The Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen ranks #537 out of 584 total In-Ear Headphones for sound quality. See all Headphones rankings for every top pick.
Brand: Apple
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#537 Apple AirPods Pro 1st Gen TWS Discontinued eBay
Newer model: the Apple AirPods Pro 3, ranked higher, rated 3.5/5, released Sep 2025. See every Apple AirPods Pro generation.
Pros: Started the ANC earbud boom with effective noise cancelling, transparency mode, a comfortable fit and seamless iPhone pairing.
Cons: Discontinued and replaced by the Apple AirPods Pro 2. Crinacle’s measurement gives it a Harman score of only 56 with a 2.94 dB spread, well behind its successor, and codec support stops at AAC.
| Released | Oct 2019 (7 years ago) |
|---|---|
| Active Noise Cancelling | Yes |
| Back | Closed |
| Battery Life | 4.5 hours (earbuds, ANC on), 24 hours with case |
| Bluetooth Codecs | SBC, AAC |
| Bluetooth Version | 5.0 |
| Built-in Microphone | Yes |
| Connection | True wireless |
| Deviation From Target | 2.94 dB standard deviation |
| Driver Type | Dynamic |
| Form Factor | In-ear |
| Harman Preference Score | 56 (measured by crinacle, via AutoEQ) |
| IP Rating | IPX4 |
| Tonal Tilt | +0.11 (negative is warmer, positive brighter) |
| Weight | 0 lbs (5.4 g) (per earbud) |
EQ preset to match the Harman target
Set a preamp of -6.0 dB, then add these filters in any parametric equalizer (Wavelet, Equalizer APO, Peace, or a player with parametric EQ). Calculated by AutoEQ from its measured frequency response.
| Filter | Frequency | Gain | Q |
|---|---|---|---|
| Low shelf | 105 Hz | +2.6 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 514 Hz | -4.4 dB | 0.68 |
| Peak | 8,903 Hz | +6.0 dB | 1.66 |
| Peak | 183 Hz | +2.0 dB | 0.77 |
| Peak | 4,613 Hz | +3.4 dB | 2.46 |
| High shelf | 10,000 Hz | -0.5 dB | 0.70 |
| Peak | 1,517 Hz | -1.0 dB | 2.33 |
| Peak | 929 Hz | +1.2 dB | 2.75 |
| Peak | 44 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.16 |
| Peak | 618 Hz | -0.5 dB | 2.86 |
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