True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Moondrop Golden Ages: 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
Moondrop Golden Ages
72Good
$80
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
Moondrop Golden Ages
Sound8.0
Noise cancelling5.5
Battery5.0
Calls5.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Moondrop Golden Ages |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 72 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | planar |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 13 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | No |
| Latency | - | 55 ms |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 18 h |
| Full charge time | - | 60 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | adaptive |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | No |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | - |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | none |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Detachable cable | No | No |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
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
Moondrop Golden Ages
The Moondrop Golden Ages are affordable wireless earbuds featuring a planar driver, adaptive ANC, and LDAC support, delivering impressively clean treble and strong resolution for the price. However, they fall short in everyday practicality due to weak ANC, inconsistent connectivity, and subpar call quality, making them better suited for focused listening sessions than on-the-go use.
- Pro:Clean, detailed treble with strong resolution
- Pro:Affordable planar driver performance
- Pro:Adaptive ANC and LDAC codec support
- Con:Weak ANC and call quality
- Con:Connectivity and app support are lacking
- Con:Bass lacks fullness and depth for modern genres
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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