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AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

Flagship wireless in-ear earbuds with Apple H2 chip, Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation, Adaptive Audio, Conversation Awareness, and clinical-grade Hearing Aid capability.

List price

$249

14 attributes tracked

Catalog as of September 1, 2026

Manufacturer list price, not a live offer. Confirm current pricing before you buy.

Weight

10.6 g (0.38 oz) earbuds total (5.3 g each) / 50.8 g charging case

Active Noise Cancelling

Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with up to 2x more noise reduction)

Battery life

6 hours listening time on single charge (ANC on) / up to 30 hours with MagSafe Charging Case

What it does well

  • Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation and transparent Adaptive Audio
  • Clinical-grade Hearing Aid and Hearing Test features (FDA-authorized)
  • MagSafe USB-C case with Precision Finding speaker and lanyard loop

Where it gives ground

  • Touch volume swipes on the stem can require a steady hand
  • Advanced features (Hearing Health, Spatial Audio) require Apple device ecosystem

Compare it head to head

The fastest way to decide is against the product you are actually cross shopping. Showing 4 of 14 published matchups.

Headphones14 differing specs

Anker Soundcore Space One Pro

$199

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

$249

Anker leads on 2 of 3 rankable specs and costs less.

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AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation

$179

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

$249

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Headphones14 differing specs

Apple AirPods Max (USB-C)

$549

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

$249

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Headphones13 differing specs

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

$249

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

$299

Apple leads on 1 of 1 rankable spec and costs less.

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Full specifications

Design

Type
In-ear true wireless earbuds with silicone ear tips
Weight
10.6 g (0.38 oz) earbuds total (5.3 g each) / 50.8 g charging case
Foldable
No (pocket-sized charging case)
Carrying case
MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with built-in U1 chip, Find My speaker, and lanyard loop
IP rating
IP54 dust, sweat, and water resistant (earbuds and case)

Audio

Driver
Custom high-excursion Apple driver with custom high dynamic range amplifier
Active Noise Cancelling
Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with up to 2x more noise reduction)
Transparency mode
Yes (Adaptive Audio, Transparency Mode, and Conversation Awareness)
Supported codecs
AAC, SBC, Lossless Audio via Apple Vision Pro (24-bit/48kHz low latency)
Microphones
Dual beamforming microphones + inward-facing microphone with Voice Isolation

Connectivity & Battery

Multipoint Bluetooth
Yes (automatic seamless device switching across Apple devices)
Battery life
6 hours listening time on single charge (ANC on) / up to 30 hours with MagSafe Charging Case
Charging time
5 minutes in case provides around 1 hour listening time; MagSafe, Apple Watch, Qi, or USB-C charging

Ownership

Warranty
1 year manufacturer warranty
Most rows are from the official spec sheet. Marked rows are other published figures or our summary, not lab tests we ran.Official AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) spec sheet (opens in a new tab)

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$348

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Frequently asked

How much does AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) cost?

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) lists at $249 (manufacturer list price snapshot as of 2026-09-01). Retail prices vary by merchant and this is not a live quote.

What are AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)’s key specs?

Key specifications for AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) include weight (10.6 g (0.38 oz) earbuds total (5.3 g each) / 50.8 g charging case), active noise cancelling (Yes (Pro-level Active Noise Cancellation with up to 2x more noise reduction)), and battery life (6 hours listening time on single charge (ANC on) / up to 30 hours with MagSafe Charging Case).

What does AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) compare against?

AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) is compared head to head against Anker Soundcore Space One Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), Apple AirPods Max (USB-C) vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C), AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Sony WF-1000XM5 Earbuds, and Beats Studio Pro vs AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C).