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Anker Soundcore R60i vs Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C): which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) comes out ahead with an HearWiki score of 84. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) - Great overall at around $125.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Anker Soundcore R60i
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery7.5
Value7.5
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value7.5

Specifications

Specification comparison of Anker Soundcore R60i vs Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
SpecAnker Soundcore R60iApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
TypeTrue WirelessTrue Wireless
Price (USD)-$125
HearWiki score68 / 100 · Good84 / 100 · Great
Released20252022
Audio
Driverdynamicdynamic
Driver size11 mm11 mm
Drivers per side22
Frequency response20 Hz - 20,000 Hz20 Hz - 20,000 Hz
Impedance14.2 Ω16 Ω
Sensitivity-100 dB/mW
Wireless
Bluetooth6.15.3
Bluetooth version6.15.3
CodecsSBC, AAC, LDACSBC, AAC
Multipoint pairingYesNo
Wireless range10 m-
Battery
Battery life10 h-
Battery life (ANC on)8 h-
Battery incl. case50 h30 h
Full charge time60 min-
Quick charge10 min = 3.5 h-
Wireless chargingNoYes
Features
ANC typeadaptiveadaptive
Transparency modeYesYes
Companion appYesYes
Custom EQYesNo
Wear detectionNoYes
Controlstouchboth
Voice assistantvoice assistant supportSiri
Design
Weight-10.6 g
Case weight-50.8 g
Water resistanceIP55IP54
Foldable-No
Detachable cable-No
USB-CYesYes
Calls
Microphones6-
Call noise reductionAI noise reduction-

What reviewers said

Anker Soundcore R60i

The Anker Soundcore R60i are wireless earbuds that adaptively cancel noise, offering up to 10 hours of playback on a single charge (8 with ANC) and a total of 50 hours with the case. They support high-quality audio codecs like LDAC, feature Bluetooth 6.1 with multipoint, and are rated IP55 for water and dust resistance, making them a versatile option for daily use.

  • Pro:Adaptive noise cancellation fine-tunes blocking in real time
  • Pro:Long battery life with case, plus quick 10-minute charge for 3.5 hours
  • Pro:Supports LDAC for high-resolution wireless audio
  • Con:No wireless charging, only USB-C
  • Con:Battery drops noticeably when ANC is on
  • Con:Touch controls may be sensitive to accidental taps

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)

These wireless earbuds deliver strong active noise cancellation and a natural-sounding transparency mode, making them a solid pick for Apple users. With around 6 hours of playback per charge and a case that boosts total listening time to 30 hours, they offer dependable daily use. The IP54 rating adds some protection against sweat and splashes, while Bluetooth 5.3 ensures a stable connection for most devices.

  • Pro:Excellent active noise cancellation
  • Pro:Natural transparency mode for ambient awareness
  • Pro:Decent battery life with case
  • Con:No multipoint connection
  • Con:Limited to AAC codec
  • Con:No custom EQ in app

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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