Amazon.com: Apple AirPods Pro 2 Wireless Earbuds, Bluetooth Headphones, Active Noise Cancellation, Hearing Aid Feature, Transparency, Personalized Spatial Audio, High-Fidelity Sound, H2 Chip, USB-C Charging : Electronics

I'm a pro audio engineer who's tried dozens of headphones and earbuds over the years. The airpods pro 2 are the best earbuds I've used yet.The sound quality is top tier. Well balanced, neutral in quality. Prefer no spatial settings for music and spatial fixed settings for movie watching to sound like I'm in a room.The microphone quality is better than anything else by a large margin. Check out youtube comparisons to hear how crystal clear they are compared to any other option. This matters a lot for sounding clear and professional in any setting.The noise cancellation is incredibly clear with multiple options. Generally prefer transparent while walking around to ensure safety, which sounds crystal clear for surroundings, and noise cancellation to isolate the sound.The additional features are super useful. Auto switching between macbook and iphone or ipad when playing audio is a super convenient workflow boost. No more fumbling disconnecting and reconnecting bluetooth headsets.The hearing test ability almost 100% matched my professional audiologist tests from a few years ago. I think it's remarkably accurate if you are in a quiet room.I also bought the matching comply tips for $20 which provide a slightly more secure fit and more isolation. Well worth it.Particularly worth it at $170. I still use the cheaper earbuds for the gym and some purposes that I don't care if I lose them, but 80% of my earbud time has been with these since I got them and I'm a big fan.

I purchased these Airpods 2 Pro after many bluetooth listening accessories, and these are my all time favorites. It is hard to beat the integration into the Apple Ecosystem, but apart from that, these have just been the most convenient bluetooth headset to use all around. I have 2 other in-ear earbuds systems and one Sony over the ear noise cancelling headset, and I prefer these. Sure, there are pros and cons, but for the quality of audio along with the ease of use at home and traveling, the airpods have just been my go to.The airpods have rich sound easy to manage form factor and are of little inconvenience to have around. Sure, my Sony WH-1000XM4's sound great, but do not readily connect or maintain connection for my use all the time. My other bluetooth headsets have great battery life, but volume is a guessing game when I initially connect and I can't secure that I won't have my eardrums blown out when I first start using them, which is an extra step to consider when using, which I shouldn't despite zeroing volume when I stop using said audio accessory. My other personal audio accessories are larger or slightly more cumbersome to use than the airpods pro 2s. The airpods can also act in multiple modes, negating the need for seperate open-ear or noise cancelling personal audio equipment, though using a little extra power to do so.The only gotcha I have a half a year later is that the battery life is slightly better on the other equipment, which isn't a huge deal because these are more compact and expected. Again, ease of use rules with audio quality to match - it only takes a few seconds to pop these in an be listening to music and/or transition to calling in a matter of moments. That just can't be be and I default to it when making most calls as hands-free is my preference and the conversations are held in both ears.Naturally, I am inclined to use these with my iPhone, Mac Pro and Macbook Pro by design and these units can be connected to both in simultaneous standby, but only switch to one or the other for active use. I do use other devices for listening on each computer, but I prefer these, again for convenience. I only switch to wired for ridiculously long gaming or movie-watching sessions.I highly recommend these airpods and will continue to buy replacements as needed. Try them and you'll see it is hard to go back to anything former without a highly specific reason. I hope this review helps!

WAY LONG REVIEW, BUT ABOUT SOMETHING IMPORTANT, SO…TL;DR: Apple AirPods Pro 2s actually help “turn down the volume” of my life-long tinnitus. YMMV…



