The AirPods Pro 2 Are Annoyingly Good
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- Опубліковано 16 чер 2024
- The AirPods Pro 2 are objectively better in just about every way compared to the first generation. But is it worth the upgrade over the already great AirPods Pro 1st Gen or the Beats Fit Pros that you can get at a discounted price? I tested the sound performance, adaptive transparency, and ANC to find out.
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I have to say, as a huge fan of most popular channels reviews, this has completely blown all of them out of the water. This video was genuine, and transparent the entire time. You my friend just earned a subscriber, keep up the amazing content. I have been looking for a UA-cam channel that provides this content for YEARS! Thank you for the information, and your honesty
Thank you for the very kind words! 🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@@MichaelSoledad your channel is about to explode.💪
Completely agree with you
Npc
@@SN-zg5sk what?
Your visual demonstration of the sound difference using toy building blocks is a genius idea. Thank you for showing us that.
I haven't even started the video yet and I'm already in awe
I just purchased these on line. Now you have me excited to get them. Thank you
ive been using the airpods pro 2 for almost a month, and at first impressions i also thought that the commands on the outside of the stem would be better, but after a while the commands on the groove become second nature and less prone to accidental use than they would be on the outside, they case charges with the apple watch cable, so it facilitates for me when travelling
I am starting to feel the same way about the touch controls. I suppose it was just a matter of time before I got used to it. Thanks for sharing your experience!
Finally found answer to my question! Thanks for this video!
This was the first Apple product I've ever bought and honestly they are beyond great. Like, way past my expectations to the point where people rarely even see me without these in my ear anymore! Seriously surprised how good these are in every aspect.
I’m curious why you would buy these as your first apple product when they work best with iPhones. Is there a reason that made you lean towards these?
Shouldn’t wear them All the time it’s bad for you if you have them on for too long. Of course they may say it’s ok and you can use them all the time all they care about is the profits
@@Elsa.qxhz7 it’s not bad for you at all.
@@Elsa.qxhz7 I got so attached to them on Android first and its super easy, amazing, and seamless. There's just a few features that aren't present. Love em so much switched to iphone to see and compare 🤣
@@shanejones357 yes it is
Subbed! - Your take on things has been refreshing. I'm also glad that you've made a good case about the AirPods being "annoyingly good" so it's not just clickbait.
Thank you very much!
Besides the audio & noise cancellation improvements, the big upgrades for me are volume touch controls and the ability to charge using apple watch charger. Being able to locate it using find my app is great too for those who prone to misplacing them.
nice format of comparing and reviewing - I like it a lot that you switched back to be able to really compare them not just from memory! Good Vid Good Job
Thank you!
Great review love the style and feel of these reviews will go to the apple store and try them out in person soon
Just an FYI, the first gen also had a MagSafe charging case, they released that version a short while before the 2nd gen.
I was a holdout using AirPodPro1 until I lost them down a freight elevator shaft (long story). Happy accident once I got the AirPodPro2. Thet are everything you say they are, and the transparent mode is great in my city environment where situational awareness is important.
Usually nowadays I'd get distracted from a UA-cam video within a minute or so by scrolling through my UA-cam feed, but this video, your video, kept me engaged throughout the entirety of it man! You earned yourself a happy new subscriber!
Thank you! This is an awesome New Years gift 😊
Love the videos! I just got the new ones compared to the 1st gen and they sound way better!
Glad I came across your channel. Top notch stuff. I got them as soon as they came out and was crushed when after the first couple days of use, it would hurt my ears like crazy and straight up jolt a pain whenever I would smile or laugh. Gave it a couple of weeks and my ears got accustomed to it. Been loving them ever since. Honestly the best pair of earbuds I’ve ever used.
same here. right ear more so than the left.
