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Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) vs Google Pixel Buds Pro
Product A: Apple
81 of 166 known
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Product B: Google
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Compare the Apple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning) with
71 of 157 fields differ
- 32 different values
- 39 known for one only
- 20 the same
- 66 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 6hB: 11hGoogle is 5 h higher.
- Total with case and ANC (claimed)A: 30hB: 20hApple is 10 h higher.
- Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)A: 6hB: 7hGoogle is 1 h higher.
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.3g
B6.2g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.

General
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Model numbers
GTIN / EAN
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Announced
Status
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Predecessor
Apple AirPods Pro 13Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026The release compares against the first generation AirPods Pro as the predecessor.
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Successor
Apple AirPods Pro 324Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/09/introducing-airpods-pro-3-the-ultimate-audio-experienceRead 23 October 2026Apple's September 2025 release compares AirPods Pro 3 with AirPods Pro 2 and calls it the previous generation.25Press articlemacrumors.com/2025/09/10/apples-new-look-airpods-lineupRead 23 October 2026MacRumors says Apple discontinued AirPods Pro 2 to make room for AirPods Pro 3 at the same price as the previous generation model.
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Markets
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Colours
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Segment
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Design
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Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
RGB lighting
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Drivers and sound
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Drivers per bud
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| Count per earbud |
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| 1 |
BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 11 | 1 |
Driver type
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Driver size
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11mm
Drivers per bud
1
1
Diaphragm material
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Frequency response
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Impedance
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Sensitivity
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Sensitivity reference
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Max sample rate
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Max bit depth
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Personalised sound
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Onboard EQ
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Custom EQ bands
314Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Customize EQ: Low, Mid and High sliders. The linked supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ with low, mid and high adjustment on AirPods Pro 2 and later.
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EQ presets
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Volume limit
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Spatial audio
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Spatial audio
Head tracking
Noise cancelling
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Active noise cancelling
ANC type
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ANC microphones in both earbuds
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Adaptive ANC
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ANC levels
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ANC attenuation (claimed)
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Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
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Automatic ANC and transparency blend
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Conversation detection
Measured
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Frequency response notes (measured)
Bass and mids closely follow the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. The treble is under-emphasized relative to that curve, with significant deviation above 8 kHz.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys headphone preference curve. Same 2022 test unit. No plotted values converted to numbers.
Bass and treble are exaggerated against the SoundGuys preference curve. Sub-bass below 70 Hz is more than 6 dB above it. Treble has a bump of up to 10 dB between 4 and 8 kHz and rolls off above 9 kHz.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Objective measurements section against the SoundGuys preference curve. Firmware and settings are not stated. No numeric deviation stored.
Bass amount (measured)
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Treble amount (measured)
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Deviation from target (measured)
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Consistency between fittings (measured)
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Harmonic distortion (measured)
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Sound leakage (measured)
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Noise isolation (measured)
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Noise isolation, best (measured)
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Passive isolation (measured)
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Call quality notes (measured)
Voice pickup sounds good in ideal conditions. Background noise rejection can drop words in office noise, and voices are very hard to hear in wind.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Published ideal, office, street and windy microphone demos from the same review.
Voices sound fine in ideal conditions with too much emphasis on sibilant sounds. Noise rejection in a busy office is not strong but voice is prioritized. Wind noise rejection is weak.20Measurementsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Standardized artificial mouth test with ideal, office and windy demos.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
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Latency (measured)
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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
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Latency in game mode (measured)
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Battery life (measured)
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.72 |
Longest tested use per charge
5.72h
7.1h
Battery life with case (measured)
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Full charge time (measured)
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Weight per bud (measured)
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Microphones and calls
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Voice microphones in both earbuds
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All microphones in both earbuds
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616Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Voice (Each Earbud): three microphones, so six across the pair. This repeats the maker launch specification.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones with wind-blocking mesh covers and a voice accelerometer.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Each earbud has three microphones. The maker spec page lists 3 microphones without saying per earbud.
Bone conduction voice sensor
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Mic noise reduction
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Call audio bandwidth
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Mic mute control
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Sidetone
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Connectivity
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Chip
Connections
Bluetooth
Bluetooth codecs
SBC, AAC17Reviewtomsguide.com/reviews/google-pixel-buds-proRead 10 October 2026Spec list: Bluetooth 5.0 with AAC and SBC codecs. It also states an 11 mm dynamic driver in each earbud.19Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-review-76163Read 10 October 2026Review lists only AAC and SBC over Bluetooth 5.0. The maker does not name codecs.
