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AirPods Pro 2 vs WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds

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Comparing 2 headphones
AirPods Pro 2
AirPods Pro 29.0Excellent· Top score
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WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
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The short verdict

AirPods Pro 2 edges it on score

The AirPods Pro 2 leads overall; pick the WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds if its strengths below matter more to you.

AirPods Pro 2
9.0
WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds
8.8
Choose the AirPods Pro 2 if
  • iPhone owners who find AirPods Pro 2 well under the $249 AirPods Pro 3 and want proven ANC.
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Choose the WF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds if
  • Android and iPhone users who want near-flagship ANC buds at a discount to the XM6.
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At a glance

Key differences

Measured differences only. Ties and tiny gaps are left out.
Why pick theAirPods Pro 22 wins
−5,849 gLighter in the hand51 vs 5,900 g
−$55Cheaper today$115 vs $170
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Why pick theWF-1000XM5 Truly Wireless Noise Canceling Earbuds1 win
+300%Longer listening time24 vs 6 h
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Sound2 differences
Type
In-ear monitor
True Wireless In-Ear (TWS)
Driver type
Custom high-excursion Apple driver; custom high dynamic range amplifier
Dynamic
Noise Control1 difference
ANC
Yes
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Battery3 differences
Battery life
Up to 6 hours (5.5 hours with Spatial Audio)
24 h
Battery type
30h total (with case)
24 mAh
Wireless charging
Yes (MagSafe, Apple Watch charger, Qi)
Yes
Connectivity2 differences
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.3
5.3
Codecs
AAC, SBC
SBC,AAC,LDAC,LC3
Microphone1 difference
Microphone
Dual beamforming microphones; inward-facing microphone
Yes
Comfort & Build3 differences
Weight
51 g
5900 g
Water resistance
IPX4 (earbuds + case)
IPX4
Colors
White
Black, Silver
Launch1 difference
Released
September 23, 2023
2023
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