@@froddobaggins dudeee no way. It was the right ear more than the left for me too. Wtf hahah
Thank you for the kind words. That's so unfortunate. My friend has a similar experience. I'm fortunate enough to fit them well.
honestly strange it never heart mine
Me listening this on my airpods pro 2 (arrived today). I`ve had airpods 2nd gen (enjoy them, mum) and these new airpods pro 2 are crazy. My body cannot handle the silence in noise cancellation mode. My head is finally quiet and I don`t hear the messy ringing or white noise sound in my head. Love them.
Lost my AirPods pros that I've had a couple of years the other month (although I actually got them replaced by apple TWICE because they were faulty and crackly, which was a known problem) and just picked up the 2s. Such a good improvement, the volume adjuster is enough to win me over, although it can look like your picking at your ears...but the sound quality is so much better too, I immediately noticed the bass improvement. Hopefully won't lose these ones...
Hopefully not! Haha
I am considering upgrading to gen 2 pros.. as I have had pros gen 1 since 2019.. I use mine every day at gym and random moments, they crack/pop/buzz with the most minimal movements and adjustments so annoying. I get them in sweet spot and it will work for a while until something triggers it again. So now that the new pro 2s are out I think about upgrading. I did hear issues with bluetooth feature for non apple, which is concerning I primarily use all apple. but I use these occasionally with my work pc which is windows and I need them to work good for bluetooth as well. I appreciate all insight and reviews if I should upgrade.
@@xERRRAHx The AirPods Pro 2 are great. I've used them pretty much daily for 4 months with no problems, the sound quality is amazing. I would say that if you need headphones for a work pc with a mic etc, I would suggest using ones hard wired and no bluetooth. Bluetooth doesn't work well with mics. But if you're just going to use them to listen to things on your work pc then you'll be fine. I would recommend the upgrade, without a doubt.
Have you experienced any of the crackling, buzzing, white noise, or volume loss that has been known to happen on the 1st gen on your pro 2s? I have the 1st gen and needed to get them replaced because they were really horrible to use after a couple months and then a few months after I got them back from replacement they began having the same issues. As of today I cannot use them at all because the right air pod does not have any volume to it at all and the left one is very low in volume and the features are practically useless due to the noise that happens when you activate them. I’m hesitant to buy the newest pro 2s because I’m afraid this will happen with them as well. If you could let me know your experience with the 2nd gen up until this point I’d appreciate it.
@@Ant.Tarantino Haven't had any problems with my 2s at all, would thoroughly recommend picking them up. Sound quality and noise cancellation is noticeably upgraded as well.
I just came across your channel and I enjoyed your video. I have them also and I love them a lot more than I did my AirPods Pro 1
Thank you, Scott! Glad you found me and I hope you stick around.
Great video and good comparisons, including all your anecdotes
Thank you!
Thanks, good video, I have to admit that at the beginning I thought you're just a fanboy from apple but actually you're not, this video helps me to find out if I have to buy the first or second generation, thanks man good vídeo
I thought the slider should be on the outside too but now that I'm used to it, I think it's better there. Just lightly pinch it the same way you do for when youre pausing, but then slide up or down at the same time. It's actually really smooth
I’ve gotten used to it and I do love that feature now.
Bought my own pair last week, and your review perfectly encapsulates the experience. They manage to have that open and deep feel to the sound that is similar to headphones, and the NC and Transparency is so much better.
One thing I noticed which was big for me was on the Gen 1s there was the issue of “tunnelling” where walking and running would cause a lot of in ear echoing and a rumbling like noise, but that is completely gone on the Gen 2s
Excellent video dude, hope your channel blows up!
Im glad you love it as much as I do. Thanks so much for the very kind words!
Thanks for answering my question, Michael! I’ve noticed that my AirPods Pro (2nd gen) take a little longer to connect to my phone when I put them on.. hopefully it’s a bug that can be fixed with a software update :)
Have you also been experiencing them randomly disconnect and reconnect again immediately after?
@@molase_ yes, sometimes this happens when I initially put the AirPods in my ears.
Look up the accessibility mode trick where you enhance the audio. There are guides out there for what part of it means. Honestly think they sound even better after it. It's impressive how low the bass can go, not like loud but the kind of bass that feels like it's running through your body.
