Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) 2023 USB‑C

Excellent noise canceling Best conversation mode we've tested Solid audio quality Capable of wireless lossless audio Yes, USB-C

Best features only for Apple products Still no biofeedback

“Look past the case of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C, and you'll see wireless audio's future.”

Look and feel identical to the old pair. IP54 sweat- and dust-resistance rating. Slightly improved audio. USB-C charging. Improved codec for use with Apple’s upcoming Vision Pro headset. Comfortable fit. Same excellent noise canceling.

No change to battery life or repairability.

Rich, well-balanced audio performance ; Excellent active noise cancellation ; Conversation Aware feature adjusts your music volume when you speak ; Charging case has a built-in speaker, USB-C port ; Seamless integration with Apple devices

No hi-res codec support ; EQ presets aren't adjustable

The second-generation AirPods Pro are the top true wireless earphones for Apple users thanks to their exceptional noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and USB-C case.

Excellent performance ; Added controls for touch sensor ; Extra features, like Precision Finding

No lanyard included ; Not worth it for AirPods Pro 2nd gen Lightning owners

The beauty of AirPods is their convenience, and the AirPods Pro 2nd Generation (USB-C) are no different. The upgrade to USB-C only adds to this, while the extra features and additional software enhancements make for an overall excellent experience.

+ Class-leading noise canceling / adaptive sound performance ; + Conversation Awareness works far better than expected ; + Decent microphone quality ; + Excellent audio quality ; + USB-C ; + Can be charged magnetically using Apple Watch charger ; +...

- A lot of missing features if you're not an iPhone user ; - Practically-speaking, it's still the same AirPods Pro 2 ; - Pricey

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C is an excellent pair of TWS earbuds that focuses more on convenience rather than audio quality without sacrificing the latter. To me, this is now the gold standard of good quality earbuds, and people should not...

Now charges via USB-C ; Very good noise-cancelling ; Peerless transparency mode ; Useful new features via firmware ; Respectable sound quality ; Decent battery life ; Tight integration with Apple devices

No battery level indicator on case ; Lossless audio only works with Apple Vision Pro ; Not the most detailed sounding ; Bass could tighter