{"id":20937,"date":"2020-12-18T18:30:11","date_gmt":"2020-12-19T02:30:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/?p=20937"},"modified":"2024-07-15T12:40:44","modified_gmt":"2024-07-15T19:40:44","slug":"airpods-vs-airpods-pro","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro","title":{"rendered":"AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Which Apple Earbuds Are Worth It?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Whether you are shopping for yourself or a music-lover in your life, it can be hard to find the right pair of wireless earbuds. AirPods are a great choice, especially if you or your loved ones have an iPhone or other Apple devices. But should you choose the older AirPods 2, or are the newer, more expensive AirPods Pro really worth it? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the differences between the AirPods 2 vs the AirPods Pro, including the price, design, performance, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This article compares the 2nd generation AirPods (or AirPods 2) to the AirPods Pro. The 1<sup>st<\/sup>-generation AirPods are no longer available from Apple, but they are very similar to the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-generation AirPods in most ways.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-design-and-fit\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Design and Fit<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The design of the AirPods 2 is noticeably different from the AirPods Pro. The earlier model has a longer stem, while the AirPods Pro are shorter and stouter. This means the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-generation AirPods will stick out of your ears more.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-998x1024.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-998x1024.jpg\" alt=\"AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Design and Fit\" class=\"wp-image-20959\" width=\"555\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-998x1024.jpg 998w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-292x300.jpg 292w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-770x790.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-in-ear-Recovered-scaled.jpg 1248w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 998px) 100vw, 998px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2019\/03\/airpods-the-worlds-most-popular-wireless-headphones-are-getting-even-better\/\">Apple<\/a>, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/newsroom\/2019\/10\/apple-reveals-new-airpods-pro-available-october-30\/\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The AirPods Pro come with silicone tips in three sizes that provide a more secure fit for ears of all shapes and sizes. The 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-generation AirPods, on the other hand, feature a hard plastic, one-size-fits-all design, which can become uncomfortable after wearing them for a long time.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit-1024x600.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit-1024x600.jpg\" alt=\"airpods pro fit\" class=\"wp-image-20958\" width=\"666\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit-1024x600.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit-770x451.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-fit.jpg 1223w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/airpods-pro\/\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>With their silicone ear tips, the AirPods Pro won\u2019t fall out of your ears as much. This is a common complaint with the older AirPods. While this can still happen with the new AirPods Pro, it isn\u2019t nearly as much of a problem for most users.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-audio-quality\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Audio Quality<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest differences between AirPods vs AirPods Pro is that the newer model offers superior audio quality. This is because the AirPods Pro feature active noise cancellation and adaptive EQ, while the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-generation AirPods do not.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Active noise cancellation blocks out environmental noises to give you a more immersive audio experience. Each of the AirPods Pro earbuds feature one outward-facing microphone and one inward-facing microphone that work together to detect unwanted noises and neutralize them with equal \u201canti-noise.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2-1024x316.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2-1024x316.jpg\" alt=\"anc 2\" class=\"wp-image-20957\" width=\"777\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2-1024x316.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2-300x92.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2-770x237.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-anc-2.jpg 1600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/airpods-pro\/\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The AirPods Pro continuously adjust their active noise cancellation 200 times a second, so they are great at blocking out most noises. However, they won\u2019t block out all very low- and high-pitched noises, like fans or very loud engines. Also, turning on active noise cancellation can create a feeling of pressure that makes some users feel like they need to pop their ears. &nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The inward-facing microphone in the AirPods Pro is also used to listen to the sounds in your ear and adjusts the low- and mid-frequencies to the shape of your ear. The Adaptive EQ feature is designed to give you a personalized listening experience, so your music will always sound great, no matter how your AirPods Pro fit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The AirPods Pro also feature a transparency mode that lets you hear what\u2019s going on around you without stopping your music. All you have to do is pinch either earbud to switch between the active noise cancellation and transparency modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While the 2<sup>nd<\/sup>-generation AirPods Pro don\u2019t have any of these features, they are also decent earbuds. However, even with all the features turned off, the AirPods Pro still sound much better than the previous model. Because of their tight fit, the AirPods Pro deliver much more accurate audio, especially when it comes to bass and treble.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center; \" id=\"hello-678594177\"><a data-no-instant=\"1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/tech-support\/mobile-device-support?utm_campaign=Blog-BannerAd_Mobile-devices_iPhone&#038;utm_content=Need-help-with-your-iphone-SQUARE\" rel=\"noopener nofollow sponsored\" class=\"adv-link\" target=\"_blank\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mobile-Devices-iPhone-Need-Help-with-your-iPhone-SQUARE.png\" alt=\"Mobile Devices iPhone Need Help with your iPhone SQUARE\"  srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mobile-Devices-iPhone-Need-Help-with-your-iPhone-SQUARE.png 555w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mobile-Devices-iPhone-Need-Help-with-your-iPhone-SQUARE-263x300.png 263w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/03\/Mobile-Devices-iPhone-Need-Help-with-your-iPhone-SQUARE-210x240.png 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 555px) 100vw, 555px\" class=\"advanced-ads-image-detect\" width=\"555\" height=\"633\"  style=\"display: inline-block;\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-controls\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Controls<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AirPods have touch controls that you tap, while the AirPods Pro have a small ridge on each stem that you pinch. While the pinch controls might be a little more difficult to use, the AirPods Pro do offer a few more control options.