Summary
The Apple AirPods Pro 2 is a budget OTC hearing aid that fits in the ear and uses rechargeable batteries. It achieved a SoundGrade of B and sits in the bottom 45% of devices in the OTC category and in the bottom 40% of all devices tested.
In the initial fit condition, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 performed below average on speech in quiet, below average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the initial condition for the Apple AirPods Pro 2 was below average.
In the tuned fit condition, the Apple AirPods Pro 2 performed above average on speech in quiet, above average on speech in noise, above average on feedback handling, below average on occlusion results, and well above average on music streaming quality. The overall fit score in the tuned condition for the Apple AirPods Pro 2 was above average.
State-of-the-art Acoustic Laboratory
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Score
B
SoundGrade
Initial Score
3.3
Tuned Score
4.5
Expert
Choice
Choice
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in quiet
Speech intelligibility improvement in quiet and moderate environments
best
Top score
5.0
Own voice
Does your voice feel natural and not “boomy”
best
Top score
5.0
Speech in noise
Speech intelligibility improvement in loud environments
best
Top score
5.0
Music streaming
Streaming music provides a full range of bass and treble
best
Top score
5.0
Feedback handling
How well the device limits feedback / squealing – even when your hand is near your ear
best
Top score
5.0
Graph
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Lab recordings
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Adjust volume to make "No hearing aids" as loud as it would be in the real world, without hearing aids. Remove hearing aids while auditioning. High-quality headphones will improve results!
Lab notes
Initial Fitting
Tuned Fitting
Ear Coupling
Initial Fitting
Closed Dome
Tuned Fitting
Closed Dome
Receiver
Initial Fitting
Integrated in device
Tuned Fitting
Integrated in device
Fitting Formula
Initial Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Tuned Fitting
Proprietary manufacturer default
Program
Initial Fitting
Default
Tuned Fitting
Default
Tuning Adjustments
Initial Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum
Tuned Fitting
Programmed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Volume Setting
Initial Fitting
50% (Default Half volume)
Tuned Fitting
100% (Max volume)
Software Version
Initial Fitting
iOS v18.1, Device v7B19
Tuned Fitting
iOS v18.1, Device v7B19
Notes
Initial Fitting
n/a
Tuned Fitting
n/a
Specs
Android Streaming
iPhone Streaming
Visible in Ear
Hands-Free
Rechargeable Batteries
