Apple Airpods Pro
Apple Airpods Pro
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MUSIC: Fair—6.8/10
CALLS: Good—7.4/10
GAMING: Poor—5.1/10
TV: Poor—5.7/10
PODCASTS & AUDIOBOOKS: Very Good—8.3/10
EXERCISE: Fair—6.0/10
AIR TRAVEL: Excellent—9.2/10
NOISE REDUCTION: Excellent—9.1/10
BUILD QUALITY: Excellent—9.0/10
BATTERY: Good—7.0/10
Apple Airpods Pro are midrange-priced, stem-formed earbuds designed for closed-ear listening. They offer wireless connectivity with good overall sound quality and are particularly suited for calls and meetings, as well as air travel with their excellent noise isolation capabilities. They are optimized for use with Apple devices, providing features like adaptive sound, improved spatial audio, and lower latency which make them ideal for Apple users. They are sweatproof, have active noise cancelling, and come with a wireless charging case promising 24 hours of battery life. While they aren't the best for gaming or watching TV due to their poor scores in those areas, they are very portable and suitable for exercise. They also have integrated mic functionality, though without virtual surround sound. Give Feedback
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Evaluation
Pros
- Active Noise Cancelling
- Compatible with wireless charging
- Optimized for Apple devices
- Good for air travel and portability
- Good call and meeting quality
Cons
- Poor gaming and TV score
- No app equalizer customization
- Not optimized for Android devices
- Lack of lossless codec support
Ratings by Category
Portability:5.0
The Portability score is based on an overall assessment that includes volume and maximum dimension of the product (and case, if relevant), and its weight. Special features like foldability for headphones are also taken into account.
Air Travel:4.8
This score evaluates the product for use on airplanes and other similar kinds of travel. It takes into account noise reduction and portability, including case shape, case size, and weight. It also incorporates the battery life of the product, long-haul comfort, noise reduction (both active and passive), and sound quality. We generally consider wireless products to be more suitable for air travel.
Podcasts & Audiobooks:4.5
This score evaluates the product when used solely to listen to podcasts or audiobooks. It takes into account sound quality and sound signature, to be able to keep voices clear and intelligible. It also considers battery life, when available, and comfort.
Calls:4.2
This evaluates the product when used solely to make and receive calls. It takes into account how well the products are able to clearly reproduce the human voice, the quality of the integrated microphones and the battery life, when available, to be able to use them for longer sessions or conferences.
Battery Life:4.0
The Battery Life rating is based on hours of typical, actual usage.
Music:3.9
The Apple AirPods Pro offer good overall sound quality for music; however, their soundstage and imaging are rated as fair, meaning the spaciousness and directional feel of the audio might not be as immersive or realistic as some other options in the market. Additionally, without support for lossless codecs, the audio fidelity over wireless might not meet the expectations of audiophiles seeking the highest quality sound.
Exercise:3.1
This score evaluates the product when used for exercise and physical activity. It mainly takes into account comfort, whether or not the products are sweatproof and how secure are the earbuds or headphones while wearing them. We also consider products with wireless capabilities to be more suitable for this particular scenario
Full Specs
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
| Price | $249 | ||
Brand | Apple | ||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | ||
Form Factor | Earbuds | ||
Connectivity | Wireless | ||
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score  | 6.9/10 | ||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | ||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | ||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | ||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | ||
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | 5 Hours | ||
Wireless charging | Yes | ||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | ||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | ||
Case Battery Life | 24 | ||
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | ||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | ||
Virtual Surround | Yes | ||
Android App | No | ||
iOS App | No | ||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | ||
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | 9/10 | ||
Comfort score | 8/10 | ||
Size | Medium | ||
Weight of single earbud | 5.4 Grams | ||
Microphone style | Integrated | ||
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD 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."
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