SonyGPI 91
Sony WH-1000XM6
Best-in-class ANC.
$4494.7
Best ANC on the market
Foldable design returns
Case is bulky
AI: Buy if noise cancellation is priority one, regardless of platform.
Apple · Headphones
AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
The default earbuds for iPhone owners.
$249
4.7 (58,200 reviews)
AI Summary
AirPods Pro 2 remain the default answer for iPhone users — the ecosystem lock-in is real and useful.
Verdict: Buy if you own an iPhone; skip if you're on Android.
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Sentiment, complaint themes, competitor take & buying verdict
Price history
12-month trend
Currently
$249
+8.4% (12 mo)
Aug 25Low $224 · High $266Jul 26
GPI scores
How it holds up
Health
90/100
Reliability
92/100
Performance
88/100
Durability
86/100
Value
88/100
What's great
- Best ANC in earbuds
- H2 chip integration
- Now with hearing-aid mode
Common complaints
- Only H2 features work on Apple
- Battery life OK not great
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Specifications
The details
- ANC
- Adaptive
- Chip
- H2
- Driver
- Custom Apple
- Battery
- 6h + 24h case
- Water resistance
- IP54
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