Apple Airpods Pro 2 VS Fiio JD10

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Fiio JD10 are in-ear monitors. Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $250 while Fiio JD10 costs $15. Apple Airpods Pro 2 is $235 more expensive. Fiio JD10 holds a slight 0.3-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 6).

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Metric Apple Airpods Pro 2 Fiio JD10
Bass 5 6
Mids 5 5
Treble 5 5
Details 5 6
Soundstage 5.7 6
Imaging 5 6
Dynamics 5 5
Tonality 6.7 5
Technicalities 5.8 5

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Fiio JD10 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss

Average Reviewer Score:

6

Mixed to Positive

Reviews Comparison

Apple Airpods Pro 2 (more reviews)

Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Crin

Crin 6.5 Reviewer Score
A+ Tuning
B Tech
A more exciting sound signature in comparison to its predecessor, with little in terms of drawbacks.

Crin original ranking

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 5.5 Reviewer Score
A- Tuning
B+ Tech
Great sense of depth with improvement in soundstage over OG. More precise imaging, and improvement in seperation and overall clarity. Treble is better exteded. Sub-bass is around the same with more mid-bass. Vocals are more pushed back vs OG. Overall welcomed improvements.

Jays Audio original ranking

Jays Audio Youtube Channel

Apple Airpods Pro 2 reviewed by Precogvision

Precogvision 5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
A more exciting version of the OG Airpods Pro with boosted sub-bass and mid-treble.

Precogvision original ranking

Precogvision Youtube Channel
Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Fiio JD10 (more reviews)

Fiio JD10 reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 6 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
C+ Tech
Not a neutral set, but fun.

Jaytiss original ranking

Jaytiss Youtube Channel
Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Soundstage: B
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Apple Airpods Pro 2 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

6.1

Gaming Grade

B

Fiio JD10 Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

  • The gaming score is prioritizing technical capabilities of the IEM (Separation, Layering, Soundstage) and good value.

Gaming Score

5

Gaming Grade

C+

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Bass C+
Average bass performance - present but unremarkable. Has reasonable texture but lacks depth and physicality.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Details C+
Decent detail retrieval. Handles most textures adequately though micro-details and ambient cues could be more pronounced.
Imaging C+
Decent positional accuracy. Good left/right placement with acceptable center image, though depth positioning is approximate.
Gaming B
Decent spatial awareness for fundamental positioning. Creates satisfying atmosphere in story-driven games while handling basic directional cues. Value-to-cost may not be optimal for gaming-focused users.

Fiio JD10 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C+
  • Generally enjoyable tonal character with some noticeable unevenness. Maintains listenability while showing room for refinement in frequency balance.

Average Technical Grade

C+
  • Satisfactory technical performance. Handles basic detail retrieval adequately in most tracks. Maintains reasonable cohesion in simpler arrangements.
Mids C+
Decent midrange performance - balanced but unremarkable. Adequate clarity for most genres without notable flaws.
Treble C+
Decent treble with acceptable extension and detail. Can sound slightly unrefined but avoids being harsh or sibilant.
Dynamics C+
Decent dynamic performance. Good macro-contrast but micro-dynamics could be more nuanced. Satisfactory impact.
Soundstage B
Good soundstage with proper width and depth. Instruments have clear positioning with reasonable front/back placement.
Gaming C+
Fundamental left/right positioning with limited depth perception. Works for non-competitive gaming but lacks precision.

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