Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) vs Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

★ Winner
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C)

★ 4.8 (41,230) $249.00
80/100
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Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones

★ 4.6 (38,421) $248.00
20/100
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Side-by-side specs

Performance

Spec Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Chip Apple H2

Battery & Power

Spec Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Battery Life 6 hours (30 with case) 30 hours ANC on

Connectivity

Spec Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Codec Support AAC LDAC, AAC, SBC

Dimensions

Spec Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Driver Size 30 mm
Weight 5.3 g each 250 g

General

Spec Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) Sony WH-1000XM5 Wireless Noise-Canceling Headphones
Noise Cancellation Active + Adaptive Audio Active (8-mic system)
Quick Charge 3 min for 3 hours
Type In-ear Over-ear
Water Resistance IP54
Wireless Bluetooth 5.3 Bluetooth 5.2

The verdict

Based on 10 spec comparisons plus user ratings, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation, USB-C) edges out with a 80% win rate across measurable specs.

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