Hands up if you're rocking a pair of AirPods Pro 2. Are you happy with them?

@flanerpete2040

Жыл бұрын

Yup!

@BilalHussain-yd6ck

Жыл бұрын

Love them

@hemxnthx

Жыл бұрын

Yessir!

@artopeuhkuri7617

Жыл бұрын

Hi. How about Beats v.s. Airpods? Which are more interesting?

@kingkiril

Жыл бұрын

Yes. Love my AirPods Pro 2!

I got the pro 2 for Christmas last year. I do not regret. So good and the noise canceling helps so much for office work, the sound is brilliant and taking calls is second to none. Very impressed!

Totally agree with your review. Had mine for a couple of months, sound quality is brilliant and the noise cancelling is amazing when cooking and you have pans and extractor fans going. Couple of issues I had, when I first got them the and I would do the open lid thing close to phone to check battery I kept getting the ‘not your AirPods’ msg. But I would take the airpods out of the case and they would connect as my airpods. The issue seems to have resolved itself now. Also when you drop the case, the case opens and sends the airpods flying every time. And I saw someone else’s do the same, so perhaps the hinge could be a bit more sturdy! Just small gripes though, overall brilliant.

Had a pair of APP1 for a year and decided to upgrade as I thought there was enough to warrant it and I wanted new shiny. They did not disappoint. Doing a bit of A/B and you can tell the difference for sure. Video was on point. Good stuff Mark. 👍

Have had mine over a year when they started to act up. Not connecting right away or dropping connection throughout switching from KZread videos. Turned out it was the Comply foam ear tips I was using. Switched back to the original ear tips and they worked perfectly again.

I got my 2s a few days ago and am very excited. Unlike my first pair, bought three years ago, these fit perfectly. The sound is incredible, better than the AirPods Max, I think. All in all, great. The only thing I can't really get to grips with is the swipe gesture volume control.

Finally upgraded a couple of weeks ago from a pair of 1st gen (which my son was VERY happy to inherit) and I am incredibly impressed so far. Sound quality is markedly improved and I can’t get my head round the fact that in transparency mode I am actually still wearing them! I agree with the lighting vs usb c comments, but tend to charge mine via MagSafe, so no big deal with this, although lightning charging is one of the 3 reasons I haven’t invested in a pair of AirPods Max yet (the weird bra thing and the lack of on/off being the other 2). I cannot recommend a pair of AirPods Pro 2 enough, love ‘em!!

@iikatinggangsengii2471

7 ай бұрын

yes thats the magic of earbud and yeah lul they cant even tell how long the process would be

I got everything I was hoping for with the AirPods Pro 2. They are such a good product that I struggle to think of what could be improved in version 3. The only thing that I hope can be improved is their performance in windy conditions, where they accentuate the whoosh of the wind noise if they are in transparency or noise cancelling mode. This is something that the 1st gen didn't suffer from because the microphone for analysing sound was in the inside edge of the AirPod next to the inside of your ear. It was much less prone to wind getting near it, but this meant the vent could get clogged with oily ear gunk which could compromise the sound quality over time. So, they moved the microphone to the outside, but this means the wind can get to it easily. It's not an easy problem to fix, but perhaps they can do something in software (as B&O recently did with an update for the EX) to mitigate the problem.

Hey! I love you reviews! Could you possibly do a long term review on the sennheiser momentum 4s? I would appreciate it greatly

Perfect review. I agree RE USBC. This version (I also had version 1) haven't fixed my Mac not being able to auto pair to the AP2s even though I think I have all the setting sets correctly. For me AirPods are one of the best products they have made in years.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thank you!

Loved the video, Mark. I recently had a pair of APP1 which were unfortunately left in a rental car on holiday. My replacement pair of earbuds was the Nothing Ear (1) due to them being extremely budget friendly and having decent enough reviews at the time of release. However, I am now looking to replace the replacement and this is a good signpost for me for some more information! The main attraction for me now is the smart switch between devices that my current pair do not have.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed!

I got them last fall. I had the original pair and there is a significant difference. Before I would get a lot of static now that is completely gone.

Just bought a pair of these today after living with Sony XF1000 XM3's for a few years and seemingly in an eternal loop of difficult/dropping BT connectivity. The Sony's sound great, are instinctive to operate and last for an age, but after 2 hours with the AirPod Pro 2's I'm already a convert in terms of sound, transparency, noise cancellation and most of all, slick convenience of the eco system.

I agree with you on the AirPods Pro 1, i used to have them and a MacBook Pro 14”, and i could never get them to auto switch automatically between my phone and mac, or the other way around.. Did fine between iPhone and iPad

I’ve had my AirPods Pro 2 for as long as you have had yours. It turned out to be my best purchase. These things are insanely good. Great review sir. Thank you.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Great to hear!

