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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 TH-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 TH-camrs can aim for. Keep up the excellent work!
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.
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.
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.
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. 🙏🏼👍
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 TH-cam.
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.
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.
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 TH-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'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!
Great comparison, as always. I've been waiting for this review since the launching. On the other side, I expected more from the new gen. I think I'll keep my 1st gen airpods pro or maybe consider the Sony's or Bose QCe 2. Thank you for your effort and high quality content!
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thank you for this very comprehensive review - I am considering the new gen AirPods Pro and have listened to a few reviews already. This was by far the best, and i really liked how you kept to the facts while explaining in details making it easy to understand. Looking forward to your comparison to the new Bose ! ✌🏻😊
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.
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.
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.
Truly amazing review thank you. I am though a little held back - I never bought Gen 1 owing to lack of bass, and if I'm honest I'm not really hearing a big improvement (despite other reviewers stating so), so therefore hesitating to buy. Absolutely love the mic quality and transparency though and these are important for me (work calls). Once more you have provided an A1 vid. (I'm also an ex sound engineer so really appreciate the efforts)
Brilliant video man! Your ability to describe audio terms to us “normal” people is incredible. Incredibly thorough and very well done. Just got the V2 because my V1’s broke, and had no idea just how much better they are. Your video helped explain everything in plain terms. Amazing! Sub’d bro!
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.
No one does this type detail video and use this type of instruments to give us the experience of the sound❤.. And give knowledge... Definitely like a genius engineer ❤.. And be a music lover,24×7 can't live without music, i love this videos ❤
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
Excellent Excellent review, Brandon! I love your super in-depth review of headphones because you really give us the details in lay terms, for us non-audiophiles. ;) I really appreciate that. Please keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much, John! I'm glad I succeeded at that. It's a requirement in my script writing to break things down into easy to understand explanations. No "IT Guy" tech speak allowed! lol.
Thank you so very much ❤ I struggle to find an Airpods pro VS Airpods pro 2 review that comes close to your in-depth version. And you’ve made it so easy to digest! Thank God I stumble upon this video of yours. Officially a fan now!
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!
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.
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!!
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
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.
Thanks mate. I find the Pro 2 to be markedly better than the Pro 1, and a worthy upgrade. Also like them better, overall, than the Sennheiser Momentum 3s in ear and the AirPod Max.
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!
@@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.
Hi, Loved the video ! have the Airpoods Pro 2 for a month now and there has been a nerf on the ANC. I can hear cars passing by, keyobard strokes and a lot more noise in general. Thanks to the intergration with the Apple watch compared to before they let in 9db more sound than when I tested them when I got them. Have you noticed such downgrade in the quality of the ANC and if so will have the opportunity to make a test with your equipment and compared it to the data you have from this video in order to see the difference. A lot of people are experiencing a nerf in the ANC since the last 10 to 15 days (strange we all got it in the same period of a couple of days and it has not been the same since then for sure. A noticable difference, would be great if you could document it.
Maybe I missed it but I noticed you didn’t cover the custom spatial audio. This has been a significant upgrade in spatial depth and brings out sounds in both songs and podcasts that I’ve never heard before. Try the song Bubbles by Yosi Horikawa with and without spatial audio activated.. 🤯
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.
thanks for going so deep on your analysis! ** ANC - i just did a flight from the US to Japan and did some real world A/B testing on the anc, and i will say that from my subjective tests, the Pro 2's are doubly as good for noise cancellation. i forgot my sony wh-1000xm whatevers at home and did the flight to the states with just the original air pod pros, and it was liveable but made me miss my sony cans. But, coming back with the air pod pro 2's made me feel that i don't really need to lug the big sony's anymore. yes, battery life is way less than the over the ears, but quick recharge times really help. anyways, i thought i'd leave my real world experience here for you since you went so deep for us. :)
The irony is the ANC of Gen 2 is still not as good as the first firmware on the Gen 1! Also Apple decreased the ANC even further over the last year on the Gen 1. So the Gen 2 now appear twice as good as Gen 1 but the really is they are similar to the Gen 1 when they were first released. Now Apple probably reduced it in Gen 1 due to other sound issues (and allegedly a patent issue). I also think the sound has improved on Gen 1 since release too so the sound difference is less now than I think it would have been when compared to Gen 1 when released. Hope that all makes sense!
