AirPods Pro 2 vs Sony WH-1000XM5: Which is Better for Remote Work?
Key Takeaways
Two of the best noise-cancelling audio products compete for your WFH ears. One is $249, the other $350. Here is how to choose for remote work specifically.
#1Apple AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) 4.7 | #2Sony WH-1000XM5 4.7 | |
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| Verdict | Best for Apple ecosystem | Best for all-day noise cancellation |
| Price | $249Buy on Amazon | $400Buy on Amazon |
| Type | True wireless in-ear | Over-ear wireless |
| ANC | 2× improved adaptive | Auto NC Optimizer (8 mics) |
| Battery | 6h (30h with case) | 30 hours |
| Chip | Apple H2 | — |
| Driver | — | 30mm carbon fiber |
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Both cancel noise. Both work for calls. Both are expensive. Which one makes more sense for people who work from home?, according to research from Stanford's Institute for Economic Policy Research.
According to McKinsey's American Opportunity Survey, 58% of Americans have the opportunity to work from home at least one day a week, and 35% can work from home full-time.
The answer depends on a few specific WFH priorities: call quality, all-day comfort, and ecosystem fit, based on findings from Gallup's State of the Remote Workplace report.
A Stanford study of 16,000 workers found that remote employees were 13% more productive than their in-office counterparts.
