The ultimate value for money over-ear noise cancellation is still available on Amazon. If you prefer unobtrusive in-ear headphones on the go, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are an option for you – especially if you use Apple products anyway.
The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) currently costs 229 euros at Mindfactory. According to various comparison portals, this is by far the cheapest price. The second best offer is around 245 euros. At Amazon, the in-ears currently cost 257 euros*.
Apple AirPods Pro 2: High quality thanks to the new H2 chip
The 1st generation of Apple ear studs already impressed with their high-quality sound. The apple company has improved the successor model again. Both the drivers and the processor are brand new. The result is a detailed sound even at low volumes and a very harmonious tuning.
And even if you let it rip, the sound never distorts with the Apple AirPods Pro. Apple has really raised the bar here. The same applies to noise cancellation, which suppresses ambient noise even more reliably thanks to the new H2 chip. The only drawback: the noise reduction can only be switched on and off, but not regulated in intensity.
Apple has also thought about the operation and the AirPods Pro are receptive to that swipe gestures made. You can turn the volume up or down by swiping up or down. The charging case now has speakers that let you quickly find your AirPods with an acoustic signal. In addition, the case provides information about the battery level and pairing if desired.
Apple users enjoy the full range of features
Speaking of the battery, it now lasts a little longer than the 1st generation AirPods Pro. Six o’clock According to Apple, they are if ANC is enabled. That doesn’t matter, but there are also in-ears with better batteries. The charging case gives another 30 hours of juice. That’s strong again.
By the way, you only get the full functionality of the AirPods Pro if you use an iPhone. Then you can, for example, have your ears measured with a camera to optimize the sound and noise canceling. Android and other users, on the other hand, have to live with a trunk program.
Sony WF-1000XM4: the first alternative to the Apple AirPods Pro 2
In the high-end in-ear segment, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) mainly compete with the Sony WF-1000XM4.
Sony’s in-ears are in the ranking of the best in-ear headphones Hifi.de lonely at the top. They not only score with a very good sound, but also with what is probably the best noise canceling on the market. In addition, the noise reduction is adjustable and can even be automated. You can currently get a 35 percent discount on the XM4 at Amazon and you will ultimately pay 181.95 euros.
With activated noise canceling, the Sony’s have about eight hours of juice and therefore last no less than two hours longer than the Apple in-ears. The charging case offers only 16 hours of extra energy. Apple is leading the way again here. If you use an operating system other than iOS, the Sony’s are definitely worth a look.