Hi Good video I bought my AirPods 2 at Christmas and I love them 🇬🇧

I have the original air pods pros and i like them. I have been very reluctant to upgrade as they do more or less everything i need. However it would be great to hear these and if the sound was remarkably better i may be interested. One caveat with this vlog is only if you are using an apple product (IPad or iPhone would these be a top option)

The connectivity on this thing is super quick, and also being able to see battery % of the case without opening them is nice touch!

@RomyDiaz1885

Жыл бұрын

How to see the battery % of the case without opening the case?

@exot1c_dark066

10 ай бұрын

@@RomyDiaz1885i use a widget for battery on mh phone and it shows it

I bought a pair of AirPods Pro 2 to replace the 1s that I had owned for a year (both Mark Ellis influenced purchases) and I remember being stunned when I first listened to the 2s with my reference songs. The improvement was shocking. My son and wife looked at the expressions on my face and asked what was wrong. It really is remarkable. Nits: My ears still fail the fit test more often than not, and I've tried every tip size as well as aftermarket memory foam tips. I've just resigned myself to an imperfect fit, at least according to the test. I think the Lightning charging port is related to the fact that all modern iPhones are still using that system. When Apple finally makes the move to USB-C, I think everything else will flow.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Not just me, then!

Another well presented fantastic review thank you very much much enjoyed it. May I ask what transparency mode set up/settings you are using

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! I’m using it straight out of the box! Although I did do the ear measurement thing Apple recommends you do with AirPods Pro 2.

Super-useful, thank you!

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

No hassles!

I have a feeling these AirPods are gonna sound very similar or better then the soundcore liberty 3 pro. Those were my dream earbuds when they dropped. I currently have a soundcore pair of earbuds but the audio cutting out and battery life are the reason I’m saving up for these AirPods Pro 2.

Love mine though the noise cancelling is weird when a vehicle drives past as there’s an odd ‘swishings’ sound that is created more than it’s not suppressed

I have the gen 1 AirPods. I'm also seeing them switch to a device I'm not using or needing to be forced to change to my Mac when I put down my phone.

Im debating on getting these. Are they good for travel? Does the noise canceling work on planes and are they comfortable to wear for long periods of time?

whats the link to the lanyard? love the design

Thanks for this review! I've been thinking of upgrading from the original to the pro air pods for the noice cancelation features so I appreciate this video

I got them but still use my 1 for work. When I have to drill the 2 make a horribly loud noise. I use the 2 for everything else but was bummed by it since the reviews said it was common.

Does anyone know the specific model of the lanyard Mark was using? Looks slick!

Thank you for the review Mark, I’d like to comment that I was surprised that you didn’t mention the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II which I believe ara the most direct competitor, I bought the AirPods Pro 2 and unfortunately I had to return them for a reason that I never thought about… “the fit”, yes unfortunately they kept falling off my ears which became a very annoying thing (I understand that not all ears have the same shape), so I passed to the Bose and they fit way better into my ears and according to my personal taste the sound and the noise canceling are better, now what I miss a lot is the compatibility with the iPhone 📱, more specifically the user interface but I made my decision because at the end, the more important thing to me is the fit & the sound… I would like to know your opinion about this whenever you have a moment, and thank you Mark 👍🏼

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the comment, Daniel. There was no mention of the Bose because I’ve never tried them (also, if I mentioned every competitor, we’d be here all week 😉).

Where did you get your snazzy lanyard from? PS none came with my AAP2P and have to scrounge a lanyard from another device ☹️

I have a Mac but not an iPhone can I access the settings of the pods with it?

I had a problem with those air pods find my is not working so great it says that the pairing was incomplete and I needed to turn off find my to be able to play sound to find them it’s weird bug nobody talks about on videos only on forums or apple support and apple wont fix it since it was discovered

Totally agree, Mark. I put my Pro 2's in the washing machine yesterday by accident, and only realised after about half an hour. I fished them out and let them dry and... they're fine! At least, so far they are. They are charging fine both wirelessly and by cable, and the buds are charging and everything works, thank God! They are the best all-round headphones I have ever owned.

@davidjacobs6244

Жыл бұрын

Don’t you ever think to check your pockets before putting clothes through the wash?

@rj7257

Жыл бұрын

@@davidjacobs6244 Don't you ever think to consider that literally anyone could have had that happen to them before making such a comment?

@davidjacobs6244

Жыл бұрын

@@rj7257 Never happened to me.I always check my pockets.It’s common sense.

