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Did you not experienced the audio drift in syncing issues? I honestly have no idea how people cannot noticed this. I have been able to reproduce it on literally every single AirPods Pro second generation I’ve encountered. Three that I’ve had replaced, and literally. 10 from friends and family that I’ve purchased it.
This video shows me never become a sound engineer. The difference is there but subtle for most of the examples. Frankly they are both great EarPods. One thing I wish they should include is to allow me to adjust different levels of boast in different frequencies like the Sony one I have.
Thank you for this 👏 like no joke. You have been the only one who actually went in depth in testing exactly how much of an improvement these new pods are instead of just repeating almost everything Apple said back at WWDC
These are hands down the best headphone reviews on UA-cam! He tests every little detail and has the equipment to show it! These are the reviews I look for when purchasing headphones! This is the standard that all other UA-camrs can aim for. Keep up the excellent work!
Ok so as a father of 4 loud children the adaptive transparency is one of my favorite features. You were right in saying it’s hard to notice, but that’s only because it’s working so seamlessly. The best way to identify how it works is to play a background noise like white noise or a bath running and then introduce a loud scream or shout. You can clearly hear the sound of the bath being reduced comparatively to the shout and it all happens in a fraction of a second. I’m telling you this feature is an ear saver in so many situations.
Used my AirPods Pro 1 for 8+ hours a day since launch and upgraded them today ($180 at Costco with AppleCare+ included). The difference in sound quality is very noticeable. Much better bass while still preserving the definition of the higher ranges. Adaptive Audio is amazing, it sounds like I’m not wearing headphones at all but quickly mutes or balances out loud or annoying sounds in the background. Wore them in the car wash today and it quickly went to full ANC when it got loud and seamlessly went transparent when I got out. Very natural feeling and no jarring transitions. The conversation awareness feature is also a huge benefit to someone like me who wears them all day at work. It goes full transparent as soon as I start talking and mutes my music. Volume controls on the buds are a huge benefit as well. Can’t say enough good about them.
I just wanted to mention how smart of an idea it was to test the mic during the sponsor portion. For once didn’t fast forward due to wanting to see the differences. Great review. Subbed.
Your audio engineer headphones and ear buds reviews are the best. Love how your format of these videos alternates between audio samples and features plus using the mic sample as the time to mention your sponsor. 🙂 You're always as objective as it gets. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, Patrick! It's been years and years trying to figure out how to do audio videos, so it's exciting that I've finally found a format that seems to be working, haha.
Probably the best comparative review of the AirPods Pro 2 vs 1. One of my go-to content creator for audio content. Well-structured videos, excellent pacing! I really appreciate how descriptive and concise the analysis are without sounding condescending and highfalutin.
Broooo testing out mic quality while giving the sponsor it’s time is literally the most clever thing!! I’m seriously very disappointed when I see UA-camrs talk continuously talk about a sponsor in the middle of a nice video, literally makes no sense after paying for YT premium lol, that’s a very clever way right there
I’m 70 and noticing those high end frequencies are more annoying these days while I used to adjust my EQ towards them and trim the lows. The AP2s in my experience are amazing at delivering a softer range of vocals while listening without irritating highs dominating the space. I thing the ANC is at least 2x better and transparency is so life like! Excellent review. 🙏🏼👍
I just bought a pair of airpod pro (2nd gen) and I REALLY wanted to be able to hear the difference between the first and 2nd generations to know what I was paying extra for. Thankfully I found this incredibly detailed video on the subject so thank you for curing my curiosity, Keep doing gods work.
Thank you for your super detailed audio reviews! These are the details I look for when looking to purchase headphones! These are the best headphone reviews on UA-cam.
Did you notice some occasional left / right imbalance both with the ANC and playback? Mine seem to do that. Sometimes the left earbud clearly cancels less noise, especially higher pitched sounds like distance traffic noise. Usually after after some minutes it get's back to cancelling it out completely and then gradually getting worse again. While in the same environment. Very distracting and uncomfortable feeling. And for playback sometimes with mono sounds like voice in podcasts the sound is for a brief period of time - usually a few seconds - not coming from the front, but slightly shifted to the left or right. Maybe that is occuring when the ANC is calibrating to new environmental noise. It seems to do that calibrating more than the Airpods Pro 1, which for me always gave the same amount of noise cancelling. The Pro 2 seem to cancel less, the quieter the environment ist. Maybe to safe energy. The result however is distracting for me.
