Is the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) worth the upgrade from the Edifier NeoBuds S?
Verdict
Clear upgrade
Going from the Edifier NeoBuds S to the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) buys you 16.0 points of HearWiki score - a clear step up that reviewers agree on rather than a marketing refresh. The gains are concentrated in battery (5.5 to 7.5), sound (7.0 to 8.5) and noise cancelling (7.5 to 9.0). On paper: weight 58 g to 10.6 g, battery incl. case 16 h to 30 h and driver size 10 mm to 11 mm. It's also $55 cheaper, which makes this an easy call. If your current pair is worn out or the gains line up with how you listen, this one is worth the money.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound7.08.5
- Noise cancelling7.59.0
- Battery5.57.5
- Calls6.58.0
- Value6.57.5
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | NeoBuds S | AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Codecs | SBC, aptX, aptX Adaptive, Snapdragon Sound | SBC, AAC | |
| Weight | 58 g | 10.6 g | |
| Battery incl. case | 16 h | 30 h | |
| Driver size | 10 mm | 11 mm | |
| ANC type | hybrid | adaptive | |
| Driver | Hybrid: Knowles balanced armature + dynamic | dynamic | |
| Frequency response | 20Hz-40kHz | 20 Hz - 20,000 Hz |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "NeoBuds S to AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.