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Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation) vs Apple AirPods Pro 2

Side-by-side comparison — scores, specs and which one fits your setup.

HIGHER SCORE
Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation)
8.2
/ 10
True WirelessHigh end
Apple AirPods Pro 2
7.9
/ 10
True WirelessHigh end

Specs comparison

8.2/10
SCORE
7.9/10
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
94dB
SENSITIVITY
107dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation) scores 8.2/10 with 4Ω impedance and 94dB sensitivity. At 4Ω, it drives well from most phones without an external amp.

The Apple AirPods Pro 2 scores 7.9/10 with 20Ω impedance and 107dB sensitivity. At 20Ω, it can be driven directly without extra hardware.

Based on our scoring, the Apple AirPods Pro (1st Generation) scores higher overall. However, the right choice depends on your full audio chain — use our analyzer to see which fits your actual setup.

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