Can you pls explain more? What settings do i need to tweak?
@@shashanksingh5479in accessibility there is a test for what audio suits you
Bought them on release day when they first came out in 2019, started making crackling sounds when in ANC and Transparency mode like 3 months after I got them. Just ordered these, hopefully that doesn’t happen again
My AirPods Pro 2nd gen is gonna arrive tmrw 😫can’t wait
I bought the bears fit pro on the deal you talk about in the video and love them. My first pair of anc wear phones and was surprised how good it works. The xm4s are on sale for $179.99 right now and curious about those as well.
where did you find the x m4a for 179??? i’ve been trying to get a hold of them, id like to know please :((
Great Video and such a good quality keep up the good work!
Thank you! :)
About the adaptive transparency mode on the 2nd gen pros, yesterday I tried to play the drums while wearing my AirPods and I was shocked to how much they could bring down the volume of the drums. I played in a small room, without any proper acoustic treatment, where the noise levels were legitimately harmful for ear health but the earbuds just completely killed it and the best thing is that it still sounded pretty damn good, so good that I thought that they weren’t doing anything at all until I took them off and I realized. Excellent feature from Apple, might be a little bit niece, but still great!
This is fantastic insight! Thank you for sharing.
I already got mine so I don’t why I clicked on the video but I’m glad I did, love your channel dude. Keep the good content up 💪🏻 btw the pro 2s are 🔥 ngl
Thank you! I very much enjoy mine to this day
I agree that swiping on the outer surface of the stalk would make it easier to change the volume, however it would also mean that it would be easy to accidentally activate when stretching, hugging, scratching your head, playing with your hair or other similar situations.
You are correct. I’ve since then gotten accustomed to it and I rather like the way they’ve implemented it as is
Im glad you started the video with that. I didn’t last 2 months the slippage every 2 hours was the worst! I really wanted these but I know the slippage would still be there. Also using the first Gen as a comparison isn’t accounting for the mileage 😩
Excellent review, thanks 🙏🏻. I watched a few reviews and this was my favorite and helped me decide so I just got the AirPods Pro 2 for $199.99 and they’re pretty amazing. I wish for a bit more bass but the sound is a quality sound. The ecosystem is unparalleled
Where’d you find them for 200?
@@eriklopez7955 amazon had a sale on them but only for Black Friday- cyber Monday
@@landonle3308 damn
@@eriklopez7955 they was on sale on target
@@eriklopez7955 😂righ
I was perfectly happy with the sound of my AirPods Pro 1st generation.
Still spontaneously bought the 2nd generation and I have no regrets.
So much better overall.
Was gonna wait until Black Friday to get these since my case unfortunately stopped working and have misplaced them where at home. First song I listened to was Jimmy Cooks by Drake and I was blown away from the quality. If it does go on sale on Black Friday get them as they're 100% worth it
Yes, these gen 2’s are worth the price IMO
I don't know if this has been addressed but I notice a highlight streak of some sort on the A cam are you using the GH6 as the main cam? Cuz that camera had similar streaking issue.
I recommend you switch to B&O H95s for your over-ears! Feel like Apple's sound signature is very close to B&O, or that particular "Scandinavian sound", with the deep clear bass, and massive space and separation. Noise Cancelling isn't as good, but if you only use them at home like me, that's less of an issue.
for anyone watching this video now, the airpod pros 2 are on sale for 165 before tax on amazon
i can't stand touch control so i turned it off. but i always listen to my pods at 100% volume for hours on end. which is probably im only 25 years old and have terrible hearing! anyway love your video mike! keep it up!
Subbed great content talaga!
Hey Michael great review- and it’s all true even I have the B&W’s and the beautiful B&O EX’s and B&O H95’s and guess what - I only use the AirPod Pro2 now. I have adjusted the sound to my hearing using the mimi auditory data app and applied it to my sound profile in the iOS Health app so my hearing deficiencies are countered. I just need to listen to all my music again now. The B&O Ex’s still have some use as they produce a very warm sound - like cognac in comparison to Whisky.