Bluetooth profiles
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LE Audio
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Auracast
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Multipoint
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Multipoint devices
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Multipoint with LDAC
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Paired devices remembered
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Automatic switching between own devices
Fast pairing
Apple one-tap setup3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026Instant pairing to all Apple devices. Setup prompt on a nearby iPhone is described in the SoundGuys pairing steps.23Reviewsoundguys.com/apple-airpods-pro-2nd-generation-review-78938Read 6 October 2026Pairing steps: open the case near the iPhone and press Connect on the pop-up card.
Wireless range (claimed)
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Wireless receiver
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Receiver connector
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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
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Latency
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Low latency mode
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Claimed latency
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Lowest claimed latency
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Compatibility
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Platforms
iOS, macOS, Android, Other1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026System Requirements list iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac and Apple TV. Other covers iPadOS, watchOS and tvOS. Footnote 8 says non-Apple devices work as Bluetooth headphones with limited functionality.17Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/108786Read 6 October 2026
Android, iOS, Windows, macOS1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Requirements: any Bluetooth 4.0 or newer device including Android or iOS mobile devices, tablets and laptops. Full feature access needs Android. CNET confirms use with Macs and Windows PCs.18Reviewcnet.com/tech/mobile/google-pixel-buds-pro-reviewRead 10 October 2026Multipoint connects the buds to two devices at once, including Apple iOS devices, Macs and Windows PCs.
Connection per platform
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Personalized Spatial Audio profile | iPhone with TrueDepth camera required to create a personal profile for Spatial Audio. Compatible hardware, software and content required. |
| Hearing Test and Hearing Aid | AirPods Pro 2 with the latest firmware paired with a compatible iPhone or iPad with iOS 18 or iPadOS 18 and later. Intended for people 18 years old or older. Hearing Aid is also supported on a compatible Mac with macOS Sequoia and later. |
| Hearing Protection | Latest firmware with a compatible iPhone, iPad or Mac with iOS 18, iPadOS 18 or macOS Sequoia and later. The tech specs state availability only in the U.S. and Canada. |
| Live Translation | Apple Intelligence-enabled iPhone 15 Pro, iPhone 15 Pro Max or iPhone 16 models or later with the latest iOS. Latest AirPods firmware. Not available in all languages or regions. |
| Custom three-band EQ | Firmware 9A348 or later. Set in the AirPods settings on a supported iPhone, iPad or Mac. |
| Head gestures | Firmware 7A294 or later with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or watchOS 11. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on. |
Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 202613Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/translate-in-person-conversations-dev9c215ca94/27/web/27Read 6 October 202614Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/customize-eq-te819024i19r/webRead 6 October 2026Custom EQ is set from the AirPods settings on iPhone, iPad or Mac. The supported-models list names AirPods Pro 2. No operating system version is stated.15Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/106340Read 6 October 2026Firmware 9A348 adds Custom EQ. Firmware 7A294 adds head gestures with iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia and watchOS 11. Firmware 7B19 enables Hearing Test, Hearing Aid and Hearing Protection with iOS 18.1 or iPadOS 18.1.
BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Spatial Audio with head tracking | Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro or newer Pixel phones. Head tracking is off by default. |
| Low-latency gaming mode | Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer, with compatible games. |
| Bluetooth SuperWideBand | Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer. |
| Clear Calling | Pixel 7 or newer. |
| Full access to features | Google Account, Assistant-enabled companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection. |
| Live translation | Compatible Android phone with the latest Google app and Google Translate app. |
Official licence
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Battery and charging
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Battery per bud
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User-replaceable earbud battery
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Claimed battery life
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 30 |
BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC on | No | 7 |
| ANC on | Yes | 20 |
| ANC off | No | 11 |
| ANC off | Yes | 31 |
Longest claimed use per charge
6h
11h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
7h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
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11h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
31h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
30h
20h
Talk time (claimed)
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Full charge time, buds
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Charging guidance
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Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
1h1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Up to 1 hour of listening time after 5 minutes. The spec page does not name the ANC state. iFixit and SoundGuys both say ANC on.16Spec databaseifixit.com/Device/Google_Pixel_Buds_ProRead 10 October 2026Repeats the maker wording: a 5-minute charge of earbuds in the charging case delivers up to 1 hour of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation on.