So, for those of us crusty old codgers with beat up ears, here's an interesting discovery I made today:I (unsurprisingly) listen to a lot of stuff while working out in my shop. And as a DOACA ("Dude of a Certain Age") who worked as a roadie & stage tech in the age of Grunge, I have pretty pronounced tinnitus, so I'm doubly careful about my hearing when using some of my larger shop tools, like my cabinet saw, mill, etc, which means I'm often putting hearing protection on, and taking it off repeatedly. I have a decent "bone conduction" headset that allows for environmental awareness, but the protectors don't work with those on. I have tried a few wireless earbuds (most recently the well reviewed certain-Lab “Mini”s) but there was some problem or other with all of them (the Minis sound great, but have terrible connectivity).So I finally sucked it up and got a set of Apple AirPod Pro 2s (yeah, mostly after hearing Adam Savage rave about them in a recent video you can easily find.) An interesting thing about them is that Apple actually worked with the US FDA (for those of you not in America, that's the federal agency that regulates medical devices here in the States—you need to be certified by them to make any medical claims about a product or device) and got these to be certified as Class II hearing aids in the US and Canada. And in addition to a clinical-grade hearing test feature included that runs in the app, the Hearing Aid feature is easy to employ, and actually useful. But that's not what has me so jazzed about these.Aside from the Bluetooth being rather astounding (my wife took my phone to the other end of the house about 40' away, with our chimney stack between us, and stuck it in her sock drawer—totally fine), the noise cancellation is *shockingly* good. And this is where things get interesting, and where we get back around to my tinnitus.Putting these in my ears this morning while sitting in my dining area, next to our furnace closet with the HVAC running, the ANC immediately kicked in. And even with no music or sound playing, the furnace noise (I'd guess about ~50dB) just... *disappeared*. I literally had to take them out and put them back in a few times to see if I was going a bit bonkers. But not only did that sound disappear, but my tinnitus—a group of between five and seven tones of various frequencies between 4kHz - 8/9kHz that has a perceived volume of about 40dB all the time—suddenly had its volume "turned down" by about 10-15dB.It was rather startling.I've heard those tones from the age of 17 on (I'm now 57). Incessantly. Unforgivingly. Perpetually.For them to get quieter was pretty amazing.I suspect that the Active Noise Cancellation is at play here. If you're not aware, AirPods have microphones built into them. The main, obvious ones, are the little sticks that come off them outside your ears that listen to the environment around them. But there is a second set of microphones that detect the sounds *inside your ear canal when the buds are in them* that are likely the heroes here. The buds take both of those sound profiles (technically, it's *four* sound signatures—two for each ear) and then uses machine learning combined with Apple's H2 chip to create "anti-noise."Now, anti-noise is nothing new: I mean, *that's how ANC works*. It's also nothing new to tinnitus sufferers, either. "Noise generators" have been around for decades. There are even apps available that allow you to pump white, gray, pink, brown, or other noise "colors," or other environmental sounds (ocean waves, rain, fireplace crackling, etc) into your ears -via- buds throughout the day to "mask" tinnitus. Many people have decent luck with this kind of tinnitus self-treatment—I never have.I suspect that it's the inner microphones (Apple is one of a handful of current makers that have this) that are really helping to effectively mask the sound that gets past the bud seals, combined with (love 'em or hate 'em) Apple's crazy level of R&D that gets these buds to analyze not only the environmental noise profile *outside* the buds, but the sound that *gets past the buds*. This winds up being a broader noise profile, so the buds generate a broader palate of anti-noise, and then puts it *right in your ear*.Now to be clear, I can still hear my tinnitus tones. They're just less present in the... what? *"auditory mix"* in my head. But boy oh boy is the change noticeable. At least for now. It may be that in time my ears get used to the trick. But as of right now? I'm fine with being fooled.It may be that other buds with ANC also do this, but I can't speak to any other solutions except the comparison to my -Labs. I get nothing if you buy these or any other buds. This is just my experience, but as someone who's lived with this affliction for so long, ANY positive change is important enough for me to take time, write down, and share my experience. YMMV.If you have tinnitus, or hearing problems (or suspect you might) these are a serious consideration.

I bought these a bit out of frustration. I have a mild hearing loss that comes with age and have difficulty hearing conversations if there is a lot of background noise. Also some T V shows and movies have dialogue that is difficult to hear without turning up the TV volume. These buds greatly improved this issue. Battery life is good and the recharge case quickly adds charge to the earbuds. They are compatible with my electronics easily connecting via Bluetooth to phone, TV, iPad and computer making phone calls and interaction with Siri seamless. The controls via the app are easy to understand and adjust. They fit securely in my ears and survive treadmill-running. They have held up to my daily activities. I bought some "skin colored" acrylic paint pens on Amazon and painted them to match my skin tone so they don't stand out like the original white color. These have a great bass range for music listening and have made phone calls and TV watching enjoyable again.

