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Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: sometimes · Posted
I am a Galaxy phone user and I got given to me from my brother, I installed Librepods, and they are pretty good neutral sounding earbuds, comfortable. Transparency it's probably the best part. Very good still on 2026.
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How do Apple's first pair of AirPods Pro hold up?
At 7.5, its noise cancelling beats 32% of wireless earbuds we've measured.
Measured on 94 of the 266 we've cataloged.
Would buy it again; still uses it sometimes.
Owned 6–12 months.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 250 of 266 we've cataloged.
below average for wireless earbuds — based on 248 of 266 we've cataloged.
IPX4 is the most common — on 36% of the 245 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
Active is the most common — on 61% of the 179 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 266).
Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.
Measured frequency response (dB relative) against the SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve. When the measurement goes above the dashed line, that frequency is louder than our preference curve, and when it goes below: it's quieter. Use the curve for comparison purposes only, as your taste may vary.
| Frequency (Hz) | Response (dB) |
|---|---|
| 20 | 1.7 |
| 25 | 2.3 |
| 32 | 2.9 |
| 40 | 3.2 |
| 50 | 3.0 |
| 63 | 2.5 |
| 80 | 1.6 |
| 100 | 0.5 |
| 125 | -0.5 |
| 160 | -1.3 |
| 200 | -1.2 |
| 250 | -0.8 |
| 315 | -0.1 |
| 400 | 0.5 |
| 500 | 0.9 |
| 630 | 1.4 |
| 800 | 0.5 |
| 1000 | 0.0 |
| 1250 | 0.7 |
| 1600 | 2.0 |
| 2000 | 3.9 |
| 2500 | 6.5 |
| 3150 | 6.8 |
| 4000 | 4.9 |
| 5000 | 3.5 |
| 6300 | 5.2 |
| 8000 | 3.4 |
| 10000 | -4.4 |
| 12500 | -0.3 |
| 16000 | -2.0 |
| 20000 | -11.6 |
Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 2.6 |
| 26 | 6.9 |
| 33 | 0.5 |
| 41 | 0.6 |
| 52 | 0.8 |
| 65 | 0.4 |
| 82 | 1.8 |
| 103 | 0.3 |
| 130 | 1.4 |
| 163 | 0.4 |
| 205 | 0.9 |
| 259 | 1.4 |
| 325 | 0.4 |
| 410 | -0.1 |
| 516 | 0.9 |
| 613 | 0.8 |
| 772 | 3.7 |
| 972 | 6.5 |
| 1220 | 8.6 |
| 1540 | 11.6 |
| 1940 | 15.5 |
| 2440 | 19.9 |
| 3070 | 22.8 |
| 3870 | 18.9 |
| 4870 | 14.6 |
| 6130 | 15.0 |
| 7720 | 24.5 |
| 9720 | 24.2 |
| 12200 | 25.8 |
| 15400 | 34.0 |
| 19400 | 10.4 |
Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.
| Frequency (Hz) | Total attenuation (dB) |
|---|---|
| 21 | 4.4 |
| 26 | 7.8 |
| 33 | 2.1 |
| 41 | 1.9 |
| 52 | 1.6 |
| 65 | 1.9 |
| 82 | 3.5 |
| 103 | 4.5 |
| 130 | 6.9 |
| 163 | 6.5 |
| 205 | 7.1 |
| 259 | 9.3 |
| 325 | 9.9 |
| 410 | 10.2 |
| 516 | 11.7 |
| 613 | 11.0 |
| 772 | 12.2 |
| 972 | 12.8 |
| 1220 | 12.6 |
| 1540 | 13.2 |
| 1940 | 16.3 |
| 2440 | 21.0 |
| 3070 | 22.8 |
| 3870 | 18.2 |
| 4870 | 12.3 |
| 6130 | 13.0 |
| 7720 | 21.5 |
| 9720 | 22.8 |
| 12200 | 24.1 |
| 15400 | 31.5 |
| 19400 | 10.4 |
The verdict
For just $50 more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this.
✓Liked: Good fit with three ear tip options, Sound quality, Good active noise canceling, The pressure-sensitive stems for controls
✕Could be better: Charges via lightning cable, Design is not for everyone
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Would buy againI am a Galaxy phone user and I got given to me from my brother, I installed Librepods, and they are pretty good neutral sounding earbuds, comfortable. Transparency it's probably the best part. Very good still on 2026.
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