Apple AirBuds 2
The large dynamic driver with AAC codec delivers deep bass, while the IPX5 rating and 30-hour total battery life with Qi wireless charging case offer rugged endurance. Convenient touch controls handle music, volume, and calls, and the ENC microphone system ensures intelligible voice quality by suppressing background noise. Ideal for cost-conscious exercisers and commuters who prioritize water resistance and clear calls over premium sound fidelity.
About This Earbuds
The large dynamic driver with AAC codec delivers deep bass, while the IPX5 rating and 30-hour total battery life with Qi wireless charging case offer rugged endurance. Convenient touch controls handle music, volume, and calls, and the ENC microphone system ensures intelligible voice quality by suppressing background noise. Ideal for cost-conscious exercisers and commuters who prioritize water resistance and clear calls over premium sound fidelity.
- Form factor in-ear
- Driver type Dynamic Driver
- Wireless
- Active noise cancellation
- Bluetooth version 5.1
- Battery life hours 5
- Case battery hours 30
- Water resistance IPX5
Overview
Performance
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong sound (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong anc (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
Cons
- Below average battery (25th percentile) 25th
Specifications
Full Specifications
Design
| Form Factor | in-ear |
| Wearing Style | true wireless |
| Ear Tips | l |
| Weight | 0.1 kg / 0.1 lbs |
Audio
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Charge Time | 1.5 |
| Charging | USB-C |
Case Battery
| Case Battery | 30 |
| Case Charging | USB-C |
| Wireless Charging | Yes |
Microphone
| Microphone | Yes |
| NC Mic | Yes |
Features
| Voice Assistant | Siri |
| Touch Controls | Yes |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 |
Value & Pricing
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirBuds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 | TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | Dynamic | dynamic |
| Wireless | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Active Noise Cancellation | true | true | true | true | true | true |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.1 | 5.4 | 6.0 | 6.1 | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 12 | 7 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 36 | 70 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IP68 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirBuds 2 | 71 | 65.9 | 91.4 | 74.2 | 24.7 | 70.9 | 66.8 | 48.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds3 Pro SM-R630NZWAXAR Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 98.8 | 91.8 | 72.6 | 93.4 | 99.6 | 89.3 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.6 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 99.8 | 96 | 70.9 | 99.3 | 80.1 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.5 | 96.9 | 91.4 | 96.8 | 94 | 70.9 | 84.8 | 89.3 |
| JBL Endurance Race Endurance Race 2 Compare | 88.5 | 90.4 | 98.8 | 46.7 | 88.7 | 93.4 | 96.4 | 69.2 |
| TOZO Crystal Pods Crystal Pods Compare | 91.9 | 90.4 | 91.4 | 77.4 | 96.6 | 70.9 | 92.5 | 99.3 |
Usage Scores
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