Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 5 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 6 of 8 decision facts sourced.

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Noise cancellingYes bestbuy.comActive Noise Cancellation support.apple.com
Battery life4.5 hours bestbuy.com6 hours support.apple.com
Bluetooth5.0 bestbuy.com5.3 support.apple.com
Weight0.011875 pounds bestbuy.com5.3 g support.apple.com
Water resistanceNot yet sourcedIPX4 support.apple.com
Starting MSRP$219.99 bestbuy.com$249.99 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): Codecs, Multipoint, Water resistance. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation): Codecs, Multipoint. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) if

Pick Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) if

Skip both if

  • Neither publishes codecs or multipoint yet.

Verdict: The AirPods Pro offers lower starting price ($219.99 vs $249.99); the AirPods Pro counters with longer battery life (6 h vs 270 min). Neither publishes codecs or multipoint yet.

Winner: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation): 6.5/10

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation): 7.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Noise cancellingYesActive Noise Cancellation
Battery life4.5 hours6 hours
Quick chargeCableLightning
Bluetooth5.05.3
TypeIn-EarIn-Ear
Weight0.011875 pounds5.3 g

Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)

What works

  • Comfortable fit for most ears
  • Spatial audio support

What doesn't

  • Battery life limited to 4.5 hrs
  • Lightning charging case not USB‑C

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)

What works

  • Longer battery life 6 hrs
  • Adaptive Transparency mode

What doesn't

  • Higher price than 1st gen
  • Proprietary case requires USB‑C

Bottom line

Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation).

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