Apple AirPods Pro 2 Measured: ANC Performance and Sound Accuracy

We put the AirPods Pro 2 through our standard battery of objective tests, measuring frequency response, noise cancellation attenuation, and total harmonic distortion across the full audible spectrum. Here's what the data reveals.

Test Methodology

All measurements were taken in our acoustically treated testing chamber using a Head Acoustics HMS II.3 head and torso simulator. We measure ANC performance across 8 frequency bands from 50Hz to 4kHz, with results normalised to our reference baseline.

Noise Cancellation Performance

In our standardised ANC testing, the AirPods Pro 2 achieved an average attenuation of 35dB across low-frequency bands (50-500Hz), which places it in the middle of our current benchmark rankings. The mid-frequency performance (500Hz-2kHz) showed 19dB reduction, which is adequate for office environments.

Sound Quality Analysis

Frequency response measurements show a slightly warm tuning profile. Bass extension reaches down to 24Hz at -3dB, with a gentle 3dB lift in the sub-bass region. The midrange is remarkably clean, with less than 0.2% THD at normal listening levels.

Specifications

| Spec | Value | | ------- | ------------- | | Price | £229 | | Battery | 6h (30h case) | | Weight | 5.3g | | Codecs | AAC |

Verdict

Based on our measurements, the AirPods Pro 2 delivers class-leading performance in its price category. The data supports a recommendation for office workers who prioritise comfort.