be like to use tech from other companies, but I must serve Tim Apple. Airpods Pro 2 are fire tho

There is no way people recommend AirPods Pro 2... My last AirPods died after a run with sudden heavy rain. AirPods only have IPX4.

I returned my AirPods Pro gen 2, sound quality was awful on them so idk if I got a bunk pair or not but they sounded so nasally and the bass was barely there. My xm4 earbuds are still superior

Saying that I bought Airpods Pro 2 and could not go back. One issue is the fit for me so cannot do as long as with the OG airpods but a great improvement overall especially with ANC. I find I wear them even when not listening to music to avoid excessive city sounds / tube when needed

I’ve had both and prefer the 4s with active noise cancellation simply due to comfort. The ANC is amazing for not being plugged. I can wear them all day without issue.

I already have the pro 2’s I just want a second pair. The pros are kinda my work headphones at this point. Had them for a while. So they are kinda my throw around. Going to use the 4’s for use after work. Smaller case easier to bring around and such in my pocket. Idk I just want both lol

For what it’s worth, the [headphone show team](https://youtu.be/SNpkLbuKpqY?si=BMdnPBtBZbYer0B4) love the AirPods Pro 2 All of these are very expensive for what they are, buds with a set life time that will become e-waste. The two of these I looked up have pretty mixed opinions in terms of sound quality and frequency response, and most likely have sub par ANC and comfort. It’s probably better to buy something like the AirPods Pro 2 which serve not only as a good pair of wireless earbuds that fit amazingly well, but also something that fits into an eco system, and has amazing quality of life features.

No, they are still too bassy and have a small soundstage, very in your head sound. I've tried alot of earbuds, the best ones sound quality wise have to be the Sennheiser momentum 4 true wireless, Technics AZ80 (or wait for the upcoming AZ100 on the 10th), and airpods pro 2. Bowers and wilkins Pi8 is boring, its your average V shaped sound signature, too much bass and treble.

If you have an iPhone, AirPods Pro 2 no contest. They aged like fine wine, incredibly comfortable, great anc, great sound, tiny case, and an excellent suite of smart features that all work. They recently announced that AirPods Pro 2 could be used as an FDA approved hearing aid that comes with a medically approved hearing test to test and adjust for hearing loss (apples words). They are also advertising that the noise protection will function in a way that can be used for live music/concerts as smart earplugs. It’s probably one of the best purchases you can make for your iPhone period. But if you want something for other devices/ more focus on sound quality, the AZ80 and the MTW4 were on my short list of buds that I really liked from everything I got got demo. But even after having tried all of that I would be hard pressed to let my AirPods go. Because to get a “better” sound I would have to deal with how large the MTW4 is, and how large the case is, and how weaker the anc is and so on.

On a pure ANC level, the Bose ultra buds cancel out the most amount of noise But you should go for the AirPods Pro 2 as they sound better, and have better eco system integration with Apple devices.

Tried both, the Sonys just have a very bassy and dark sound, to my ear the AirPods Pro 2 are much clearer, and instruments are easier to distinguish. The Spatial Audio functionality is also pretty damn good, a lot of the Atmos mixes on Apple Music are impressive. I say keep the AirPods if you have an iPhone/

It’s not the same, while yes any headphone can play back an Atmos file, only AirPods Pro 2s are able to have the most accurate and best sounding reproduction, due to the fact that Apple is able to factor for HRTF with the personalized head scan. Atmos music even sounds slightly worse/different when playing it on tidal with the AirPods Pro 2, so to get the most out of it you will need to use the AirPods Pro 2 + head scan + Apple Music.

I understand, Im just sharing my own experience having tried both. In general if you are an apple music/ iOS user its probably best to stick to airpods, while sonys could do more on android with their higher res codec (LDAC).

I stand by my AirPods Pro 2. Sound great and stay in my ears. They don’t fit my wife’s ears, so she uses Powerbeats pro. She loves the ear hook.

airpods pro 2nd gen with adaptative audio on, you hear everything around you and the music clearly but cuts the wind noise

I went into the Apple Store bought them, opened them , tried them on , returned them. They sound garbage compared to the AirPod pro 2 I have.

for headphones I use airpods max and airpods pro 2nd gen, and I also use them for producing and mixing alongside my Audeze LCD-X and Genelecs, for speakers I use my genelecs, iloud micro, jbl flip, 14" m1 macbook or iphone 15 pro max

I might get a lot of flack for this but if we’re talking strictly about comfortability, then for me personally nothing comes close to the AirPod Pros 2. Similar to you, I’ve tried a wide variety of IEMs and other in ear headphones but always found them to be really uncomfortable, especially when wearing for longer than an hour (with both stock tips as well as comfort tips like Spinfit). So traditionally I’ve also opted for overear headphones or those traditional earphones that don’t stick fully in your ear like the EarPods. A few years ago, my old AirPods were dying and was looking to upgrade. I of course was leaning more towards the gen 3 non pro AirPods due to their shape but after some convincing from my friend and wanting ANC, I bit the bullet and bought the Pros. Best decision ever! They are so comfortable often times I forget I have them in. I easily wear these for 5 hours+ like on flights and everything. I think it’s because I have small ear holes and openings and for some reason the different shape of the APP2s just seek to fit better. Now after saying all that, if you don’t have any apple products that you can use them with, it might be hard to recommend them and you might need to look into alternatives since their functionality outside of the apple ecosystem isn’t the greatest IMO. But again, strictly comfortability, they are 10/10 for me. Sound quality and everything, there are defs better options at cheaper prices most likely but like you said, those come second and third. TLDR: Airpod Pros 2 are the most comfortable in ears I have ever owned and highly recommend from a comfortability standpoint. But if you have no apple products, there may be better alternatives.

You sure you have your AirPods set up correctly, never had an issue with this. Example turn on transparency so you can hear cars…

Has not been my experience with pro 2. Talk to people while they are on the bike almost everyday day.

Maybe op accidentally bought knockoffs ? There are tons of fakes being sold as real

Yes I am. I hated the Air Pod Pros 2 on my side- they were not as comfy in the ear and the stems were uncomfortable. The Soundcore P40i were too big to sleep on the side. I’ve tried others too. Gone through a lot of buds. I think part of what helps the a30i be more comfortable is their rounded shape. They almost look like a jelly belly in shape and size. The Soundcore app is nice too. The shape of the case interesting and I like how little space it takes in my bag.

I have used 1st gen Pro for 4 years and now another year with 2nd Gen Pro and never had issues

I've owned the airpods pro 2 and currently own the AZ80 (and have owned lots of other high end earphones) the AZ80s are definitely better but if you have an iPhone and use apple music the airpod pro 2s are a solid choice. Sound quality is pretty good, ANC is amazing and their find my case feature is awesome (I misplace things a lot). I would be on the fence between the 2 if I still had an iPhone

I've owned the MTW3 (basically the same as the MTW4), Denon Perl Pro, airpods pro 2, creative aurvana 2 and Technics AZ80. For me the AZ80s are the best by quite a margin in every category except comfort. That's not to say they're uncomfortable, in fact when they go in and for a few hours they're the most comfy earphones I've owned. However, if I have them in for 6+ hours they can start to get uncomfortable. That said I've sold/ returned all the other earphones and stuck with them so highly recommended from me. Lots of people will recommend the Denon Perl Pros but the AZ80s are much better imo for many reasons.

I have bought 4 pairs of 2nd-gen AirPods Pro. None of them have the issues you mentioned.

I’ve got the Pi7 s2’s, the WF-1000XM5s, AirPods Pro (latest), and the Denon Perl Pro - and they all have their pros and cons. The Denon Perl Pro are the sleeper though, they look bizarre, but once you run the tuning program they sound as good if not better than the others. Haven’t tried the Pi8’s yet, but love my Px8’s.

AirPods with transparency mode on is my preferred option. Shokz sound quality is awful.

The audio quality is mediocre, at best, but Shokz work well for races so you can hear the other runners. I also find them safer for road running compared to my AirPods Pro in transparency mode. But I only use mine while running. The audio quality isn't close to what you get with even basic AirPods for normal use.

I have the AirPod Pro 2s and the AI noise cancelling genuinely blows my mind.

I love my AirPod Pro 2s. But no Bluetooth ear buds will be BIFL.

Pro 2, no question. Only hang up for someone should be the silicone tips, but if you can get past that, they’re definitely the better earbuds.

I bought Snugs Moto a while ago. They require you to go to an Ear Doctor to get custom molds fit to your ear. You then send those molds to Snugs and a few weeks later you get ear buds perfectly fit to your ears in the mail. I’ve been using them for a few weeks now, and I love them - they actually block noise out the good old fashioned way - with material. Compare that to before when I used airpod pros, gen 2, which were fine, but they had their challenges. It was hard for me to find an inner ear attachment for them that would keep them well seated so that i didnt get noise leak. And even if I did, the noise cancelling wasnt as protective as actual ear plugs or snugs. Also if the airpods ever died while riding, you instantly lose all your noise cancelling/protection (not a huge deal just carry spare ear plugs). The Snugs only come with a headphone jack so I taped a tiny bluetooth receiver to the inside of my helmet and connect to them that way. Been working great so far, the battery life on this receiver is like 5x that of my pods. The only downside I can think of is that with the doctor visit and the cost of the snugs themselves, the snugs are maybe $100-200 more expensive than airpod pro gen 2. If you break/lose them, snugs are replaceable since they keep the mold. All that being said, I've been riding a good amount (maybe once-twice a week on average) for the last 5 years with airpods as my main noise reducing method and got my ears checked with the same doctor that did my molds. My hearing is 100%. Take that as you will.

Yeah, same. Even at 25 mph. (I sit very upright on that e-bike, and the AirPods are pretty snug in my ears and under a helmet — no idea if any of that makes a difference).

Personally, I’m not a fan of the silicone ear tip because it hurts my ears after prolonged use. However, the features of the AirPods Pro 2 are hard to overlook, especially the convenient volume control feature by swiping, which is not available on the AirPods 4. If the AirPods 4 had this feature, that would be the one I would choose. Comfort and features are important to me, so I’ve found a solution to make the AirPods Pro 2 more comfortable for me. I simply use the smallest ear tips, and that solves the problem. It’s similar to the AirPods 4 now, and it’s more comfortable for me.

It mostly comes down to whether you like the silicone tips If you like them or prefer them, the Pro 2 are objectively better in, I believe, every other way except price - but if you don’t like them then you’re definitely gonna prefer the Gen4 just for comfort. There’s no point having slightly better ANC and sound quality if they don’t fit you properly or aren’t comfortable to wear I’m wearing my Gen4 with ANC right now, though, and they’re excellent. The ANC isn’t as good as the Pro 2 but it’s still good, I’m on a diesel (DMU) train and it removes almost all the engine noise and most of the general din of other passengers I do find the Gen4 don’t fit my ears quite as well as my old Gen1 AirPods did, but that might just be me

gen2 pro all the way

My AirPod pro 2s last easily 4-5 hours and I’ve never had an issue with my earbuds falling out besides if I dropped it off a desk or from waist height onto a hard floor or surface

Sony. IF you care about call quality at all, the AirPods are terrible.

I must run wrong or something. I CAN NOT get these to stay in my ears while running. I LOVE them though.

If you have an iPhone stay with AirPods, the sound quality on both are about the same but I dislike Sonys app. AirPods better 100%

I got the 4's when they came out because a friend of mine says he likes them better than his Pro 2's. They didn't fit nearly as well or sound as good as my Pro 2's did, so I ended up returning them. But everyone's ears are different, so I'd suggest trying them both out and return the ones you don't like.

AZ100 and Sony wf-1000xm5 for music and gym AirPods Pro 2 for zoom calls

By the way the xm5 and the AZ100 still sound better than the AirPods Pro 2 over AAC as the XM5 use the DSEE extreme algorithm to upscale the sound to near high res , don’t forget that AirPods Pro 2 was launched in 2022 so it have older chip , may be this year AirPods pro3 will catch up

I not a chronic headset/earbud user (other than when on computer) but I bought myself some Airpod Gen 2 pros and the hype is legit. Sound canceling impressive. Fits nicely in my ear holes

I have the airpods pro 2. Keep in my ear. Have different modes for noice cancelling, i can hear traffic or bikers, so im happy! That is, if you have a iphone ofc

I really think there's a big "fit" component to determine ANC effectiveness. My experience with the ones I've tested. Sony WXM4: impressive ANC, but not very comfortable. But ANC on planes was incredible, but after a few hours I had to take them off. Sony WXM5: for me very comfortable but I imagine I could not get the perfect fit to isolate passively so the ANC felt poor (but many reviews praise ANC). I returned them quite fast. Pixel buds pro 1: Very comfortable, more than both the Sony's, but the ANC for me is so poor I can hardly find a difference between having ANC off or on. Airpods pro 2: for me very comfortable and the ANC is really great I think not so much as the WXM4 but still amazing Conclusion all of these have many reviews praising ANC and in my case some of them have not achieved this so it really means that there must be a strong component of how they fit you

Airpods pro 2nd gen and Sennheiser momentum true wireless 4 are both great options when it comes to sound quality. I may be wrong but I think the seinheiser has a very big edge in call quality while the airpods have the edge in regard to noise cancellation. The problem you're describing though pounds like it's probably an issue with your phone and not with the earbuds, especially as you've gone through both Sony and jabra which both have great mics and yet still experience the same issue

For general everyday use Airpod pro 2gen. For music and movies Perl Pros. But the software and hardware still have the same exact issues the Nura model Perls are based on had, Denon doesn't give a shit unfortunately. Zero software updates in 1 year of ownership. For everyday commuting and gym the unusual shape is a detriment. B&O EXs are outdated, they need a model refresh to compete. Jabra no longer make products for consumers, replacements and repair options will dry up soon. My personal next purchase will be AZ80 or 100, depending on what deal I can get when the time comes for my next trip to e-earphone in tokyo. Honorable mentions are nothing ear 3, oneplus buds pro 2 (bass thumpy) and anker liberty 4 nc (the nc model has better anc than the newer pro 4.)

Why choose? I bought both the QuietComfort headphones and the AirPods Pro 2 earbuds last week. They both do things I need the other doesn’t. The AirPods will be used a lot more though.

AirPods work great for me. They don’t have noise cancelling so I am able to hear everything around me

I’ve purchased almost everything at this point. I’ve compared them all back to back and side by side. The best ANC TWS you can get while actually having a working app is the new Bose Quietcomfort that just came out. Second is going to be Jabra Elite 8 second edition tied with AirPod Pro 2 with excellent fitting tips. After that, when you get into budget buds it’s a tough go. The Soundcore Space is OK, the Tozo NC9 is OK but definitely less than the above listed buds. If you’re using them for sleep at all, the Jabra and Bose fit me a lot better than AirPod Pro 2 but if you can use the stick style there are a lot more options out there for you.

I tried the Pro 1 and 2. They both fall out of my ears.

Adding on here, I had the original Pro until both earbuds developed the crackling issues (twice!) and they were my favorite buds ever. I just picked up the Pro 2s after maybe 2 years of trying alternatives (also was waiting for USB-C) and these things are still the greatest. Much better noise cancellation than the first gen, and all the other nice-to-haves easily make it worth the price. Adaptive mode + conversation awareness is wonderful, and having a case that makes sound makes it much harder to lose.

I use AirPods Pro 2 while I lift. It took me weeks to get used to them feeling so light as it felt like they were gonna fall out. If you get sweaty in the ear then it can come loose, but just wipe the sweat away and you’re good. It’s rare that they fall out. Only issue for me has been chalk getting into the microphone grilles. I learnt to use some white tack clear the grilles and then it’s good again.

Airpods pro 2 no doubt

Well no it’s not molesting your eardrums but it’s not shit tho

But still the pro 2’s comes out on top in overall test on tha top of market in ear headphones

Pro 2 are quite a bit better in ANC but for me, Airpods 4 are loads better in comfort and the case is lighter and smaller. Sound quality is surprisingly close. For some people, the in-ear fit is just as comfortable though. For those, Airpods 4 makes little sense.

I had all airpods pro series and Latest airpods pro works the best

Airpods Pro 2 with foam tips. Have done HSPU and Double unders without them popping out. My wife likes the Soundcore C40i - and runs with them - but they definitely wouldn't be for everyone.

I have both. The Pro 2s sound better, but they sure don’t feel better in my ears. That’s just my personal opinion. I don’t like the fit on the Pros, so I use the 4s with ANC.

I use shokz lately, but the volume just doesn’t get to where I want it. Better with AirPods, but find myself adjusting or pushing them back in every few minutes.

What’s your source? If you use an iPhone, the convenience and integration of the AirPod Pro 2 is simply outstanding. Sound quality is pretty good and the noise cancelling is outstanding.

I turned up treble in Spotify for my AP2 and think they sound amazing. The ANC is so good too. But, I am no audiophile where I just sit still and listen to detail.

I say this all the time. good tips make all the difference, I swear by the comply ones I have used them in various different ear buds and it makes a world of difference for my ears and creating a good and comfortable seal . Beats, multiple sabras and now the AirPod Pro2s have been great I think as we well source means a lot, if you have an iPhone all the creature comforts that come with the AirPods and even the beats line now are all good options.

AirPod Pro 2. With noise reduction on even without music they are very very effective: I sometimes put them on only to isolate myself from ambient noise to rest:

After getting a string of ear infections after a long summer of water sports I have not been able to comfortably wear the pro ear tips without feeling like my ears start sweating and ear infections start flaring up. The regular AirPods have always felt so much better for me and I’ve already ordered my AP4

I have the Pro 2. They don’t fit me well and keep falling. I’m hoping the 4s will fit better yet give me similar features.

I’ve been researching this too. +1 for song linkbud s for android and Apple AirPod pro 2 if you have iPhone (gen 2 has xs tips)

Really? I use my AirPods Pro gen 3 daily, 4-6 hours of calls, and it works perfectly. Not to mention they are super comfortable and lightweight and sync perfectly w my MacBook Air.