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.
Deeply appreciated review. Nice to hear from a professional that is neither an Apple simp nor a hater of the iOS system. This is what I needed on whether to purchase! All about the sound!
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 :).
Amazing work man! I am not an audiophile so a lot the technicalities just don’t make sense to me but this time I was understanding what the reviewer is talking about. Finally I was able to hear the difference!
This was such an informative review and I so appreciate all the effort you put into this! It really helps in understanding the differences between these devices and I look forward to watching more of your comparison videos! Cheers! 😄
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?
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 LOVE YOUR CONTENT! especially this TWS and headphone. You are amazing Your explanation is so spot on, what you describe I can hear it and both sounds different! However, I really wanna see the difference between Pro 2 compared to Beats Buds Plus
Great review. What I found really funny when I listened to the comparisons with my Apple EarPods Pro I really couldn’t hear the differences. But when I switched to my Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds and BOSE QuietComforts the differences were very clear. What surprised me I preferred the sound coming through the Soundcore earbuds. Of these three it depends what I’m doing as to which earbud I tend to use. If my goal is noise reduction indoors and just listening to music the QuietComforts are the best. The X10s I prefer for just listening to music and videos, the noise cancellation ok, with the X10s but not great. My preferred general use earbuds are the Apple Pros. Sound I’d good, the Pro 2 does sound better, enough so I may have to get a pair. But I prefer using my Apple Pros if I need to hear other people and take phone calls. The transparency is far better than BOSE or the Soundcore. The noise cancellation is close to BOSE, very close. What I found Apple does better job of eliminating unwanted noises like fan or motor noises. And wind noise the Apple Pro is better than BOSE or the Soundcore. Plus the case pocketablity makes them my go to earbuds.if Apple had a customizable EQ like Soundcore or even BOSE so I could customize the sound to my preferences they would be perfect.
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
Amazing video. I'm about to buy the new airpods pro 2 and I have been looking for this kind of video for about 2-3 weeks now. So really thank you for the high quality content and a real in depth review!
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.
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.
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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 TH-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 TH-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?
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 :)
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.
I pulled an all-nighter for this video. Please watch more videos or use the links in the description 🙏
Thanks!
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!
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!
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 TH-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!
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!
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.
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 TH-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'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!
Hands down THE best airpods pro comparison review. Love how thorough you were in every feature! 👏
Great comparison, as always. I've been waiting for this review since the launching. On the other side, I expected more from the new gen. I think I'll keep my 1st gen airpods pro or maybe consider the Sony's or Bose QCe 2. Thank you for your effort and high quality content!
Thanks for wanting to watch my content! Glad you found it valuable 🤘
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!
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 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
That was absolutely in depth and wonderful to watch. You put a ton of effort into testing these.
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!
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 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.
Genius way to integrate the sponsor.
Thank you for this very comprehensive review - I am considering the new gen AirPods Pro and have listened to a few reviews already. This was by far the best, and i really liked how you kept to the facts while explaining in details making it easy to understand.
Looking forward to your comparison to the new Bose ! ✌🏻😊
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.
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.
Never seen anyone do in-video adds in such a creative way... Genius!!
that was amazing, you put so much time into making this comparison. thank you
My pleasure!
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 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.
Man really went in depth with this review
lol, yeah.
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.
This is surely the first and only true technical comparison video on AirPods 2nd gen.
Truly amazing review thank you. I am though a little held back - I never bought Gen 1 owing to lack of bass, and if I'm honest I'm not really hearing a big improvement (despite other reviewers stating so), so therefore hesitating to buy. Absolutely love the mic quality and transparency though and these are important for me (work calls).