I work in the middle of a noisy manufacturing facility and AirPod Pro 1 does a decent job but I still generally need to play my own music to really drown it out. I’m wondering if the Pro 2 will be worth it or not.
As an engineer in a different field, I really admire the engineer mindset in any field. I couldn't be more satisfied by the technical details of a earphone video. Thank you for your efforts on this video!
As an update, I got my airpods pro 2 to test. You are right, it is different than previous generation. I just have to call some one to find out about phone call quality.
i just upgraded from the AirPods 2 to the AirPods Pro 2 an iam amazed. when that adaptive transparency kicks in (when an ambulance passes by or sth. like that) you can hear how its more silent.
I have a question for you...only sound qualitywise, airpods pro 2 vs apple earpods(wired) which one is better... like earpods have the ability to play lossless music but airpods pro doesn't support that... so just thinking of sound quality... which one is better and why?
Absolutely the most phenomenal in-depth review of AirPods Pro 1 & 2! I have to say that my new AirPods Pro 2 have way better bass & highs than my pro 1s. I’m glad I upgraded. Gave my pro 1s to my daughter who really likes them.
I've been waiting patiently for your airpods pro 2 review for weeks!! So glad you finally did it I love your content it's so comprehensive and thorough. Great job as always!
Hi, I purchased AirPods Pro 2. Mine are assembled in Vietnam, they are the new AirPods Pro 2 in USB C. Do you think the quality is the same as in China? They are official
my question as well i have the 1 gen china version and my right airpods has the STATIC noise when ANC and Transparency idk id vietnam ones have that issue or not
Hi i have a question. Is it normal that on AirPods Pro 2 with transparency mode on and Music Playing (50% volume) I can hear someone talking but i cant understand exact words because of Music? Is it normal or my AirPods are wrong?
This is the most incredible AirPods Pro 2 review I’ve seen! Thank you so much for the ridiculous amount of work and skill this has taken. Also, I really like how the mic test doubled as a sponsor plug. It actually made it one of the least awkward mic tests out there.
Im quite surprised how few differences there are between Sound and ANC. Especially after i heard so much hype about the new ones the last months. I actually think the gen 1 sounds a little warmer and pleasant from your recordings. I will definetely have to try gen 2 out, but I definetely dropped plans to add them to my collection and look more into the direction of the galaxy buds pro 2. Especially after my Airpods started disabling Bluetooth on my iPhone when pausing audio after the last firmware update.
@elliotalderson8358 when they stop making the best all rounder for earbuds with features not found on any other earbud, maybe they could even be considered a ripoff. For now, I think they’re a great value because of how great they are. Don’t be toxic.
What are the best noise cancelling headphones? I live near a noisy environment, gyms blaring and construction zone? Which headphones will give me silence?
@@ThisIsTechTodayHi im considering buying the airpods pro 2 but i noticed there’s a upgraded 2023 version? Noise cancellation is the dealbreaker for me, is the 2023 same as the 2022 in terms of noise cancellation? Because I only know they differ in charging ports. Im really indecisive.
I have bought pro 2 and tried it against pro 1 for a week before I returned the pro 2s.. My experience is that pro 2 sounds muddy due to hyped bass frequencies, also has narrower sound stage. The mids are diminished in favour of more bass. Detail is lost. I really dont understand why every youtuber says they are an upgrade soundwise. Maybe I have problem with my ears :).
I wore the AirPods Pro 2 and heard the sound of a pressure cooker while keeping the adaptive transparency mode on. Then (while the same sound of the pressure cooker continued), I switched off the adaptive transparency mode from my phone. And boy what a huge difference that made. The sound suddenly seemed too high to even tolerate. Never knew the adaptive mode was soo good.
When I had the AirPods Pro 1, I was so disappointed because there was no bass, now upgraded to AirPods Pro 2, much better, stronger bass and overall better sound quality, gave me goosebumps!
