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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Signia Active Pro IX

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
Apple AirPods Pro 2 Hero
AppleSoundGrade B

Apple AirPods Pro 2

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Expert Choice
Expert
Choice
Signia Active Pro IX Hero
SigniaSoundGrade A

Signia Active Pro IX

HearAdvisor lab-tested performance overview.

Performance metrics

Scale 1-5 (Tuned)

Lab metric by fit

Speech in quiet
Apple AirPods Pro 23.8
Signia Active Pro IX4.3
Speech in noise
Apple AirPods Pro 22.6
Signia Active Pro IX3.0
Own voice
Apple AirPods Pro 21.9
Signia Active Pro IX3.3
Feedback handling
Apple AirPods Pro 25.0
Signia Active Pro IX3.4
Music streaming
Apple AirPods Pro 24.4
Signia Active Pro IX2.9

Speech level

Adjust input dB (Tuned)

Amplification (REIG)

Insertion gain at 65 dB (Tuned)

Fitting configuration for tuned fit

Apple AirPods Pro 2Signia Active Pro IX
Ear CouplingClosed Dome
Ear CouplingSleeve Vented
ReceiverIntegrated in device
Receiver
Fitting FormulaProprietary manufacturer default
Fitting Formula
Listening ProgramDefault
Listening Program
Volume Setting100% (Max volume)
Volume Setting
Software VersioniOS v18.1, Device v7B19
Software Version
Tuning AdjustmentsProgrammed to N3 audiogram, Conversation Boost enabled, Ambient Noise Reduction at maximum, Tone at Brighter maximum
Tuning Adjustments
Notesn/a
Notes