Apple AirPods Pro 2 - Real World REVIEW! (Not What I Expected...) 

Hey Chaps! What Earphones/Headphones do you use?? Update: The Noise App only registers the Pro 2’s noise reduction. My mistake, although anecdotally I do believe the new Pros are much better - in the order of 2x as Apple claims

To all those who went to the comment section of this video first, this is a good solid review. He actually covers what it's like to use this product in real life as opposed to just rehashing what apple described during the event. Also not many reviews actually do a microphone test, I know that is important to a lot of people.

Bought these yesterday and they are a solid upgrade from the Gen 1s. I use mine every day for commuting and also at work on calls. The noise cancelling is a noticeable upgrade and I like the extra bass on the sound. Walked around a busy city centre yesterday with no music and it really did dampen more sound. Been playing music and podcasts today. See what the microphones sound like tomorrow on some Teams calls and how they handle the train on the commute.

6:04 Wow, it shows the engraving on the case while pairing!

The transparency mode is so realistic in the new pods 2 I actually had a moment today thinking that I didn’t have them on today. Compared to my old one

I have to say the upgrade from original AirPods to these ones is amazing I have beats as well and these are the first earphones I haven’t had to adjust when in the gym or training. Happy I’ve made the upgrade and thanks for the good review 👍🏼

Great video. I REALLY appreciate that you get to the point with no silly chi chat or distracting gimmicks. Thanks for making quality content, Sir.

The outside mic comparison was the key reason i'm off to go grab some of these now. I think the sound quality was very noticeable. Thanks for the solid review.

To my ears, the audio quality actually is significantly better than the original pros, and I actually enjoy the sound out of the originals. Worthy upgrade for sure

I seen other air pod pro 2 review/useage videos but this was the best one! Great job!

Just ordered a pair today. Have had a pair of the old Gen2’s since 2020, and while I absolutely love how well they consistently pair, I use the train a lot and am fed up with having to crank the volume up to the max in order to drown out the noise! Very much looking forward to spatial audio too 😊

One of the rare RU-vidrs who still reviews tech with enthusiasm ! Keep it up!

Ok, I love ya Tech Chap and enjoy all of your reviews - keep up the great work. That being said... I ended up upgrading from the OGs to the APP2s and I have to say that (and I know you gave a disclaimer) that the sound in the 2s are way way better with more lows and better mids. I am surprised that you only thought it was 5-10% better (7:25 minute mark). I almost didn't buy them from that comment alone but so glad I did. To each his own. Carry on and thanks for all you do.

Great review. Looking forward to picking mine up too 🙌

Wow. This has got to be your best video yet. Well paced. Definitely appreciated what I think is a new shooting style compared to your previous videos. Felt a more on the move and more interesting shots. Oh and the review was really comprehensive too! Been looking for a day in the life review vs an unboxing/press point/spec video so thanks.

I appreciate that you covered the microphones on these. I hope they will sound better when I'm on zoom calls or phone calls.

This was the first video I clicked on and it was hands down the best review of the AirPods Pro gen 2 I've ever watched, keep up the good work!

Best Airpod 2 review atm. Great work dude.

Great review man! I bought mine today after watching this! Big thanks!

The Apple Watch app currently only shows the reduced volume level when using the new pros. When you had the original ones in it was just telling you how loud the environment was.

Great review! I was skeptical of purchasing the 2nd gen as I am not unhappy with the original pro but you convinced me. So TY!

Very good review. I have seen sooo many reviews on these, but you are the only one who have said anything about the different speeds when you charge in different ways. And you are the only one who has done the volumetest on the applewatch. Didnt know the watch recorded the sound through the earbudgs when they are connected.

Good review, I always like how you review as a user would use them. I got mine yesterday upgrading from original Pro’s and think they are worth the upgrade. The sound quality while listening to classical / soundtrack music is so much better. People have mentioned on phone calls that they sound so much better and one person couldn’t believe I was in a shopping high street, very little background noise on the call.

Great Review Mate🙌🏿

An apt video. No tech lingo and answered all my questions that I couldn’t get from dozens of videos. Keep it up thanks 👏👍👍

Definitely the most enjoyable tech channel! Keep it up!

Wow, this was actually an easily relatable and useful review. Nice dude.

A solid review. The comparison of voice memos between v1 and v2 sold me. Picking one up tonight!

You definitely deserve more subscribers, you are amazing

Great review man ! Thank you !

I got a pair of AirPods Max just under a year ago. I really liked how they sounded but I found them a bit hot on my head for extended wear. Then, a while ago, I tried some Nothing Ear (1)’s and was pleasantly surprised by how they sounded. Although the AirPods Max sounded much better, the convenience of reaching for the Nothing ear buds meant that the AP Max got very little use. So I decided to take the plunge and buy some AP Pro 2’s on launch day and I’m blown away by them.

I didnt think videos “Shot on iPhone” looked this great!!!!makes so much sense for reviewers to do, i think everyone should be doing it, well done for executing it so well

Wow I do think the sound quality is a lot better compared to the old ones.

