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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs JLab Hear OTC
Side-by-side HearAdvisor lab results with SoundGrades, expert pick badges, and the same visualizations we use in product reviews.
Uses Official HearAdvisor Lab Data
Performance metrics
Scale 1-5 (Tuned)
Lab metric by fit
Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 23.8
JLab Hear OTC2.7
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 22.6
JLab Hear OTC1.0
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 21.9
JLab Hear OTC1.8
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 25.0
JLab Hear OTC5.0
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 24.4
JLab Hear OTC4.6
Speech level
Adjust input dB (Tuned)
Amplification (REIG)
Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)
Audio scenes
Using MUSHRA scenes (Tuned)
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Fitting configuration for tuned fit
Apple AirPods Pro 2JLab Hear OTC
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
ReceiverIntegrated in device
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening ProgramP3: Conversation
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting75% (3/4 volume)
Software VersioniOS v18.1, Device v7B19
Software VersionUnknown (Not displayed)
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning Adjustmentsn/a
Notesn/a
NotesTuned and Initial Fittings identical as device offered limited adjustments.