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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd gen, USB-C)
The earbuds to buy if you're already inside the Apple ecosystem.
4.7 · 68,900 reviews
$200
$249
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Sony WH-1000XM5
Still the pair to beat for noise cancelling and all-day comfort.
4.7 · 41,200 reviews
$288
$400
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Eight microphones and two processors keep planes and open offices at bay, and the redesigned headband finally makes them comfortable for a full transatlantic flight.
- Best-in-class adaptive noise cancelling
- 30-hour battery with ANC on
- Multipoint pairing to two devices
- Speak-to-chat pauses music automatically
The verdict
Why it scores 4.7 out of 5
Works for you
- Reference-level noise cancelling
- Comfortable for very long sessions
- Charges fast when you forget
Worth knowing
- No longer folds flat
- Premium price at list
Full specifications
- Type
- Over-ear, closed back
- Battery
- 30 hours with ANC
- Charging
- USB-C — 3 minutes for 3 hours
- Codecs
- LDAC, AAC, SBC
- Weight
- 250 g
- Connectivity
- Bluetooth 5.2, multipoint
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