Ok gen 2

AirPods pro 2 are better in every aspect, and the noise canceling is next level

I just got air pods gen 2 pros. I am amazed at the sound cancellation ability

I bought WF-XM4 as soon as they were out and 1.8 year later bumped into same issue. Sent it to service centre, replaced the battery (Right earbud) and came back took almost 2 months, the day they came back warranty period was over. Worst part was, the very next week Left one started to die under 30min. This was infuriating. Now I've been using Ap Pro 2 for almost an year- LOVE THEM. Yes they do not give you the oomph and bass of Sony's. They are very light, no ear fatigue, ANC is on par with XM5 ( i tried them ) . I ware them to the gym, walks, work - battery life is great. They are just reliable. Sound is surprisingly VERY GOOD for the size, no distortion on highs, lows and mids are spot on. Sounds - Great (not too bass heavy) Fit good - you get 4 tips to play around Reliably battery and connectivity

Be careful with xm5, i bought a pair and for my ears they were extremely uncomfortable. I sold them and bought airpods pro 2, but as you say, the microphone quality needs work.

My wife and I both have pro gen 2’s for this exact reason and I don’t think we’ll ever go back to anything else. Just so much better with a toddler. If you’re wanting to save a bit of $$ then the beats could be an option. As others have said - the sharing mode is for Apple products

I know that many hate Apple and everything, but after trying several, I think that the airpods 2 pro are the best.

AirPods Pro 2 are excellent. I use it with the Adaptive audio mode. I'm still fully aware of my surroundings, while typical noise is turned down a notch. It uses machine learning to lower or boost sounds, usually I can hear a bike sneaking up on me from much farther than I do without them.

If you're on an iphone I would serious consider the Airpod Pro 2. They're not at the top of the list for sound quality, but they're pretty high up the list. Meanwhile they have by far the best ANC which for what more people use True Wireless buds for, is a lot more important. I would avoid the sony. The XM5 is a step down from the XM4 in most Sony fan's eyes. And the XM4 has absolutely horrendous QA issues with battery life, to the point the top post in r/SonyHeadphones is about it and had to be stickied. For pure audio quality the Technics would be my pick, especially if you're willing to adjust the EQ to Treble+ in the app. But ANC is it's weak point. I have not tried the QC Ultra, but I dislike Bose as a company, so they are not on my list of contenders. For me after doing a bunch of research it was between the Technics and Apple. Honestly it would have been no-contest if airpods came in black. For less than the $400 colorware option.

The names that come up over and over again are all good. No amount of money is going to get you the best in every category. Just figure out what you prioritize and make a decision. Sound Quality? EAH-AZ80. Noise Cancellation? Airpod Pro 2 (if you're on ios) or Bose QuietComfort. etc. The only thing I will add is after the reliability nightmare that the XM4 was, I do not yet trust the XM5. The fact a lot of people prefer the sound quality of the XM4 is extra helpful in regards to eliminating them from contention.

I had the same predicament, but ended up getting the pro 2’s due to the amazing Black Friday deal. Noise cancellation as well as the features are great, but I absolutely regret my decision due to the silicon tips. Personally, my ear canal tends to become very oily, so the tips usually slip out of place in my ear. Though they’ll still be in my ear, I’d have to push/adjust them to have a complete seal. The reason why I made the decision over the pro 2 was the deal/price, features, and the fact that earwax won’t be clogged in the duct or whatever it’s called. I’ve always preferred using in-ear headphones and will definitely get the normal AirPod line up in the future. But since you’re looking for a better ANC, the pro 2’s are the way to go.

Yeah I was unfortunately thinking about picking up the XM5s since these AirPod pro 2s hurt my ear bad

Yeah it’s tempting to pull the trigger but if the only thing to rave about them is the ANC then it’s whatever I’ll stick to my AirPods which are good enough for that. I also made a post asking for suggestions hate filling up this thread lol

I’d say stick with AirPods, try Headphone Accommodations if you haven’t yet, makes APP2 sound even better

Once I figured out how to wear them, I love my pro 2’s. I basically have to point them forward for them to fit right, but they work well now.

For me it’s my AirPod Pro 2 or my Sony XM5s

Airpods pro 2 are a great set of TWS if you’re going for buds that mimic harman

The Airpods Pro 2 are very good and when the 3S come out I’ll get those for sure. I have a bit of an earbud habit it seems 🤭

A few months ago, I tested out a bunch of noise cancelling earbuds, so here are a few I have experience with: - Jabra Elite 10: to my ears these have the best ANC with the lowest noise floor and they're pretty comfortable, however they fall out relatively easily, but it's not that bad either. Jabra also stopped their earbuds division so it won't get new updates anymore. These are the ones I ended up keeping and using the most. - Airpods Pro 2: great noise cancelling and audio quality imo but bad compability (need to borrow an iPhone to enable ANC off otherwise you can only switch between hearthrough and ANC). I kept these too, but use them less than the Jabras. - Galaxy Buds 3 Pro: best for compability with Samsung obviously. However, mine had some sort of whistling/ringing noise with some sounds, like my rubbing against clothing or hair, which I found annoying. ANC was good but not as good at the other two. - Sony WF-1000XM5: great passive noise isolation but very lackluster ANC in my opinion. I really don't get why people are so enthusiastic about it because I could barely hear any difference between ANC on or off. They did fit great in my ears though, and it seems like a lot of people do think the noise cancelling is great, so it might still be worth a try. - Bose QC Ultra: personally I returned these immediately because they have an awful noise floor; unless you're in a pretty loud envirenment you constantly hear white noise and can't even turn off ANC. Idk about the ANC itself anymore because this issue bothered me so much.

AirPods Pro 2 aren't listed but are awesome and super comfy for long periods. I use them with my Samsung phone. Sony's earbuds are also very good. Anker typically performs well for their price, but are not the "best". I haven't been impressed with Jabra and find Beats to be lower performing in terms of audio quality.

AirPods Pro 2… sometimes I just have mine in without music on lol.

Just get airpods pro 2nd gen you don't need anything else

Airpod pro 2. But I use Sony WH1000- XM4 these days. A lot smoother on ears and doubles up as muffler during winter.

For me it’s because although I love the performance and convenience of the AirPod Pro 2nd gens, I had to return them because they HURT soo bad after wearing them for a few hours, sometimes minutes. I was absolutely ecstatic when I saw the announcement of these anc earbuds without silicon plugs!!

is yours pro 1 or 2? i just changed out from 1st gen to the 2nd gen and took mrt jn, i couldn’t hear the background noise.

They all have compromises so it's just about picking what you prioritise For me I prefer the sound of the XM5 by quite a way The transparency is a million miles better on the AirPods, the ANC works better for me and the call quality is more consistent, most importantly the fit is impeccable for me I prioritise those features when I'm not listening wired so I end up using the AirPods most often The OnePlus buds sit middle of the pack for sound, transparency and fit but have the worst ANC

I have them, the AirPods Pro 2 and the OPBP 3 and they're not the best

All buds are basically throwaway products unfortunately, just the base airpods ive seen are always gunked up with earwax which is the cause of the volume decrease in my experience. The AirPods pro's I've had (Both gen 1 and gen 2) were great and long lasting products, they have filters over the eartips so its harder for wax to become an issue too. If that's too much or you want to try another brand, I've moved to OnePlus Buds 3 and Pro 3 and they have been excellent for much less money too

Yeah, if it fits your budget, the Airpods Pro Gen 2s is probably your best bet, the best transparency mode I've heard and also a decent mic.

Shokz Open Dot Runs or OpenFit 2’s are my new favorites. I don’t care for ANC and I really like the comfort. Otherwise I use AirPod Pro 2s or the Skullcandy Method 360’s for in ear.

I have both and I enjoy the pro2s way more and they are often on sale on Amazon.

iphone user, the best choice i say is airpod pro 2 is has everything u would need plus comfort, the audio is very balance. but heres some other choice to consider. **Monndrop Moca.** its budget friendly and it came with a app u had to download on moondrop website, and EQ the audio you prefer. its the budget META. Sony WF-C700N. its nice and really comfortable, audio is nice with a Warm signature. all above got noise cancelling.

I am convinced that I have alien ears because I haven't encountered a single earbud that stays put if I so much as turn my head too fast. So when I bought the original Airpods, I found some earbud hooks on Amazon. They work perfectly, the only downside is having to remove them so the airpods can be placed in the case. I just bought the Airpod Pro 2s and they do feel a bit more snug. I'm not going to trust it though and just bought some earbud hooks for them too. They were $15 on Amazon.

My AirPod pros 2 

I am surprised the WF-1000XM5 got any love at all looking at the clusterfuck the xm4 went through and which continued to the xm5. Considering the AirPods Pro 2nd Gen i can totally understand why they get recommended that much after going from WF-1000XM4 to AirPods Pro 2nd Gen.

I use it for workouts like intense workouts since 2 years. Still works like mint.

There are other buds out there that sounds good like the Bose QC and QC ultra. Sennheiser Momentum. So many out there for audiophile. If you want to stay with Apple, I can tell you that Pro 2 is night and day different from pro 1. I just upgraded to pro 2 and gave my pro 1 to my daughter. The pro 2 has much punchier bass and other cool functions. I’ve noticed that I have to keep pro 2 at 60% to have the same loudness of the pro 1 at 80%.

It really is dependent if you want to have ear tips in your ears or not. The pro 2 will have better anc since it has the seal. The 4 will have a better transparency since it’s open.

It is all about fit.  But the elite Jabras, Sennheiser momentum true wireless and ofc AirPods Pro2 are good.  

Nice review. I’m a new Air Pod user and mainly bought them as a hearing aid. After many years in a manufacturing environment my ability to hear high soft voices is frustrating. I also listen to music and have several blue tooth over the ear sets. The initial hearing test was a bust for me as it kept getting an error message in the end saying that the noise in the room was too loud. That wasn’t the problem and after reading on Apples forum it a big problem. I was able to use an App called Mimi and upload those results after an hour of hearing tests. I really like them and use them for everything from watching tv to any important conversations. They are a game changer for the money to me.

The AirPods pro 2 with silicone ear tips are painful to wear beyond 20-30 minutes and I find they can increased earwax and oiliness, which cause them to slide out, regardless of which tip I use. The AirPods 4 fit my ears even better than the Airpods 3 as they sit more securely on the bottom part of the concha of my ear.

Well I got the APP2 when they launched and they are still the best piece of tech I own. I love the silicone tips, they really seal in my ear and the ANC is crazy good. Non-silicone earbuds are simply uncomfortable for me after a while. It's plastic cramped in my ear. With the APP2 I could stay for hours with them.

Airpods pro 1 and 2. As my work phone and wife's phone is iphone. Works well and happy with battery capacity.

Airpods Pro 2, ive had 0 complaints, even using them on android, they're the best earbuds I own

I own them both & find myself gravitating towards the AP4 more & more.

Is the 4 ear buds shape same like those wired ear pods? Asking because I had 2 x pro2 before. Both didn’t last long, only a year plus.

Really depends on your preference with how they go in your ears, I have the pro 2 as I’ve always had earphones that go in the ear with silicone tips as for me personally they have a better seal and I feel they stay put better

My RP5 and AirPod pro 2 works great together. Manually connect and disconnect right in android top bar. Works perfectly.

I used to use AirPod Pro 2’s, but after I lost them I started using Beats Fit Pro. They’re great. I’ve probably run over 3,000 miles in them and have zero issues.

[Beats Fit Pro](https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-fit-pro). I have both them and AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods are marginally better in some ways - the Adaptive mode (it combines transparency - the ability to hear things around you as you listen to media - with noise cancelling, so that when something loud comes near, it adapts by beefing up noise cancelling until the loud moise dimishes) is something the Beats Fit Pro lack (they are essentially clones of AirPods Pro 1, so they have separate transparency and noise cancellation modes). But the Beats have those very compfortable hooks that hold the earbuds in place. I've had my AirPods get knocked out while I run, so I rarely use them. Just for walks. I've had my Beats since May 2022, so they are going on three years and the batteries are still fine. (I basically use them almost exclusively for workouts, which average about 75 minutes a day.)

I recently bought Airpods Pro 2nd gen and can confirm it is one of the best out there with a host of features and ANC is the best out there

I use AirPods Pro2 or Beats Fit Pro. When you are in the Apple Universe that’s the choice you should do.

I’ll probably get shit on for this, but if you use an iPhone, the Air Pods Pro 2s are really good. The Apple integration is seamless. I have no problems using Siri to read texts to me and responding without breaking stride. The ANC is good and helped by the rubber gasket. While not outstanding, the audio quality is good enough. I find the battery lasts about 5 hours and you can still use one, have the other charging, and swap back and forth. Zero problems with sweat even with marathon training last summer.

QC Ultras. I also have APP2 and they're really good, but QC Ultras are better.

I have the airpods pro gen 2 and I get little sores on my ears when wearing for extended periods of time. It makes me so sad because I wanted to love them.

The pro 2’s are RIDICULOUS. I bought my wife a pair for Christmas, and I tried out the Beats Studio Pros and the AirPod Maxes, needless to say I had to buy 2 pairs of AirPods.

I don't know what your budget is, but the more expensive ones tend to be the better noise blockers. I have Bose Quiet Comfort earbuds that I use for gaming/listening to music while working to help block out when there's construction/tons of trains going by outside, and I recently bought Airpods Pro 2 that I use specifically for the gym, since the gym tends to play overhead music SUPER loudly to where my Bose ones were having a hard time cancelling it out. The airpods do a fantastic job of cancelling out 90% of the gym background noise, and once I turn on music, I pretty much hear no background noise. Both earbuds are excellent. But they are pricey, but it's seriously worth it.

I absolutely would. Airpod Pro 2 to be specific. It'll be the best christmas present to yourself you'll ever get, trust me!

This 1000. I spent 20 years using walkman headphones. 5 years trying to recapture the magic. And then I found Airpod Pro Gen 2's, chef's kiss. Also the most sweat resistant product I've found, they're the first true wireless headphones I've had last more than a summer.

The Pro 2 is literally superb, like a heavenly sent.

Returning the technics. The ~0.5-1 point better sound quality did not rival the comfort of my APP2s

My new xm5's burned thru battery in 6 hours with ANC on. Without, prolly get 7 or 8. The pixel buds pro 2 last 9-10 hours with ANC on and longer with it off. Soundcore A40s last about as long as the pixels and both sound good, but ofc sony sounds better. Same with air pods pro 2, about 6 hours.

I have the Bose QC Ultra Earbuds and the Apple Airpods Pro 2 (for my wife). Fit: Both are comfortable. But I'd say Ultra is better because after using it for a while, I sometimes forgot I was wearing the earbuds. Apple is deeper into the ear canal so you'll always feel it, however they are light -- no big deal. ANC: Ultra blows Apple out of water. No contest there. When my range hood is on high, Ultra blocks everything but there's still quite a bit from Apple. Sound quality: I'd say the Apple sounds more balanced out of box. Bose is heavier on the bass, which I don't prefer. However, I use the wavelet app on Android to EQ it back to a balanced profile. When doing so there isn't too much difference. Connectivity: I noticed the Bose would occasionally turn off in one of the ear as well. It's annoying but doesn't happen very often. There is sometimes the statics and electronics noise from the left bud, personally I'm okay with it. Personally I'd pick Bose Ultra. But hey you can buy both of them :) As for Bose QC -- they are not comfortable for me so I tried and returned them. Edit: grammar

Look. I had a big concern of whether to upgrade to the AirPods Pro 2 or the AirPods 4 having owned the AirPods Pro 1 for a long time. The AirPods Pro 1 are a very good AirPods but my seller asked me to just test the AirPods Pro 2s and if I did not like then I could return. We did a bet. Results: The transparency mode on the AirPods Pro 2 is miles….miles …..miles better than the AirPods Pro 1s. For get noise cancelation. These AirPods Pro 2 sit on my ears like I am wearing nothing. Another thing. When I was wearing the AirPods Pro 1 with the transparency set in accommodation mode I would bang the car door and want to remove the AirPods. The bang was so loud because of the sensitivity. The AirPods Pro 2s removes that completely. Finally the hissing that came with transparency is gone. In short. AirPods Pro 2s are far ….far better than the AirPods Pro 1s. As for the AirPods 4s what I hear is the noise cancellation is not as good as the AirPods Pro 2s. Of course this is the case because they have no proper seal the the ANC algorithm keeps having to work hard to compensate.

I travel with my MBPro and AirPod pros. Once my initial idea is played/programmed via midi, the wireless AirPod latency is a non issue to me. If I am in the latter 40% of my process, the new super fast Mac allows that wireless connection, no audio interface, smooth performance. I love it. I’ll go from 40-50% cooked track to 97%… arrive home, connect to monitors/studio setup, finish the piece. Current technology is insane. Just don’t try and program notes or beats in realtime over Bluetooth headphones. 

I recently switched to Airports Pro 2 from JBLs. They are amazing. Good fit and better noise cancellation in loud gym.

Hi. Audio enginere here. Mixing music for 20 years. My favourites when running. Shokz openrun pro 2. Decent soundquality. Comfortable. Plus that they are completely open so I hear my surroundings. Feels safe. Airpods pro 2. Decent soundquality. Not as comfortable but ok. When running on track alone I enjoy the noise cancelling.

Air Pods Pro 2 every time, assuming you appreciate the convenience of the ecosystem and top-level Bluetooth audio. Note Air Pods Pro 3 are expected in September.

Pro 2 are better.

I had no idea how many people had problems keeping them in their ears, I have few issues with them. The multiple sizes of tips is a great way to get the perfect fit. Definitely not considering the AirPods 4, the AirPods Pro 2’s are outstanding.

I mean, when I start talking when I have Transparency on, it mutes the audio so I can hear people talking to me. Best earbuds I’ve ever used!

I encounter that when I’m listening to an especially funny podcast, but where I work it’s important to be able to hear what people are saying, and to be able to communicate clearly. I wish a software update would let us set a “laughter/singing” exception.

I can't share the same experience regarding APP2 noise cancelling. It's incredible in noisy environments if playing music or podcasts on low volume.