As a music producer, I can notice in the second track, the mix of the kick and snare become clearer with the ap2 and with with the ap1 they are muddier and muffled
Okay so let’s give u guys a additional impression from someone who loves good sound : I had both of these. The Bose have more and deeper bass and it sound real , not like the momentum 3s which sound a bit bloaded and muddeled. The Bose have more forward mids so voiced sound more prominent than the Air pods and momentum’s which I love. In terms of highs the air pods sound colder and a bit mor3e „ tiny“ ?! Soundstage wise Their are all 3 basically the same, no big differences here. All in all the Bose sound the best and react very nice to adjustments in the EQ. The air pods sound the most natural and cold with a bit recessed voices and the Sennis have the most powerful bass just a tiny bit more than the Bose but it overshadows the rest often and mids sound a bit muddy all in all .. concerning ANC Bose Aare best , followed by the air pods and the Sennis
I have a question what I couldn't completely get from the video. 1: how low does the volume of the earbuds get, and 2: is there any static 'bluetooth-headphone like' static/hiss noise present in the sound at low volumes, and if, how loud? My ears are highly sensitive to sounds so I like to listen to music at the lowest volume possible. Also because of this, I tend to hear static noise around +20 dB louder than it actually is, therefore my questions. Thanks in advance!
hmm i not conviced - at hoem i use dt990rpo and 770 80ohm, as walking fun - jabra 75t but i corrected them with eq - still they sound like totaaly club set - but they give joy - - shoudl iget air pods pro 2?
Listening to it using my AirPods Pro 2. I can say that the difference is bigger than shown. I hated the flat sound of the 1st gen. I love the 2nd gen though. I listen to music at 50% or less volume, so the 1st gen didn’t really produce enough bass. The 2nd gen is perfect for me, definitely worth the upgrade.
Thank you...! From a fellow audio engineer/musician. Years ago I stopped watching audio reviews with people "describing" the sound. I returned the Pro2 because the sound and ANC didn't feel like an upgrade from my gen1. You confirmed my original assessment so thank you!!
if you have a airpods, use apple music, you will see the difference. choose high resolution lossless or lossless. you can make adjustments according to the type of music you listen to via the equalizer.
Thanks for this. I’m no audiophile and TBH, I couldn’t tell the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 except for the microphone test. The Gen 2 was clearly superior with that. Fortunately, I don’t make much (if any, phone calls) and I have my AirPod Max for work meetings. My only complaint with my Gen 1 is one of the earbuds sometimes doesn’t charge when I put it in the case. I’ll upgrade when that goes kaput. In the meantime, thanks for saving me $329 CAD.
do you use a separate mic for the work meetings? using airpods max + its mic default both to hands free audio vs stereo and makes the audio sound horrible
@@lenardz To clarify, I meant that the sound coming through the airpods max headset itself sounds horrible while using it’s mic at the same time. At least on Windows.
@@kotic33 That has not been the case for me. Sound has been absolutely fantastic: very crisp. Just got off a meeting actually and it was great. And yes, my workplace uses Windows.
@@lenardz interesting! would you mind if, while you’re in a meeting using it’s mic, you tell me what the exact names of the audio input and output are selected as for the max? say in zoom or discord while using
As straight audio quality, would you consider the AirPods Pro 2 or the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4 to have better sound quality? I have the Momentum 3’s and am tired of having to get replacements pairs from QC issues. :/
Great video, thank you. It would be great to see some frequency measurements to add detail to the comparative assessment. I would love to see the response curve of the Gen 2 pods.
About the sound quality, I'm not surprised because I expect expensive brand like Apple to bring out the best and better improvement every year. But what I'm blown away is the quality of the transparency mode, sounds so fucking natural and doesn't sound processed even just a little, almost as good as Hearing Aids!
Great video, I agree with almost everything you have said but I dont actually think the Transparency mode is that great. It works really well with voices and ambient sounds but rustling sounds come through overly loud (imagine you are wearing a rain jacket, the rustling comes through louder than you would expect) also the microphone placement means that you get A LOT of wind noise and I dont just mean when you are outside in the wind, even just walking indoors can cause wind noise. I've been really pleased with mine so far other than the wind noise on the mics. I bought mine to use on my motorcycle. I was hesitant because I wasn't sure if they would be as good as 32db earplugs which I was using before but I was blown away when I tested them back to back. The Airpods block WAY more sound than the earplugs and are so much more pleasant to use. Also as an added bonus you can have some quiet background music while you ride. I just put it at like 20% volume so I can still hear my motor etc. Very very happy with the ANC performance on my motorcycle and my ears will be happier because of it.
