For top-of-the-line sound, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 top many users’ and reviewers’ lists for the best wireless headphones. Equipped with cutting-edge noise cancellation abilities, balanced audio, and durable construction, the AirPods are great headphones to have in almost any listening environment. And even though Amazon’s Cyber Monday sale has ended, you can still grab a pair for over 30% off the original price.
For our Apple AirPods Pro 2 review, we dive into what sets the latest edition of these earbuds apart from others on the market, and why they’re a steal at their current discount price. Read on for the full rundown on how these earbuds perform!
Apple AirPods Pro 2, $169.99 (32% off)
Like Apple’s other earbuds, the AirPods Pro 2 sport a clean, sleek look, with an IP54 rating for water and dust resistance that makes them suitable for a variety of environments, from the local gym to the great outdoors. With up to 6 hours of listening time on a single charge (and a total of 30 hours with the accompanying charging case), these headphones are convenient for long trips or long stretches away from a power outlet. And with a new USB-C charge port that matches those of other popular earbuds, it’s easier than ever to charge them.
Don’t worry about misplacing your charging case either — its built-in speaker can reveal its location when used with the Find My app in your iPhone. The earbuds feature silicone tips for a snug fit, ensuring a better listening environment for noise cancellation.
Speaking of noise cancellation, these earbuds have a major advantage over other models: a powerful H2 chip that can process noises around you in real time to manage your sound environment from moment to moment. You also have full control over how much of the outside world you want to hear.
This latest edition of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 has a new Conversational Awareness mode that dials down the volume whenever you speak to someone else, plus customizable adaptive modes in which you can adjust amplification, ambient noise reduction and stereo balance to give you strong sound without completely shutting out noises from the outside world. Better still, AirPod owners will soon be able to take advantage of hearing aid features that Apple will be introducing, including a hearing test, a hearing protection mode and sound enhancement for those with mild to moderate hearing loss.
Now, for perhaps the most important question: How do the Apple AirPods Pro 2 sound? These earbuds come through with flying colors. Discerning headphone reviewers cite the earbuds’ balanced sound, with smooth treble and 11 millimeter drivers providing oomph in the bass frequencies. As a bonus, these earbuds also utilize personalized spatial audio; after measuring your head’s dimensions using your iPhone camera, the earbuds will match it to pre-existing sound profiles that are the best fit.
Syncing them up with your iPhone or iPad also brings plenty of other useful functions, such as being able to nod or shake your head to receive calls and notifications, as well as access to relaxing background sounds and a Live Listen setup in which your phone or tablet can receive microphone input and transmit directly to your AirPods. (This is a handy feature during lectures, when you’re sitting at the far back of the classroom.)
The previous version of the AirPods Pro 2 received rave reviews, and if anything, the latest edition has picked up even more kudos. Multiple Amazon reviewers have praised the active noise cancellation of these earbuds, stating that it’s “clearly superior” to previous generations. High marks were also given to the generous battery life and the comfortable fit of these AirPods.
In the final analysis, opinions are just about unanimous: The latest version of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 are an improvement on the already impressive previous edition of the earbuds, and well worth springing for — especially at the discounted price. For all-around sound quality and top-notch noise cancellation, these earbuds are a winner.