I’ve tried several hearing aid substitutes over the years, my past favorite being the now unavailable Bose Hearphones and costing $500. Rather than just a sound amplifier, these had several functions allowing you to filter and focus sounds in various ways and for various situations. They were pretty good.But now Apple has added some great features to their AirPods 2—features that function like far more expensive hearing aids and at less than half the price of the Bose product. I’ve owned these for a month or so and am now just getting the hang of how to use them. If there is a downside to these earbuds it is the rather deep and confusing tech included in them (or, at least confusing for a grandfatherly type like me). Once they are Bluetooth connected to your iPhone (They connect very easily with the button on the front of the EarPod’s charging case.) they should automatically connect every time you put them in your ears. You will then be able to access all the functions by tapping the “settings” app on your phone. You will find a heading near the top of the list just below the box with your name and iCloud options. Tapping on this will allow you to drill down through several pages of options. There are a lot of options there and it can be confusing, but experimenting with the various functions will help you figure out their purpose.The key here is to drill down to find the hearing test. This will quickly test for hearing loss by leading you through a series of tones of varying in pitch and volume. The end result will be an audiogram that can be used to program your EarPods as hearing aids. As stated before, it took me several weeks to find and activate this feature, but when I did a whole new experience dawned. Just be patient and search around for this function. It works very well.Of course, these things also serve as EarPods to listen to music or podcasts. (May I recommend “Pat Gray Unleashed!” if your bent is conservative commentary and just plain fooling around). The quality of sound is phenomenal and the buds are more comfortable than most to keep in your ears for an extended time. To control the volume for this function you can TRY to use the external control buttons located on those silly looking stems that hang out of your ears (good luck) OR just open the “Control Center” page (slide one finger upward on your iPhone screen to access this page) where you’ll find the volume slider. If your EarPods are connected and in your ears you’ll see the slider is marked as controlling the AirPods.I really like these things now that I’m a little more familiar with them. The quality and value are exquisite. If I discover more, I’ll edit this comment.4 MONTHS LATER: Apple has improved the controls for these in their latest iOS update. The functions I had to dig around to find are now more easily accessed. Getting to the hearing test is now fairly straight forward.

I’ve had my AirPods Pro Gen 1 for a while, and they were absolutely amazing—until I accidentally sent them through the washer (oops!). I tried going the budget-friendly route and picked up a pair of SoundCore earbuds, but after a short time, I quickly remembered why AirPods are the standard. I returned the SoundCores and grabbed the Gen 2s, and I couldn’t be happier!These earbuds are incredible. The setup is super user-friendly, and they fit perfectly thanks to the three different tip sizes, ensuring a snug, comfortable fit that stays in place even during workouts. The audio quality is top-notch—clear, rich sound that really stands out. The noise cancellation is a game-changer too; it’s so effective that I can block out the world, whether I’m at the gym, on a plane, or just trying to focus at home. The battery life is great. I use these buds daily and only need to charge them every other week or so. The design is sleek and clean and you can now control the volume using Siri or by sliding your fingers over the stem.I use them daily for workouts, frequent phone calls, and even travel. I can’t recommend them enough. If you’re looking for premium, reliable earbuds that just work, the AirPods Pro Gen 2 are totally worth the investment. I love these things—hands down my favorite tech purchase!

Dear Apple,You made a great pair of headphones. The clarity is superb, the noise cancellation can be used for any task (that requires some ear protection like shooting at a gun range, for example), the fact you can nod your head to answer a call or shake your head to reject a call, the battery life, the fit, everything is so nicely made. My favorite feature is the head movement to answer or deny a call. I am not sure how they achieved this but I am very happy with it to be honest. I thought it was a gimmick and it would never work but it works perfectly on my 16Pro. I came from a set of Beats earbuds and they didn’t have this feature and they’re made by Apple as well. I think I will get one for my dad because he’s always wanted one. This is by far the best earbuds for the price. Thanks again Apple!

I'll start by saying that I previously owned a pair of original AirPods for several years, and while they served me well, I felt it was time for an upgrade. Enter the AirPods Pro—an extraordinary improvement in every way. The first thing that struck me was the sound quality. It's a massive leap from the original AirPods, offering rich, deep bass that adds a new dimension to my favorite tracks. The highs are beautifully crisp, bringing out details in music that I hadn't noticed before.Another standout feature is the noise cancellation. Whether I'm on a noisy commute or in a crowded café, the AirPods Pro do an impressive job of muting the background noise, allowing me to fully immerse myself in the audio experience. The transparency mode is equally impressive, seamlessly letting in outside sounds when needed without having to remove the earbuds.The fit of the AirPods Pro is another significant upgrade. The customizable ear tips make them much more comfortable for extended wear, and they stay secure even during workouts. I never had that with the original AirPods, which would occasionally slip out.Battery life is solid, and the wireless charging case is a convenient bonus. The overall build quality feels premium, with a sleek design that continues the minimalist aesthetic Apple is known for.In short, the AirPods Pro have exceeded my expectations in every way. They’re a must-have for anyone looking to elevate their audio experience, whether you’re upgrading from the original AirPods or new to the Apple ecosystem. Highly recommended.

