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Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
The Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2 True Wireless and the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) Truly Wireless have similar feature sets. They both have exceptional noise isolation performance, meaning you're unlikely to be disturbed on a plane or in the office. However, if you're planning on taking calls the Jabra have the better mic. While the AirPods Pro 2 don't have a dedicated app and EQ like the Jabra, their implementation of Spatial Audio has head tracking, which the Jabra don't support. Though neither has immediate access to high-quality audio codecs, the Jabra can use their case to transmit data to the earbuds using the LC3 codec, which can support higher-quality audio. In terms of sound the Jabra have a balanced signature, while the Apple earbuds are warmer and cozier. The dealbreaker for many will be compatibility: the Apple earbuds fit seamlessly with other Apple products with their H2 chip and have many iOS-exclusive features, so if you're already heavily invested in the Apple ecosystem, the AirPods Pro 2 are a good bet.
Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation)
Jabra Elite 8 Active Gen 2
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