Cognac and whiskey is a good analogy. Thanks for sharing!
4:26 what case are you using? i love it!
enjoyed this just the information I needed but I need to know about that pink case..it looks no-nonsense can you tell me where I can get one?
Thanks! It's a cheap rubberized case from Amazon.
First you grab an Airpod and then you adjust the volume. It's a lot more stable, because your hand gets fixed a bit in space while grabbing.
no wonder adaptive transparency didn't trigger itself for the airplane, cos for it to work it need to hear a sound louder than 85 dB, like an Siren in order for adaptive transparency to kick in , and u can notice it when it does, cos there is a tiny delay before the loud sound is lowered. but I 100% agree with you , i wasn't planning on upgrading, but when i tried these , i went WoW , it's on another level , especially the voice and instruments separation with higher quality bass even at low level . i love them ( just wish Apple would release a black finish ). the only downside i noticed with the beats fit pro is the wingtip that after a while can really hurt your hears , and the airpods pro never fell off while doing workouts , one advice is do not trust the ear fit tip test that Apple has built into IOS , cos it is just checking the seal of the ears, try the other sizes , cos you'll be surprised how much one will fit more than the standard ones.
your setup looks v clean man
Thank you!
That’s one of my problems as well, when I’m using my pc with my 300 dollars headphones , I miss the sounds that the AirPods are producing
It's annoying and great at the same time.
Great review!! I had the first or second airpods (with the longer stems) before investing in the AirPods Pro 2. Got them twice in less than 2 years, and though I loved them, there were quite a lot of annoying quirks that bothered me. Kept debating/watching reviews then finally caved on investing in the pro 2. So worth it for me!! Hopefully quality will stay consistent over time, but wow the sound is so clear, and calls stay clear. Took a bit to get used to the ANC, but it’s been an unexpected great feature for me. There’s a few quirks still, but the benefits have been so much better!
Thank you for sharing your experience! I love it so much more than the first gen.
Will it be good at preventing DJ & traffic sound? Being a student, ANC is my priority to cut the outside noise.
@@rabbitbania5909 - it blocks traffic noise pretty well for me, but not sure about DJ situations as I’m not in those situations
I got the og AirPods 1 not even pro, and man I want these, noise cancelling is a must since I gotta go on a bus everyday
There is actually a newer version of the 1st generation case that does support MagSafe
I bought mine last week and there was severe issues like disconnection and voice recording issue e.g mic issue, than i return back to apple and waiting for the refund
I still have the 1st gen airpods and i finally made the upgrade love the new pros
I am planin to buy tomorrow on tight budget but this vid takin me closer to bnkrupcy😊
Watching these in my second generation air pod pros
Thanks and subscribed! J
Great video! What are the wireless chargers your using?
Thanks! I'm using the Apple MagSafe charger attached to a Grovemade wireless charger stand and the UGMONK wireless charger stand.
I have the first first Airpods pro's, and they do charge with magsafe
Hi.... Do you think newer generations of airpods pro will come next year??
Should I wait to buy with iPhone 15 or just go for it?
Doubtful since it took about 3 years before they came out with gen 2. What might come next year is the 2nd gen Beats Fit Pro which are identical to performance but different in fit and design.
great review,
airpod new generation is amazing and noise canceling is so good!
i wish i had one but i can't...
What is the name of the case protector you used in the video (time stamp 4:24)?
When swiping the volume, I use the thumb opposite, just like when squeezing. That is, if I don't use "Hey Siri, set the volume to 70%."
I only got them for the transparency mode ❤
And I’m android!
Very good review. Clear like the second generation EarPod pro😂. I had quite a lot of different EarPod… I bought the first generation still under warranty for 85 dollars. It is fantastic. Yes I will consider the upgrade but It feels like it is not a game changer… it is better… thank you for your excellent review. 😊
Have a pair. They’re pretty fantastic.
i lost my 2nd gen regular airpods, gonna grab these for the advanced tracking and sound
Great video.