Once more you have provided an A1 vid. (I'm also an ex sound engineer so really appreciate the efforts)
Thanks for sharing!
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.
Brilliant video man! Your ability to describe audio terms to us “normal” people is incredible. Incredibly thorough and very well done.
Just got the V2 because my V1’s broke, and had no idea just how much better they are. Your video helped explain everything in plain terms. Amazing! Sub’d bro!
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.
No one does this type detail video and use this type of instruments to give us the experience of the sound❤.. And give knowledge... Definitely like a genius engineer ❤.. And be a music lover,24×7 can't live without music, i love this videos ❤
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
Excellent Excellent review, Brandon! I love your super in-depth review of headphones because you really give us the details in lay terms, for us non-audiophiles. ;) I really appreciate that. Please keep up the amazing work!
Thank you so much, John! I'm glad I succeeded at that. It's a requirement in my script writing to break things down into easy to understand explanations. No "IT Guy" tech speak allowed! lol.
Thank you so very much ❤ I struggle to find an Airpods pro VS Airpods pro 2 review that comes close to your in-depth version. And you’ve made it so easy to digest! Thank God I stumble upon this video of yours. Officially a fan now!
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!
The left/right balance sounds off in some of the recorded clips
I was impressed with the level of details you provide in your review. Good job!
Much appreciated!
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?
I have never seen a review like this. Absolutely loved your content
I was waiting for this for so much time. Thanks for the review.
probably the best review i’ve seen, ever! and dude, your taste in music is great! it’d be nice to get a playlist
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!!
Nicely done as always. Don't forget to update your Pixel Buds Pro video now that they got an EQ built in.
You rock! Thank you so much for making this, your videos are always a treat to watch!
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
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.
Thanks mate. I find the Pro 2 to be markedly better than the Pro 1, and a worthy upgrade. Also like them better, overall, than the Sennheiser Momentum 3s in ear and the AirPod Max.
Yes may be you own one 😊
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!
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.
Subscribed not having listened but the comments about metric driven analysis hooked my interest. Listened and it was valuable information. Thank you.
Hi, Loved the video ! have the Airpoods Pro 2 for a month now and there has been a nerf on the ANC. I can hear cars passing by, keyobard strokes and a lot more noise in general. Thanks to the intergration with the Apple watch compared to before they let in 9db more sound than when I tested them when I got them. Have you noticed such downgrade in the quality of the ANC and if so will have the opportunity to make a test with your equipment and compared it to the data you have from this video in order to see the difference. A lot of people are experiencing a nerf in the ANC since the last 10 to 15 days (strange we all got it in the same period of a couple of days and it has not been the same since then for sure. A noticable difference, would be great if you could document it.
Really? Bcs i thought the anc is not much of a dif, but definitely have to giive credit on the mic performance compared to the first one
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.
awesome work you did there, congratulations!!
Thanks a lot!
I’ve been waiting for this video for a whole month 😆 you’re the best 👍🏼💯
Haha. Sorry. It was supposed to come out last week but things got in the way. Thanks for waiting for me!
Thank you! The ultimate review! Just what i needed, raw data, sound test and plenty of information on top.
“Flight” comparison was crazyyyy
Maybe I missed it but I noticed you didn’t cover the custom spatial audio. This has been a significant upgrade in spatial depth and brings out sounds in both songs and podcasts that I’ve never heard before. Try the song Bubbles by Yosi Horikawa with and without spatial audio activated.. 🤯
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.
The only review I've been waiting for...
Okay, gonna watch now
Oh wow. Thank you!