An incredibly thorough video, just reaffirms my view that I need to get the Senheisser TW3 as sound quality is my primary goal. I found the gen1 sounded wider than the gen2, but the gen2 sounded clearer. Both then don’t give the whole sound package I’d be after.
Very detailed video. It seems this is more for techies or someone already familiar with everything. I've watched almost 10 videos on these airpods and STILL don't know what ANC or transparency modes are, and when to use them... no one really explains it.
Man this was beyond awesome. Thank for the time you spent in making this video for us. I can honestly say there is a night and day between the 1s and the 2s. Definitely worth the upgrade. Please don't stop making content like this for us. We truly appreciate it.
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Did you not experienced the audio drift in syncing issues? I honestly have no idea how people cannot noticed this. I have been able to reproduce it on literally every single AirPods Pro second generation I’ve encountered. Three that I’ve had replaced, and literally. 10 from friends and family that I’ve purchased it.
@@Ash_Rein please elaborate on what it is
@@Ash_Rein Sorry what's audio drift?
This video shows me never become a sound engineer. The difference is there but subtle for most of the examples. Frankly they are both great EarPods. One thing I wish they should include is to allow me to adjust different levels of boast in different frequencies like the Sony one I have.
Thank you for this 👏 like no joke. You have been the only one who actually went in depth in testing exactly how much of an improvement these new pods are instead of just repeating almost everything Apple said back at WWDC
You're most welcome. I'm so glad that I could provide a ton of value. Please share it with others! It helps out A LOT!
Before there was Jimsreviewroom, who make the same effort to review those bunch, sad he stop reviewing earphone/earbuds/headphones.
@@ThisIsTechToday what should i upgrade from normal airpods 2nd gen to?
Pros
These are hands down the best headphone reviews on UA-cam! He tests every little detail and has the equipment to show it! These are the reviews I look for when purchasing headphones! This is the standard that all other UA-camrs can aim for. Keep up the excellent work!
Wow, thanks!
I’m an audio engineer myself and I really did not like the OG’s but the 2nd gen are just awesome. The EQ tuning is just at the right level of fun.
I agree!
nah
@@tintan1235u say nah but you have no credentials or proof to back your nah
@xxDxxism i bought the AirPods pro 2, it sucked, audio quality was as good as my $40 earbuds
Do you guys have a preferred eq setting for these?
Ok so as a father of 4 loud children the adaptive transparency is one of my favorite features. You were right in saying it’s hard to notice, but that’s only because it’s working so seamlessly. The best way to identify how it works is to play a background noise like white noise or a bath running and then introduce a loud scream or shout. You can clearly hear the sound of the bath being reduced comparatively to the shout and it all happens in a fraction of a second. I’m telling you this feature is an ear saver in so many situations.
Used my AirPods Pro 1 for 8+ hours a day since launch and upgraded them today ($180 at Costco with AppleCare+ included). The difference in sound quality is very noticeable. Much better bass while still preserving the definition of the higher ranges. Adaptive Audio is amazing, it sounds like I’m not wearing headphones at all but quickly mutes or balances out loud or annoying sounds in the background. Wore them in the car wash today and it quickly went to full ANC when it got loud and seamlessly went transparent when I got out. Very natural feeling and no jarring transitions. The conversation awareness feature is also a huge benefit to someone like me who wears them all day at work. It goes full transparent as soon as I start talking and mutes my music. Volume controls on the buds are a huge benefit as well. Can’t say enough good about them.
I pulled an all-nighter for this video. Please watch more videos or use the links in the description 🙏
Thanks!
I just wanted to mention how smart of an idea it was to test the mic during the sponsor portion. For once didn’t fast forward due to wanting to see the differences. Great review. Subbed.
Your audio engineer headphones and ear buds reviews are the best. Love how your format of these videos alternates between audio samples and features plus using the mic sample as the time to mention your sponsor. 🙂 You're always as objective as it gets. Keep it up!
Thank you so much, Patrick! It's been years and years trying to figure out how to do audio videos, so it's exciting that I've finally found a format that seems to be working, haha.
@@ThisIsTechTodayI know it's been a year but I think it's the best format I watched up to date :)
Probably the best comparative review of the AirPods Pro 2 vs 1. One of my go-to content creator for audio content. Well-structured videos, excellent pacing! I really appreciate how descriptive and concise the analysis are without sounding condescending and highfalutin.
