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Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen1 / 9
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@bold_quasar_46 · Owner-reported

Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

work well and the conversation mode is great

Would buy again

@light_banjo_89 · Owner-reported

Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

The mic is really bad in windy consitions. It cancels your voice with the background noise

  • Noise cancelling in the real world · better than expected
  • Mic on calls · worse than expected
  • Fit and build · worse than expected
  • Ear pads / tips · gave out
Would buy again

@eager_banjo_96 · Owner-reported

Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

I've been using these daily since release. They are very comfortable in my ears almost to the point where I forget i have them in. The noise cancelling still works pretty well but it has definitely degraded since I purchased them. The case is also easy to clean.

  • Comfort · better than expected
  • Noise cancelling in the real world · better than expected
  • Battery · better than expected
  • Fit and build · better than expected
Would buy again

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Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Generation

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$249
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Owners (3)
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3 of 3 would buy again. 3 of 3 still use it daily.

Owned 6–12 months to over 2 years.

  • Fit and comfort over hours1 better · 2 as expected
  • Noise cancelling in the real world2 better · 1 as expected
  • Battery in real life1 better · 2 as expected
  • Mic on calls2 as expected · 1 worse
  • Buds and case after months1 better · 1 as expected · 1 worse
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What gave out: Ear tips (1)

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds
6 hBelow average
6 h
3 h15 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 241 of 259 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case
30 hBelow average
30 h
7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 239 of 259 we've cataloged.

IP Rating
IP54
IPX436%IP5516%IP5416%IPX511%

IP54 appears on 16% of the 238 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Noise Cancellation Type
ActiveMost common
Active60%Passive14%Hybrid10%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 60% of the 176 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 259).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds
6 h
Battery Life With Case
30 h
Charging Method
MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi, USB-C
Battery Life Anc On
6 h
Earbud Capacity
49 mAh
Fast Charging
Yes

Build

IP Rating
IP54
Sweat Resistance
Yes
Material Case
Plastic

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type
Active
Ambient Levels
Variable
Ambient Mode
Yes, adaptive transparency
Anc Depth
30 dB
Anc Modes
Off,anc,transparency,adaptive
Driver Count
1
Driver Type
Dynamic
Frequency Response
20-20000 Hz
Frequency Response High Hz
20000 Hz
Frequency Response Low Hz
20 Hz
Frequency Response Signature
Warm
Adaptive Anc
Yes
Passive Isolation
20 dB

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version
5.3
Bluetooth Codec
AAC
Bluetooth Range
10 m
Connection Type
Bluetooth
Headphone Jack
No
Multipoint Devices
2 devices

Design

Earbud Form Factor
In-ear
Case Dimensions
45×61×28 mm
Color Options
White
Ear Tip Material
Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included
XS, S, M, L
Wearing Style
Deep insert
Wearing Time Max
8 h
Weight Per Earbud
5.4 g
Weight With Case
51 g

Features

Certified For
Made for iPhone
Companion App
Yes, iOS only
Control Type
Touch controls
Eq Customization
Yes
Find My Device
Find My (Apple)
Auto Connect
Yes
Auto Pause
Yes
Fitness Tracking
No
Mono Mode
Yes
Spatial Audio
Yes, head tracking
Voice Assistant Support
Siri

Identity

Model Number
MQD83AM/A

Microphone

Count
3
Wind Noise Reduction
Yes
Noise Reduction Type
Environmental noise cancellation
Type
Triple microphone

Release

Date
September 23, 2022
Msrp Usd
249 USD
Year
2022

Owners (3)

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What readers who own the Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen report after living with it. Owner-reported, checked before publishing; ordered photo-verified first, then newest.

Owner notes are not paid for, not solicited from specific owners, and not edited by us. The commission SoundGuys may earn on this page comes from retail links, never from notes.

3 owner notes

Every author writes under a generated pseudonym. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned 6–12 months · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

Would buy again

work well and the conversation mode is great

Every author writes under a generated pseudonym. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

Would buy again

The mic is really bad in windy consitions. It cancels your voice with the background noise

  • Mic on calls · worse than expected
  • Fit and build · worse than expected
  • Ear pads / tips · gave out

Every author writes under a generated pseudonym. A signed-in author’s email is never shown. Read more · The reader says they own it. We have not seen proof, and we say so — no label here is proof of a purchase. Read more · Owned over 2 years · Still using it: yes, daily · Posted

Would buy again

I've been using these daily since release. They are very comfortable in my ears almost to the point where I forget i have them in. The noise cancelling still works pretty well but it has definitely degraded since I purchased them. The case is also easy to clean.

  • Comfort · better than expected
  • Battery · better than expected
  • Fit and build · better than expected
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