Pro 2s, it’s night and day I have both pairs

This status audio is decent company their support good and very responsive. But if we talk about their product between 3anc is very powerful and detailed bud, yes triple driver makes difference in sound quality moreover, its damn so loud, ugly design understanble cuz lack of room for multiple drivets and chip, battery etc. Before try them do not underestimate . My experiences with earbuds listed below from best to good ( i never buy bad;) ) 1- noble audio fokus pro 2- final audio ze8000 mk2 3- status audio between 3ANC 4- bowers & willins pi 7 s2 5- sony wf xm5 6- B&O EX 7- apple airpods pro 2 8- beats fit pro Starus 3anc is more powerful in the list and then noble audio, both triple drivers iem tws , noble audio is more balanced detailed in vocals and sub bass, 3ANC very close to it. In term of sub bass these both are great. For soundstage and seperation final ze8000 mk2 killer, far better so status 3anc is definitely best value for the money compared to other my great buds its half of price . Give a try , if u listen espcially electonic hip Hop rap, ambient chill, lon fi. U will be amazed

They are price the same, because they are essentially the same tech. Pro just has a silicone seal, which not everyone likes. 

My AirPod 3 feel far better, and sit more securely in my ears than my Pro 2. Of course this does not apply for everyone. I use both regularly as I prefer my AirPod 3 for casual listening of voice content, however the mic is no longer reliable on them (I have had them since launch). If I got a set of AirPod 4, I suspect they would become my daily drivers. 

From an audio perspective, it will outperform wireless earbuds. But, you lose the other advantages of a quality tws. With an IEM, theres a cable, no ANC (although with well fitted ear tips you will get reasonable passive noise isolation), things like transparency modes so if you’re in an environment you want music but still want to know what’s going on around you, and so on. I love my IEMs. But when I’m out and about, at the gym, or even at home when I need to move around at home doing things, my AirPods Pro 2’s are my go to. And yes, the sound is still very, very good. But something like an SM4 will sound better, it may not satisfy all your needs. I like having both options, as well as over the ear headphones. For me, it’s like picking the right tool for the job.

I notice 0 latency on mine, on either Pro 2 and max the experience is quite amazing because of the sound quality. The only drawback is you can’t use the microphone otherwise the bandwidth caps the audio to mono. But you can use the microphone on the MacBook.

AirPods Pro 2, had v1 before and both are great. Change the tips for running and they never move

AirPods Pro v2 are everything you need in my opinion

The standard AirPods don’t stay in mine either, the Pros do, though I do upgrade the tips to silicone

Weird question, but do you have **wet/runny earwax** or **solid/dry earwax**?…It’s a genetic trait *(kinda like hanging vs attached earlobes)*. Anyways, I experience the same thing you described with AirPod Pros falling out. Here’s why: I have the genome for wet/runny earwax lol—what happens while wearing the tips is it entirely plugs your ear canal, which traps in heat and eventually melts your earwax enough to become more wet/runny. So, the newly melted earwax now acts as a lubricant for the silicone tip lol. So that’s why that’s why our Pros fall out after just 1-2 hours of wearing them. It’s annoying. EDIT: I just wanted to add that you can find out if you have the have wet or dry earwax gene if you have a 23&Me.

Some prick has my AirPods Pro 2nd Gen, and refuses to meet up to return them. AppleCare+ apparently doesn’t cover anything about this which is frustrating and confusing because Apple will replace earbuds or the case, but not the entire thing… I’m just wondering whether the sound quality on the AirPods 4th gen is just as good as the Pros 2nd gen

I bought both and tried them out, I really wanted to make the pros work bc their anc is really really good and the volume control is also convenient but for some reason the pros hurt to wear in my left ear only. I tried different size tips, tried foam tips, nothing worked so unfortunately I am returning them. the airpods 4 are a good enough replacement tho, they are way more comfortable and the anc is solid so I'm happy with them.

AirPods Pro 2 for indoor workouts and everyday life and shokz are pretty good for bike rides, runs etc

I wore AirPods Pro on a 13ish hour flight and it was fine. Obviously after some hours it isn’t as comfortable as over the ear but it’s still relatively comfortable and fine

Avoid AirPods, every set I get, the noise cancellation is buggy, even with firmware updates. Waste of money.

Airpods pro 2 for my iPhone, Soundcore A40 for my android and Soundcore Life A1 for showering. I don't listen too much to music on the earbuds, mainly podcasts and YouTube with only one active (one ear). Also phone calls and both airpods and the A40s are very good for phonecalls and zooms.

Nope. Keeping my AirPods Pro 2.

I don’t think you will find a bifl bud. I really like the AirPod pro 2 but would not expect to get more than 2-3 years out of them. I also recently bought Jabra Elite 8 gen 2s which I use for work. They are decent too.

I have been using Air pods pro 2 . Would you recommend getting a pbp2 for my pixel ?

İf you can use the silicon tips, pro2 absolutely. İ used airpods 1-2-3 and pro 2. Pro 2 is way better.

They have a very strong marketing campaign going on but all their talking points are classic IEM noob traps like "more driver = more better" type of thing. IMO for TWS if you have Apple you get APP2. If you have Samsung, you get the Samsung Buds FE. The other option for Android is the Creative Aurvana Ace 2 with those fancy new xMEMS drivers.

Both are expensive and really good so…

That’s a tough one then. APP2 are stunning buds and work so seamlessly with whatever Apple devices you own. But they are very expensive and allegedly quite fragile too. The Bose ones are top notch too, especially in the noice cancelling department, so if you can grab them for cheap it’s never going to be a bad idea.

This is what I use with 12.9” M2 IPad Pro. Never ever an issue.

Airpods pro gen 2 are fantastic, issue is that you will get no info on charging..etc except Bluetooth connection

Sonys have great anc and the mic cancels so much noise if you need it for that too. The Bose are too big imo but have good anc reviews. AirPod pro gen 2 are my favorite. They have very good anc but the mic is pretty bad and makes you sound artificial. The jabras (I tried the 10 and 8s both gen 2) were nice but a step below Sony and Apple to me. Didn’t try sennheiser. I was coming from jaybird gen 1 and 2 earbuds that I used for workouts. The tech has come a long way. I also have Sony overears for airplanes. Xm3. For comparison, those make the world go silent around me. Haven’t tried the newer models. Haven’t had the earbuds long enough to try those on a plane to compare.

Oh and I find AirPods the most comfortable which makes a big difference. I hated the original AirPod design. Never stayed in my ear. The pros took some getting used to, but now I can wear them running. The Sonys I use for calls when outside. But they put pressure on my ears and fall out of one. Still trying to get the perfect fit

AirPod Pro 2, you won’t regret it (apart from the initial price pain)…ANC is amazing for their size…you’re welcome 😆

To each their own but the pros left me with a non healing scrape in my left ear that I could never find a reasoning for. There’s even a sub reddit about it; apparently I wasn’t the only one to have this mystery effect. I got the 4s recently and I like them, but they’ve started to pop and then send a blowing sound while on noise reduction mode only. Just had an automated chat yesterday with Apple and they said I needed to update my iPhone’s OS. I did that and am waiting to have some time to try it out to see if that fixes the issue.

In my opinion, no. I’ve stopped using the noise cancellation because it just seems to not work. If I get like a drop of sweat near them when exercising, the same issue happens. I’ve gotten used to not using it now but the AirPod pro 2s were 100% better (with the exception of them injuring my ear lol)

Pro 2s. They are one of only a few things than never leave my side and get used every day. I love them

This has been my experience also, as someone who wears them on/off for hours a day. The 4 is amazingly 80% there with ANC compared to the Pro 2, also I can turn ANC off and not feel like I've got clogged ears.

I was having buyers remorse from purchasing them from Amazon because I already have the AirPod pros, but this post made me excited for them. I’ve had my AirPod pros since 2021 and I have definitely noticed battery degradation. The left pod also makes an odd sound unless I use both pods at the same time. That left pod also makes a weird sound to whoever I’m on the phone with, so I’m basically forced to only ever use the right pod. I also had been looking into beats or sonys for my new headphones and was a bit sad I wouldn’t be trying something “new” but that feeling is also gone because I love my AirPods. This post made me excited to receive a brand new, upgraded pair of my favorite headphones. Thanks for this write up, my buyers remorse has disappeared.

I just bought earbuds after doing extensive research. The best options in my opinion were Bose Quietcomfort II and Apple Airpods Gen 2 Pro. There are other quality noise cancelling earbuds, but they “build more” out of the ear. Choose the Airpods due to interface with existing iPhone and wireless charger. Both buds are pricey, but worth it for long rides. Currently on a 12 day trip with the Airpods and they work great with regard to noise cancelling and sound quality, even at 110 km/h. They do however not wrap around the ear and can (although not always) fall out / loosen, but I solve that with some sports tape.

definitely the pro 2. One of the best gadgets I own.

The noise canceling on the Pro 2s is way better. Go for it!

my airpods pro 2 works best! it doesn't fall (at least for me)

Right? I owned several Bluetooth earbuds before my Airpod Pro 2s and they each broke within a year. Either one earbud stopped working or they just stopped pairing. They were between $50-$100, so I’d hope they would last longer. I finally bit the bullet and bought my AirPods and they’ve been amazing. Zero issues and still going strong 3 years later. Considering how cheaply made the other ones were, the AirPods were the most economical option. And even more so if they continue to last.

I have an android so I wanted a good set of earbuds that wasn't airpods. The goal for me was getting something that provided good sound quality but would also allow decent call quality and withstand sweat from working out. I eventually bought the AZ80s after reading very good reviews on Reddit. Once they arrived I really liked them. They looked nice, the sound quality was great, and calls were clear. However, one day I went on a light jog with them and as soon as some sweat got on the earbuds they stopped working. They made a little buzzing sound and just stopped working. Since I only had them for a few days, I got a refund for them and bought Apple Airpods 2 pro. Even with an android device, the app2 is amazing. They are much more versatile and the Anc/noice canceling is fantastic. To me, the airpod pro2s are the best earbuds you can buy. Everything else has trade offs, like having good sound quality but bad mic, or great sound but bad connection with devices. App2 is just the best all around earbuds that are much cheaper than az80 or xm5 of qc ultra without any trade offs. And the best part is they work just fine after a heavy work out.

Thanks mate for this review… I found a good deal of new airpods pro 2 with lightning for 150 euro and i was hesitant buying them due to the lightning. Seeing your post though changed my mind. Thanks

I just brought the Bose quiet, comfort ultra, and they are the best headphones I’ve ever owned so much so that I sold my AirPods Pro because in ear earbuds no longer work for me. They caused too much pain with my allergy ears so I would go for the ultras. The sound quality is awesome. The noise canceling is just fine and they’re the most comfortable headphones I’ve ever owned. Hope this helps.

Airpods pro 2, or moondrop golden ages for lesser (under 100)

I would just get Airpods Pro 2 if you have an iphone. Their sound is immensely detailed and well tuned, I think they might've been the first in ear buds I've ever heard that has no defined peak in them (as in if I put them on very loud, every frequency hurts, not just one). Their ANC is also best in class and you get the Find My and other ecosystem goodies.

Pro 2’s. You won’t regret it. Never get on a plane without them.

Yup. AirPods Pro 2 🙏🏼

Pro2s are absolutely incredible.

I don't rate Airpods particularly highly. They are effecient, easy to use, and easy to find a good enough fit that stays put. To me their sound is somewhat narrow and a little thinner than the Sony or Senns. Mind you, they're still very good compared to the majority of TWS options, but I'd put them around a 6 or 7. My initial impression of the 100s is rather glowing. Broader sound, much more warmth and depth of sound without turning into some Beats-like muddled bass monster. They're like a 9 to me. These opinions may very well change once I can sit down and spend some time A-B'ing them against the Airpods and others. It could just be a case of "ooooh, new shiny stuff is always better" and I'll come to rate them lower. But right now, I'm just a big fan.

I really like my AirPod pro 2 with noise cancellation on for that. I only use them for sleeping every few months though. They tend to die like 5-8 hours in so I’ll put them in the case for a few minutes when I get up to pee in the middle of the night. This is also not the right sub for this, most solidly built headphones will last you the same amount of time roughly and none of them are remotely buy it for life. So maybe go ask in a headphone sub lol

airpods pro 2, really good feature set, solid sound and the accessibility/disability stuff helps me a lot because i’m partially deaf

that’s mostly because the seal is required to get a really good sound

not having adaptive mode would be horrible for me, conversation awareness is a feature that helps me a lot as a deaf person, it amplifies the cashier who you need to hear and blocks out chatter

yeah it took me a while to get used to, my ears get oily and its a real Pain in the ass to have to clean them constantly.

airpods pro 2 have completely changed my life as a audhd person with sensory processing disorder, they're really comfy and have multiple tips and aftermarket options

Looking into these. Loved my APP, but they kept falling out during some exercises. Wondering if the hooks will solve that issue and still be comfortable. Love that they’re technically stop “Apple” products, so the transition should be smood.

given your history just buying any new generation airpod should work, airpods pro gen 2, airpods 4, they will give you your bluetooth, solid sound quality, good pairing with your iphone. basically do exactly what you want. they wont support hi res lossless i believe thats restricted to wired audio deviced but lossless should work. HOWEVER if you want to be more adventurous theres some options, if you really value audio quality wired will be much better and often cheaper. iems are basically fancier high quality audio earbuds and they do make a difference some popular good ones are (TRUTHEAR x Crinacle Zero:RED ) , (Linsoul 7Hz x Crinacle Zero:2), (Linsoul SIMGOT EW200), (Moondrop ARIA 2) they range from 20-100$ for this scenario, yes they are weird names. you would have to use a dongle with your phone but they plug in like any other typical cheap earbud youve used in the past, the audio quality is very much improved compared to bluetooth. its at the limits of your budget but if you get the sony xm5 headphones they serve two functions, you can pair it with bluetooth for convenience but you can also connect a wire to use it like a wired headset for improved sound quality, so it doubles as both! also i reccomend going to a best buy or some other tech store that has these headphones or earbuds to test their fit in your ear, a lot of people dont like airpods fit but if you do you may dislike other fits.

Airpods Pro 2 if you're on iphone and it's probably the QC ultra for android.

I'm used to AirPod Pro (2nd Gen) but they are starting to fail. It's the second pair I've had that started failing after about a year. It's probably because I sleep with one in and ANC on all night, but it still feels like a premium set (or $200+ earbuds if you don't consider them premium) should be able to last longer than a year. Do you think the Bose have better build quality than airpods? What do you think is the best ANC set for <$250?

I'm honestly not sure if you can use them without the Bluetooth at least trying to locate a signal. I don't know how that works, but it'll probably be really hard to find out. What I can say is this: they can work by themselves with no phone, just for noise cancellation. You need to set it up with an apple device, but after that you can control them out of the case

I bought the air pods pro gen 2 from prime day myself. Sound isn't THE best but good enough. ANC was impressive to me. But yeah the Apple ecosystem integration sells it. If you have Apple products stick with that. As others said, if you are Android and PC, go with Sony.

There’s a big diff between in ear and over ear. I have Pro2s and Bose QC over ear. They serve different purposes. And some people just prefer over ear vs in ear and vice versa

I really enjoy this earbud. I don’t have many experiences with more expensive earbuds. I prefer it more than the apple AirPods pro 2 and my cheap Soundpeats (free 2 classics).

Shokz if you don’t want to actually hear your music. Absolutely useless. Tried them and went back to AirPods Pro with transparency mode.

The poly voyager free 60+ are on sale for $99, normally $299 right now. I’m considering this. I have the jabra evolve 2 65 from work but Ieave them at work - have so many issues with my Bose, AirPod, AirPod pros 2. It’s really frustrating. My issue is the sound goes in and out.

Pros would not stay in my ears no matter which tips I used. The 4’s fit perfectly and the ANC works well enough for me.

I have the AZ80's coming in Tuesday. I also need major noise cancellation. I have iPods pro 2's and Sony XM5's. My old 4's died. I have tried 10 different manufacturers tips with the XM5's. If I get a comfortable set, little to no noise cancellation. The Sonic Foam are very uncomfortable, but have superb sound quality and great noise cancellation. Anything on the XM4's canceled sound way better than the 5's. The AirPods Pro 2's are really good for most of my noise at work, but deep rumble comes in depending on the job. The good news, I have some Comply tips for the XM5's that are comfortable and fairly decent for noise cancellation that may be great when the AZ80's come in. Keeping my fingers crossed.

Yes, I sent back the Bose. They definitely had great noise cancelling for steady noise, but introduce a sudden load noise and they were abysmal! They would let the load noise through and then take several seconds to recover, thus letting in the steady load noises for those few seconds. I have iPods pro 2 and they are good most of the time. I also have the XM 5's, but quite unhappy with them. I cannot get ear tip replacements that work for me. Anything comfortable and not enough noise cancellation despite having a good seal. I do have one manufacturer that works extremely well for noise cancellation and sound quality, but quite uncomfortable. I've tried 10 different manufacturer replacements and not found anything suitable. I broke down yesterday and ordered the AZ80's. Will be arriving tomorrow. The sound quality of the XM5's is head and shoulders above the AirPods Pro 2's. I hope I have a good experience with the Technics.

Love my AirPods Pro 2, but cannot recommend them for gym. They sound great, noise cancelling is top tier, they are really comfortable. But they fall out very easily with vigorous movement. Unless you buy silicone wing tips for them, they shake loose very easily. I would recommend Jabra Elite 8 active. Never budge from your ears, totally sweatproof, sound good with great bass. ANC not as good as APP2 though

These for me 100% The normal AirPods always felt like they were about to fall out. AirPods Pro 2 stay in my ears comfortably on long runs with no trouble at all. Annoyingly, I forgot them for a race a few months ago. Picked up a cheap pair that felt like they were falling out the whole time. Ended up running with no music because it was so frustrating. Good luck finding a pair that fit you well.

Shokz for outdoor, AirPods for indoor!

