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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs AirPods 2 vs AirPods 3

After the Apple AirPods 2 and AirPods 3, Apple introduces new true wireless earbuds with the AirPods Pro 2. The main difference is the built-in H2 chip. This makes sure the noise canceling, sound reproduction, and connection perform better than the H1 chip with the other models. You can read how else the earbuds differ in our comparison.

Apple AirPods Pro 2 with USB-C Charging Case

In-ear | 6-hour battery life | Noise canceling
€ 279,-
in stock
  • Active noise canceling mutes distracting ambient sounds and white noise.
  • The H2 chip provides a higher sound quality and better noise canceling.
  • On a full charge, you can listen to music for 6 hours.
  • The earbuds aren't waterproof, so you can't clean them under the faucet.

Apple AirPods 2

Earbuds | 5-hour battery life | Apple H1 chip
€ 127,-
in stock
  • Thanks to the H1 chip, you can automatically connect the earbuds to your Apple devices and activate Siri with your voice.
  • Thanks to the fully wireless design, you won't have any cables on your body or in your neck.
  • To get the most out of the AirPods, you'll need an Apple iPhone, iPad, or Mac.
  • You can charge the case wired and it's not suitable for wireless charging.

Apple AirPods 3

Earbuds | 6-hour battery life | H1 chip
€ 149,-
in stock
  • Thanks to the H1 chip, you can automatically connect the earbuds to your Apple devices.
  • With Spatial Audio, you enjoy movies, series, and TV with a spatial audio.
  • You can charge the charging case wirelessly.
  • The earbuds are water-resistant, but not waterproof.

Comparison between the Apple AirPods Pro 2, AirPods 2, and AirPods 3

Apple AirPods Pro 2 Apple AirPods 2 Apple AirPods 3
Battery life 6 hours 5 hours 6 hours
Wearing method In-ear Earbud Earbud
Noise canceling Yes No No
Water-resistant Yes (IPX4) No Yes (IPX4)
Chip H2 H1 H1

Battery life

Battery life AirPods Pro 2

Apple AirPods Pro 2: 6 hours

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 last 6 hours with a full battery when noise canceling is on. The charging case has a battery life of 24 hours, so you can listen to music for 30 hours in total.

Battery life AirPods 2

Apple AirPods 2: 5 hours

If you have noise canceling turned on, you can listen to your favorite songs for 5 hours with the Apple AirPods 2. The charging case hold 19 hours of extra battery for your earbuds. This means you can listen to music for 24 hours in total.

Battery life AirPods 3

Apple AirPods 3: 6 hours

On a full battery, you can listen to music for 6 hours with the Apple AirPods. When the charging case is fully charged, you have 19 hours of extra battery. This means you can listen to music for 25 hours in total.

Wearing method

AirPods 3 out of case

Apple AirPods Pro 2: in-ear

Do you want the earbuds to fully close off your ears? The Apple AirPods Pro are something for you. The earbuds go into year ear canal directly, so you don't hear ambient noise as much, and the bass reproduction is more powerful.

AirPods Pro out of case

Apple AirPods 2 and 3: earbuds

The Apple AirPods 2 and 3 are earbuds. These earbuds don't go into your ear canal directly, but they rest on your ear cup. This way, you still hear ambient noise well, and the bass reproduction is less powerful.

Noise canceling

Apple AirPods Pro with iPhone

Apple AirPods Pro 2: active noise canceling

With the Apple AirPods Pro 2, you won't be distracted by your surroundings as much thanks to noise canceling. This technology reduces the ambient noise and white noise, so you don't have to increase the volume in a loud area.

Apple AirPods 2 without noise canceling

Apple AirPods 2: no noise canceling

The Apple AirPods 2 and 3 don't have noise canceling. As a result, bothering ambient noise and white noise isn't reduced. You have to turn up the volume if you don't want to hear the ambient noise.

Chip

H2 chip in AirPods Pro 2

Apple AirPods Pro 2: H2 chip

Apple AirPods have the H2 chip from Apple. This chip makes sure the noise canceling, sound reproduction, and connection perform better. They mute more ambient noise than the Pro and you hear more details in your favorite songs.

AirPods 3 H1 chip

Apple AirPods 2 and AirPods 3: H1 chip

The Apple AirPods 2 and 3 have the H1 chip. With this chip, you can connect the earbuds to your iPhone, Mac, or other iCloud device in seconds, and activate Siri with your voice. Hold the earbuds a few centimeters from the device, and the earbuds do the rest.

Water-resistant

Apple AirPods Pro 2 in case

Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Airpods 3: IPX4

Both the Apple AirPods Pro 2 and Apple AirPods Pro 3 are IPX4 cerfitied. This means the earbuds are water-resistant, and they survive the rain or an intense workout. Because the earbuds are water-resistant and not waterproof, you can't rinse them under the faucet.

Apple AirPods 2

Apple AirPods 2: not water-resistant

The Apple AirPods 2 aren't waterproof, so it's best to take them out during heavy rainfall. The best way to clean them is with a dry cloth.

Conclusion

The new chip is the greatest advantage of the Apple AirPods Pro 2 compared to the other 2 models. This chip ensures better performance of the noise canceling and allows you to hear more details in your favorite music. Isn't noise canceling important to you, and do you prefer your earbuds to not close off your ears? The AirPods 2 and 3 are the right choice. The main difference between the 2 and 3 is that the AirPods 3 are water-resistant.

Lucas
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Lucas Audio Expert.
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