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.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong build (91th percentile) 91th
- Strong sound (74th percentile) 74th
- Strong comfort (71th percentile) 71th
- Strong anc (70th percentile) 70th
Cons
- Below average battery (24th percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews — so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q1 202675/100
Buyers praised the affordable price and fast delivery, but one reported unwanted automatic volume control and overly loud notifications.
- Good price and fast delivery
- Device meets expectations
- Works well but has automatic volume control issues
- Notifications volume stays too high after removing earbuds
- Q4 202567/100
Buyers praised sound quality, comfort, and battery life, but one reported severe connectivity and charging issues with a Samsung phone.
- Sound quality is clear and amazing.
- Battery life: great for some, left earbud dead for one buyer.
- Connectivity failure with Samsung phone.
- Call quality issues: echo and volume control problems.
Based on 7 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
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 |
| Codecs | AAC, SBC |
Noise Control
| ANC | Yes |
Connectivity
| Wireless | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 |
| Wired Connector | Bluetooth |
Earbud Battery
| Battery Life | 5 |
| Charge Time | 0.83 |
| 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 |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple AirBuds 2 | Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro | EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ | Soundcore Soundcore P31i | SoundPEATS H3 H3 | JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Form Factor | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear | in-ear |
| Driver Type | Dynamic | Dynamic | hybrid | Dynamic Driver | hybrid | 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 | 5.4 | 5.2 |
| Battery Life Hours | 5 | 6 | 12 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| Case Battery Hours | 30 | 26 | 54 | 50 | 37 | 30 |
| Water Resistance | IPX5 | IP57 | IP55 | IP55 | IPX5 | IPX5 |
| Multipoint | - | true | true | - | true | true |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | Anc | Mic | Build | Sound | Battery | Comfort | Connectivity | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple AirBuds 2 | 70.3 | 65 | 91 | 73.6 | 24.3 | 71.3 | 66.4 | 53.9 |
| Samsung Galaxy Buds Buds3 Pro Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 98.7 | 91.6 | 71.7 | 93.3 | 99.6 | 86.6 |
| EarFun Air Pro Air Pro 4+ Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.8 | 95.5 | 71.3 | 99.3 | 86.6 |
| Soundcore Soundcore P31i Compare | 88.3 | 96.8 | 91 | 96.4 | 93.5 | 71.3 | 84.9 | 86.6 |
| SoundPEATS H3 H3 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 99.9 | 79.9 | 71.3 | 90.2 | 94.4 |
| JBL Live Pro Live Pro 2 Compare | 96.7 | 96.8 | 91 | 75.6 | 83 | 71.3 | 97.1 | 75.5 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Usage Scores
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