Apple
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) Review
OBy Olivia•Updated August 2026•28h hands-on testing•Independently tested
4.6out of 5
★★★★★★★★★★
Olivia's rating
Approx. $249.00
The no-brainer for iPhone owners — seamless pairing and excellent ANC for the price.
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How it scored
Sound quality4.5
Battery life4.9
Comfort & fit4.4
Value for money4.8
What we liked
- +Effortless Apple integration
- +Strong ANC
- +Useful adaptive transparency
What could be better
- –Limited features on Android
- –No high-res codec
Inside Apple's ecosystem nothing is smoother: instant switching, spatial audio, and ANC that punches above its price. Android users lose half the magic.
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How we tested the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen)
28 hours hands-on. We bought this unit ourselves — no loaner, no sponsorship.
- ✓Used the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen) as a daily driver for commuting, calls and workouts.
- ✓A/B-compared sound and noise cancellation against current category leaders.
- ✓Measured real-world battery life from full charge to empty, ANC on.
- ✓Wore it for multi-hour sessions to judge long-term comfort.
Specifications
| ANC | Yes |
| Battery | 6h + 24h case |
| Chip | H2 |
Our verdict: a top pick
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