@rj7257

Жыл бұрын

​@@davidjacobs6244 Of course it is, but even conscientious folks can have things slip their mind that normally wouldn't. If you've never been afflicted with that particular aspect of being human, than bravo to you... no need to stomp on someone else though!

@robsawalker

Жыл бұрын

@@davidjacobs6244 yeah, I do totally, but I was freezing cold and soaking wet after a hard days work and just didn’t empty my pockets properly because I wanted to get in a nice hot shower. It was only when I put fresh clothes on I realised they were missing!

I actually left them i my jeans and washed them 🙄 but a couple of days of drying out they still work perfectly 😎

@Mark Ellis Reviews Comparison to Beats Fit pro? And what about Soundcore Liberty 3 Pro in comparison to the AirPods Pro 2 by call quality? Cause the videos I saw on KZread the Soundcore was way better.

Absolutely the most suitable moment for a video when I want to buy airpods pro 2 in couple days :D

im considering them and the Sony 1000xm4. has anyone used both and can tell me which one i should choose when i mainly go to the gym and runing? i love listening to music most of the day so battery wins in Sony but what about sound and comfort? thank you!

I love mine! They are surprisingly great. I got my Memoji engraved on them for fun too!

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

That’s what I should have done instead of my name!

How do they compare to the less expensive Airpods 3?

Very nice long term review video

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks!

I did a completely unnecessary upgrade from my AirPods Pro to Pro 2. I don't regret it though, the sound is definitely better. I generally prefer to just use them instead of my AirPods Max, because it feels like a hassle to get them from where I have them on my desk, remove them from the case, and then put them on. Compare to the AirPods, that are either in my pocket or in plain view on the desk.

Thanks Mark. Would be interested to hear you review of the campfire audios. They look somewhat quirky but what do they sound like?

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

They do look interesting, don't they...

Are these worth buying as an android user? Been using the Sony WF-1000XM4 for a while now, but the battery is getting worse and worse so I need a new pair soon.

Love em!!!

I pulled the trigger when they updated it to USB-C. I use MagSafe most of the time and my iPhone is still Lightning but having my AirPods charge with USB-C is still better. I still have to bring a lightning cable with me to connect my iPhone to my Mac but I surely don't want to use another lighting cable to charge my AirPods.

I wasn’t going to get a pair and then I got £250 from work for some overtime I had done. So I’d decided to buy them as they were essentially free. So very impressed by them. I was in London recently and using them was like in the latest ad from Apple. It really did feel like walking in silence around the busy London streets and around Covent Garden.

@HappyNesquik

Жыл бұрын

Have you tried them on the tube by any chance? Those horrible screeches on the various tube lines are doing my head in :')

@ConradMurkitt

Жыл бұрын

@@HappyNesquik I’ve not tried them on the tube but I’d imagine they’d work pretty well from my experience on the train and the plane. The underground is pretty noisy. I used my Apple Watch noise monitor once and it said the noise was exceeding safe levels.

@HappyNesquik

Жыл бұрын

@@ConradMurkitt Yes, it's not good for your hearing when your daily commute depends on the tube! Noise cancellation is a must! Thanks for your reply! :)

@Errcyco

Жыл бұрын

Dude.. I’ve been 95% dead in my right ear for 15 years. First time I put the AirPods Pro 2 in, the transparency mode almost made me vomit lol. I can hear out of my right ear again. It’s not perfect but I don’t say “huh?” 20 times a day anymore. It’s really improved my life.. I mean it made me sick to my stomach at first cause my dumb brain couldn’t process it was hearing out of that ear again or something lol.

@Errcyco

Жыл бұрын

@@HappyNesquik the bad news then.. if you like to nap and those noises make it impossible.. they won’t help much. They really drown out voices and TV.. traffic will still make me jump, they don’t do those funky loud noises well. I read they cut them at a certain decibel but my throbbing eardrums wouldn’t agree. Had a ambulance go by me yesterday and they almost worked like megaphones in my damn ears lol.. sooo loud.

Picked them up recently on Amazon for $200 new. Pricey still, but they’re awesome.

Thanks for the great vid, Do you feel that there is a tangible improvement in ANC for voices over AirPods Pro 1 (which I already have) and how does the ANC perform vs something like wh-1000xm5?

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Yep, and very impressively!

Always enjoy your review Mark Ellis. I did buy and I did return a pair of AirPods Pro 2. I compared them with my AirPods Pro 1 and they were not significantly better than the APP1 to me. It was not worth the $259. I have a pair of KZ VXS earphones (In ear monitors-IEM) that sound much better than the APP2. And they do not set off the iPhones annoying volume warning (I don't need another pair of parents telling me what to do). The VXS do not have noise cancelling, but all earphones and headphones noise cancel when you turn the volume all the way up! And the VXS only cost $59! I still use my APP1 sometimes but my go to pair of earphones are the KZ VXS. Check them out Mark Ellis. Thanks again.

