What does this research mean for the field?

Apple's Hearing Test Feature for the AirPods Pro 2 demonstrates clinically acceptable accuracy and reliability for consumer-led hearing monitoring. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.NOVEL_FINDING. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

What question did this study set out to answer?

To evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and time-efficiency of Apple’s hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Apple Hearing Test Feature for the AirPods Pro 2: Accuracy, Reliability, and Time‐Efficiency

Key Points

To evaluate the accuracy, reliability, and time-efficiency of Apple’s hearing test feature in AirPods Pro 2.
Clinical evaluation of the hearing test feature
Comparison with traditional pure-tone audiometry (PTA)
Assessment of time taken for testing
Accuracy and reliability were found to be clinically acceptable.
The hearing test feature improved time-efficiency compared to PTA.
Potential identified for consumer-led hearing monitoring and self-fitting of OTC hearing aids.

Abstract

Apple's HTF demonstrated clinically acceptable accuracy and reliability, with improved time-efficiency compared to PTA. Findings support its potential for consumer-led hearing monitoring and OTC hearing aid self-fitting. Further research should assess inter-device reliability and integration with Apple's Hearing Aid Feature.

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