This is probably going to be a crazy unpopular opinion. As a diehard android user who has the s22 ultra and other misc flagships. I have tried many MANY solutions to this, including xm4s, bose, Sennheisers and even Jaybirds. Nothing comes close to the comfort, ease of use and quality of the Apple airpods pro. Sadly they win in this sector, even if some features are locked down for us, it's still crazy good sound quality, unbeatable anc and fantastic battery life. Good for anything u throw at it and in a small enough package it doesn't get in the way.

Just went to the Apple Store to pick up new phone. While I was there I compared the new AirPods with ANC to my AirPods Pro (2nd gen). Connected them both via share audio option. And listen per the them simultaneously… The difference in ANC is noticeable but not a deal breaker. For the comfort factor it would be totally worth it. My ears tend to feel “sweaty” after a couple hours with my APP.. but in my opinion the audio quality was still better in the AirPods Pro.. but it was still a reasonable trade off if you don’t already have the pros.

I went for the Pro 2's solely based on the fact I have small ears and without silicone caps, I would probably not be able to wear them.

Shhh, I already bought them now 😂

AirPods Pro 2 - just works with the Apple Ecosystem - but I wanna get the Redmi Buds 6 Pro as a second pair

I have and highly recommend AirPod Pro 2. If you have an Apple Store nearby, they used to allow you to try the AirPod Pros 2. I’m assuming you can still try them before buying. I’d definitely recommend that if possible so you can hear them for yourself.

I had the Sony XM3 and 4. Tried the XM5 and I recall it needing a "better seal" for ANC to work as well as the XM4. I sent them back after a month for the Apple AP2 because airpod pro2 has great ANC and also the best mic for calls. I agree with the other post rating Bose, Sony then slightly behind those, Apple. Bose and Sony have terrible mics.

My AirPods Pro 2s which I got at launch, has worked well until now, sounds just as good as the first day but I noticed the battery no longer will hold a charge as long and it runs out faster. I don't think any buds are made to last a lifetime as all batteries will degrade over time even the most high end ones. That being said, there are many many sets that sound and perform better than the Apple ones. I have close to ten sets of different tws. What's your budget and what types of music do you often listen to? Any specific features you need and can't live without? There are decent buds from $25 to $500, some do some thing better than others.

Apple will consistently rank high on any list because for what they are they work the best with the number 1 phone manufacturer in the world. For any one feature, be it anc, transparency, siri integration, sound quality, fit, there are probably several others that are better. But together in one product that works seamlessly with Apple, there isn't anything better. The Pro 2s sound ok but not bad, rest of the other features work well enough, decent battery life, great for calls and can use all the Apple specific features. I have like 12 sets of different buds from $20 to $600. I still reach for my Pro 2s for phone calls, dictation, and podcasts.

Yea because they have the H2 chip that makes them work especially well with apple. The beats ones have that chip also.

I use 3 pairs: Airpod Pro 1 - old set mostly used when around water (supping). Airpod Pro 2 - daily drivers, can't add anything over what others say, yes airpods are expensive, they are however also very good. Ozlo Sleepbuds - as the name says, just for around sleepy time. Also very expensive especially as they are single purpose but I can't recommend them enough. So... yeah this is the expensive lifestyle. But also how you can start listening to books getting out of bed until the moment you fall asleep.

I use both fairly often and I would say I think the Max is still better from a soundstage perspective, better bass and better ANC, but I also find them more comfortable. Love both so I wear them based on the scenario, but the transparency being able to modulate high volume without reducing quality (on the AirPod pro 2), I have worn them to concerts and nightclubs and while it probably looked goofy to some it enhanced my experience and protected my hearing. Edit: changed the bit about AirPod pro 2s

I think you mis understood me - and I realise it is because I missed a line of text. It is the pro 2’s that I do that with. Max wouldn’t work properly for that and also I’m not that much of a nerd haha

Pro 2’s, I genuinely hate the 4’s so much. I have both. Lost my pros, tried to switch to the 4s, awful

i cant think of a single thing they cannot do that my airpods can.

I’m glad I have AirPod pros 2. My ears are big and I need the large size option 🤣

All earphones work but AirPods work ”better”. I really like the AirPods Pro 2 and I’d say the sound quality is pretty good. ANC and transparency/adaptive mode is phenomenal. Microphones are pretty decent aswell. If you don’t want AirPods you may aswell buy whatever you’d like. What’s your budget?

I’m more than satisfied with the bass in AirPods Pro 2. Balanced and ”clear”, if that makes sense. I feel like the bass in my Sony WH1000-XM4 is a lot ”muddier” and it’s harder to distinguish or separate different instruments/sounds. All subjective, of course.

If possible, see if you can try them before buying. My GF has those and I don’t like the fit at all and she feels the same about my APP2s. Enjoy!

If they are even remotely close not sure why you wouldn’t stick with the AirPods though. Being able to control things on your phone with them is clutch.

What ever you do, don’t buy the Sony WF-1000XM5s. I bought them in the same mindset. The noice cancellation is barely present at all. The base is almost non existent. They don’t even get that loud really. If you want better ANC or base, look at the other options. Something is up with Sony’s earbuds because some people praise it alot and by my personal experience has been dogshit. My 80$ Freebuds are better in almost every way from the Sony’s. Tested my friends Airpods Pro 2nd gen and was genuinely blown away how better they are than XM5s.

Love love the 2nd generation pros. They sound so much better than a pair of Jabra’s I bought a few years ago

i use app2 too, they are amazing

More importantly the AirPod Pro 2 are now certified for hearing protection by a third party. I use them when working with power tools and on the tractor; using the adaptive noise canceling; they are more effective than my old radio 3m protective earmuffs. I got them when they were $169 back during Presidents’ Day.

I bought pro2s but regret not having 4 instead. Always prioritize better fit in such cases. The better noise cancellation is not worth it if you ear starts to ache after little long use.

I'm also using the AriPods Pro 2 and for me it fits rather well. I do adjust them from time to time but that's more like a habit, they never fell out.

Switched from apple to Pixel when the 9 series came out and I had a pair of airpod pros 2 that I was gifted and honestly they work great and do cancel out alot of the noise. I use them all the time at the gym for that same reason Other than that I would probably go with Sony or Bose

Hard to go wrong with airpod pro 2's

I would certainly include the Status Audio Between ANC3’s From your list, most of which I’ve auditioned, I’ve kept the AZ80’s and the Betweens (and the Apple Pro 2s … nothing beats these for daily use)

Had Sony wf1000xm4 they were great until the one war would start to die from 100% to zero in 30 minutes then I switched to the AirPod pro 2 and they are so nice to have. I was going to go with the wf1000xm5 but the price difference right now due to tha AirPods being 189 considered to the typical 249 couldn’t pass up the deal

as long as you dont connect to windows with them. unless you enjoy having to disconnect and reconnect them every hour or so. oh, and the audio quality is trash on PC if the mic is enabled. Oh, and it will randomly ignore all your volume mixer settings and play everything at 100% forcing you to disconnect, then reconnect and disable the mic again to get back to the same quality you had before. no problem with them on my iphone, but i am about ready to throw them in a blender with how absolutely barbaric apple's bluetooth connectivity is outside of apple only products. it should be investigated by the EU commission to get it fixed like they did with their scam lightning adapters.

I used Jaybird Vistas for a number of years and liked them, but they had a habit of dying (thankfully Jaybird was great about replacing them, but it was a hassle). Switched to AirPod Pro II’s about a year ago and love them. Definitely not as rugged as the Jaybirds but I haven’t had any trouble with them at all. Best buds I’ve ever tried.

AirPods 2, 3 and Pro are fine for some use. Especially on apple devices but latency can hurt in quick games AirPods Pro 2 (and probably AirPods 4) have nonexistent latency. Even on Steam Deck or Switch

1. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation): • Excellent active noise cancellation (ANC). • Great sound quality with spatial audio support. • Comfortable fit and good battery life. 2. Sony WF-1000XM4: • Industry-leading noise cancellation. • Superb sound quality with customizable EQ. • Long battery life and quick charging capabilities. 3. Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II: • Exceptional noise cancellation and sound quality. • Comfortable design with a secure fit. • Great for long listening sessions. 4. Samsung Galaxy Buds2 Pro: • Rich sound quality with 24-bit audio support. • Effective ANC and ambient sound modes. • Good integration with Samsung devices. 5. Jabra Elite 7 Pro: • Strong call quality and customizable sound profiles. • Good ANC and comfortable fit. • Solid battery life and multipoint connectivity. 6. Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 3: • High-quality sound with a balanced profile. • Good ANC and transparency mode. • Stylish design and comfortable fit. 7. Anker Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro: • Excellent value for the price with good sound quality. • Customizable ANC and transparency modes. • Long battery life and comfortable wear. 8. Google Pixel Buds Pro: • Seamless integration with Google Assistant. • Good sound quality and ANC. • Comfortable fit and decent battery life.

Wait so the thump is just in AirPods? I figured that was going to be with every ear bud. Holy shit

Wow this is something I never knew. Just figured it was universal. Sometimes it’s cool when my feet are landing with the beat. But that’s not always what I want. Glad I found this thread. Thanks for the review

With every footfall you can hear/almost feel a thump in your ears. Especially when there’s a break in the music or the music gets low. Not super distracting but also not really enjoyable.

lol I’m getting AP4s because the Pro2s have absolutely obliterated my ear I won’t ever touch them again 🤣

I am on a plane right now posting this, and i have with me airpods pro 2 and the pixel buds pro 2 Noise cancelling on the pixel buds pro 2 is much much inferior to the airpods Pro 2. Defnitely do not pick that one imo.

I am also in the current predicament as well. When I had an iPhone 13, I had the air pod pro (gen 2) and honestly, I miss them after everything I've dealt with. Before I switched to Android I got the Bose Comfort Quite ear buds and loved them, but not even into a full year of owning them did they start to mess up. I sent them in and got replacements thinking I wouldn't have the same issue again, but here I am THREE MONTHS later and the issue is starting a new. I got the Galaxy Buds Pro 3 to test them out and honestly I'm not the biggest fan, to me they seem like a cheaper version of the air pods and I'd rather have the air pods. The fit is terrible and as a music lover, the sound quality is subpar, especially compared to my bose. So, I will be retuning them and I'm looking into getting a pair of the Jabra Elite 10, hopefully I get the gen 2 but there isn't much to diverse which posting is for which on Amazon. Most of what was listed off on this post has some sort of return warning on Amazon, the only ones that didn't were the Jabra Elite 10 (gen 2) and the Linkbuds S.

I cannot recommend the AirPods Pro 2 enough...... I'm honestly blown away by these. At this point they are as close to the perfect headphones for me

For me airpods pro and samsung buds pro fit really really well, both sounds amazing I'd for my liking samsung even a bit better, haven't used the other 2 but either samsung or airpods you wouldn't regret imo, but some did complain about tips falling off from samsung which they said they have fixed so

I meannnn, I have to use these [$16 WCHookZ over the ear hooks](https://a.co/d/f7aU4i0) which I bought on Amazon for my AirPods Pro 2. Otherwise the right bud doesn’t make a good seal // falls out of my right ear. My left ear is fine without them, but I use both hooks commuting + at the gym + at my desk, etc.

Pros 2 best ear buds I ever used, then there’s Beats Pro

AirPods Pro 2 DEFINITELY by a long run

HifiMan edition XS and apple airpods pro 2. Both are pretty amazing

I was fully on the over the ears camp, but ever since I upgraded from the original AirPods Pro to the AirPods Pro 2 that has changed. Noise cancelling matches, if not surpasses, my Bose QC45s on planes. Admittedly this could be a fit thing, I’ve had no fatigue issues on the 4-5 hour flights I’ve worn them on, and your mileage may vary. Only time I would bring my Bose now would be if the flight is going to be longer than my AirPods charge would last, if there’s another long part of the journey where I’d like 6+ hours of uninterrupted noise cancellation, or if I’m working remotely on my trip. Not sure why, but me and the Bose just click on a video call. Fast charge on the APP2 also means that really needs to be uninterrupted need. Pop them in the case while you order a coffee and suddenly you get another few hours of life. I love my Bose, but not worth the space any more

the AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are also worth a look for seamless integration and solid ANC

On par with my old Apple airpods pro 2 for sure. Maybe slightly not as good, but really close. ANC is awesome on them.

I use both. AirPods best sound quality. Shokz and off brand bone condition are more comfortable and probably worth the lower sound quality for the added safety and comfort.

I love my AirPods Pro 2. Not a die hard Apple fan boy either but they are amazing

You might want to wait. Starting with the AirPods Pro 2 in 2022, all Apple earbuds with ear tips include XS (extra small) ear tips in addition to the standard S, M, and L sizes: - AirPods Pro 2 - Beats Studio Buds + - Beats Solo Buds The Beats Fit Pro were released in 2021 and only include S, M, and L ear tips.  However, we don’t know if/when second generation Fit Pros will be released. See my comments in this thread for my educated guesses: https://www.reddit.com/r/beatsbydre/comments/1e9yofp/beats_fit_pro_2/

Pro 2 by a mile

I’ve been using AirPod pros for a few years now and they have been great. Never had any issues with them falling out they have great battery life, and have even survived going through the washing machine.

While I have over the ear headphones with ANC. My favorites while traveling are my AirPod pro 2. And tbh those are the ones I use the most overall for a few reasons: - convenience. This the major one - 90% of the time I don’t do critical listening and they sound quite good - an amazing transparency mode and very good anc

The Pro 2s have the hearing aid feature and I could never go back from that. Absolutely wonderful.

The AirPods Pro 2nd Gen are the only earbuds I know of that are officially rated for their clinical-grade hearing aid feature. I think it was only towards the end of last year when this feature was released. I believe it’s for mild to moderate hearing loss. The AirPods Pro are an awesome piece of tech, but unfortunately, they’re really only best used when you have an iPhone. Rumors are that the AirPods Pro 3rd Gen is releasing at some point this year, maybe around the next iPhone drop. There are a few other earbuds that allow you to turn up the transparency/ ambient sound mode above “normal volume.” So, making your surroundings a bit louder than without them. I remember some of the latest Galaxy Buds did this. But again, best used by Galaxy phone owners. Could’ve sworn there was at least one or two others but I can’t remember. JBL’s latest earbuds do not do this as far as I know, but I would double check that. The reason why I’ve mentioned them in this thread is because they have good volume levels combined with an excellent in-app EQ which allows you to more precisely boost the ranges you want to. Most in-app EQs only provide fixed bands that you cannot adjust the frequency for. JBL’s Tour Pro 3 also has excellent passive noise isolation and ANC. All these things together give you the best chance to hear your content by allowing you to boost what you need while turning the world around you down.

Second this. AirPods still hold up for Apple users and then calls, Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 known as the best by many reviewers. Issue is China stuff is hard to get directly but sellers on Amazon and EBay can get it shipped. I got mine on EBay but that was early on but now more sellers around so Amazon got it now.

Were. I had 1st generation and now I have 2nd, and Apple is downgrading ANC with each update. Everyone should consider this before buying, Airpods Pro 2 WERE the best, not anymore.

They're great, but not really for Samsung devices though, you will be missing a lot of features.

AirPods Pro (2nd gen) are best so far especially for it's top-notch ANC, and great for calls

Try the PBP2 and see if they work for you first. If you’re able to get a precise fit, they’re pretty great, but they’re very dependent on you getting a good, precise fit, otherwise they don’t sound great. Otherwise, if you buy them from Apple, you can return it within 14 days, no questions asked. For me, they fit very well with the XL tips and noise cancellation is nearly as good as my APP2, while sound quality is somewhere between the BFP (try those too, wing tips are great) and APP2. I can’t recommend the PBP1. They have amazing sound but they’re very old, have connectivity issues, and have a long standing problem with charging consistently in their case. If you want an alternative, try the Beats Fit Pro. You’ll be surprised how well they fit.

I recently switched from Airpods Pro 2 to Anker X20 for workout and found how convenient hooks for exercising. Transparency mode is mediocre comparing to Apple, call quality on par, sound quality- for me is enough for gym. I would add Jabra 8 active in your list, 1st gen still nice and you can find them on sale.

I use my AirPods 2 Pro for my Apple stuff. Pixel Buds Pro for gym since I don't care whatsoever about those buds. And when I want to listen to music I actually use Sony XM5s.

I got refurbished pro 2s and mine last over 6 hours

I use teams for my business but its so frustrating at times. I use airpod pro 2s on my iPhone to answer teams calls. I also use them on my Lenovo laptop, both work for me. But I have another user who cant use them with their laptop. We are running windows exclusively so I can comment on Mac. But teams sometimes seems to have a mind of its own. I hope you find a solution that works. I saw a commentor below that sent you the link to teams-approved devices, I would go with something on that list.

honestly no, without ANC they aren't really worth it, Pro Gen2's were on sale on amazon recently i'd suggest grabbing them if you can't afford the Gen4 ANC.

Pro 2's always the Pro 2's

Yeah I would replace them with the Pro v2s. You get a lot of features that wasn’t in the v1 pros anyways like a case that you can locate easily when you use the find my app.

Totally agree. The pro 2s are the best value throughout the apple headphones lineup for me. Reliable and comfortable through and through for years. As long as you aren’t too harsh, dropping them every now and then.

I go back and forth between my air pods and shokz

Travelled with qc15 for a long time. The ANC is superior for flights. Ended up switching to qc20 ear buds for space saving bc even without a case the qc15 took up more space than I wanted. Qc20 was the best ear bud option at the time imo. They compact into a small pouch that fits well in a sling but kinda big for a pocket. Also being wired was inconvenient. Last year I switched to AirPod pro 2 with Comply tips. Tbh the qc20 are still better ANC but the AirPods ANC is pretty close with Comply tips. Being able to swap between iPhone, iPad, and MacBook seamlessly is extremely nice as is how small the charge case is. Easily fits in my pocket while seated. With the Comply tips they never fall out and I can wear them for hours comfortably. Tried a number of tips and I think these are the best. For long haul sleeping I do use normal cheap earplugs rather than the AirPods. Don’t need to listen to stuff and risk losing them heh

100% agree, best head phones I've ever owned.

Definitely Pro 2.

Same here. My wife and I both use AirPod Pros and they work very well.