Great demo(s) Tom! ❤

Good review. Getting mine hopefully tomorrow. Will be able to also compare. For me, I use them every day, so an enhanced transparency mode and enhanced noise cancellation are enough to justify the upgrade. But we’ll see what I really think. If not, I’ll return them.

Great review! thank you!!

Another amazing video!

Nice and honest review! Thanks Tom!

Thanks for a great review of the new airpods Tom. Btw the new look with the beard/stubble really suits you 👌

Nice review, subbed!

Very helpful review x thanks. Currently, using Shure SE series on Bluetooth, never come loose, great sounding earhooks with replaceable earbuds. Also Cambridge Melomania 1+ (small, convenient, great battery life, lovely mids) and Sony wfxm3. The AirPods Pro 2 might well be the first AirPods I'll get. Audio spatial, noise cancellation, very good call quality on windy conditions, great transparency and comfort as well as handy features.

Great review and as a guy born and bred in Street, Somerset it's great to see you on location in Wells 👍

It looks like the microphone performance and noise cancellation are significantly better with the 2nd gen airpods pro. I already have a gen 1 set and i am not sure if i have to replace it with the new ones. I think i will skip the change and try the new ones when the gen 1s’ battery gets worse. (If on that day the 3rd gen isn’t introduced 😊).

Haven’t seen a video of yours for a longggggg time. Damn lots of subs now :) Finally getting round to watching this as contemplating them now! Looks like you went back to Exeter ? (Wasn’t that your uni?) also the filmed on iPhone bits are intresting 😂

This is an excellent review of what to expect, and the microphone quality is far better in the 2nd generation. Trying to figure out if my are defective due to two things: 1. They constantly drop/cut out when I use them on my Macbook playing RU-vid videos. They don't seem to drop when using with my iPhone. 2. There is a lot of crackling when playing back from Audacity. It's not in the recording, my other monitors have confirmed.

Great review, yes I also upgraded myself to an AirPods Pro 2nd. One question, is the slitghly blured surroundings, is it a feature in the iPhone 14? Ricardo from Tokyo out.

Tech Chav is #1! Great review.

I had the 1st gen. Got pixel buds as a gift. Sounded much better. Also better fit. I have my dad my AirPods Pro. Love my pixel buds.

Very informative review.

Top video and I’m buying some now! Exeter looks stunning by the way!

A solid video mate!

This review clinched it for me... I'll be buying a pair in a few weeks... The microphone is just great and I can switch between my phone and ipad...

First review I've seen that does a proper mic test and mentions that the mic array is the same as last gen. Thank you!

I have the xm4 over the ear headphones. Love them. I would go for the in ear in a second. However the find my feature on the airpods 2 is fantastic.

Very tempting to upgrade for the improved noise cancelling.

The extra small ear tip is a life saver for my ears. I can now comfortably use them. At times when touching the left AirPod while noise cancellation is on I still notice a tiny bit of sound escaping but I just snug it a lil bit and it’s all good. So safe to say my left ear has a problem with silicone ear tips😅. Safe to say these are one of the best earphones.

Awesome, just what I was looking for. I just got them and wanted to hear others thoughts

You are in the top list of youtube reviewers 🔥👍 Because of your brilliant content

I have switched from Raycon E-50 to the Pro2. My E-50's were purchased in 2019, and although I did not use the daily I was beginning to have some connectivity issues. Bit the bullet, and bought the pro2's since I have both an iPhone and an iPad. Have to say that the sound quality and noise cancellation are both excellent. Also, with all of the videos available, it was very easy to research brands and styles. Pricing was much more than I anticipated, but I do hear a significant difference. Also, I do like the menu and spatial audio options. Like many, I wish that they came in something other than white, but I did get a silicone case with a carabiner for a bit of extra protection. I think that I will find that I use these more than the E-50's, and if I get the same product life out of them (just under 3 years) it will be money well spent. Once in a while, I do deserve to treat myself to something that will improve my daily routine.

Bro I like your haircut in the outdoor clip. *And I love your video!!*

I didnt have the pro 1's but I've had all generations of the standard airpods and these are some of the best headphones I've used in a while

great job ❤️ noise canceling is so good i wish i had one :)

Great review. Definitely upgrading. Where did you get that denim Sherpa trucker jacket from?

could you do some video editing in those or is the lag still too big?

What I've noticed about the ANC on these, is that sometimes they compensate for bad fit on one ear, I could pull one earbud out a little bit and it adjusts, thus giving me equal ANC in both ears, it really is a game changer compared to 1st gen, my left earhole is a bit bigger than the right one.

Picked up a set of these and I’m loving them so far. Didn’t have the previous AirPods Pro, but used other brands. Looking forward to seeing what they are like on a flight compared to the Bose 700’s which are amazing for flights.

Bro, before, I buy any tech, I first have to cross check with your videos!! Your reviews are really helpful and well explained!!!

