The second-generation AirPods Pro are a strong rebuttal to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II. At $249, Apple’s flagship noise-cancelling true wireless earphones come close to besting the $299 Bose model in the active noise cancellation (ANC) department and offer a much more sophisticated Transparency mode that lets you better hear your surroundings. In addition, the new AirPods Pro sound as good as ever and come with a more advanced charging case that has a built-in speaker that enables various useful features. Of course, the AirPods Pro also offer absolutely seamless integration with Apple products, making them easier to use with your iPhone, iPad, or Mac than any other Bluetooth headphones. So while the QuietComfort Earbuds II hold a slight lead in noise cancellation, the second-gen AirPods Pro are just as easy to recommend to Apple device users, earning them our Editors' Choice award.Familiar Design, New Volume Controls At a glance, the new AirPods Pro look a lot like the old Ai...
The second-generation AirPods Pro deliver exceptional ANC and audio performance, making them the best noise-cancelling true wireless earphones for Apple device users.
Rich, well-balanced audio performance; Excellent active noise cancellation; Adaptive Transparency mode is genuinely impressive; Charging case has a useful built-in speaker; Seamless integration with Apple devices
No hi-res codec support; Offers only non-adjustable EQ presets