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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Sony WF-1000XM5

Reddit prefers Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) — higher sentiment (86% vs 67% positive).

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Apple

Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)

86

Pros

  • +Great anc
  • +Excellent audio quality
  • +Excellent anc
  • +Insanely comfortable

Cons

  • −Outperformed (anc-wise) by airpods pro 3
  • −Missing features on android/windows
  • −Makes ears itch
  • −Struggles connecting to work computer
“I still think the AirPods Pro 2 is a genuine technological marvel which doesn’t get much actual appreciation. Obv it’s the best selling product of all time (maybe) but people take it for granted”
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Sony

Sony WF-1000XM5

67

Pros

  • +Long battery life
  • +Most comfortable to wear
  • +Sounded really good out of the box
  • +Sounded even better after eq adjustment

Cons

  • −Look huge
  • −Horrible hole in sound
  • −Sounded pretty bad without eq
  • −Iphone app issues
“This XM6 has an horrible hole right there. I haven't heard a single wireless Sony headphone recently that I could even say decent things about without EQ so I am not surprised. I have tried the WH-100”
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Specifications

SpecApple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)Sony WF-1000XM5
DriverApple H2 chip8.4mm Dynamic
Noise CancellingYes (Adaptive)Yes (Adaptive)
Battery Life6h (30h with case)8h (24h with case)
Weight5.3g per bud5.9g per bud
ConnectivityBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Water ResistanceIP54IPX4
Codec SupportAAC, SBCLDAC, AAC, SBC
Price——
Reddit sentiment86%67%
Mentions73
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