
Apple AirPods Pro 2 USB-C continue to be popular and are the best wireless earbuds for iPhones. Updated in 2023, they look identical to the previous version, but the acoustic architecture has been modified and durability has increased to IP54 for dust and moisture protection.
For
- World-class noise cancelation
- Dolby Atmos spatial audio
- Improved battery life
- Strong adaptive experience
Against
- Lackluster call quality
- Lanyard costs extra
The transparent Nothing Ear 'buds look identical to their predecessor but boast improvements to personalized sound, ANC, hi-res audio with both LDAC and LHDC support, and stronger battery life. They pack plenty of flagship features and are priced the same as the model they replace.
For
- Impressive sound balance
- Effective personalized sound
- High-quality audio codec support
- Strong Transparency mode
Against
- Pinch control awkward for those with larger hands
- ANC performance behind rivals
- Noise canceling impacts sound balance