Just ordered one, gave away my pro 1, using airpods 3 for 2 months but now I've got a deal with 18 months installments so...😁

I’ve tried every earbud on the market, none stay in my ears. So still rocking my Airpods gen 2 & wired apple headphones. 😢

I returned mine. Sound was a bit muffled. I'm fine with my gen 1.

I am tempted but I got so used to not having silicon tips in my ear by using the old 2nd gen regular airpods that I'm doubtful I'll ever wanna stick silicon in my ear.Could also be me having horrible experiences in the past and apple's silicon is actually higher quality.

You should compare these to the Beoplay EX. More expensive but substantially better sound quality - by quite a way. And better than the PI7s2 Just a shame that the noise cancelling and transparency are not even close to the AirPods Pro (gen 1 or gen 2)

As I understand it, USB-C charging will come soon but right now they couldn’t fit both the piezo speaker circuitry and USB-C charging circuitry into the case with the larger battery in the release time that was set by Apple to stick with what stock holders want. Having a few extra months or a year to shrink down the usb-C jack and circuitry to make it work AND still be water resistant is the reason they are sticking with lightning jack on this. Then, people will wanna buy a second gen2 set when it rereleases in a year, roughly. Just like people went and bought another set of pro-1s when the case became compatible with the magsafe charger. They might even release it when the first usb-c iPhone hits the market. That said there is one VERY IMPORTANT difference with the max and pro2s. Bluetooth. Apple pro2s will soon (after a future firmware update) be able to pair differently. Imagine 6 people connecting to an Apple TV-5 to watch a movie together while their kids are asleep for a slumber party. The Max, like the Pro1, can only connect 2 devices at once. The pro2s will be able to support a bunch of people all listening to the same song on one phone. Imagine a rock band all using the same metronome from the Drummer’s phone. That’s the sort of thing the next bluetooth stack/hardware version will allow. The pro2s will need a firmware update to activate that ability, but its bluetooth radio does allow for that from my understanding.

Just ordered AirPod Pro #2 for £229 from Amazon to replace my now crackly AirPod Pro #1 Hopefully I’ll appreciate the improvements 🙏🏽

They are an amazing bit of utterly tiny tech that, whilst I wasn’t massively able to spot audio quality differences from the first gen, the noise cancellation is quite literally outstanding. I’ve got some Bose QC35’s, and there really isn’t much between them for that part at all. I never use lightning to charge them though, wireless is so easy as they just drop on the same charger as my phone or watch.

I got the air pods Pro 1 because of the fit and love the sound. I ended up buying some memory foam tips to get them to stay put. How does the fit compare between the two?

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

They're identical, in my experience.

Superb piece of tech. I love it to bits. Noise cancelling for high and mid frequencies aren’t as good as the Bose Ultras but for me it’s the low end that matters the most and they are on par with the ultras in that aspect. The features with an iPhone is by far incomparable to anything else. Comfort is fantastic. Sound quality is incredible. A true masterpiece in my opinion.

AirPods Pro 2 or Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds Wireless In-ear? Are they equal?

How about the Boss pods?

Can Airpods Pro 2 be use as hearing aids ?

You didn’t mention the beats fit pro? Apple ecosystem and usb c charging

I'd love to see you compare them to their most obvious competitor: the Samsung Galaxy Buds Pro2, paired to your Samsung S23 Ultra

Wish I could love them but I don’t. An equalizer would go a long way in making them better. It seem like if I make any adjustment that Apple lets you make then something else suffers. Convenience is the big plus…

The Airpods Pro 2 sound kinda strange to my ears after using Sony buds for so lomg (I own the XMS 3/4). For me, they sound too forward (mids and higs are all over the place and there's no bass). I'm still trying to get used to them but it's painful.

Can I use these as hearing protection on a construction site?

You didn’t even mention how you can ping the case from your iPhone in case you forgot where they are. That is SO AWESOME.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

I said the speaker is very useful for finding the case.

Noise cancelation is significantly worse than 1st gen on same firmware version. Constant issues with individual buds cutting out of noise cancellation.

Surprised, u picked whole lot of earbuds but not bose qc2 or sony s wf1000 xm4?

i don’t like mine sometimes they connect and sometimes they don’t i’m getting ready to go back to wired headphones

Great review, but the price in the UK is bonkers. Makes the prices in New York look cheap.

