Apple AirPods Pro 2 (2022)

Excellent ANC ; Rich, warm sound ; Charging case gets some neat features

Many of the best features are iPhone and Mac only

The AirPods Pro 2 are a fantastic upgrade and easily some of the best wireless earbuds I have ever tested – even when the high price is taken into account.

Clear, detailed and powerful sound ; Excellent noise-cancelling ; Longer battery life ; Smooth, intuitive use with iOS devices ; Updated ANC features

Many features restricted to iOS devices only ; Updated USB-C case model identical in sound to original

Apple has made its best-sounding AirPods earbuds, with improved ANC and a wonderfully rich and engaging sound that’s now up there with the class leaders

Supreme sound quality ; Excellent adaptive noise cancelling ; Ear Fit Test to ensure optimal fit ; Longer battery life than predecessor

Comparatively large headphone body might make it harder for some people to keep the buds in ; Android users miss out on some features

Apple learned from the mistakes of the past and improved their top-performing true wireless earbuds to not only match the competition but, on occasion, surpass it. The AirPods Pro 2 has excellent noise cancellation capabilities, sounds brilliant and...

Great noise cancellation ; Super sound and Spatial Audio quality ; Longer battery life

Lack of alternative colors ; Not ideal for Android users ; Average battery life

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 brought all-new features, but notably no price increase from the original AirPods Pro released in 2019, while competitors got more expensive. A new H2 chip powers these true wireless earbuds bringing greater sonic performance...

Excellent performance ; Great noise cancellation ; Touch sensor on stem for volume control is useful ; Super-convenient features ; Sweat resistant Charging Case ; H1 chip unlocks more potential

Pricey compared to 3rd Generation model ; No lanyard included

The AirPods Pro 2nd Generation offer all the same features as the excellent AirPods 3rd Generation, but they add Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency modes, as well as the touch sensor for volume control on the stem. There are some great...

Even better than the excellent originals ; Sound quality is excellent ; Nicely improved feature set

We don’t like the swipe volume control ; Might need to turn off case tones ; Very Apple centric

Apple’s AirPods Pro just got way better – as if they weren’t enough of a must-buy already.

Comfortable, compact design ; Industry-leading transparency mode ; Impressive ANC performance ; Enhanced Find My functionality

Many smart features are exclusive to Apple devices ; No lossless audio support ; Only IPX4

The AirPods Pro 2 are the ideal true wireless earbuds for Apple users, with fan-favourite features including multi-device switching, Hey Siri support and one-tap connectivity. There’s also improved ANC, industry-leading transparency mode and...

Superb noise cancelling ; Awareness mode is great ; Top notch fit and comfort

Not the last word in sound quality

It’s difficult not to fall in love with the Apple AirPods Pro 2’s supremely effective noise cancellation, adaptive transparency mode, comfortable fit, pressure vent system, volume controls and AirTag-style tracking.

Wired listening with hi-res audio support ; Balanced, refined audio ; Good ergonomics ; Decent ANC ; Multipoint support

Divisive looks ; Doesn't fold for storage ; Basic ANC features ; No support for LDAC ; Pricey

TLDR: Audiophiles might find the versatility of the Focal Bathys appealing. In wireless mode, it' ANC is decent. And in wired USB listening mode, it provides an appreciably better listening experience.

Incredible noise-cancelling ; Peerless transparency mode ; Respectable sound quality ; Decent battery life ; Easy to set up ; Charges with the Apple Watch puck and MagSafe ; Tight integration with Apple devices

No true multi-point ; Still charges via Lightning ; No battery level indicator on case ; Doesn't support Apple Lossless audio ; Bass could be tighter