First, please comment if you have any questions and I would love to respond to help!I had the AirPods Pro Gen1 prior to these, but the new AirPods blew them out of the water. The added ear tips make customability even better especially for small ears like mine.The Active Noise Cancellation is clearly superior to the first generation and the addition of Adaptive audio is super cool and very useful.The battery is even better than I was expecting. The AirPods charge super fast in the case, and the case charging itself is also super fast. The USB-C cord is a very nice addition especially with the new, more common, USB-C charging block. The new Apple Braided USB-C cord is also a small but nice touch.I personally do not use the ring on the side, but I imagine many people may find it useful. The addition of the Find My capabilities with both the case and the AirPods themselves is beyond helpful because I always seem to misplace them. Small bonus, every time you charge the case or the AirPods, the case sounds off a little chime to let you know that they are charging or if the battery is low.As an owner of the AirPods Max and a former owner of the AirPods Pro gen 1, I would 100% recommend this new generation. The noise cancellation is superior to the gen 1, but slightly behind the Maxes because they are in-ear instead of over-ear. If you want the maxes, I would get them, but it depends on your activities. The AirPods Pro are ideal because they are small, descrete, and light weight. You can slip them in your pocket or place just one in your ear. They are also very useful and comfortable to use while working out, as opposed to the maxes.The AirPods are quite durable too. If my first pair is any indication to this pair, then I promise you, they can take a beating. After 4 years of having the first gen AirPods Pro, I have thrown them around, dropped them hundreds of times and they often got small scratches, but only chipped once or twice after higher falls on super hard surfaces. But they worked every single time.Long story short, if you’re on the fence, get them. They are super great for travel, workouts/runs, house chores, and all activities in general.Hope you find this helpful, if you have any questions please comment them!

I've owned multiple pairs of AirPods over the years—standard, Pro, and even the Max version. Up until now, my favorite had always been the first-generation AirPods Pro. But after debating whether or not to get the second-generation AirPods Pro, I finally took the plunge, and I’m glad I did. Here’s what I’ve noticed after using them.The biggest improvement I noticed right away was the noise cancellation. I spend a lot of time in loud environments, whether it's in a workshop or just crowded spaces, and the V2’s ANC works much better at filtering out background noise. There’s also this new feature where it seems to adjust based on voices around you, something that wasn’t in the first version. It’s made a noticeable difference when I need to focus or block out distractions.In terms of sound, I wouldn’t say it’s a night-and-day difference, but the bass feels more punchy in this new version. The sound is crisper overall, but unless you’re really paying attention, the upgrade might seem subtle.One of the best things about the AirPods Pro (V2) is the improvement in battery life. I’m getting almost double the usage time compared to the first-gen. Plus, Apple finally switched to USB-C charging, which feels long overdue. The wireless charging has also been more reliable—no more overheating or endless charging cycles like I had with the older model.Something I always look for in Apple products is quality, and I’m happy to report that it’s still there. These AirPods feel sturdy, and they work flawlessly with my other Apple devices. Pairing them is almost instant, and the upgraded FindMy feature has been a lifesaver. The fact that the charging case can now make a noise when lost is incredibly useful—something the previous model didn’t offer, which was a frustrating limitation.AppleCare remains as good as ever, and I continue to recommend it for all Apple products. This time around, they’ve made it simpler by offering an option to bundle it directly with the purchase, so you don’t have to activate it later on. It saves you the hassle, and it ensures that you're covered from day one.For me, the most crucial factor is how much I use these. I wear my AirPods a lot—whether I’m listening to music or just using them for noise cancellation during daily tasks. If you’re like me and have these in your ears for hours on end, the V2 is absolutely worth the upgrade. But if you’re not using them constantly, you might want to hold off for the next version that’s likely coming soon.In conclusion, while the second-generation AirPods Pro might not be a massive leap in sound quality for the average listener, the combination of better noise cancellation, battery life, and new features make it a solid upgrade. For regular users like me, it's definitely worth the investment, but casual users might be just fine sticking with their current pair.