True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs Skullcandy Rail: 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
Skullcandy Rail
68Good
$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
Skullcandy Rail
Sound7.0
Noise cancelling4.0
Battery7.0
Calls5.0
Value7.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Skullcandy Rail |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $80 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 68 / 100 · Good |
| Released | 2022 | 2022 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 16 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 100 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 9 h |
| Battery life (ANC on) | - | 7 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 38 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 hrs |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | Yes |
| ANC type | adaptive | hybrid |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | both | - |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | 10.5 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IP55 |
| 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
Skullcandy Rail
These true wireless earbuds deliver a well-rounded performance with punchy bass and practical features like multipoint connectivity, all wrapped in a budget-friendly design. While they don't excel in any single area, they offer solid sound and usability for the price, though the noise cancellation is only average and won't compete with premium models.
- Pro:Strong bass response
- Pro:Multipoint Bluetooth support
- Pro:Convenient quick charge feature
- Con:Noise cancellation is mediocre
- Con:No standout feature or specialty
- Con:Average battery life per charge
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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