True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Aukey EP-N8: 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.
True Wireless
Aukey EP-N8
58Average
$79
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
Sound8.5
Noise cancelling9.0
Battery7.5
Calls8.0
Value7.5
Aukey EP-N8
Sound6.0
Noise cancelling6.5
Battery5.0
Calls6.5
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Aukey EP-N8 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $79 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 58 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 105 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.1 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | 12 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | 60 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX7 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 1 |
What reviewers said
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
Aukey EP-N8
The Aukey EP-N8 true wireless earbuds combine hybrid active noise cancellation with a sporty, water-resistant build (IPX7) and convenient features like wireless charging and multipoint connectivity. They offer a balanced feature set for their price, including touch controls and a transparent mode, though battery life per charge is modest at around 5 hours. The included charging case extends total playtime to roughly 30 hours.
- Pro:Hybrid ANC effectively reduces ambient noise
- Pro:IPX7 rating makes them sweat and water resistant
- Pro:Supports wireless charging and multipoint connection
- Con:Battery life per charge is only about 5 hours
- Con:No support for aptX or LDAC codecs
- Con:Only one microphone per earbud may limit call quality
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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