AirPods Pro 2, hands down. Compact, good sound, superb ANC, battery life is great. The way they just adapt and almost remove the sound of a hand dryer or an loud engine still blows my mind.

yep, same here AirPods Pro 2 - walk, run, gym, and whenever I’m on the train QC45 - home, office, long trips, plane, or just if I want to be more comfortable

Sound quality is everything? LOL. iPhone guy here with AirPods Pro2. Have also used Jabra, Plantronics (way back!) If you’re using you’re own phone either directly or with a dialer, get a decent set of headphones and expense them though your company or embellish it on taxes. I’m a Sonos guy at home and just listened to their new headphones. Solid and saves $100 vs Apple Max.

AirPods Pro unless I'm using some computer tool and then just the ThinkPad mic. Works fine.

I will replace APP2 and get AP4. My ear fit is really awkward, and silicone tips don’t work as good. Fit of original Airpods is amazing to me. I liked ANC tho, so AP4 is ideal. That being said, I like how the silicone tips catch earwax. Have to take regular airpods for cleaning once every 6-12 months.

The Bose have great noise canceling but have very bloated bass. You can EQ the bass down to help balance the sound more. The spatial audio on the Bose ultras works pretty well. I'm on Android so not limited by the codecs like on Apple devices. It does seem the AirPods Pro 2 are probably your best bet since you are in the Apple ecosystem.

I was traveling and I'd left one Apple earbud at home unintentionally, away from home for a couple weeks, didn't want to buy a new set of Apple Air pods for hundreds since I already have some, I grabbed a set of the Shokz with the usb c and they are lit. Love them BUT they don't work quite as well if you're running in the cold with winter hats and the like. And the volume go high enough to hurt your ears if you like that sort of thing. But they are plenty loud for running outdoors until the fire truck sirens are going by. I was able to test them out at a Target to reassure myself they'd work and I was satisfied. I have long use Apple Air Pod pro and love them but they require an aftermarket ear tip I order on amazon to fit my ears perfectly and not fall out. Good luck.

The QC Ultra shouldn’t even be mentioned. I bought two of them last week as a gift to my wife and sent them back. Bose tried to save way too much money on them. The ANC has a very high level of continuous background noise with music on pause. It’s even hearable in low volume stuff. Also. The left earbuds of all of them have these static sounds and interference constantly. It’s so bad it’s insane Bose dares to ask this much for them. Internet is FILLED with people with these issues having gotten 3 replacements all with the same issues. Unless they fix them, don’t go near them. The sound is good though. But for the rest they suck. If you want constant noise and insanely annoying static and interference go for it. My AirPods Pro 2 are WAY better (just not in the sound department. I hope Apple updates that in a next iteration). I am even thinking to buy my wife AirPods Pro to use on her android just for how good they are. ANC is super quiet, sound is good. No strange noises. No connectivity issues. Only haven’t tried Sonys. If my wife likes them I will get her those.

This will depend a lot on your ear shape etc. I have both and for me the airpods are more comfortable and out of the box sound slightly better than the sony's but they both sound really good tbh (and the sony gets better with some EQ).

If you have an iPhone, get APP2. Sony/Bose for Android.

Bose QC Ultra earbuds have way superior ANC compared to my APP2’s.

I fly a lot. I always find a way to sit in front of or behind the 2 year old psychopath child who screams the entire flight. I swear by my AirPod Pro. If they run out of battery on long flights, I pop in my Bose QC. I tried several pair and returned them. Go do the same.

Personally I really enjoy the AirPods Pro 2 as they have a brilliant transparency feature and are quite good sound quality. Can change the rubber sizes as well. If you do sports the Beats Fit Pro have a great fit, but are in reality AirPod Pro 1's. I don't have much experience apart from these - but I do enjoy them.

I went with the pro2s because of the hearing aid function. It is my first set of Air Pods I’m happy with the sound quality.

I found the APP felt betting in my ear lol. I’m sure everyone’s ear is a little different. I’m having a hard time picking one. The Sony are excellent but the APP are a little cheaper and work so much smoother on the iPhone. I didn’t think functionality would be a big factor for me but it really does make a difference. Apple does not play nice with others as expected lol

The apple functionality is next level despite the Sony sound quality

For comfort. The Sonys need to be perfect to get the full effect. I found my right ear was harder to fit than the left. Which sent me down a is one ear hole bigger than the other rabbit hole lol. The Sony’s aren’t uncomfortable but I can see how someone would find them uncomfortable. I liked the fit of the Air Pods and the functionality. Sonys had better sound quality and anc when fit perfectly. Since the AirPods were a little less and more suited for everyday I think that’s what I’m going with. If someone didn’t care about the functionality or didn’t have an iPhone the Sony were amazing. Although I have not tried any other brand.

Leaning towards APP honestly. As much as I like the sound quality of the Sony the AAP were overall less annoying

I tried them both since posting and I agree that functionality got Apple is a deal breaker. The Sony sound amazing but have some quirks with Apple

I’m also team AirPod. They work well for me and I’ve been running with them for years.

I use my AirPods without issue.

AirPod pro 2 with noise cancelling. Game changers for my train commute. I use them in the gym but bought wing tops so they fix when I’m thrashing myself. Not sure I will ever change up now.

Apple for me. Sony were great and lasted a few years but Apple fit a bit better

If you have an iPhone the AirPods Pro's 2. For over ear non ear buds Sony xm4s. Just what I've had that I really like. I've tried skull candy method 360s and the Sony wf-1000xm5s and though they were really good they just weren't built for Apple devices. The best ones I've tried are the WH-1000xm4s and I also use glasses and they don't hurt at all very comfortable, as for ear buds air pod pros 2.

I have to buy the pros. The regular ones won’t stay in my ears.

I use Airpods Pro Gen 2. Super handy to have on me when going grocery shopping and if there are kids yelling and running about the place. I was a bit on the fence about the in-ear thing at first as I wasn’t very fond of them but the Airpods feel rather comfy for me. They come with various rubber plugs sizes that can be changed and I changed mine to the smallest size. The ANC is relatively good too

Buy a new Airpods Pro 2. I used XM4 1 years ago, after that I switched to Pro 2 and have been using it till last week. Last week I bought XM5 and after 1 week, I returned it and switched back to Pro 2. Yes, the Pro 2 sound is not as good as XM5, but other than that, the comfortable, the connection is good and I don't have to think about what EQ i should use, DSEE etc.

v5.3tb has better anc

That’s very subjective, but I always end up with my AirPods Pro 2, the whole package is just too compelling at least when you are in the apple eco system. They are like amongst the top three best anc earbuds and everything else is so fluid and reliable while the sound is solid but nothing special. My second most used earbuds are the Sony linkbuds s, which I prefer over the xm5 due to the better comfort, at least in my ears. The Bose qc (II,ultra, gen 2) are supposed to have market leading anc, but as far as I tested them, the connection wasn’t reliable enough and there was too much white noise for my taste. And the cases are too bulky for me to carry them always in my pocket - I don’t use what I don’t have at hand anytime. I wish there was something more exciting than the AirPods, but nothing could beat them for me for longer than a week so far. I don’t have tested many over ears, I own the xm4 and the Bose quiet comfort 45. Both are supposed to be great last generation anc headphones but I don’t get more anc out of them than with my AirPods. Since these are way more convenient, I usually don’t come up using overears. When I sit down in order to listen to music concentrated I use my sennheisers or betweens and so on, but that happens very rarely. 99% of the time I use my AirPods especially while commuting, when reliability is key and I want to make sure that a during a long day out of the house my earbuds won’t let me down.

It’s important you buy from a retailer with good return policies, because earbuds are incredibly subjective. You need to wear them for a while and you have no risk then. If you can tolerate the foam tips, the wf1000xm5 are great earbuds with one of the most effective anc and fantastic sound, IF… you have to try it yourself. Keeping AirPods up to date with a MacBook should work, I never tried it myself because they date up clandestinely in the background when connected to my iPhone. There are new Sonys about to be released later this month, the linkbuds fit, but there is no review so far so we can’t tell about their quality. Since I like the linkbuds s a lot, I am very interested in these.

Well both is better on the xm5… but comfort, fit, controls and integration in the apple eco system are way better with the AirPods Pro. That what lets me grab them before any other earbuds most of the time.

Well a lot of this is very subjective, for example the beats fit pro sit super loose in my ears and I have to readjust especially the left one all the time. I also find myself grabbing earbuds most of thr time you wouldn't consider the best amongst my collection, but they just meet my very own everyday requirement very well. I would say the linkbuds s are very near to perfect to me, if they where more reliable. At the moment my favorite set are the semnheiser Accentum true wireless, which have the advantage of a way smaller case over the mtw4 and they fit me better. Airpods pro 2 are great for their reliability and for consuming media like movies, when you are in the apple ecosystem. For listening to music I clearly prefer the accentum. So you will have to make your own experiences with every set.

Hi ✌🏽 I am using the Px8 since some weeks and I am in love with these. In ear i am using the AirPods Pro v2. Is the sound of the Pi8 much better? I use the iPhone 16p and love how the AirPods work in combination. Important is for me the sound and also the pass through mode. (AirPods are used during the work)

Yeah, I bought APP2 and Im so happy with this purchase. Sound is even better than my previous JBLs

If you're using AirPods Max, you're likely going to find a lot of other brands to be lacking in comparison, especially the transparency and control features. The AirPods Pro 2 seem to be your best choice for earbuds.

theyre good but no the best. I daily drive them, but also owned fhe Pi7 s2 and they sound markedly better. But im an apple shill

Pro 2 microphone is shit in online meeting like teams, zoom

Agreed, they are perfect imo. Been using them for more than a year and no complaints. They can drown out even a loud gym.

Pro 2. Hands down. I love the silicone tips. So comfortable for me. I just got foam tips though and they are even better. Amazing noise cancellation and bass response. Highly recommend.

If you don't care about all the features of airpods, the. Definitely keep the xm5. Xm5 has way better sound quality. The only better thing that airpods have are the features for the apple.

I vote for Bose QC ultra. Only have experience with Bose and Airpods from your list. Among those two, Bose is far far superior in every way for my use. While ANC and comfort of Airpods are good, sound is terrible and not even as good as cheap $20 earbuds. Bose sounds great, good ANC, works with Android, iPhones, Mac, Windows and TV and they are super comfortable for longer periods of use in my ears .

Currently on AirPod pro gen 2. They’ve been awesome and really good quality. No issue with falling out.

Dumb question, but did you try the large tips? I just got a pair and went down in size and nothing helped. Then I tried the large after someone suggested it and they fit much better. My left ear has no irritation and my right ear still gets annoyed by it after a while, but it takes a lot longer and is less noticeable than when I first got them on the weekend. I'm hoping after a bit more use, it goes away completely. It's totally mind boggling to me that the hard plastic ones fit better than soft silicone for AirPods. I've never had issues with using ear buds as long as they had silicone tips, but hard plastic ones were always uncomfortable. Everything I knew is a lie!

I don't have a problem with silicone tips normally, but these ones surprisingly hurt my ears. I just got them earlier this week. They press up against the disc shaped part of my ear above the ear canal. Sizing up helped a lot though. I guess it keeps it from pressing into that spot. My one ear is absolutely fine now and the other still gets a bit irritated, but not as quickly. A lot of people say it took them about a week to get used to them, so here's hoping it goes away completely!

As a minor addition:    Latest AirPodsPro2 do support wireless, low-latency lossless.     I’m only aware of the AppleVisionPro being able to communicate to them in this fashion currently though (consistent with your main point).

Apple supports lossless in APP2 since the introduction of the H2 chip.   (Which got added at the same time as usb-c) It’s just that there’s only a single product that can utilize this at the moment.   https://www.macrumors.com/2023/09/22/apple-on-airpods-pro-vision-pro-lossless-audio/ (Whether lossless is meaningful coming through any speakers, much less even the best iems is another discussion that audiophiles go back and forth over.)

Yes I have the airpods pro 2s as well but when I use my android they are lacking all the features. Plus I like ldac or aptx which may not really make a difference but I like the option.

Stock Airpod Pros have never done me wrong

Pro2s are better in every way but some people don’t like the silicone tips or it doesn’t fit in their ears so they choose 4s

Airpods pro 2. Bought them because i switched to iphone to try ios after 14 years of Android phones. Wasn't expecting much in terms of sound quality, just wanted to have the full ios experience and i knew anc and transparency were great. Sound quality blew me away since first listen, my daily were the blessing 2 dusk and i almost never used them after getting the airpods...in fact i sold them after a couple of months

AirPods PRO gen 2 have gotten many features that work well. They can even work as ”hearing protection” with the latest update if you don’t want music etc on. They sample sound faster than sound travels so they pick up and reduce noise very well. Including sharp and sudden noises. Sound quality is not the best but decent. They come with a lot of nice features, including apples Find My app (even with ultra wideband if you’re looking for them nearby) I have the first gen and they are ok-ish.iöö buy the latest version of the pro when mine break (I had them since release). I also have a pair of Sony WH1000x-M3 I think they are called. I use those at the office because of the passive plus active noice cancelling is good unless people have loud conversations next to me. I typically wear a pair of loop earplugs when I’m out and about though, I still need to hear cars and bikes but they take the edge of most sharp sounds. Not perfect but they don’t use battery or need Bluetooth. Just a passive noise filter that reduces sounds without muddling them that much. Can’t eat with them on but that’s true for any headphone/earplug I have tried. What’s very important is to get a good seal in your ear no matter what you pick. Over ears work best with some clamping force that squish the pads slightly to your head (should not be loose) and in ears need to create almost like a vacuum when they fit well without causing pain after a few minutes. TL;DR My vote for out and about with good integration for iPhone is the AirPods Pro Gen 2.

I use AirPods Pro gen 2 for the gym. They do a great job cutting out the gym noise. Drown out 90% of the stuff around. I’ll occasionally hear the sound of some heavy weights dropping and that’s about it.

I recently visited the Apple Store and tested both the AirPods 4 and AirPods Pro 2. Both impressed me with their audio quality and build, but here’s a detailed comparison based on my experience: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC): While the AirPods Pro 2 offer slightly better ANC, the difference isn’t huge. The AirPods 4’s ANC is surprisingly effective. I shook my head and jumped vigorously while wearing them, and they stayed securely in place. Key Features and Differences: AirPods 4: • Comfort: Extremely comfortable, perfect for wearing over long hours without causing discomfort. • Fit: Feels less secure due to its lightweight and comfort-oriented design. • Mic Quality: Surprisingly better than the AirPods Pro 2. AirPods Pro 2: • Fit: Offers a tight, secure, and snug fit in the ear canal, making it ideal for sports and physical activities. • ANC: Slightly superior noise cancellation compared to the AirPods 4. • Battery Life: Better battery performance. • Comfort: The snug fit can feel heavy and create pressure in the ear canal, making it uncomfortable for extended use. • Precision Finding: An exclusive feature that adds convenience when locating your AirPods. Conclusion: If you’re someone who can’t wear over-ear or in-ear headphones for more than an hour due to discomfort, go with the AirPods 4. Their lightweight and comfortable design make them an excellent choice for long listening sessions. On the other hand, if you’re involved in a lot of sports or activities where you need a secure fit, the AirPods Pro 2 are a better option. Just keep in mind they may feel tight and uncomfortable over time due to the snug fit.

Pro 2 are still the king, its not even close

Me too I love AirPods and AirPods Pro. I think I prefer the original AirPods with some add on silicone ears….but the battery life in the pros is terrific

Gona go with AirPods Pro. They don’t fall out and o run with them. The regular AirPods actually work amazing if you add the little silicone arms to them

Apple’s volume measurements of the music being played will be the most accurate so any limits you put on maximum volume will also be the most accurate. I’d go with APP2.

Same here—Pro 2’s noise canceling is seriously solid for quick naps or zoning in at work. But do yours ever feel kinda loose? I’ve messed around with the tips but haven’t found that perfect fit yet. Also get a bit of that ear pressure thing after wearing them too long… maybe it’s just me, but curious if anyone else notices that too.

I got the 4s with ANC vs the Pro 2s because of the silicone tips. I couldn’t last 2 hours with those tips, but with the 4s, I could comfortably wear them the whole time I’m at work, and I go to the gym, they won’t fall out. ANC and sound quality is better on the Pro, but the fit of the 4s is perfect for me.

Bro, no question. If the price is fine - go for the Pros

I swore by Shokz for years, and still love them. I recently switched to AirPods Pro 2 due to difficulty with keeping my ears warm in cold weather. I love my AirPods so much I bought them for my adult children who also run. I like the ability to use my AirPods in noise cancellation mode for zoom calls. Honestly, you can’t go wrong with either since the AirPods have a great transparency mode that is great when running outside.

Do you use an app on your phone for the airpods or no? I recently got air pods pro 2s and I like it except I can't tell when it's on transparency mode, noise cancellation or adaptive. It's annoying. Also as an aside, using the stems for controls feels awful.

If you have an iPhone and are looking to spend that kind of money, just buy AirPod Pro 2s. You can catch them on sale for around the same price. The noise cancelling works very well, and everything else just works nicely.

I have both and late to this. Got Bose as a Christmas present from parents. I’ve had AirPods forever. The Bose actually sound a lot better on a call. People have trouble hearing me on work calls using AirPods. I also have a Dell laptop. Hoping these help. Likely use Bose for the gym, work calls and traveling. Walking around likely AirPods. The sound quality with music is far superior imo. I plan to keep them because it was a gift and I’m a 42 year old man who can buy what he wants. If I was younger and had to pick as an iPhone owner, get the AirPods.

