True Wireless
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)
84Great
$125
Full review dataApple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) vs SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige: 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
SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige
76Great
$70
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
SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige
Sound7.0
Battery8.0
Calls6.5
Value8.5
Specifications
| Spec | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True Wireless | True Wireless |
| Price (USD) | $125 | $70 |
| HearWiki score | 84 / 100 · Great | 76 / 100 · Great |
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Audio | ||
| Driver | dynamic | 12mm dual-magnet dynamic driver |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 12 mm |
| Drivers per side | 2 | - |
| Frequency response | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz | 20Hz-40kHz |
| Impedance | 16 Ω | 32 Ω |
| Sensitivity | 100 dB/mW | - |
| Wireless | ||
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Codecs | SBC, AAC | SBC, AAC, LDAC |
| Multipoint pairing | No | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Battery life | - | 8 h |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 40 h |
| Full charge time | - | 120 min |
| Quick charge | - | 10 min = 2 h |
| Wireless charging | Yes | No |
| Features | ||
| Active noise cancelling | - | No |
| ANC type | adaptive | - |
| Transparency mode | Yes | - |
| Companion app | Yes | Yes |
| Custom EQ | No | Yes |
| Wear detection | Yes | No |
| Controls | both | touch |
| Voice assistant | Siri | yes |
| Design | ||
| Weight | 10.6 g | 5 g |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | 50.5 g |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX5 |
| Foldable | No | - |
| Detachable cable | No | - |
| USB-C | Yes | Yes |
| Calls | ||
| Microphones | - | 2 |
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
SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige
The SoundPEATS Clip1 Beige is a budget-friendly open-ear clip-on TWS earbud packed with premium features like LDAC support, Bluetooth 5.4 multipoint, and a featherweight 5g design. It offers a solid 8-hour single charge, extending to 40 hours with the case, plus IPX5 water resistance and app-based EQ tuning. While the sound quality and battery life impress for the price, control responsiveness and volume output in loud environments leave room for improvement.
- Pro:Very lightweight (5g) and comfortable for all-day wear
- Pro:Robust feature set including LDAC, multipoint, and wear detection
- Pro:Long battery life: 8 hours per charge, 40 hours with case
- Con:Touch controls can be finicky or unresponsive
- Con:Max volume may be insufficient in noisy surroundings
- Con:Connection stability could be more reliable
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