Those who have just picked up a pair of AirPods might not care enough about the noise-cancellation and improved fit to upgrade, but there is an element of frustration that all those improvements would’ve cost just £50 more. Given that we already had new AirPods less than eight months ago, recent buyers can feel slightly aggrieved. However, for those who are yet to join the AirPod herd, there’s never been a better time to do it. Active noise-cancellation and transparency modes work well, while all the extra design tweaks and improved audio make for a meaningful upgrade. This reviewer is particularly delighted to see a shorter stem - a subtle, yet important style note. There are cheaper alternatives around, the bass doesn't match Sony's and if you do lots of intense and dynamic excercise you might want something even more secure in the ear. Despite all that, they might be the only pair of headphones you need, because of their incredible versatility, comfort and convenience. They're tiny, use the same charger as your iPhone (if you have one), are just as adept for short commutes, sessions in the gym and for drowning out the sound of screaming children when you're poolside.

Comfortable and secure fit; Decent noise cancellation;

Expensive ; No colour options;

AirPods Pro are excellent earbuds and easy to recommend, especially if you’re deep in the iOS ecosystem. They sound great, are far more comfortable than competing headphones and the ANC is very effective. Add to that the typical AirPods feature like a strong connection and easy pairing and you’ve got a very complete product.

Much improved design over original AirPods; Excellent noise cancellation; Well integrated with the Apple ecosystem; So comfortable;

ANC strength can’t be manually altered; Pricier than most of the competition;

Apple's AirPods Pro ($249, £249, AU$399) first hit the market in late October 2019. A lot has changed in the world since then and new competitors have arrived on the scene. But not much has changed about the way I feel about these earbuds. The AirPods Pro are Apple's first headphones to offer active noise cancellation, which electronically counteracts exterior noise like the hum of a jet engine or an air conditioner, and the company's first wireless model to feature a noise-isolating design -- with silicone ear tips that push into your ear canal. They remain a safe choice for Apple users looking for a compact, lightweight pair of true wireless earbuds that connect easily to their Apple devices and perform well -- both for music and movie listening as well as making voice calls.

Their winning design and fit, improved bass performance, effective noise cancellation and excellent call quality make these earbuds a top true-wireless choice -- even months after their release.

Ultracompact, lightweight, sweatproof (IPX4) and very comfortable to wear; Noise-isolating design fits more ears securely than standard AirPods; Delivers better bass and overall sound than the original AirPods; Active noise-canceling significantly reduces ambient noise; Transparency mode to let in sound; Headset performance when making calls is top-notch; Spatial audio virtual surround feature coming this fall with iOS 14;

Fairly pricey; Sound quality is good but some competitors sound better; Unclear if these have better long-term battery life than the original AirPods;

Apple takes the smash-hit AirPods and improves fit, comfort, and sound quality while adding a decent active noise reduction system and great transparency mode. But at this price, they should probably sound just a little better.

A joy to use; Great ANC & Transparency modes; Improved design;

No improvement to battery; Not the best sound available; Expensive;

Apple isn't the first company to make true wireless earphones, but there's no denying it's the company that popularized them with its seemingly ubiquitous AirPods. Despite their popularity, we weren't big fans of the first two models, so it comes as a surprise how much we like the new AirPods Pro. For $249, these are actual earphones that seal off your ear canal, as opposed to resting against it like regular AirPods. This makes for a tremendous improvement in fit as well as audio performance, with rich bass depth and crisp high-mid presence. The AirPods Pro also deliver strong active noise cancellation (ANC) in a certified splash-proof build. They're easily worth the premium over the standard model, and earn our Editors' Choice.Design and Controls The glossy white design of the AirPods Pro looks pretty similar to the regular model, but has some new twists. For starters, there are now black grilles on the outer panels for the ANC/ambient mics, and there's a control panel strip on t...

Apple's true wireless AirPods Pro earphones are vastly superior to the standard model, with solid noise cancellation, quality audio performance, and a far better in-ear fit that justifies the extra cost.

Strong audio performance; Quality active noise cancellation; Secure in-ear fit; Hands-free Siri access; Wireless charging case; Splash-resistant build

Expensive; No on-ear volume controls; ANC and EQ aren't adjustable

They fix into the ears like perfectly made for each other

Apple earphone have always been great quality and sound but these pro's take it to a new level. The sound cancellation is different in the begining but you get used to them quickly and then you wonder how you ever did without it. They connect easily to your device and sound is superb, two thumbs up

Very good i am pleased with them

I like the product air pods pro