Charging case
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Case battery
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User-replaceable case battery
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Case charging port
Case full charge time
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Wireless charging
Wireless standards
MagSafe, Qi, Apple Watch charger1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026
Wireless charging power
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Speaker in case
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Screen on case
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Case works as audio transmitter
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Controls
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Controls
Pressure, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 controls and gestures: force sensor with volume swipe on the stem, plus head gestures to respond to Siri. Hey Siri voice requests are listed in the tech specs.
Earbud volume control
Gestures
Press once to play, pause, or answer a phone call, Press twice to skip forward, Press three times to skip back, Press and hold to switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Adaptive Transparency, Swipe up or down to adjust volume, Nod your head up and down to accept a call or reply to notifications, Shake your head side to side to decline a call or dismiss notifications1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026First five entries verbatim from the Controls section. Head gesture entries come from the AirPods User Guide.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/use-controls-and-gestures-with-your-airpods-devb2c431317/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Head gestures: nod to accept a call or reply, shake to decline or dismiss. Announce Calls and Announce Notifications must be on.
Tap: play or pause, answer a call, Double tap: next track, end or reject a call, Triple tap: previous track, Swipe forward: volume up, Swipe backward: volume down, Press and hold: switch between Active Noise Cancellation and Transparency mode, Say Hey Google: voice assistant7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 10 October 2026Touch controls table. Press and hold switches between ANC and Transparency by default.
Remappable controls
Sensors and health
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In-ear detection
Sensors
Dual beamforming microphones, Inward-facing microphone, Skin-detect sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer, Speech-detecting accelerometer, Touch control1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026
Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026Sensors row, earbuds and case.
Heart rate sensor
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Skin temperature sensing
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Hearing aid feature
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Medical clearances
FDA authorization (Hearing Aid feature)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Footnote 12: the Hearing Aid feature has received FDA authorization. Market is the United States.
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Hearing protection
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Hearing Protection listed under Hearing Health. Footnote 13: available only in the U.S. and Canada, not for impulse sounds or sustained sounds louder than 110 dBA.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/adjust-listening-mode-settings-dev6d977ff21/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026Loud Sound Reduction is available with AirPods Pro 2 on iPhone or iPad in some countries or regions.
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Health features
Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations, Conversation Boost1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Accessibility section names Live Listen audio, Headphone levels, Headphone Accommodations and Conversation Boost.
Fit and durability
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Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
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Stabilisers
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Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
IPX41Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Sweat and Water Resistant (IPX4): AirPods Pro and charging case. Footnote 2: tested under IEC 60529 for non-water sports. Resistance is not permanent. This differs from the IP54 rating of the later USB-C model.3Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/09/apple-announces-the-next-generation-of-airpods-proRead 6 October 2026
Dust and water rating, case
Water resistance depth
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Software
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Companion app
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App platforms
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User firmware updates
Finding network
Precision finding
Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Chip section: Apple U1 chip in MagSafe Charging Case.18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/find-your-airpods-dev8e8b93d71/27/web/27Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 charging case can be located precisely with a UWB-capable iPhone.
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Live translation
Dimensions and weight
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Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.8Height30.9Depth24mm(0.9 × 1.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026
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Case weight
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Case dimensions
Width60.6Height45.2Depth21.7mm(2.4 × 1.8 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026
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Certifications
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Hi-Res Audio
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Communication certifications
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FCC IDs
Other certifications
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In the box
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In the box
AirPods Pro 2, MagSafe Charging Case with speaker and lanyard loop, Silicone ear tips (four sizes: XS, S, M, L), Lightning to USB-C Cable, Documentation1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026Verbatim In the Box list. No power adapter is listed. Cable length is not stated.
Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 3 size options: small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide, Safety, Warranty, and Regulatory Guide1Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 10 October 2026What's in the box row for Pixel Buds Pro.
Cables included
AApple AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
| Type | Count |
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| Lightning to USB-C Cable | 1 |
BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro
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Product page
Spec sheet
support.apple.com/en-us/1118511Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111851Read 6 October 2026AirPods Pro 2 Tech Specs for the Lightning MagSafe case model, year introduced 2022. Charging Case row names the Lightning connector and In the Box lists a Lightning to USB-C Cable.
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Manual
support.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/web7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/airpods/welcome/webRead 6 October 2026AirPods User Guide, shared by all AirPods models. Its Which AirPods do I have page says AirPods Pro 2 come with either a Lightning or a USB-C case, so features listed for AirPods Pro 2 cover this model.
EPREL registration number
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Warranty
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Manufacturer warranty (source market)
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