Thank you so much! I appreciate it. I definitely work very hard on them, lol. Please share it with others!
Broooo testing out mic quality while giving the sponsor it’s time is literally the most clever thing!! I’m seriously very disappointed when I see UA-camrs talk continuously talk about a sponsor in the middle of a nice video, literally makes no sense after paying for YT premium lol, that’s a very clever way right there
Haha thanks. It’s a win win win way to do it! Saves everyone time
I’m 70 and noticing those high end frequencies are more annoying these days while I used to adjust my EQ towards them and trim the lows.
The AP2s in my experience are amazing at delivering a softer range of vocals while listening without irritating highs dominating the space.
I thing the ANC is at least 2x better and transparency is so life like! Excellent review. 🙏🏼👍
Thanks!
This is by far the best and realest audio review here on youtube. Apple and other tech company should pay you for this review it's awesome
Thank you!
I just bought a pair of airpod pro (2nd gen) and I REALLY wanted to be able to hear the difference between the first and 2nd generations to know what I was paying extra for. Thankfully I found this incredibly detailed video on the subject so thank you for curing my curiosity, Keep doing gods work.
This review is insane, been rocking the AirPods Pro 2 for a while now and still love the audio quality!
Thank you so much. Greatly appreciated!
Genius way to integrate the sponsor.
I tried adaptive transparency by playing music on a portable speaker and put it next to my ears and it really did lessen the loud music.
Thank you for your super detailed audio reviews! These are the details I look for when looking to purchase headphones! These are the best headphone reviews on UA-cam.
Brandon L! That's my name lol. Thank you so much for the super chat and the kind words. I appreciate it a ton!
This is surely the first and only true technical comparison video on AirPods 2nd gen.
Did you notice some occasional left / right imbalance both with the ANC and playback? Mine seem to do that. Sometimes the left earbud clearly cancels less noise, especially higher pitched sounds like distance traffic noise. Usually after after some minutes it get's back to cancelling it out completely and then gradually getting worse again. While in the same environment. Very distracting and uncomfortable feeling.
And for playback sometimes with mono sounds like voice in podcasts the sound is for a brief period of time - usually a few seconds - not coming from the front, but slightly shifted to the left or right.
Maybe that is occuring when the ANC is calibrating to new environmental noise. It seems to do that calibrating more than the Airpods Pro 1, which for me always gave the same amount of noise cancelling. The Pro 2 seem to cancel less, the quieter the environment ist. Maybe to safe energy. The result however is distracting for me.
I work in the middle of a noisy manufacturing facility and AirPod Pro 1 does a decent job but I still generally need to play my own music to really drown it out. I’m wondering if the Pro 2 will be worth it or not.
You should try them, I’ll bet you’ll be impressed! Like to hear if you do try them?
Hands down THE best airpods pro comparison review. Love how thorough you were in every feature! 👏
I listened to this on my AirPod Pros 2 with my eyes closed and the difference in between the two is almost impossible to tell.
I have a moderate hearing loss so this video was incredibly helpful to hear the sound quality comparisons. You do such amazing videos thank you!
Thanks! Glad I could help
I was so annoyed because these earbuds were not cancelling out high pitched sounds and I thought I was going crazy. Finally someone confirms it.
Same with me. I thought it would cancel out humans chatting too but i still could hear it. Have you tried while on plane?
@@JustLN_Ellen No I returned them. They’d probably do better but I have headphones for that.
Ppl like you should be the only ones that can make reviews, thank you
As an engineer in a different field, I really admire the engineer mindset in any field. I couldn't be more satisfied by the technical details of a earphone video. Thank you for your efforts on this video!
What’s your opinion on the buds pro 2 vs AirPods 2 which one do you prefer I prefer buds pro 2 as it’s very punchy but AirPods aren’t that bad either
I really do appreciate the channel. I found that airpods pro sound a lot better than 2, except mic.
As an update, I got my airpods pro 2 to test. You are right, it is different than previous generation. I just have to call some one to find out about phone call quality.
i just upgraded from the AirPods 2 to the AirPods Pro 2 an iam amazed. when that adaptive transparency kicks in (when an ambulance passes by or sth. like that) you can hear how its more silent.
Never seen anyone do in-video adds in such a creative way... Genius!!
Between Bose Quietcomfort II and AIRPODS PRO 2 which one is best ?
