I’m not the most audio-oriented person here at Popular Science. I don’t think about drivers, frequency ranges, and codecs because I am too busy thinking about the Katy Perry discography and her career misses or the sociopolitical implications of “Brat Summer.” I do, however, appreciate good sound with a great user experience. Apple’s AirPods provide just that. And, the entire line is on sale at Amazon, including the AirPods Pro (2nd Gen.), which we consider the best AirPods.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Generation) Wireless Ear Buds with USB-C Charging $179.99 (Was $249)
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I may not be Lady Audio here, but there’s one thing the sound dork co-workers and I agree on: the AirPods Pro (2nd generation) are pretty snazzy. The former (me) appreciates the vent system for comfort, improved touch controls, active noise cancellation, and the sheer bang-for-buck you get. The latter (nerds, which I say with affection) love the low-distortion, high excursion 11mm driver and custom amplifier, Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio, Adaptive EQ, and a bunch of other things we wrote in our full review of the AirPods Pro 2. Everyone—from audiophiles to aural novices—can find something to appreciate about the AirPods Pro 2, which warms my icy-cold heart.
