Apple AirPods Pro

Overview

At $249, AirPods Pros cost $90 extra, but holy Batman, are they worth the money if you’ve been waiting on Apple to deliver on great sound. Sony’s $229 WF-1000XM3 were the best wireless earbuds with noise cancellation, but Apple just dunked on them with comparable (if not better) sound quality inside of smaller and lighter buds that fit in a tinier charging case. For the whole package, AirPods Pro are worth the extra $20 over Sony’s buds.

-- As reviewed by Inverse

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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

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Best Headphones 2020

Chosen by our editors as one of the best products in its category.

TechSpot Metascore

Based on 47 expert reviews

Excellent:

37
Good:

9
Average:

0
Bad:

1

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Last revision on February 28, 2024

Reviewers Liked

Impressive noise cancellation for the size
Really great audio quality
Modern, functional design
Acceptable battery life
The pressure-sensitive stem is great
Still comes with super portable charging case

Reviewers Didn't Like

Silicone tips feel like they could wear out easily
Still feel very iOS-focused
Charge via lightning cable
No companion app
Expensive

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Expert reviews and ratings

In our opinion the best true wireless headphones you can buy today. They're the most comfortable smart buds, with excellent active noise cancellation features and finally we have AirPods can handle a sweaty workout too. The price is a major downside,...

By wareable.com on January 20, 2020

If you are looking for wireless earbuds that can block out outside noise, deliver great sound quality and aren't very bulky, the AirPods Pro is the best ANC device you can get right now. It may not be perfect but it sure comes close. If you are an...

By mensxp.com on December 16, 2019

AirPods. Apple launched its first set of wireless earphones in late 2016. I never liked them. The design, even if it soon became part of our pop culture, was weird with its long stalk, and a rather bulbous and broad earpiece meant that for many people...

By IndiaToday on December 09, 2019

Love them or hate them, the AirPods are Apple's biggest success stories of recent times. The AirPods Pro will only add to the growing coffers of Apple as they offer everything one is looking for in a wireless headphones. They are sleek, easy-to-carry...

By gadgetsnow.com on December 02, 2019

We stress test the AirPods Pro in our ultimate review: including a 34-hour return flight & long distance running in tropical weatherAbout a month ago, we published our Day 1 Review of the AirPods Pro, where we established that they're one of the best...

By VR-Zone on December 01, 2019

AirPods have been phenomenally popular since their launch, and have established the company as the leader in the true wireless space. With the AirPods Pro, Apple has an absolute winner on its hands. This new model has everything that it should take to...

By Gadgets360 on November 29, 2019

AirPods Pro are excellent earbuds and easy to recommend, especially if you’re deep in the iOS ecosystem. They sound great, are far more comfortable than competing headphones and the ANC is very effective. Add to that the typical AirPods feature like a strong connection and easy pairing and you’ve got a very complete product.

By Trusted Reviews on November 26, 2019

If you are a dedicated AirPods user then it is time to update and you will enjoy every bit of it.

By IndianExpress on November 24, 2019

So guys if you are using an Apple iPhone and are planning to buy the new Apple AirPods Pro then you can definitely go for it.

By gogi.in on November 23, 2019

Offering a clear step up in sound quality from their predecessors, the Apple Airpods Pro bring a jack of all trades quality to the truly wireless earbud market. They offer a listening experience that won't offend even intense audiophiles, can stand up to most workouts, are comfortable enough for most people to wear for long periods, pack into a relatively slim charging case, and offer a unique set of user-friendly features.

By techgearlab.com on November 21, 2019

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