The AirPods Pro 2 are probably the best example of Apple’s outstanding audio engineering and they justify their usual premium price. At the heart of these earbuds is Apple’s H2 chip which powers their advanced audio capabilities and seamless connectivity.

The second generation of AirPods Pro was launched in September 2022, with a revised version introduced last year with a USB-C charging case replacing Lightning. Two years later, the AirPods Pro 2 remain my favorite wireless earbuds, and are probably the best you can buy right now.

And yet...they're not the ones I'd go for if I had that kind of money to spend. Much as I respect, admire and can see the appeal of the AirPods Pro 2, there's a pair of price-riva