Pro 2s are better in sound quality and noice cancellation than the 4s, but tbf some people hate silicone tips and I get it, I hate them on every other earbuds but apple somehow make them comfortable

I have a Cardo and several earbuds, including the AirPod Pro 2nd gen. The second gen. Is important because the noise cancelling is better. Huge difference. I use a skullcap that extends below my ears, or a neck gaiter stretched over my head, or both. That's the trick. I can easily get my helmet on and off with no issues. I get more sound blockage with the AirPods. I don't have to turn the sound way up. If I do happen to have the volume up, I equate the sound environment to be like riding in a quiet car. Sound it is pretty much no issue. About 85 MPH +, wind noise does creep in but not excessively. I used earplugs with my Cardo. There is a balance you have to get to. Too much and the sound is muffled. Too little and wind noise is an issue. I've tried many. Foamies tend to be too muffled. I'm trying the new Loop Switch. It seems to be the best balance. Wind noise is still present but not an issue. The biggest advantage to the Cardo is the voice activation. I can turn up the volume. Turn down the volume. Turn off the media. Turn media back on. For me, it depends on the riding I'll be doing. I can't really say one is way better than the other. Oh, just got a pair of the Skullcandy Method 360 earbuds. They use Bose technology and is claiming excellent ANC. Bose is supposed to have one of the best ANC. They are selling for about $100. The biggest downside so far. Case is huge. https://www.skullcandy.com/products/method-360-anc-noise-canceling-earbuds

AirPod Pros 2nd gen. The only drawback is the stem can be an issue getting the helmet on and off. Using a balaclava, neck tube, and/or a skullcap will help.

Honestly it depends. The noise cancelling is comparable in certain situations, in others the xm6 knocks the AirPods out of the park(mostly in the higher frequencies). The sound quality is mostly a matter of preference. In my opinion the AirPods sound better, not necessarily because they are better headphones but because of all the processing stuff. I use Apple Music and the whole Spatial Audio thing is so amazing to me and makes the xm6 feel a bit lacking. When I disabled Dolby atmos on AirPods and compared with the xm6, I felt like the xm6 sounded clearer in the lower frequencies, but I still missed the AirPods airiness feeling, and no matter how much I played with the EQ I couldn’t get it to sound the same. So yeah it’s mostly a matter of preference but if you’ve only used APP2 you’ll probably like them more than the XM6.

I use the AirPod pro 2s. Enjoy them a lot. Reads off texts to me while I’m running and I can reply back, I can have it on transparency mode so I can still hear what’s around me, and the sound is great. No issues with them at all.

My firm just updated our laptops and now my AirPod pro 2s always connect! They did not on my old one. I started a thread about it a few years ago on Apples site.

I am hoping that these actually have a better fit like Apple claims. I got the AirPod Pro 2’s earlier this year but they caused me pain so I returned them and saw rumors about a regular AirPod with ANC so I decided to wait til September. I am highly curious to see how the APP2 and AirPod 4’s ANC compare. Also, the head gestures seem nice.

If you’re in the Apple ecosystem, nothing can beat the AirPods Pro second generation, even its Beats counterparts aren’t as good, plus they’re now certified to be hearing aids* *only in the states

Airpods Pro 2nd Gen if you can find a good fit. My right ear didn't fit, but I had an adaptor and an ear tip from another earbud I used so I installed it and now they don't fall out. Plus, in the states they're FDA approved hearing aids now.

Just get AirPods, if you don’t want top of the line get AirPods 2 or 3’s (just make sure you have a lightening cable with them)

I use my AirPods Pro2’s for teams meetings. On my old phone, which I would use to call in to most meetings, I would get that irritating robotic sounding cutout. If on my iPad, I did not. It was also flawless when connected with a PC or Mac. When I replaced my iPhone recently I noticed that the quality was much better, with zero audio issues. In saying all that, it is likely a Bluetooth issue that is causing the problem - either the device you’re connected to, or the AirPods themselves. But as a brand of earbuds, the AirPods are solid.

I have all four of the piercings mentioned and wear apple airpods pro 2 without issue

I haven't found anything better than air pods pro 2

I used to want a full headset and then I started using my airpods and found out that works great instead. Either gen 1 or gen 2 pro’s or the airpods 4 with ANC will do the job very well. 

I use AirPod Pros Gen 2 generally day-to-day and it's... fine? Not the best quality, I use my mac mic because for calls to avoid reduced quality & poor quality AirPods mic, and latency is a thing. If the goal is to spend money on a thing just for gaming, there's better options (usually wired). If the goal is to have a general set of earbuds you can use for most things, AirPod Pros are fine at that

The Pro 2's have great sound but they hurt my ears

You’re comparing apples and oranges. But I will say the APP2 are one of the greatest purchases I’ve made. If you have Apple Products it’s a no brainer. I use them everywhere. I don’t even travel with over ear headphones anymore because the ANC on the APP2 are good enough and they’re obviously way more portable. If you can afford both, they would complement each other well. Over-ear for when you’re working or watching movies. In-ear for when you’re on the go.

oh sorry my bad. in that case, its all preference. connectivity: if you own a bunch of apple products, this is no contest. if you don't then you can probably pick either and be happy. maybe the bose is better for general connectivity, but the apple ecosystem is unparalleled. sound: subjective. idk how the bose sound, but the APP2 sound great enough imo. ANC: i have no complaints with the APP2. theyre good enough. i cant speak on the bose. probably splitting hairs. transparency mode: i heard the APP2 are the best. i would agree with this because i often forget i'm wearing them comfort: subjective. some don't like the APP2 tips. to me theyre comfortable and light. portability: APP2 case is objectively smaller.

fwiw spotify (probably apple music too) has a built in equalizer

also you should order from costco if you can. that way you have an infinite return policy in case the warranty sucks

I tested APP2 and Bose QC Ultras - the ANC on APP2 is nowhere near Ultras and particularly for human voices they are terrible. In fact, I think for safety purposes Apple lets through human voice selectively because otherwise they feel very well done. Also, for me at least, APP2 puts too much pressure on my ears.

I meant the QC Ultra earbuds, so the race is very much among horses so-to-speak. I paid about the same price in-store at Bose (after discount) as Apple in-store price for APP2 (no discount available) here in Hong Kong. Mind you, if not for the ear-pressure I’d have compromised and got the APP2 because I’m deep in the Apple ecosystem. For the OP, it is important to block out noises and human voices, and APP2 is quite horrible at blocking out human voices (which I think is by design rather than failure) - so APP2 would be an extraordinarily bad choice for OP.

My AirPod Pro 2’s are my go to. Would much rather save the space. And the noise cancellation on them is pretty darn good.

Mainly posting this for future people like me who consider switching from Apple AirPods Pro 2 (APP2) to Bose QuietComfort Ultra earbuds (QC). I made the switch because I was looking for earbuds that I could use simultaneously on my iPhone and work Windows laptop. AirPods are terrible for that. Here are my comparisons: - **Sound quality:** win for the QC. They are a bit too bassy for me, but they do go deeper and also they have more detail and soundstage/imaging than the APP2. I prefer APP2 for classical and folk music, QC for all others. Dub techno on QC is heaven. - **Comfort:** small win for the QC, due to the stability wing things they are less likely to slowly vacate your ear. But both are very comfortable. - **Connectivity:** win for the QC, multipoint is very nice to have. If you only have Apple gear probably the APP2 are better in this regard. - **ANC:** clear win for the QC. They block more noise, and it’s not close. On APP2 it’s easier to switch between ANC and awareness mode. See below. - **Controls:** win for the APP2. On the QC you can do more stuff directly from the buds themselves, but because they do not really have a “stem” you’re punching them into your ear canal while doing it generating an unpleasant feeling and sound. Also the touch things on the QC are very sensitive. - **Case:** win for the APP2, their case is way smaller and has wireless charging. The QC case lid feels flimsy as well. - **Others:** the extra ANC modes you can setup on QC are nice. APP2 has head gestures to acknowledge notifications on iPhone, which is nice. QC work very good for Atmos content from Apple Music. The sound the QC plays when you put them in is jarring. Overall, more or less a tie. Hoping this is useful for someone :)

Same here. I still use APP2 for my Apple Watch (runs) and for my Apple TV. As it’s just that much easier to connect the APP2 to them compared to the QC.

+1. bought them like 4 days ago and omg the spacial audio and noise cancellation is insane.

I owned the air pod pros & air pod pros 2, the XM5 are way better imo

I owned the air pod pros & air pod pros 2, the XM5 are way better imo

Nothing Ear (2) ? I heard they were good for calls. Also Airpods pro gen 2's are GOATed.

I've tried all the brands before (though not your exact models). Bose is going to have the best ANC if money is no object. Apple didn't have as good a seal or as comfortable, Sony didn't have as good anc, and sennheiser does not do good anc (though their sound is immaculate). Evrything else you can forget if you're not on a budget. Reviews that say Jabra or soundcore are as good for a lot cheaper are disingenuous - yes they can be decent on a budget, but they don't compare in terms of anc. I've tried jabra, soundcore, earfun, you name them.

They are pretty damn far behind. I've commented it elsewhere but no brand holds a candle in terms of anc to bose and Sony (and maybe Apple) earbuds. Other brands are good on a budget, but comparing them to the likes of bose is incredibly misleading. I've tried them all after reading reviews that say that they're comparable - they're not Edit: I was wrong about the Jabra. I tried it out Jabra Elite 10 Gen 2 based on the comment below, and ANC is comparable (though slightly worse). I would recommend the Jabra over the Bose because of Bose's shitty software.

"Obviously, a pair of over-ear headphones like AirPods Max will have better sound quality and bass due to having much larger drivers, but for the size of the earbud, they’re super impressive." I actually disagree. I \*am\* one of those audio people, and the airpods pro 2 sound multiple times better than the airpods max in my opinion. it's that much better. Seriously, these things sound amazing.

really? that's interesting considering they measure really well. better than pretty much any wireless over-ear ever.

I have tried the latest AirPods Pro 2, the Bose QuietComfort 2, and the Sony WF-1000XM4, and now I have just bought the Bose QuietComfort Ultra. I have an Android phone and move a lot when listening, like cycling and working physically. The Sony headphones did not fit properly, and I lost one pair, so I bought a new one. They have good sound, but the noise cancelling is not overwhelming. However, what bothered me the most were the buds, which disintegrated, were difficult to clean, and did not fit very well in my ear. Maybe the ..5 are better? The Airpods fit very well in my ear. I like the desing and the way they glide into the case which is nice and smal. The noise canceling is as good as the from the Bose quietcomfort 2. Sound is good but still I like the sound of the Bose better. I liked my Bose 2 but the microfone stopped to work after 2 years of almost daily use in all weather. The only draw back was the quality during calls with noise around. Finally the Bose ultra. Which I think are amazing right now. They fit very well in my ears. I read a lot of reviews on them and I was not sure if they would fill my needs sound wise. On the other hand most of them were are year old. I updated the Bose earbuds at once. The sound is like always Bose, which I like best. The noise canceling is very, very good for being earbuds. Of course not yet as good as the Bose headphones but quite close. There was a lot of critic around the immersive sound. I listen a lot to audiobooks and it makes a big difference. I love the way they become more kind of a tale told in a room. Also for music it gives a feeling of space. I have tested the voice quality during calls, which is good, including moderate noise that worked very well. However, I have not tested it with heavy machine noise yet. So for me the Bose quietcomfort ultra were a good choice without major drawbacks beside the price.

If you aren’t someone who typically has a problem with silicone ear tips on headphones go with the pro 2’s. I had the pro 1’s and just upgraded a month ago, the sound quality is amazing and they are super comfortable

Only downsides are short battery life... maybe 2 hours with noise cancellation. And I found I needed to buy a case as the case it comes with opens far too easily. Even a short fumble with it had it open and at least one of the earbuds would fall out... and I'm really careful with stuff. Otherwise they are extremely great. and I think worth the money. Wish they came in black though. The Apple white is such a design cliché at this point.

Over 6 hours? With noise canceling active? Maybe mine are lemons. I swear I get maybe 2.5 hours if the ANC is on. I know this because I've taken them on airplane flights ad remember having to charge them halfway through.

I have the XM3, XM4, WH-1000XM3, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and the AirPods Max. I’ve used all of these on iOS, Android, MacOS, iPadOS, Linux, and Windows. Honestly, they are all good. You really can’t go wrong either way. I am a software developer, I code and tweak all day long. Overtime, as I have put in the years, I’ve moved from Linux/Android, to Microsoft, to Apple. Again, they all sound good. But you are right, the Apple ecosystem is nothing to sleep on. For me, the last thing I want to do is add one more piece of tech I need to fiddle with. I want it to perform and stay out of my way as much as possible. Here’s my opinion: AirPods Pro 2 if you are an Apple user. Otherwise, get the XM5.

hell yeah they are worth it. bought the pro2 first, hated the in-ear buds. so uncomfortable for longer than 30 minutes usage. returned, got the 4 with anc and love them

Galaxy buds 2 pro and airpods pro 2. Every other wireless earbuds ive tried (including galaxy buds 3 pro and xm5) sounded significantly worse.

I love mine but I run into the issue of having to run them down to 0% every time I use them. if I take them out of the case and touch them literally at all, they constantly connect and drain their own battery even if they’re just sitting on my night stand. if I leave them in their case for a day or two I feel like i’m overcharging them. some gripes, but the sound quality is nice, I like their fit, and the ANC is very good.

I just retuned my Ultras and got the AirPods Pro 2. The ANC and fit are great, but I was at my daughter’s volleyball tournament Saturday and when there was a loud clap or anything they would “clip” sort of. Then the left one started crackling. Apparently you can delete the app and it fixes that, but I didn’t like that I was having issues after a week or two. I’ve used my 1st gen AirPod Pros for 2+ years and never had a single problem. My first experience with Bose and it wasn’t great.

I actually felt that the Pro 2’s were more comfortable than the 4’s which is part of the reason I bought them.

Over ear headphones are usually more comfortable initially as they are softer and put no pressure inside the ear but after a while because they are heavier they became uncomfortable and heavy-feeling above the head. That said for me the only ones I can stand for long periods of time are AirPods pro 2nd generation(earbuds). The noise cancelling doesn’t give you that pressure feeling for a long time and no nausea as well. There are no perfect ones but these come as close to it as possible when it comes to comfort. Buy it for life is also less of a possibility for AirPods as you can’t change the battery, but I’ve had them for 2+ years and no decay in battery life at all until now.

My AirPods Pro never fall out of my ears and they sound great

That sucks. I put the large tips in when I bought them and they’ve worked perfectly ever since

I do a lot of treadmill running. Mostly, I use AirPods Max, but with the noise canceling off because the pounding of the treadmill will sometimes seem to overwhelm the noise canceling ability. even with noise canceling off, they are great at blocking all external noise. They are really great for running. I have white ones, and I bought an extra set of ear cups (green) that I use on the treadmill because they are just held on with magnets. That way, my running ear cups are the ones that get all sweaty, and my regular white ones stay clean and nice. Sometimes, I will use AirPods Pro 2, which are really great also, but once the sweat is pouring, they start to feel like they are going to fall out.

Lucky you, they fall out of mine.. The Airdpods 2 Pro were a much better fit for me !

AirPods Pro 2 for an excellent wide and neutral soundstage, ideal for integration into the Apple ecosystem (iPhone+Mac+Apple Music), I do not regret my choice after having tested several high-end headphones.

I love my AirPod Pro 2. Like most Apple products, wait for them to be on sale 😂 but they were my introduction to NC and I love their battery length, sound quality and the connectivity with my other Apple products. Mic id say is average but gets by for meetings/phone calls. Nothing fancy. They’re usually $140 when they’re on sale.

I have airpod pro (1st gen) and if I do anything that makes noise or there's noise like the tv in the background it makes those noises louder and heard during a call. I have an iphone 16 pm, but I can't honestly say I'm an apple fan. The airpod pro 2 main difference is the stuff like they can be used as hearing aids and for hearing health. I have zero interest in using an earbud for hearing health. I don't care one bit about a swipe up/down for the volume for 200$. I should've mentioned that I typically always wear one airpod pro, so I can hear my environment. I don't like noise cancellation mode in earbuds bc it makes me feel cutoff from my environment and I get anxious wondering what I'm missing

I have had all of them except the Sony buds. The Samsung buds and Apple AirPods are very much alike, buy the ones that fits your ecosystem the best. However I would not recommend the Bose buds, a lot of people have reported a summing noise in the left(?) bud (dont sure if it was the left or right). When I bought my Bose buds ultra I had the same summing noise. Quality control issues most likely.

Jlab Studio Pro ANC, Fantastic head p-hone-s if you find them on sale i just think $90 too much to pay for ear cups that cant swivel but I also tend to use my airpod pro 2s, fantastic ANC and if you double them up you cant even hear people right next to you anymore but youll look insane putting in 2 sets of head p-hone-s

i bought apple's airpods pro 2 for 26k 2 years ago and because of warrenty i am getting new airpods every 7 months for free . kudos to apple's warrenty :)

i got my 3rd pair on march 18 this year. Apple doesnt have any policy to counter my abuse lol

this does work on provided warrenty , but provided warrenty is only for 1 year compared to apple care which is for 2 years and you can renew for only 3k.

u/ChiefValour and u/MaaiDiqSoHyuj there is a loophole . airpod's extended warrenty costs 3k rupees. and it has battery replacements included , since airpod's battery cannot be replaced , they swap the entire unit for a new one for free . Airpods have tiny battery , so within 5-6 months they degrade to 70-80% of initial battery health. toh you can go and get then replaced every 7-8 months. I have already replaced twice and got my 3rd unit on march 18th.

I have the AirPods first gen and second gen and I love it! Last year I found a brand new AirPods Pro 2, like 7 days since actived. I tried to reach out the owner but he was from another country and told me I could keep it since would be too much work to shipping and stuffs ( he might be some rich 😅). So now I’m using it and it’s pretty amazing. The noise cancellation it’s just amazing! To travelers it’s perfect! I could finally sleep in an airplane flight!

For wired, Zero Audio Carbo Tenores (best $40 in ears I've ever had) and for wireless, Airpod Pro gen2's

Have you tried foam to see if that fixes the issue? I have the same problem and recently have heard about people trying foam tips. My 1st gen pros broke so now I’m up in the air on the Airpod 4s vs getting the Pro 2nd gen with foam tips.