I can’t believe how different they are from the 1st gen

Nura true is amazing Pls review it~

I Honestly Found The First Generation & Second Generation Pros Thee Same. Only Difference Were The Extra Hour Battery & Thee Control Things on Thee Buds From Second Generation.

the only issue is that a lot of ppl like me find the rubber earplugs painful after a while and the airpods 3 much more comfortable.

I’ve owned the original AirPods Pro for ages and been thinking of purchasing AirPods Pro 2. Having watched this video, and trusting your judgement, I’ve taken the plunge. Great video as always, just hope you’re not wrong ;)

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Enjoy ;)

@beardofzeus9665

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviews they arrive tomorrow 🥳

@Goatlence

Жыл бұрын

how are they

@beardofzeus9665

Жыл бұрын

@@Goatlence far superior

I know this may sound silly but can you test them with android.

Airpod pro 2 are the best I've ever had!!! Way better than regular airpod 1,2,3 or pro gen 1.

To be honest, I'm not that bothered about the lightning port. I always charge via MagSafe / wireless. I can honestly, say since the day I bought them I haven't plug them into charge.

iOS 17 has finally pushed me to upgrade. It helped that my AirPods case was failing.

I kinda wanted to hear that they were shit lol debating treating myself to a pain because my Sony XM4 buds are starting to crap out, but not sure if they’re bad enough yet to drop the money on the Pro 2s 😩

I love mine and pretty much stopped using my AirPods Max.

8:15 - Yeah, the lack of USB-C is vaguely annoying (you're in the UK, so I can only imagine) but they do support MagSafe, Apple Watch, and Qi wireless chargers. So that's something. (full disclosure, I'm a bit of a fanboy, altho well-tempered with decades of IT experience; I _will not_ screw with someone's workflow if they're happy with it)

@mashy712

7 ай бұрын

They have USB C now.

If anyone is looking for earbuds almost as great and for a much lower price I would suggest the Jbl live free 2 tws

Hold the Sony LinkBuds into the camera and claming that they are intended to be a competitor to AirPods Pro 2 is a bit... strange.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

In what way?

Love mine but seem to have a problem my case drains battery very quickly

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Speak to Apple 👍

He he..got this T-shirt as well ;)

Great earbuds. I just can’t keep them in my ridiculous ears. Went to the recent Bose earbuds, which are also terrific and seem to stay in my ears. Otherwise I am forced to wear over ear headphones while I walk my French Mastiff.

What about the volume

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

More max volume than anyone safely needs - like all headphones and earbuds.

Pro2 massive best money spent.

How did they perform for you in terms of remaining connected to your smart TV if the TV is anything but an Apple? Why does no reviewer ever mention this? If you change channel, pause, FFW, rewind, or anything that momentarily interrupts the sound output of the TV, when you resume, no sound from the Pro 2s. Didn't happen with previous Air Pod versions, doesn't happen with my Sonys. Google it. Happens with Samsung, LG and other smart TVs. Known problem since release and all firmware updates. This problem is never mentioned in YT reviews?

@MarkEllisReviews

9 ай бұрын

It’s probably never mentioned because it hasn’t been tested by the reviewers you’ve watched. That was certainly the case with me.

I better get myself a pair so I don’t end up streets behind

for me Nothing Ear buds is better than Airpods Pro 2 when you play Music the Bass is better

This review is just like all others.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Mission accomplished.

Good review! Could you tell us more about the social and ecological sustainability of the AirPods or the Casekoo cases that you promote? Things like fair wages, working condition in the factory, repairability, amount of recycled product used and how/where they are sourced from. What options do consumers have to dispose of them safely, e-waste is toxic and usually is dumped in poor countries. Does my consumption create social and ecological inequality? Cheers!

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

Thanks! None of that falls into my areas of expertise I’m afraid - I’d recommend contacting the brands in question 👍

You forgot to tell about Huawei FreeBuds Pro , which is a strong competitor for AirPods.

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

If I don’t mention something, it’s because I have no experience of it 😉

@PamTraLa

Жыл бұрын

@@MarkEllisReviews then you should try them to have an idea about what I’m saying 😏

@MarkEllisReviews

Жыл бұрын

@@PamTraLa as soon as the interest increases and they begin trending (and my content calendar frees up) - absolutely. There’s always more to this stuff than meets the eye 😉

The reason for Lightning on the APP2 is obvious. There are 1.5 billion iPhones in people’s pockets and not even remotely close on any other Apple product. There are hundreds of millions of people who only have iPhones and AirPods that came from Apple. Why would Apple release earbuds that charge differently than the iPhone?

Did he just say “streets ahead”?