In addition, the same thing happened to my Sony XM5.... Every so often I force myself to use them because it's such a waste!!! :D
But to be honest, I use the XM5 mainly for calls, the microphone technology is out of this world, I can even wash dishes while talking and no one will notice. ;)
Haha, you know my pain! I’m glad you still enjoy them though.
I wonder if they will come out with an updated Beats Fit Pros? Makes me want to hold off buying AirPods Pro 2s until I know for sure.
Thoughts? Merry Christmas.
Im almost certain they will. I'm keeping my fingers crossed as I always preferred the design and fit of the Beats Fit Pros.
Now you got me wanting to buy the Beats! My gym plays VERY loud techno or hard rock music on their BIG speakers. I listen to podcasts, classical music or easy listening (Hey, I'm 60!!! But at least I'm still going to the gym!!!! hahaha) With my regular 2nd gen air pods, I can't hear my own audio over the gym noise. Is the noise cancelling VERY effective on the Beats and the pro 2? same? thanks!
I would go with the Beats if you don’t like the fit of the AirPods Pro or the styling. Otherwise, similar performance. The 2nd gen’s noise cancellation is much better so I highly recommend it. Keep showing up to the gym! 🙌🏼🙌🏼🙌🏼
@@MichaelSoledad I used the regular Gen 2 airpods and never had a fit problem. they never fell out of my ears.... I imagine I won't have that problem with the Pro's either? I'm MOST concerned about the noise cancellation, all else being equal. gen 2 pro is my best bet?
Thanks!
Yes, gen 2 would be your best pick.
I've upgrade from 1st gen.
Here the issues i face:
connection drops often, my airpods settings getting reset (like the press&hold duration) very often, Delayed or inconsistent Noise cancellation when i turn it on 1st time.
My 1st gen was smooth as butter when switching from transparency to ANC.
How interesting. I've had some slight connection issues but nowhere near as bad as you seem to experience. I'm guessing it's iOS that might be causing the issue.
I had connection issues aswell, once I got my iPhone 14 pro max they stopped
I just got a pair of AirPods Pro 2 after using my regular AirPods (first generation) for 4 years. The sounds is amazing and if you aren’t a fan of ear tips (like myself) well don’t worry cuz you won’t have a single complain. Worth the upgrade!
3:30 sheeesh nice wallpaper
I got my AirPod Pro 2nd gen for $61 (refurbished ) from eBay! Came sealed & looking brand new with all accessories in, including the XS earbud! Package came fast delivery too! I lost my right AirPod pro 1st gen, and cost $94 for brand new only for one AirPod A2023, and almost the same price as the 2nd gen AirPod w/ complete accessories! So, no contest to choosing the 2nd gen I got now!😊
Holy smokes thats a great deal!
Hey Micheal, can you review the regular pixel 7?? I am student and this is a well priced phone and I want to know more about the camera quality and how it works on a daily use. Thank you!!
If I get my hands on one I’ll definitely do it 👍🏼
He dont care about android just watch others UA-camrs video
i have the airpods pro 2 and maybe it’s because i’m not optimising the features but ANC is good but idk about bass… i’m with Apple Music
I just bought mine I shall see if they are good for me.
Im also facing some Connectivity issue but in my case its with both of my earbuds.
Random volume drop zero and video on device is still playing and after a second or two it goes back to original volume.
I have checked it and even if i dont have any other device (switching btw devices may be the issue) near me the issue is still persist
I have the first gen AirPods Pro only problem with them is they kept falling off my ears while working out but than switched to beats fit pro which was night and day better for fit, I was hype for the new AirPods Pro second gen but it looks like the fit is the same as the first so that’s already a big let down
Yes, they are the same fit as the first gen. Unfortunate you can't enjoy them the same way you do your Fit Pros.
This my exact issue rn. Wing tip attachments are an option for the pros 2nd gen, they’re on Amazon for like 10 dollars but then you’d have to take them off to close the case all the way and you might lose them. So idk if ima do that or get the beats fit pro
Can the Beats fitpros move between and iPhone and iPad seamlessly or are the EarPod Pros the only ones?