Doing advert with reviewed product? It's whole new level man...Respect
I have a question for you...only sound qualitywise, airpods pro 2 vs apple earpods(wired) which one is better... like earpods have the ability to play lossless music but airpods pro doesn't support that... so just thinking of sound quality... which one is better and why?
What are the best earbuds then?
Absolutely the most phenomenal in-depth review of AirPods Pro 1 & 2! I have to say that my new AirPods Pro 2 have way better bass & highs than my pro 1s. I’m glad I upgraded. Gave my pro 1s to my daughter who really likes them.
Thank you! Yeah, they’re a great upgrade b
I've been waiting patiently for your airpods pro 2 review for weeks!! So glad you finally did it I love your content it's so comprehensive and thorough. Great job as always!
Hi, I purchased AirPods Pro 2. Mine are assembled in Vietnam, they are the new AirPods Pro 2 in USB
C. Do you think the quality is the same as in China?
They are official
my question as well
i have the 1 gen china version and my right airpods has the STATIC noise when ANC and Transparency idk id vietnam ones have that issue or not
Can they always try to use it on an andriod as well and see the difference
Hi i have a question. Is it normal that on AirPods Pro 2 with transparency mode on and Music Playing (50% volume) I can hear someone talking but i cant understand exact words because of Music? Is it normal or my AirPods are wrong?
That was absolutely in depth and wonderful to watch. You put a ton of effort into testing these.
Going to wait a while to see if crackling sounds become an issue again before upgrading
This is the most incredible AirPods Pro 2 review I’ve seen! Thank you so much for the ridiculous amount of work and skill this has taken.
Also, I really like how the mic test doubled as a sponsor plug. It actually made it one of the least awkward mic tests out there.
Thank you!
Man really went in depth with this review
lol, yeah.
The sponsor video and mic test combination was very very smart. Kudos
Im quite surprised how few differences there are between Sound and ANC. Especially after i heard so much hype about the new ones the last months. I actually think the gen 1 sounds a little warmer and pleasant from your recordings.
I will definetely have to try gen 2 out, but I definetely dropped plans to add them to my collection and look more into the direction of the galaxy buds pro 2. Especially after my Airpods started disabling Bluetooth on my iPhone when pausing audio after the last firmware update.
@elliotalderson8358 when they stop making the best all rounder for earbuds with features not found on any other earbud, maybe they could even be considered a ripoff. For now, I think they’re a great value because of how great they are. Don’t be toxic.
I had the Airpod Pro 1 and I ended up selling them after a couple of months because they were too sibilant for me. Have the 2's fixed this?
The left/right balance sounds off in some of the recorded clips
What are the best noise cancelling headphones? I live near a noisy environment, gyms blaring and construction zone? Which headphones will give me silence?
This video has me sold. Literally tested everything single thing I questioned about the pro 2s! Excellent job!!
Glad I could help!
oh my God. I really love when a pro does it. not so many jibber jabber and each section has really sense and importance
Thanks!
@@ThisIsTechTodayHi im considering buying the airpods pro 2 but i noticed there’s a upgraded 2023 version? Noise cancellation is the dealbreaker for me, is the 2023 same as the 2022 in terms of noise cancellation? Because I only know they differ in charging ports. Im really indecisive.
I have bought pro 2 and tried it against pro 1 for a week before I returned the pro 2s.. My experience is that pro 2 sounds muddy due to hyped bass frequencies, also has narrower sound stage. The mids are diminished in favour of more bass. Detail is lost. I really dont understand why every youtuber says they are an upgrade soundwise. Maybe I have problem with my ears :).
Putting the ad to the mic test was absolutely brilliant to be honest! 😂
Haha! I hear that a lot. It's honestly a win win win.
I wore the AirPods Pro 2 and heard the sound of a pressure cooker while keeping the adaptive transparency mode on. Then (while the same sound of the pressure cooker continued), I switched off the adaptive transparency mode from my phone. And boy what a huge difference that made. The sound suddenly seemed too high to even tolerate. Never knew the adaptive mode was soo good.
Is there any chance, that you will compare the Airpods Pro 2 versus the Beat Fit Pro?
Hi how big is latency ,good for gaming?
I don't think any bluetooth device is sufficient for latency free gaming.
AirPod pro 2s are excellent sounding. Been using them for almost a month and I’m blown away by the sound but mainly the ANC.
