Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation, USB-C)

18 Sep 2023

Apple has updated its second-generation with a new USB-C charging case and lossless audio when paired with the Apple Vision Pro.

HWZ's Overall Rating: 9.0

Design:

8.5

Performance:

Features:

9.5

Value:

Now charges via USB-C

Very good noise-cancelling

Peerless transparency mode

Useful new features via firmware

Respectable sound quality

Decent battery life

Tight integration with Apple devices

No battery level indicator on case

Lossless audio only works with Apple Vision Pro

Not the most detailed sounding

Bass could tighter

Product Specification

Driver Unit	Custom high-excursion Apple driver
Bluetooth	Bluetooth 5.3
Microphone	Dual beamforming microphones Inward-facing microphone
Voice Assistant Support	Siri
Other features	Apple H2 chip Active Noise Cancellation Adaptive Transparency Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking Adaptive EQ
Weather Resistance	IPX54 water and sweat resistance: earbuds and charging case
Battery & Charging	Charges via USB-C, Qi wireless, MagSafe (Apple Watch)
Playback time	Single charge: Up to 6 hours with ANC on Single charge: Up to 5.5 hours with spatial audio and head tracking enabled Up to 30 hours with ANC on and charging case
Dimensions	Earbuds: 30.9 x 21.8 x 24mm Charging case: 45.2 x 60.6 x 21.7mm
Weight	Earbuds: 5.3g Charging case: 50.8g