Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
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AirPods Pro (1st generation)

Original AirPods Pro with ANC

Earbuds
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Buying call

Buy original AirPods Pro only if the price is clearly below Pro 2. You get ANC and a solid Apple experience, but the newer Pros are the better buy for ANC, sound and longevity. Skip it as a full-price purchase.

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Key specs
Weight
5.4 g
Highlights

Specs that matter

Audio
Type
Earbuds
Wear
In-ear / earbuds
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0
Body
Dimensions
height: 1.22 inches (30.9 mm); width: 0.86 inch (21.8 mm); depth: 0.94 inch (24.0 mm)
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Product highlights

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AudioEarbuds · In-ear / earbudsBT Bluetooth 5.0
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Buying decision

Should you buy it?

Buy original AirPods Pro only if the price is clearly below Pro 2. You get ANC and a solid Apple experience, but the newer Pros are the better buy for ANC, sound and longevity. Skip it as a full-price purchase.

Best for

Bargain hunters who want Apple ANC buds

Not for

Anyone shopping full price for new earbuds

Main strengthFirst Apple buds with proper ANC
Main weaknessSuperseded twice over
Reasons to buy
First Apple buds with proper ANC
Compact case
Easy iPhone pairing
Reasons to avoid
Superseded twice over
ANC and mic quality trail successors
Find My and features are older
Measured view—/10What the pros say.
Head to head

How it stacks up

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Product data

Full specifications

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Comfort & Build

Weight
5.4 g
Dimensions
30.9 x 21.8 x 24.0 mm
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