Both earbuds boast ANC and features like spatial audio, but there are significant differences in performance, price, and design. Here's how to pick.

The best AirPods yet come with state of the art hearing protection and spatial audio, and they're nearly $80 off their usual $249 price.

The AirPods Pro 2 has an over-the-counter hearing aid capability for users with mild to moderate hearing loss. But first, you must take Apple's Hearing Test, a clinical-grade hearing test based on pure-tone audiometry that takes about 5 minutes to complete with the AirPods Pro 2 and a compatible iPhone or iPad.