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Sony MDR-1AM2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 2

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

Sony MDR-1AM2
7.8
/ 10
On-earHigh end
HIGHER SCORE
Apple AirPods Pro 2
7.9
/ 10
True WirelessHigh end

Specs comparison

7.8/10
SCORE
7.9/10
16Ω
IMPEDANCE
20Ω
100dB
SENSITIVITY
107dB
No
NEEDS AMP
No

Analysis

The Sony MDR-1AM2 scores 7.8/10 with 16Ω impedance and 100dB sensitivity. At 16Ω, 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 2 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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