Yes, it can.
I went from second generation AirPods to the 2nd Gen Pros and I actually wonder if mine aren't working properly. They seem to fit well and i've done the fit test but noise cancellation doesn't actually seem to block out much noise, seems like it's only very specific frequencies. When you said you blocked out your wife's gym music, I can still easily hear the music at the gym unless my own is quite loud.
I think they’re either broken or the geometry of your ear might just not be a good fit for these particular earbuds and can affect the ANC. I heard this can be the case for some people.
@@MichaelSoledad yeah I was wondering if I was maybe just one of those people who they don’t fit properly for. Dang. Thanks for the reply! :)
I need the name of that charging pad
Mine had bugs and I’m praying I’m still in the 14 day return😮
Im using Galaxy Buds Pro (1st Gen) with my 14 Max and they're still great. I'm looking to travel more and looking into the XM4s Headphones. But since I will already be spending money I was thinking perhaps getting the APP2s instead. Really torn
Unless ANC is your priority, you may be pleasantly surprised with the sound of the APP2s.
@@MichaelSoledad do u feel if it is better to get the XM4 headphones or the APP2 if u r currently using the first APP and wants an upgrade?
@@anselc366 Two very different things to be honest. If you would like to try over the ear headphones then you can't go wrong with the XM4. They provide a comfort that's very different from earbuds and the ANC will be much better. But if you like the ease and portability of the APP but with better sound and Adaptive Transparency, the APP2 is the way to go. Just don't expect it's ANC to be better than the XM4.
I got them a week ago, never going back to my old jabra earbuds
I wish I saw this before I bought my AirPods 🤣
I didn’t know about the beats fit pro
Believe me. You don't want swipe/touch on the outside. Oppo Enco X buds have this and everytime when i wear a winter hat or a hoodie it skipps songs or messes with the volume when the textile touches it
I've since then come around to appreciating this. Once I got used to it it started to make more sense why they designed it this way.
im having a small minor moving and small sound in the lid when keeping in my hand. Is it normal in airpod pro 2??
I was going to buy the 1st generation AirPods Pro but decided just to go or the pro 2nd generation and i have been using them everyday since buying them
They are definitely a great upgrade.
AirPods Pro 1 did have MagSafe they updated it in 2020
How do they perform when you have zoom calls in a cafe setting? Are they able to mute the sound of the environment for the others on the call?
They're ok. They can block out most sound but nothing amazing in my opinion.
They sell attachments for the AirPods that make them just like your fit pros
The volume swipe only works when you swipe then pause the video/song then it moves but if it’s done while the video/song is playing volume doesn’t move so it’s a pointless gesture
I have the airpod max since release. Thinking of getting these ONLy to cater to coworkers who to this day look at me weird cuz i been wearing the airpod maxs to work and wear them all day long. And to this day i am the only dude at my job who wear them. So yes, i will get the airpod pros just so people dont look at me weird. ✌️
i still prefer my anc sony's over airpods sound quality is amazing
i have big hands and i perfectly swipe, i actually much rather prefer use the airpods to change the volume but i forget its a feature😅
have you noticed any effect on the anc after the 5B58 firmware update?
No difference to be honest. If anything, both earbuds have been more consistent with their connections now. In the beginning sometimes it takes a second or two for one earbud to sync but they seem fine now.
I switched from android to iPhone 13 in July and absolutely love everything about it. I’ve since bought the Apple Watch SE2 and AirPod pro 2 and am loving them too. 10/10 💥👌🏻
I'm happy for you! They are an awesome combo!
The Beats Fit sound the best but the microphone is unusable for important and business calls.
Huhuhu can't there is any tips or anything like using only one touching sensor ,whenever i need to gave my friend to listen one airpod eventually it will stop ..
Like we can both used them to slide music or anything 😢 help
And i don't wannit to be like that
Pro 2’s are $90 on eBay brand new and sealed. I just purchased a pair!
It’s a scam