True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$120
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Moondrop Robin: 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 Robin
76Great
$99
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 Robin
Sound7.5
Noise cancelling7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value8.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Moondrop Robin |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $120 | $99 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 10 mm tin ceramic dome diaphragm dynamic driver + 6 mm annular planar treble driver |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 10 mm |
| Drivers per side | 1 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20 kHz | 20 Hz - 20 kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | - |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC, LC3 |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 9 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 30 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Wireless charging | Yes | Yes |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | Yes | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | Yes |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 5.3 g | - |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | - |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
| Call noise reduction | - | ENC |
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 Robin
The Moondrop Robin is a feature-packed true wireless earbud that combines a hybrid dual-driver setup with LDAC support, hybrid ANC, and long battery life for around $99. Its balanced, detailed sound and comfortable fit make it a strong value, though the app experience and lack of a dedicated pairing button can frustrate some users.
- Pro:Balanced, detailed tuning with good clarity
- Pro:Long battery life (9 hours per charge, 30 with case)
- Pro:Hybrid ANC and transparency mode for versatile use
- Con:App interface is clunky and has firmware quirks
- Con:No physical pairing button, relying on touch controls
- Con:Technical performance is good but not outstanding for the price
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
Compare something else
Swap either side out, or start again from the picker.