True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs SoundMagic TWS50: 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
SoundMagic TWS50
62Average
$69
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
SoundMagic TWS50
Sound6.5
Battery5.0
Calls5.0
Value6.0
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | SoundMagic TWS50 |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $69 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 62 / 100 · Average |
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | dynamic |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 6 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | 2 |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-20kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 20 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | 107 dB/mW |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.0 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | AAC, SBC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | - |
| Wireless range | - | 10 m |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 6.5 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | - |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | - |
| Custom EQ | No | - |
| Wear detection | Yes | - |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | - |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | - |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | - |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX7 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | 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
SoundMagic TWS50
The SoundMagic TWS50 marks the company's entry into true wireless earbuds, offering a warm and balanced sound signature with decent detail for the price. They include active noise cancellation and an IPX7 rating, making them versatile for daily use and workouts, though their battery life is somewhat limited.
- Pro:Balanced, warm sound with good detail
- Pro:Active noise cancellation included
- Pro:IPX7 water resistance for sweat and rain
- Con:Battery life is short at around 5 hours
- Con:Only one microphone for calls
- Con:Limited codec support (AAC and SBC only)
Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.
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