@@ThisIsTechToday thank you man!
thanks for going so deep on your analysis! ** ANC - i just did a flight from the US to Japan and did some real world A/B testing on the anc, and i will say that from my subjective tests, the Pro 2's are doubly as good for noise cancellation. i forgot my sony wh-1000xm whatevers at home and did the flight to the states with just the original air pod pros, and it was liveable but made me miss my sony cans. But, coming back with the air pod pro 2's made me feel that i don't really need to lug the big sony's anymore. yes, battery life is way less than the over the ears, but quick recharge times really help. anyways, i thought i'd leave my real world experience here for you since you went so deep for us. :)
Ppl like you should be the only ones that can make reviews, thank you
The irony is the ANC of Gen 2 is still not as good as the first firmware on the Gen 1! Also Apple decreased the ANC even further over the last year on the Gen 1. So the Gen 2 now appear twice as good as Gen 1 but the really is they are similar to the Gen 1 when they were first released. Now Apple probably reduced it in Gen 1 due to other sound issues (and allegedly a patent issue). I also think the sound has improved on Gen 1 since release too so the sound difference is less now than I think it would have been when compared to Gen 1 when released. Hope that all makes sense!
Since second 1 I loved the audio experience from this video! I love it!
The sponsor video and mic test combination was very very smart. Kudos
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 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.
That’s best review I’ve ever seen !!
Deeply appreciated review. Nice to hear from a professional that is neither an Apple simp nor a hater of the iOS system. This is what I needed on whether to purchase! All about the sound!
Wow. Yes. That's exactly what both AirPods Pro sounds like! Wonderful explanation & descriptions!
I have waited soo long for this video! You are the best
Hope you enjoyed it!
The only channel that I’m gonna trust about headphones review👏👏
Waiting for your Galaxy Buds2 Pro man 🔥🔥
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 :).
Amazing work man! I am not an audiophile so a lot the technicalities just don’t make sense to me but this time I was understanding what the reviewer is talking about. Finally I was able to hear the difference!
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.
This was such an informative review and I so appreciate all the effort you put into this! It really helps in understanding
the differences between these devices and I look forward to watching more of your comparison videos! Cheers! 😄
That electric guitar sample really sold the pro2 to me
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?
Outstanding! Especially the creativity used around talking about the sponsor of the video! Great work! ❤
Your audio tests are the best! Thank you!
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 LOVE YOUR CONTENT! especially this TWS and headphone. You are amazing
Your explanation is so spot on, what you describe I can hear it and both sounds different!
However, I really wanna see the difference between Pro 2 compared to Beats Buds Plus
so so good video!!! I’m really expected to the upcoming comparison video!!!
Yay! Thank you!
This is such an in-depth review, thanks a lot!
That was a phenomenal test / guide. Thank you. I just wish that TH-cam will up their audio quality a bit.
You and me both! thanks!
Doing advert with reviewed product? It's whole new level man...Respect
Great review. What I found really funny when I listened to the comparisons with my Apple EarPods Pro I really couldn’t hear the differences. But when I switched to my Soundcore Sport X10 earbuds and BOSE QuietComforts the differences were very clear. What surprised me I preferred the sound coming through the Soundcore earbuds. Of these three it depends what I’m doing as to which earbud I tend to use. If my goal is noise reduction indoors and just listening to music the QuietComforts are the best. The X10s I prefer for just listening to music and videos, the noise cancellation ok, with the X10s but not great. My preferred general use earbuds are the Apple Pros. Sound I’d good, the Pro 2 does sound better, enough so I may have to get a pair. But I prefer using my Apple Pros if I need to hear other people and take phone calls. The transparency is far better than BOSE or the Soundcore. The noise cancellation is close to BOSE, very close. What I found Apple does better job of eliminating unwanted noises like fan or motor noises. And wind noise the Apple Pro is better than BOSE or the Soundcore. Plus the case pocketablity makes them my go to earbuds.if Apple had a customizable EQ like Soundcore or even BOSE so I could customize the sound to my preferences they would be perfect.
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
Amazing video. I'm about to buy the new airpods pro 2 and I have been looking for this kind of video for about 2-3 weeks now. So really thank you for the high quality content and a real in depth review!
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.
It's so freaking cleaver to talk about your sponsor comparing them.... you're a genius 😎
Haha. Thank you. I figured it’s a win, win, win. Saves everyone time/keeps the video length shorter as well!
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.