Apple Airpods Pro 2 VS Truthear Gate

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 and Truthear Gate use 1DD and 1x Dynamic (10mm) driver setups respectively. Apple Airpods Pro 2 costs $250 while Truthear Gate costs $90. Apple Airpods Pro 2 is $160 more expensive. Apple Airpods Pro 2 holds a clear 0.5-point edge in reviewer scores (5.7 vs 5.2). Apple Airpods Pro 2 has significantly better mids with a 1.3-point edge, Apple Airpods Pro 2 has significantly better treble with a 1.8-point edge, Apple Airpods Pro 2 has significantly better dynamics with a 4-point edge, Truthear Gate has significantly better details with a 1-point edge and Truthear Gate has better imaging with a 0.5-point edge.

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Metric Apple Airpods Pro 2 Truthear Gate
Bass 5 5
Mids 5 3.8
Treble 5 3.3
Details 5 6
Soundstage 5.7 4.3
Imaging 5 5.5
Dynamics 5 1
Tonality 6.7 4.5
Technicalities 5.8 3.9
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Apple Airpods Pro 2 Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jays Audio Precogvision
Crin

Average Reviewer Score:

5.7

Mixed

Truthear Gate Aggregated Review Score

Average Reviewer Scores

Jaytiss
Jays Audio
Shuwa-T
Audio Amigo Head-Fi.org
Super* Review

Average Reviewer Score:

5.2

Mixed to Negative

Reviews Comparison

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.

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Jays Audio

Jays Audio 4 Reviewer Score
B+ Tuning
C+ Tech
All rounder with less uppermids than the EW100P, very close to waner.

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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.

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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

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Bass: C+ Mids: C+ Treble: C+ Dynamics: C+ Details: C+ Imaging: C+

Truthear Gate (more reviews)

Truthear Gate reviewed by Super* Review

Super* Review 7* * score rescaled + normalized
Nice frequency response. Stellar Cable. Bright but not overly in the vocals. I would still call it a mild V-Shaped sound signature.

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Audio Amigo

Audio Amigo 6 * score rescaled + normalized
A milder version of the Chu2. Best cable and accessories package under $20

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Truthear Gate reviewed by Shuwa-T

Shuwa-T 5.5 Reviewer Score
C+ Tuning
B- Tech
Female vocals focused tuning with decent separation between instrumentals Because of the over emphasis on female vocals, it does not replay male centric or bassier genres well

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Bass: C+ Mids: B- Treble: B- Soundstage: B- Details: B Imaging: B-

Truthear Gate reviewed by Jaytiss

Jaytiss 1.8 Reviewer Score
E Tuning
E- Tech
Yuck, at least it has a cable.

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Mids: E+ Treble: E- Dynamics: E- Soundstage: D

Truthear Gate reviewed by Head-Fi.org

Head-Fi.org 6.6 * score rescaled + normalized
22 community members have rated the Truthear Gate at an average of 4.2/5 on Head-Fi. Overall sentiment: Very Positive.

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Apple Airpods Pro 2 User Review Score

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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

Truthear Gate Gaming Score

Gaming Score & Grade

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

Gaming Score

4.1

Gaming Grade

C-

Apple Airpods Pro 2 Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

B+
  • Tonality is generally agreeable, though a few bumps remind you of its limits. Certain tracks spotlight its tonal quirks.

Average Technical Grade

B-
  • Overall technicalities are acceptable, delivering enough clarity for casual sessions. Imaging is serviceable though not immersive.
Bass C+
Low-end delivery feels competent yet unremarkable, keeping a safe profile. Low-end bloom is kept in check.
Mids C+
The mids are solid and dependable, though not especially remarkable. Vocals stay reasonably grounded in the mix.
Treble C+
Highs come through with reasonable clarity while staying mostly smooth. Sibilance is mostly controlled.
Dynamics C+
You get reliable macrodynamics, with micro shifts that remain only adequate. A reliable performer for most tracks.
Details C+
Ambient cues appear, albeit with softer focus than die-hard resolution seekers may prefer. You can follow supporting instruments well.
Imaging C+
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
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.

Truthear Gate Scorings

Average Technical & Tuning Grades

Average Tunign Grade

C
  • Tonality remains inconsistent, with uneven peaks and dips that disrupt musical flow. You'll constantly notice peaks or dips pulling focus.

Average Technical Grade

D+
  • Even moderate complexity exposes the limited resolution and narrow sense of space. Technical fans will find it lacking.
Bass C+
Bass performance is average—present enough but rarely inspiring. It neither offends nor impresses.
Mids D+
Midrange is highly uneven, veering between shouty peaks and hollow dips. Tonality swings between shouty and withdrawn.
Treble D
Highs feel erratic, with dips and spikes that make the signature unpredictable. It alternates between splashy and dull.
Dynamics E-
Dynamic expression is extremely poor, draining impact from every hit. Notes lack the startle or decay they need.
Soundstage C-
Stereo spread is acceptable, yet the image resembles a stage set without depth behind the curtain. Depth feels more like a gentle slope.
Details B
Finer gestures snap into focus without sounding clinical or forced. Layering holds strong across genres.
Imaging B-
A stable phantom center appears, lending vocals a consistent anchor. It maintains a coherent phantom center.
Gaming C-
Minimal environmental definition provides only general audio cues. Suitable for games where positioning isn't critical.

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