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-pinch-controls-2.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-pinch-controls-2.jpg\" alt=\"pinch controls 2\" class=\"wp-image-20961\" width=\"666\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-pinch-controls-2.jpg 859w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-pinch-controls-2-300x139.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-pro-pinch-controls-2-770x357.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/airpods-pro\/\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>You can tap the AirPods 2 or pinch the AirPods Pro once to play or pause a song. If you tap the AirPods 2 or pinch the AirPods Pro twice, you can skip to the next track. However, the AirPods Pro also let you pinch the stem three times to skip to the previous track. Plus, you can pinch and hold the stem to switch between the active noise cancellation and transparency modes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, neither the AirPods 2 or the AirPods Pro have any touch controls that let you turn the volume up or down. You have to use your phone to change the volume, or you can ask Siri to do it for you. All you have to do is say, \u201cHey, Siri,\u201d and you can ask Apple\u2019s digital voice assistant to change the song, turn up the volume, or make a call.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-performance\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Performance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AirPods and AirPods Pro are both powered by Apple\u2019s H1 chip. So, in terms of performance, they both offer fast pairing and efficient voice activation. This processor also provides both models with faster phone call connection and longer talk time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside-1024x621.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside-1024x621.jpg\" alt=\"inside\" class=\"wp-image-20956\" width=\"555\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside-1024x621.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside-300x182.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside-770x467.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpod-pro-inside.jpg 1030w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.apple.com\/airpods-pro\/\">Apple<\/a>)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: Tie<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-battery-life\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Battery Life<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AirPods Pro give you up to 4.5 hours of listening time and 3.5 hours of talking time on a single charge. Without the active noise cancellation or transparency modes turned on, the AirPods Pro offer the same five-hour battery life as the AirPods 2. However, the AirPods Pro 2 only offer three hours of talking time on a single charge.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro.jpg\" alt=\"airpods vs airpods pro\" class=\"wp-image-20963\" width=\"555\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro.jpg 792w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro-300x217.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/12\/airpods-vs-airpods-pro-770x556.jpg 770w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 792px) 100vw, 792px\" \/><\/span><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">(Image Source: Apple)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The battery life of both models can be extended to 24 hours of listening time or 18 hours of talking time with the charging case. Both models also feature quick charging that will give you about one hour of listening time after just five minutes of charging them in the case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-water-resistance\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Water-Resistance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The AirPods Pro come with an IPX4 water-resistance, which means they won\u2019t be damaged by splashing water. So, you can wear the AirPods Pro while working out, and you don\u2019t have to worry if you get caught in the rain. The AirPods 2, on the other hand, do not have a water-resistance rating at all.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><span data-src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant.jpg\" rel=\"lightbox\" data-fancybox><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant.jpg\" alt=\"Airpods pro exercise\" class=\"wp-image-15307\" width=\"768\" height=\"0\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant-300x100.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant-770x257.jpg 770w, https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/11\/airpods-pro-water-resistant-210x70.jpg 210w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1600px) 100vw, 1600px\" \/><\/span><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you want to know more about <a href=\"https:\/\/www.hellotech.com\/blog\/are-airpods-waterproof\">how waterproof the AirPods Pro are<\/a>, check out our article here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods Pro<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-airpods-vs-airpods-pro-price\">AirPods vs AirPods Pro: Price<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The price of the AirPods 2 depends on which type of charging case you choose. With a standard case, the AirPods only cost $159. With a wireless charging case, the price goes up to $199. The AirPods Pro only come with a wireless charging case, and they currently cost $249.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em><strong>Winner: AirPods 2<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"egg-container cegg-list-withlogos\">\n    \n    <div class=\"egg-listcontainer\">\n\n            \n            \n<div class=\"cegg-list-logo-title cegg-mt5 cegg-mb15 visible-xs text-center\">\n    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\n                                           href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PXGQC1Q?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Wired)<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"row-products\">\n    <div class=\"col-md-2 col-sm-2 col-xs-12 cegg-image-cell\">\n                    <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PXGQC1Q?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">\n                <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/21FRfOT6WbL._SL160_.jpg\" alt=\"Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Wired)\" width=\"100\" height=\"100\" \/>            <\/a>\n            <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-5 col-sm-5 col-xs-12 cegg-desc-cell hidden-xs\">\n        <div class=\"cegg-no-top-margin cegg-list-logo-title\">\n            <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\"\n                                                   href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/dp\/B07PXGQC1Q?tag=hell02-20&linkCode=ogi&th=1&psc=1\">Apple AirPods with Charging Case (Wired)<\/a>\n        <\/div>\n\n    <\/div>\n    <div class=\"col-md-3 col-sm-3 col-xs-12 cegg-price-cell text-center\">\n        <div class=\"cegg-price-row\">\n\n                                                    <div title=\"Last updated on May 7, 2026 12:04 pm\"\n                     class=\"cegg-lineheight15 stock-status status-outofstock\">\n                         out of stock                <\/div>\n            \n            \n                                \n\n                                        <div class=\"cegg-font60 cegg-lineheight15\">\n                    as of May 7, 2026 12:04 pm                    <i class=\"egg-ico-info-circle cegg-disclaimer\" title=\"As an Amazon associate I earn from qualifying purchases. 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