Based on that you are into apple, apple will be much more consistent, stable choice. Apple has better touch controls, 0 hiss on ANC mode, better sound quality imo. Bose has better ANC and may fit better

Pro 2s are usually cheaper. But from someone who has both, if the 4 (anc) fit you, I’d actually go with them. I prefer their fit, and the sound is very similar. ANC is a bit better, but the added comfort makes up for that on the 4.

I have them all! The xm5s are formidable on all spectrums (I use them without anc in the gym because the passive insulation is excellent!) The AirPods are very good but the sound is much worse. The Jabra are comfortable, good active isolation and much better sound over the AirPod Pro 2. The momentum is excellent in sound quality, the ANC is equivalent to the Jabra. The Bose are excellent in anc but their really low end. If I had to give you an ultimate choice, if you listen to a lot of music and quality and reduction are important to you, Sony is the best placed. They are part of my daily and my favorite pair for listening to music with the Denon Perl Pro.

Same. Gen 2 is drastically better than Gen 1. I was a hater until a friend forced me to try. The pass-through mode is nearly perfect. The only thing I don’t like is occasionally they get in a position where they kind of click or I can hear some inner mechanical knocking.

My gen 1 would run out of batteries if left out of the charger for 3-4 hours. I can leave my gen 2 by my bedside out of the charger and still put them in the next day and have at least an hour of charge. Apple’s weak spot has always been battery life and they improved it to something more in line with the status quo in gen 2

My issue is that the pros hurt my ears after wearing them for 10 mins. Tried different tips and I think it’s the shape of the AirPods. Wake with the Gen 3s sadly… they say these 4th gen have a “better fit” so I’ll give them a try.

Exactly the reason why I had to get the 4s. No matter what tips I tried even memory foam, the pros 2 still hurt my ears after 10-15 mins. Much better with the 4s and ANC is pretty decent I have no complaints. Best fit for me still was the first AirPods.

It depends on your comfort preference. I prioritise ANC and so the Pro 2s are a better choice for me.. not having the passive silicon seal would really piss me off. If you have the cash, buy both from Apple, try them out and return the pair that doesn’t work for you. Apple takes returns no questions asked within 14 days (at least here in the uk)

I have a few expensive headphones for “proper” listening with better cancellation like the Sony XM5s and the Max’s but I’ve found the 4s very good for the ANC and the sound is actually very good. I had the pros 2 for 2 weeks before and there isn’t a massive difference. It’s a very harsh comparing them to $50 buds, theses are lightyears ahead.

Depends on your ear shape.. 2 pros were tortuous for me.

I’m happy it works for you, and I tried everything to get the pros 2 working for me but I had to return them eventually. I picked up the 4s and they’ve been great. I’m glad the 4s exist otherwise I’d just be limited to the max.

Apple 2nd Gen with usb-c have been my favorite. Anker Soundcore has good value. Tozo has best battery life are super loud but have pairing issues or if you have multiple of same model

Had airpods 2 pro, they sounded too tinny, so i switched to the Xm4. It had great sound and terrible fit. I then switched to Linkbuds S , which fit great, but I couldn't get past the low quality sound, I then switched to the Galaxy Buds 2 pro, which fit great and had the most bass of any headphone I've ever tried, it's clear bass too. I used these for 2 years, but even with good bass, the highs and mids suffered a lot. Then I finally went back to Sony with the wf1000xm5's, which have all the bass of the buds 2 pro but with clarity in every frequency. They also fit even more secure for me than my galaxy buds 2 pro. In my opinion, it's an easy win for Sony.

Been running with AirPod pros for years and I’ve never had an issue with them falling out and transparency mode works well when needed.

I’ve found that the wind noise is so high that transparency mode is not usable on a bike. I also keep the volume under 80 db so that could contribute as well

I have connection issues with Air pod pro 2. I have all apple tech, Macbook Pro and Iphone. the air pods will and connect and won't connect to laptop.

The AirPods Pro 2 have the best mics between the three, but Sony’s are worlds better than Bose’s mics. They’re often downright unusable in some situations. Sony’s ANC is behind Bose’s due to its reliance on passive noise isolation. Use Sony’s hybrid foam/rubber ear tips and their ANC is on par with Bose’s, they just filter out different frequencies better. Sony’s ANC always did a better job for me with the lower frequencies (helped by the seal) while Bose did better with higher frequencies. I’d rather have no ANC than deal with Bose’s garbage, buggy earbuds though. Their app and firmware is so bad they contracted out to a different company for their latest $180 earbuds. They use a completely different app with more features and those earbuds have Qi charging. Why or how Bose couldn’t fit that in the QC Ultra’s abnormally large case is beyond me. Sony’s case takes up 1/2 the space and has it, Apple’s case is almost 60% smaller than Bose’s and has it.

These are all mainstream enough that multiple reviews are available for each and comparison between them. The bottom line is that the Bose have the best overall ANC with the Sony and AirPods being roughly the same (so long as you use Sony’s foam hybrid ear tips). Bose and Sony have companion apps, AirPods don’t. You can’t EQ the AirPods while the Bose have a basic 3-band EQ and the Sony have a more advanced one.

The AirPods Pro 2, especially when they’re on sale for $160-$180, are the best earbuds for iPhone users. They have adaptive ANC that works while transparency is enabled, their compatibility with Spatial Audio and having it automatically work is great, microphone quality is solid and still better than most, they’re small in a tiny charging case, and they have advanced Find My features letting you know their precise location and directions to find them within a 100ft range. Their ANC is bested by Bose and JBL, but it’s still solid. The only reason to not get the AirPods Pro 2 is if you want earbuds you can EQ yourself, you value ANC more than anything, and/or you want more features like multi-point with non-Apple devices (or they don’t fit in your ears, like me).

I’ve had both and kept the WF-1000XM5. My issues with the AirPods Pro 2 were that they never stayed in my ears (unless I used foam ear tips), I couldn’t EQ them, their ANC was good but not class-leading, they don’t have true multi-point (Apple device switching isn’t the smoothest and doesn’t always work), their battery life is average, and their sound quality was just fine for my tastes. Although Sony’s ear tips aren’t the most compostable, their sound quality and ANC are better than the APP2. I know some people are quick to mention the Technjcs A80Z or even the Denon Perl Pro for sound quality. But both their ANC levels are below that of the XM5 and the earbuds themselves are much larger. I prefer having a compact package with top ANC and good sound quality. I primarily listen on my iPhone 15 Pro Max, then an Android Walkman when I’m at work because phone use at my office is being frowned upon. AAC through the XM5 sounds good. It’s more about the hardware than the codec. Properly mixed Atmos tracks sound good, and I think they’re an all around solid package compared to the APP2, which, to me, only excel at Apple integration and their smart features (like case precision location).

I was surprised about Sony having some features, like shaking your head no or yes to reject or answer a phone call, before Apple. Like I said, they also have true multi-point connectivity. So it’s not like the XM5 are without smart features. They just aren’t as much when the APP2 are paired to a modern iPhone. Apple’s “one size fits some” approach to earbuds has never worked for me, even going back to 2003 with my 3G iPod. I had to put foam covers over the included earbuds for them to stay in (Apple actually included these with the iPod). Same when I upgraded to a 5G iPod and their slightly changed earbuds. AirPods 1/2/3 have been a complete no go for me. They’ll stay in, I get up from sitting, and they violently fall out of my ears. I thought the AirPods Pro would be different, but they aren’t. Foam ear tips worked for me, but they were the kind that required I squeeze the ear tips before putting the earbuds in and I’m just not going to do that. It makes the process of putting the earbuds in a whole ordeal that takes a minute because I have to squeeze the ear tips, put the earbuds in individually, and hold each one as the foam expands. No thanks. I’m glad they worked for you, I’ve known multiple happy APP2 owners and I probably would have been in that camp if they stayed in my ears. But they’re also missing features like being able to properly EQ them. They’ve never had enough bass for me, I’ve always wanted to tick it up a notch. Same with the highs.

Fit is a big issue. But, for me, the Sony have much better ANC because of their better isolation. Also sound quality I could adjust and make how I want and not fit within Apple’s limited scope. The APP2 sound fine, but I want to actively adjust them based on my preferences and it’s either Apple’s way or no way. You can have an audio accommodation after taking a hearing test and importing the resulting graph. They sound better, but I still think their bass is lacking.

I’d take out the Technics, Sony, and Samsung if ANC is your focus. Their ANC levels are all mid-tier, at most. If you have an iPhone, I’d also add the AirPods Pro 2 to your list. I also suggest adding the JBL Tour Pro 3. In terms of ANC, it goes Bose, JBL, then Sony/Apple. Some argue that the Jabra Elite 10 version 2 have the best ANC, but they let in sounds that were cancelled out by both the Bose QC Ultra (there is no such thing as the Bose QC Ultra 3 earbuds) and JBL Tour Pro 3. If you don’t want to deal with bugs and can take a small, nearly unnoticeable hit in ANC, get the JBL Tour Pro 3. If all you want is ANC and you’re ok with bugs, the Bose QC Ultra earbuds are it.

They stayed in my ears without issues and earbuds like that normally don’t. The AirPods Pro 1/2 and the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro 3 fall out almost instantly. More semi-open earbuds like the AirPods 4 don’t stay in my ears either. I usually need a wing/fin tip for stability. But not with the Tour Pro 3. I think they work better with their foam tips. But, unlike Sony’s hybrid foam-rubber ear tips, they don’t hurt my ears.

AirPod Pro 2’s are my recommendation, I had some Gen 2 AirPods & I lost them. Then got AirPod Pro 2 & they were a huge step up AirPod Pro’s get the closest to true lossless of any wireless headphone because of Apple’s codecs

Since 3.5mm jack got ditched, I only had 2 pairs of BT earbuds. JBL UA True Flash X and apple airpods pro 2nd gen. The JBL True Flash X were good, but not the best (more bass than audio quality in my opinion) Apple airpods pro 2nd gen. are great with crisp sound quality and nice features, but for that price, you can definitely find something better. One of my friends bought Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, audio quality amazing, but battery life is so awful. If I was you, I'll pick Technics EAH-Az100, cuz all the technics products I had, I have never been disappointed.

I loved the QuietComfort back in the day but they are the same now, right? Micro USB to charge, outdated Bluetooth version, same price as before? That’s just insulting to technologically minded people. Give us a spec bump, add USB C and I’d get those. Otherwise, I prefer the Quiet Comfort Ultras. Airpods Pro 2 are…earbuds, right? You are asking about the difference between over-ear earphones vs earbuds? The AirPods Pro are frankly one of the best inventions that have come along in my lifetime, but you can’t compare them to over ear headphones.

I’ve had experience with a few of these, and I can give you some insights based on your priorities. Here’s what I think, in terms of sound quality, Sony and Sennheiser are usually considered the best, with crisp highs and deep bass. For ANC, Sony and Bose are top-notch, but the Technics and Jabra also do well. Call quality is solid across all, but I’d give an edge to the AirPods Pro and Sony for clear, noise-canceling calls. Would love to hear what you decide!

Its not comparable. I own both the AirPods 2 Pro, XM4, XM5 and WFXM5. XM5 has the best ANC and general sound quality. But Airpods adjusts EQ based on a hearing test it can do. So Airpods is the clear winner when they know that I cant hear certain ranges too well and can adjust. I wear both Airpods and XM5 on planes. Buds in, cans over. Both ANC on.

Yeah I actually miss the tap gesture on my AirPods Pro. It’s easier than squeezing. Not sure why they went away from it. To avoid false positives?

Thanks for the review and your thoughts. They fit my ears well (which was not true with Airpod Pros 1, which fell out), and the sound and noise reduction greatly improved.

2s if you don’t mind that plugged up feeling. It wasn’t for me so I went with the 4s bc they’re the most comfortable imo

I had the sony and the airpods pro 2 and the sony disappoint me a lot for the price, i dont know if is the iphone codec or what but pretty disappointing

I have both and the Pro (2nd Gen) are clearly superior when it comes to ANC.

I immediately ordered the 4's with ANC to replace my Pro 2's. I love the features of the pro model but the most comfortable tips are the small size which don't seal. The Medium seal better but cause pressure and sometimes fall out, and the large (the only ones that pass the fit test in settings) give me a headache from pressure and fall out unless my head is perfectly still. For me the EarPod design is very comfortable but I want the adaptive audio and conversational awareness.

Airpods 2 suck in comparison to Sony, bose, Sennheiser and now Technics. (I tried them all and switched to Sony, from Airpods pro 2 and its a night and day difference) After switching, I would say, bass is non existent on Airpods pro 2 and highs aren't as clear as other flagships.

i have tried bose quietcomfort ultra (im wearing them now) and airpods pro 2nd gen, after you wear bose for a whole day and the next day you switch back to airpods pro, you might doubt whether you turned on ANC. lol. About sony, I havent tried the one you said, but i have wh-1000xm4, this is not as good as bose qc, but maybe it's because of my big head lol. i guess its supposed to be better than earbuds but i felt the opposite.

but if you have an iphoen and do care about the overall experience - anc is not the most important factor, then maybe choose airpods pro. bose has some bluetoth connection problems and the case quality is definitely worse than airpods

If Apple is an option, the AirPods Pro are the best I had so far.

got apple airpod pro 2’s and i’m gonna return them because the sound quality isn’t that much better than beat fit pro so no reason to spend 250$

AirPods Pro 2 with Comply tips are fantastic for me. Good noise cancelling, great transparency mode, reasonable sound, great connectivity between my Apple devices. I use proper cans for any non-Apple stuff.

AirPods Pro 2 are probably the best overall hence why they outsell every other bud 15 to 1. You have an effective hearing aide feature. Among the best ANC. The best transparency clarity. Controls that can control everything from one earbud. Balanced and clear sound most will love. Superb call quality with voice isolation from the H2 chip. Always listening Siri and gesture control. Find My support. The list goes on. Also, sound is subjective so whatever sounds good to you won't sound good to everyone. So saying that any earphone sounds better than AirPods Pro 2 which is your opinion is pointless.

No other earphones works as well in the Apple ecosystem. Also on their own, they still have top tier ANC, the best transparency, top tier call quality, best control scheme, Find My, sound that is balanced and clear that most will enjoy, etc...

They have an effective hearing aide functionality. That alone makes them a steal for $250 when hearing aides can cost over a thousand dollars.

Lots of people use it. These AZ100’s and plenty of other earphones don’t have that capability and are not as useful as a result.

Don’t have any issues using Teams with my AirPods Pro 2 on my MacBook Pro. Zero issues with audio on calls from either end.

Yes and it sounds fine.

AirPods Pro are comfortable to me and many people. They also stay securely in your ears if you wear the correct sized tips. If they didn’t, they wouldn’t be the most popular earphones by far.

Probably explains why. When everything is Apple, the overall experience is unmatched. The second you mix and match, well good luck. 😂

I think the Sony sounds a little better, but the Apple are more reliable and work better with IOS and OSX. I have both

I can't say I notice a big difference between experiencing Atmos on AirPods versus the Sony. Yes, as I said, head tracking is not available on the Sony. My point was simply to make it clear that you can hear spatial audio on the Sony earbuds as well as AirPods. We can all make our own qualitative decisions on the differences.

Airpod pros 2 are great. They sound good and they're the best noise cancelling earbuds out there. All functions like volume etc work on them still. Just no location

Pro sounds better but the 4 fits way better plus the 4 sounds really good.

Try them on first. I had the XM4 before bricked through software update (no support from Sony). The XM5 I couldn’t get a good fit and certainly don’t think they will hold up well to running despite being great sound. Now onto AirPods Pro 2 and got to say comfort is amazing plus stick to my ears as if glued. They don’t support the same range of codecs but I really can’t hear much difference at all.

I use AirPod Pro 2 for Teams on both my PC and Mac, almost zero problems.

I don't have "secrets", I've just never had a problem. I will say Windows is really aggressive in pairing, which is annoying, but when I need to use them, they work without issues. Maybe try unpairing from the PC, and re-pairing?

AirPods Pro 2, the best thing i bought this year

I have both and for me the pro 2 improves alot from the first gen thst it is kinda comparable with the max

I went with the pro 2s because of the hear aid option

Air pods pro 2 they sound great for wireless ,they connect to all my Apple devices seamlessly and AppleCare is super cheap and covers you when they break.

100% reco this. Only thing I can say is they are not whippet proof and if they fall out while you sleep, they’ll become snacks.

AirPod pro gen 2? Or just regular no tip AirPods? AirPod Pros are rated for ear protection and if you use foam tips they get even quieter. AirPods are not rated for ear protection 

Sad that the Status Between 3ANC aren't on the list, I prefer them over my Buds 3 pro and Air Pods pro 2. I love them so much. I bought 2 pairs. One in black, the other white.

I just use the airpod pro 2 with smallest ear tips, never fall out during long runs.

Not in a thousand days lol.. APP2 ANC is much much better..

Wait till they stop working, whilst I think they have better sound quality, I don't think it's worth spending money if you already have decent earbuds. APP2 has good enough sound quality, the difference will be the tuning/eq a bit better sound all around on the AZ80. You may even find you prefer the sound signature of the APP2 more..

If you have an iPhone, Airpods Pro 2 probably is a good all rounder. ANC and transpareny are top notch. Sound quality is good but not as good as earbuds such as AZ80, Momentum 4, Denon PerL pro, Devialet Gemini II..

I've owned both pairs and can confidently say the Pros 2s are better. I didn't like the 4s at all.

I had two pairs of AirPods crap out on me after less than 2 years each so I swore to never go for apple accessories again. Switched to jaybirds and am on year 4 and happy! HOWEVER I just found out this company was acquired by Logitech and no longer exists😩

I have both AirPods Pro 2 and Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra. The ANC is very slightly better on the Bose than the Airpods. I also have ADHD and Autism and so cutting down on the volume of speech is more important to me than the lower frequencies of plane engines. The Bose are better at this than the AirPods. On top of that, they sound good too!

Had been using AirPods Pro 2 and I had taken calls from busy railway stations and the opposite side heard me clearly and I could hear them too clearly. But then with noise cancellation the battery discharges pretty quickly.