Got the airpod pro 2 a few days ago. Loving them so far. At airport noise cancellation was amazing. I kept getting the bad ear fit result regardless of size then i remembered i got ear tubes set in my ear drums by an ENT last year and consequently you can’t get a good seal! so i just use comfort as my size guide ..

Great review! I am having a hard time choosing between airpods pro 2 and airpods max. The problem with in ears is they develop ear infection sometimes (I clean them I am just prone) but the airpods max they said is too heavy. I will use it primarily for travels, movies. But if I can also use it for work (online job requires me to talk to customers) it would also be better. Hard to choose! I wish they would release an airpods max 2nd gen that is lighter

I would upgrade purely to have volume control on my ear buds

Seen other reviews before, but you mentioned some new and interesting points here. Like using the Db measurement of the Apple Watch to show the difference of ANC between the two versions of the Airpods Pro. Nice one!

These AirPods are awesome,recently had the air pods pro been giving me problems with ppl couldn’t hear me on the phone,So I patiently waited for these to come out and then I brought them,I’m actually loving these…..they sound awesome and the noise cancellation is on another level,watching movies and content like this sounds awesome…😊😊😊

Needing a pair of headphones and have my gen 1s. Would this sound better than currentAirPods Max so I wait till the next gen AirPods Max or is AirPods Max still good

Can you check if the xs tips are backwards compatible? Planning on getting those for my 1st generation

I have heard that Bluetooth 5.3 has improved audio for the AirPods Pro 2. Since iPhone 14 can do this now, could you please do a sound test between the iPhone 13 versus the 14 to see if there is a difference?

I am thinking of getting them. Never had Airpods. How about doing sport with them? Do they fall out more easily or is it fine?

wanted to know whether you did the shake test? do they fall off from the ears easily while running or doing gym stuff? thanks

I am very impressed with the ANC on the new Pros. It’s almost as good as my xm4. They are much more comfortable too, no more vacuum feeling in ears. They feel more like regular AirPods. Definitely worth the upgrade! Hopefully, Apple doesn’t turn down the ANC with software updates like they did with AirPods Pro 1st gen.

How are the controls on these? Pause, resume, volume up / down? I’ve tried every previous version, but gave up and always went back to the Beats Powerbeats pro. Even though big and clunky, the ear loops made them impossible to fall out. But my favorite feature was the full control you had available on each ear. When I’m walking my dogs, I can’t pull out my iphone to make changes.

Ive had the first gen since day one (although had them replaced once, and the replacements repaired). I had no interest in the new ones, but you know what YT is like. I am very happy with the new ones. I noticed a bit more low end right from the start. Not ‘Beats low end’, but fuller. I dont really use Spatial Audio for music, but even that sounds a bit better. The new ANC was the real deciding factor, and so far im not disappointed. I use them at work when using certain machine, and today i could definitely hear a big difference with the new ones. After months of using the old ones with this machine, today i hear much less of it.

What’s the fit like compared too the 1st gen ? I just couldn’t get them too stay in my ears, the XS tips might suit me better but unsure

will the separate case you buy for the airpods 1 fit this

My take after a few days is that the bass gain is well worth the upgrade. The rest is just gravy.

Did you shoot the whole video with an i phone? I notice that the edge detection is not that a real camera level. However the quality is so good.

Hey, which model and size is the apple watch you’re wearing??

Are you using a cover for your airpod pros? Just got mine and was wondering if it’s recommended? The bad point is just that most covers make them quite bulky and don’t support mag safe…

Nice video, maybe next time you could record the sound of the wind with a regular mic alongside of the headphones. This gives us more reference points to judge :)

Great review! I’ve been playing around with mine over the weekend and really impressed so far. My old Airpod Pros developed a fault due to getting wet so it’s nice to have Transparency and ANC again. I’ll be more careful to avoid wearing these in the rain. 😊

What kind of ears you got that the felt the same to you? They changed the shape, they are much more comfortable, and more secure!

I'd be really interested to see a comparison between these and the new Pixel buds Pro to see how large, or small, the difference is

Wait, the personalized engraving is displayed in the iPhone?

Are these better than the new Huawei freebuds pro 2?

Great review and improvements. Only the mic seems to be forgotten.

I have just recently upgraded to the 14 Pro Max and use a set of Bose Sound Sport Wired Earphones. I’m looking at swapping them out for the AirPods Pro 2 at a later date, I want to be able to have a pair of ear buds that work in conjunction with the features on my phone.

Can you do a little review if there's any sound quality improvements when connected to iPhone 13P vs iPhone 14P as the bluetooth would only be 5.0 on the 13P but 5.3 on the 14P

I’m new to the whole Apple ecosystem, got my first iPhone on the 16th when the 14 came out and I love it so far. Now I got the new gen AirPods and I’ve found myself using them more than I have used any others before in the short time I’ve owned them.

Do they fit better cause the first pros fall at times or get loose so I had to get foam tips.

should I buy the iPhone 14 if I never use any smartphone before or not?

Love how u were able to replicate through the video

Is the A-roll shot on iPhone 14 Pro with Cinematic mode ?