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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are better if you need wireless convenience, active noise cancellation for noisy environments, and features optimized for Apple devices, including a stem design with built-in controls that are good for calls and meetings. They're more suitable for exercise and have a significantly longer battery life with a case that supports wireless charging. However, the HifiMan Sundara headphones excel in overall sound quality and soundstage, providing an immersive experience for music and TV. If high fidelity audio is your priority and you don't need wireless capabilities or portability, the Sundara may be worth the extra cost, though they lack a microphone and are not as versatile for different activities. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro 2
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Very good for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
7.0
9.3
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Gaming
8.4
7.2
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for gaming, while the HifiMan Sundara is good.
Phone Calls
7.8
4.9
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.8
7.8
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Sundara is good.
TV and Video
7.8
8.8
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Apple Airpods Pro 2 is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
2.5
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 is excellent for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Battery
6.0 Hours
N/A
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has 6 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery.
Cost
$199
$279
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has a price of $199 and the HifiMan Sundara costs $279.
Build Quality
9.0
8.2
The Apple Airpods Pro 2 has excellent build quality, while the HifiMan Sundara has very good build quality.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro 2 and the HifiMan Sundara compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro 2 | HifiMan Sundara |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$199 | $279 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | September 1, 2022 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7.1/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.8/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 8.4/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 7.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 6 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 0.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.3 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.3 Grams | 394.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Apple Airpods Pro 2
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Sound Guys
Lily Katz | May 2023
"Apple's upgraded H2 chip begets better active noise canceling (ANC) and battery life, while the case's U1 chip and integrated speaker lets you precisely locate it from the Find My app. If you own an iPhone, the new AirPods Pro is an obvious choice."
HifiMan Sundara
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Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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