Do they sound harsh?
@@matthewdoyle3513 not at all!!
@@carlson2012abqb Thanks!
Nice! They’re great. And yes, they do not sound harsh.
When I had the AirPods Pro 1, I was so disappointed because there was no bass, now upgraded to AirPods Pro 2, much better, stronger bass and overall better sound quality, gave me goosebumps!
Please do review the oppo buds too. They sound great imo
I agree I hate that the high frequencies get through my noise cancellation 😭😭😭😭😭🙄 it’s extremely frustrating
is it normal that my airpods pro 2 noise cancelling doesn’t block 100% of the noise and it only makes everything sound more quiet
It’s not meant to block out sound 100% plus would not be safe for you if we’re in public with 100% no noise.
As a music producer, I can notice in the second track, the mix of the kick and snare become clearer with the ap2 and with with the ap1 they are muddier and muffled
Okay so let’s give u guys a additional impression from someone who loves good sound : I had both of these. The Bose have more and deeper bass and it sound real , not like the momentum 3s which sound a bit bloaded and muddeled. The Bose have more forward mids so voiced sound more prominent than the Air pods and momentum’s which I love. In terms of highs the air pods sound colder and a bit mor3e „ tiny“ ?! Soundstage wise Their are all 3 basically the same, no big differences here. All in all the Bose sound the best and react very nice to adjustments in the EQ. The air pods sound the most natural and cold with a bit recessed voices and the Sennis have the most powerful bass just a tiny bit more than the Bose but it overshadows the rest often and mids sound a bit muddy all in all .. concerning ANC Bose Aare best , followed by the air pods and the Sennis
Does AirPods Pro 2 have less base in it compared to AirPods Pro 1??
Im stuck between airpods pro 2 or galaxy buds 2 pro. I dont really know what to get. Im using iphone but not an ecosystem. Im confused what to get
Same here! Have you come to a final decision?
I have a question what I couldn't completely get from the video. 1: how low does the volume of the earbuds get, and 2: is there any static 'bluetooth-headphone like' static/hiss noise present in the sound at low volumes, and if, how loud? My ears are highly sensitive to sounds so I like to listen to music at the lowest volume possible. Also because of this, I tend to hear static noise around +20 dB louder than it actually is, therefore my questions. Thanks in advance!
“Flight” comparison was crazyyyy
hmm i not conviced - at hoem i use dt990rpo and 770 80ohm, as walking fun - jabra 75t but i corrected them with eq - still they sound like totaaly club set - but they give joy - - shoudl iget air pods pro 2?
Hi. Great tests! Just a question: why the Airpods Pro 2 recordings sound out of phase? It's the only recording out of all the others. Thanks!
Listening to it using my AirPods Pro 2. I can say that the difference is bigger than shown. I hated the flat sound of the 1st gen. I love the 2nd gen though. I listen to music at 50% or less volume, so the 1st gen didn’t really produce enough bass. The 2nd gen is perfect for me, definitely worth the upgrade.
Also, the noise cancellation is noticeably better.
Using iPhone 14 pro need best sound experience. Confused btw Momentum 3 vs Air Pod Pro 2nd Gen? Please advise
Hi, Don't you think that all the sound quality changes could have been through firmware updates as well?
It’s always possible to update the sound if the tuning was misinformed or bad. Did they do that? Nope. Still sounds bad.
How do the AirPods 2 compare to the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II ?
Do you have any comments on the pro 2 vs the AirPods gen 3? Specifically soundstage/imaging?
Thank you...! From a fellow audio engineer/musician. Years ago I stopped watching audio reviews with people "describing" the sound.
I returned the Pro2 because the sound and ANC didn't feel like an upgrade from my gen1. You confirmed my original assessment so thank you!!
Which is the video for buds with the better noise cancellation?
if you have a airpods, use apple music, you will see the difference. choose high resolution lossless or lossless. you can make adjustments according to the type of music you listen to via the equalizer.
Thanks for this. I’m no audiophile and TBH, I couldn’t tell the difference between Gen 1 and Gen 2 except for the microphone test. The Gen 2 was clearly superior with that. Fortunately, I don’t make much (if any, phone calls) and I have my AirPod Max for work meetings. My only complaint with my Gen 1 is one of the earbuds sometimes doesn’t charge when I put it in the case. I’ll upgrade when that goes kaput. In the meantime, thanks for saving me $329 CAD.
do you use a separate mic for the work meetings? using airpods max + its mic default both to hands free audio vs stereo and makes the audio sound horrible
@@kotic33 No, just the Airpod Max. My colleagues say I sound clear. I actually started using it because my Bose one started chopping in and out.