Honestly you may have just had bad luck with them - I have AirPod pros 2 and they work incredibly well. No concerns with volume, and the mic picks out the voice well and keeps out a lot of background noise to make it be somewhat more longer lasting be sure to get the Apple care plan, or since it sounds like you’re steering away from apple then I’d suggest whatever company’s care plan. At worst you pay a small amount and never use it, but once things start going awry (as long as it’s not from user-related things like dropping them or going thru the laundry) then you should be able to get them fixed

Airpods Pro, really really wanted to love the Bose but after a flight from NYC to SF, Airpods was the clear winner.

Or Airpods Pro WITH ANC, but turn it to transparent mode while you're running/biking. Their ANC is pretty great

Love my AirPods. The newest version lasts for 6 hours without having to charge them in the case. They’re fantastic but I also realize they are more spendy so it’s not for everyone. Traditionally earbuds never stayed in my ears but these do in a way that other brands do not.

They also nearly perfectly cancel out airplane engine noise. Sometimes I have them in and have nothing playing. However, I don’t know if they’re quite BIFL, but they’re excellent quality.

AirPods Pro 2, you just have to secure them well in your ear or else the noise cancelling won’t be effective.

I’ve also tried the AirPods Pro 2nd gen, and while they’re great in terms of overall sound and quality, I feel like the Sony’s just take the edge when it comes to shutting out the world. That said, the AirPods are really comfy and the integration with Apple devices is solid if that's something you care about.

OK. I hate apple. My kids begged for phones when we got them phones, and part of that is needing to monitor their usage, which requires an apple device. I didn't really want a tablet at that time and I needed a phone so I got an phone 14pm. So. I loved my android phone and me husband's 25 is pretty darn slick. I tried a bunch of earphones/buds. I have a pair of pro 2s and they are the best of the bunch with the 14pm. If I had a Samsung there's a few gas are pretty good but none. The bose were super comfortable. I do like his Samsung buds, although they are a few gens old now so I'm not going to speak to their noise canceling. I get weirdness from most noise canceling tech. The pro 2 does not make me nauseous, or dizzy. I do get some vertigo if I remove one from my head, but it usually is short lived. So I'd definitely go with the airpods.

I really enjoy my AirPods Pro 2 for when I’m out and eating in restaurants. However for working, especially for long periods of time, I personally find over the ear headphones to be far more comfortable and with stronger ANC. The Bose quiet comforts are amazing for this.

I have both. The 4’s are more comfortable and you can wear them all day long. You can eat with them in without hearing yourself chew. ANC is quite good but still let noise in. They fall out easier, not good for sports and other activities. They sound great even with ANC off. The Pro 2’s have better noise cancellation and are far better in subways and noisy or windy environments. They also stay in better so I wear them mountain biking and during other activities. A bit more bass as they seal. Can’t wear them while eating / chewing. Both sound great, far better than previous versions. I use the 4’s more unless I need the benefits of the Pro 2’s.

I went with pro2’s. Was my first pair of AirPods though so I can’t compare, but I got them 60€ off and one of the best purchases of my life. I never had a pair of ANC headphones before but I find these really good, I wear them on the bus or in school or even in the living room and unless someone’s litteraly directly infront of me addressing me, I never catch on to noise.

I started out with the OG Buds Pro and then switched to APP2, the ANC and sound is better but for me the biggest difference is simply comfort, it's insanely comfortable for using on hours on end in a single session, for me the Buds Pro were always a bit uncomfortable, but it's those long sessions which makes it unbearable.

Air pods pro 2 Best when used with noise cancelling

+1 - I’ve tried them all but I keep coming back to the Pro 2. The foam tips are essential.

I had been waiting for AirPods Max but the update they have is too ridiculous to own one considering the chip is so dated. I am using AirPods Pro with usb c and they are great.

I love my AirPods pro 2’s. Kids bought me the original ones ages ago, son lost them when I foolishly lent them to him, he replaced them with gen2’s. AirPod pros are literally one of the best gifts I have received. Total game changer.

Might not be a popular answer...but I really enjoy my airpods pro 2nd gen. I have the original airpods pro and they were ok...but the 2nd gen have improved on comfort, sound and features. sound is great...good soundstage with appropriate bass IMO. Adaptive noise cancellation and conversation awareness are fabulous. I do have iphone and they complement well.

I get about 5 hours talk and media playing and charge the case every 2 days.

I've had apple pros 2 and Samsung pros 2. I prefer the Samsungs overall. Better fit and far better battery life, but the apples had slightly better noise cancelation.

Pro sound slightly better and have active noise canceling. The ANC and audio pass-through are actually crazy good on the AirPods Pro.

AirPods Pro 2 is pretty good with Call quality also.

Am I the only who has nothing but bad experiences with air pods? My pro 2’s had to be replaced several times while I had a warranty then one of them broke again a month after warranty. Want new ones but can’t bring myself to buy them.

get the airpods pro 2. Trust me, you will be blown away

The ANC and sound quality is better imo. I've tried gen 1 and soundcore a40. I prefer the Airpods. I think if you've got an iphone, it is the best buy. It just works and reliable.

I have Powerbeats 2 & 3, beat fit pro, Powerbeats pro (x2), AirPod Pro 1 & 2 and an old pair of beat solo 2 I’ve spent my fair share and this doesn’t count all the versions I have given as gifts. Just got the Powerbeats Pro2 yesterday (as a gift) and as I sit here typing this I’m also thinking how can I tell my gf that they suck and I want to return and just get another pair of AirPod Pro2. It’s funny Apple states same chip but yet PBP2 have less features than AirPod Pro2. Isn’t hearing loss still important? And I’m sorry but as weird as this sounds the AirPod pro2 sounds better. The shape is not great either. The first gen fit great shape wise. They seemed to lock into the shape of my ear and they stayed put. These don’t move around (yet) but they feel loose and for some reason when playing a song they keep stopping. I’ve triple checked and my phone screen is facing outward. A quick press of the button and song picks up where it stopped but three times while playing one song. Again phone in loose shorts side pocket screen outward. I looked forward to these because I liked the thought of the heart sensor built in but very disappointed.

AirPod pro 2. They go for $160-$170 on sale. There’s no better option for your iPhone and the noise cancelling is very effective for an earbud

I’d say AirPods Pro 2 – the silicone adds yet another layer of noise isolation, giving a more immersive listening experience

The main question here should be whether you care about noise cancelling. Even the 4s with noise cancelling aren't as good as the Pro 2s. And I don't think I'm exaggerating when I say the noise cancelling on the Pro 2s is the best I've ever used. They even beat out the over-ear Beats Solo Pros I had several years ago.

If you can, just order them, check and return (in my jurisdiction, you cannot return earbuds because these are considered 'personal' products, but you can return overears). Nothing replaces your own feelings & tests. AirPods Pro 2 are actually great. Custom foam pads slightly reduce NC but makes them more comfortable. Cannot speak for any other earbuds. As for overears, Sony WH-1000XM4 are great but have a strong clamping force and disturbing white noise (I can hear it, others cannot, check it yourself). XM5 are lighter and more comfy, no white noise, but every other day somebody posts their broken hinges on r/headphones Don't have any other personal experience. Check also [rtings.com](http://rtings.com), they are great.

AirPod Pro 2 easily

I own the AirPods Pro 2 (lightning) and AirPods 4 w/ ANC. While the Pro2's sound a bit better, I always go to the 4's. Comfort, nothing jammed in your ear hole, and still sound great. These are outstanding in the Apple ecosystem. That said, I was gifted a set of Shokz "OpenDots One" (I hope I got that name right). No ANC, but man do they sound good and are pretty comfy.

I have both, I prefer the 4's over the Pro2's because after a while, I am annoyed with the silicone tips in my ear canal.

I loved my APP2s for the first year I had them. The ANC is not remotely what it used to be now. Some say it’s a firmware update. Some say they need to be cleaned. I’ve done that. Any idea wants going on? They were fantastic at first. Amazingly so coming from the gen 2 “standard” AirPods. I don’t remember if they had another name.

I’ve always been happy with air pods pro. I had 2 pairs of beats 10 years ago which both died so wouldn’t recommend them.

I have AirPod Pro 2, Bose in earbuds, and Bose QCII (over ear) and all are nice (except the Bose in ear I do not like). At the gym the Bose over ear block out much more noise than the AirPod 2 Pros, however they get sweaty so I tend to use my AirPods at the gym more for that reason alone But, many times I wish I had brought my Bose (over ears) because some noise at the gym is bothering me and I can still hear it with the AirPods. They really are both amazing, I wouldn’t be able to choose between one or the other.

The airpods pro are pretty wide and dont stay in my ears when chewing or smiling. Also i cant wear silicone tips for longer than maybe 2 hours before its uncomfortable.

I’ve had both the quiet comfort and the AirPod pros. The AirPods don’t stay in my ears well. They are nice for what they are but the Bose headphones are way way better. I didn’t get the ultras because I read to many complaints. If I tried a pair and they were way quieter I’d prolly be bummed.

Pro 2 is obviously much much better

You can buy third-party tips – I get a memory foam brand that keeps my AirPods in the way that the silicone tips simply will not. I believe the brand is called Comply.

I mean… they’ve had an in-house designed chipset for AirPods from day one. It’s the same H2 chip that’s in several other of their products… excluding the AirPods Max 😂 I guess we can give them credit for the algorithm working as good as it (presumably) does… but unless apple is willing to discuss how it works, you can’t write a whole article about what’s inside a black-box

Looks like you’re correct. Released on September 23, 2022 with the AirPods Pro 2

I got both, the pro 2 as the main driver and the 4 non ANC for when the pros are charging, as a more casual pair. No waiting for charging and both are used 2x less due to always being alternating, so I’d like to think it pays for itself over time lol. I personally think the ones without the tips feel just a bit better, but the trade off is less accurate sound and no passive isolation because of the lack of seal. It’s not that the AirPods Pro 2 are uncomfortable per se, they’re actually very comfortable, but I notice when they’re in my ears. I often forget the AirPods 4 are even in my ears until I scratch my ear and bump it out and it drops on to the floor lol. Also the lack of on stem volume rocker on the 4s is a huge downgrade for me in terms of convenience and it sucks that it’s not on them, it’s up to you if it’s enough of a dealbreaker though

They just don't work for some people. I have Sony wf1000xm5 with a very similar design but I also tried app2 and they just work their way out over time. Smaller tips don't make a seal so they don't sound good. The right size tips just work loose with vibration, talking, eating, etc.  Some people just have different shaped ears so the friction of the tips isn't enough.

Couldn't imagine wearing my APMs at the gym. I got the AirPod Pro 2's for that.

You shouldn’t. Unless you want over ear headphones that have Apple ecosystem features, you don’t need the Max. They’re heavy, the case is an excuse for protection, and the price is honestly a little steep. If you want over ear headphones, go with the Sony WH-1000xm5. AirPod pro 2’s are INCREDIBLE and have the option to only have one in to hear people better etc. only reason to go with the Max is if the pros don’t fit in your ear well, or if they fall out. Max’s would be better for long usage, the pros usually start falling out for me after an hour and a half ish

I like the pros 2. I like the silicone tips, gives the sound better base and I feel like the noise suppression would probably work better too.

If you sleep on the side with noise cancelling, then airpods 4 is better. For any other reason, then the airpods pro 2

Absolutely AirPods Pro 2 just for the noise cancelling alone

Yeah, noise canecllation is must, especially on the train. For small ears and best noise canceling AirPods Pro (2nd gen) or Bose QC Earbuds II are best. U havn't mentioned if u r on a budget, the Soundcore Life Dot 3i is quite decent. I [had saved this thread](https://linktr.ee/thebestearbuds) from when I was shopping, may help u as well.

Air Pods Pro 2. They sound great and the noise cancellation is insane.

Same for me and my AirPro Pro 2s. No issues at all with my PC.

Air Pods Pro 2nd gen. They work nicely with the magic pods plugin

That’s strange, my airpods pro 2 had noticeable delay when I last checked

For running, I reverse and invert my AirPod Pros. Left in right. Right in left. Tuck the stem and it anchors them in place. Read about this method years ago and tried it. My ears are shaped well for this. I wear them normally for all other workouts.

I use AirPod 1 and pro 2 for different instances. If I want to hear my environment around me I use my 1s. If I want to isolate, pro2.

its my case. i really know that ANC of the pods pro 2 are better than pods 4 . But pods pro 2 doesnt fit well in my ears

I have Airpods Pro 2s and Galaxy Buds 3 Pro and both are excellent at noise cancellation. Airpods are a little less "harsh" with the noise cancellation effect out of the box but the Galaxy Buds obviously have more features to reduce the strength of it in the wear app which is what I had to do. But honestly I just leave both on adaptive and that works with 99% of instances where I want noise cancellation

AirPods Pro 2. I like them a lot for both running & lifting. And have started to use them as hearing “aids” from time to time. I think they are good at that, but not sure how they would compare to real hearing aids. I sweat a lot, so on longer runs I have had them get too wet & have difficulty hearing them. I really love them (especially with listening to music while cutting out the exterior sounds). But have looked at the Shoks open run ones this holiday season as the bone induction tech sounds cool. And since I sweat a lot, maybe they would be good for that. But I have not tried them.

I make phone calls while commuting on my e-bike in the city during windy, rainy, and sunny days. I usually try to test out my AirPod pros 2nd gen with the mic. It surprisingly really good! My wife says she doesn’t hear the wind, other people, or other loud noises on the other side of the call. Buy them at Costco/ Sam’s club(they have a 30day return policy) give them a try and if you don’t like them just return them.

No they don't. 4s block noise by 70 percent, pro 2 by 85 percent

I think the one i tried at the apple store might be faulty then

Hello friends! I am new to the Steam Deck OLED family (I got very lucky and found a mint condition special edition on Marketplace [the smoke gray and orange one] and I absolutely love it)! Ok so - here’s the situation ~ I tried using my USB-C AirPods Pro 2 and while they worked well, they disconnected often. I think they kept trying to reconnect to my iPad/iPhone and it was just disconnecting over and over. In any event, I ordered the SteelSeries Arctis Gamebuds (the white ones for PS5 and PC). I like them, but at the same time they are complicated for no reason. They aren’t plug and play - they require the app to set up and then they “kind of” work (?). When I was playing Final Fantasy XIV and using Discord on the deck, they worked fine - sounded great actually. That said, I think Discord defaulted to the mic built in to the deck. Either way, they worked. I then tried them tonight with Discord and Split Fiction playing with my friend. After a false start requiring me to reboot the deck, they worked but volume was kind of quiet. The frustration is for what they cost, they should work a lot better. They should easily connect, easily switch from 2.4ghz to Bluetooth, etc., but they don’t - at all. These are NOT worth $159.99 (at least, not as far as I have seen so far). There is a firmware update available, but a subreddit I checked said do NOT update as the update apparently breaks a bunch of things and is terrible. What are your favorite wireless earbuds to use for the deck? I’m open to anything - preferably on Amazon or at Best Buy. The most plug and play, easy to use, the better :-). Thank you very much in advance for any recommendations. It’s super appreciated! :-)

Since you’re on iPhone the best option is AirPods Pro 2. Bose are better noise cancellation but in my opinion look goofy

Huawei Freebuds Pro 3 are the TWS earbuds with the best microphone noise isolation but if you have an iPhone, I think it's best and most straightforward to get the Airpods Pro 2.

If you want to prioritize voice isolation for calls, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 4 (and 3 which are known to be pretty close to the 4s in voice isolation) are class leading, period. See: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K2Tyw8TCq9U (I own several of the major flagships that would be competitive here, the Huawei Freebuds Pro 4, Apple Airpods Pro 2, AZ100, Galaxy Buds2 Pro, Galaxy Buds3 Pro, and EPOS Adept E1) And see: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUgPW7MRfS8 These have stems, but the stem design tends to have better voice isolation because it can position the mic closer and towards your mouth.

Going to second this, they’re quite good.

I second the magic pods app. Personally I only use my AirPods as headphones, so I disable the mics so there is no chance of them going into 16k mode.

Second this. The 1st gens fit like they were molded to my ear. I tried 3rd gen once and said nope. I have AirPods Pro 2 but I’ve never found tips that get them to stay in my ear if I’m doing anything other than sitting upright at my desk. These definitely feel larger than the 1st gen but I think I’ll get used to it. Like the 1st gen, the stem fits right in the gap between the tragus and antitragus and the earbud sits in the area behind that. The sound quality difference between these and the 1st gen is *insane* though.

I’m using AirPods Pro 2gen and I’m absolutely amazed and I don’t regret a single coin spent on or. I’ve bought the same model for my daughter, because I’m pleased with their quality and would buy it again. Fantastic sound blocking, human speech detection and silencing the music (it can even detect me whistling silently and it reacts). Works with Siri, works as speaker/mic to answer the calls. Also cool “sorround” function (I could swear some instruments played behind me, when I turn around).

I was using the best earbuds I've ever had - the Jabra Elite Active 75t - until the right earbud broke. Bought the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and wasn't disappointed - very comfortable, great sound and consistent connectivity.

Yea the space A40 were my first anc buds and I thought they were amazing..but just got the AirPod pro 2 to upgrade and honestly they’re about the same anc quality as the A40 lmao..just more features for my iPhone setup

I use AirPod Pros (2nd gen I think) - no issues

AirPods Pro 2 have good ANC.

Never use any AirPods that didn't have the eartips, so those are the AirPods pros, but I love that the ear tips exist. The ones without the ear tips honestly don't even fit in my ears properly. I'd say as an upgrade to your existing AirPods the Pro 2 are definitely a great upgrade.

The good thing about the APP2 is that even if you don’t like the silicone eartips, the fit at least is still quite shallow in comparison to many other true wireless offerings from other brands, especially the ones without a stem design. Those things can really get a deep insertion into the ear canals and some are even specifically designed for that. That’s what I like about the APP2, actually. They do passively block the outside world a bit already but are still very comfortable in the (or my) ears!

From early impressions I have heard that it is actually pretty effective albeit not as effective as with the silicone tips on the APP2. Early days, though. There will be more info on this coming in rather soon, I thinkl

I got air pod pro 2s no complaints best in ear earbuds on the market