@@lenardz To clarify, I meant that the sound coming through the airpods max headset itself sounds horrible while using it’s mic at the same time. At least on Windows.
@@kotic33 That has not been the case for me. Sound has been absolutely fantastic: very crisp. Just got off a meeting actually and it was great. And yes, my workplace uses Windows.
@@lenardz interesting! would you mind if, while you’re in a meeting using it’s mic, you tell me what the exact names of the audio input and output are selected as for the max? say in zoom or discord while using
As straight audio quality, would you consider the AirPods Pro 2 or the Sennheiser True Wireless Momentum 4 to have better sound quality? I have the Momentum 3’s and am tired of having to get replacements pairs from QC issues. :/
Great video, thank you. It would be great to see some frequency measurements to add detail to the comparative assessment. I would love to see the response curve of the Gen 2 pods.
One of the best comparison video i have seen
Nice review! Is the airpods pro 2 ANC now quieter than the Bose QC 1?
I haven't tried the QC1 but I know the QCII are the one's to beat now for ANC.
probably the best review i’ve seen, ever! and dude, your taste in music is great! it’d be nice to get a playlist
They say there is an airplane effect in Airpods 2 pro ANC,is it annoying ?
How can i hear the difference if my headset can’t tell the difference, ill need to buy airpods for that?
that was amazing, you put so much time into making this comparison. thank you
My pleasure!
Should I turn on Spatial Audio for listening Spotify?
I think it sounds best with apple music and dolby atmos tracks. Outside of that, I don't like how it sounds as it is "spatialized" audio.
I hear the newest software upgrade made the sound of the Air Pod 2 quite noticeable worse.
What do you say to that?
About the sound quality, I'm not surprised because I expect expensive brand like Apple to bring out the best and better improvement every year. But what I'm blown away is the quality of the transparency mode, sounds so fucking natural and doesn't sound processed even just a little, almost as good as Hearing Aids!
What confused me the most is. Is it better sound because of my actual ear buds. I can hear every details with my actual ear buds.
Is the audio quality better as compared to Bose qc 45 ?
Yes
How did you deal with youtube compression? Or did you ignore it?
Ignore it.
Great video, I agree with almost everything you have said but I dont actually think the Transparency mode is that great. It works really well with voices and ambient sounds but rustling sounds come through overly loud (imagine you are wearing a rain jacket, the rustling comes through louder than you would expect) also the microphone placement means that you get A LOT of wind noise and I dont just mean when you are outside in the wind, even just walking indoors can cause wind noise. I've been really pleased with mine so far other than the wind noise on the mics. I bought mine to use on my motorcycle. I was hesitant because I wasn't sure if they would be as good as 32db earplugs which I was using before but I was blown away when I tested them back to back. The Airpods block WAY more sound than the earplugs and are so much more pleasant to use. Also as an added bonus you can have some quiet background music while you ride. I just put it at like 20% volume so I can still hear my motor etc. Very very happy with the ANC performance on my motorcycle and my ears will be happier because of it.
I like how you sponsored the VPN while testing the airpords mic, that was very very smart
An incredibly thorough video, just reaffirms my view that I need to get the Senheisser TW3 as sound quality is my primary goal. I found the gen1 sounded wider than the gen2, but the gen2 sounded clearer. Both then don’t give the whole sound package I’d be after.
Subscribed not having listened but the comments about metric driven analysis hooked my interest. Listened and it was valuable information. Thank you.
Very detailed video. It seems this is more for techies or someone already familiar with everything. I've watched almost 10 videos on these airpods and STILL don't know what ANC or transparency modes are, and when to use them... no one really explains it.
Man this was beyond awesome. Thank for the time you spent in making this video for us. I can honestly say there is a night and day between the 1s and the 2s. Definitely worth the upgrade. Please don't stop making content like this for us. We truly appreciate it.
Will you do the versus between Galaxy buds pro and buds 2 pro too?
That electric guitar sample really sold the pro2 to me
I wanna know how the adaptive transparency works when shooting a gun