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Powerbeats Pro 2
Powerbeats Pro 2 are Beats' ear-hook noise-cancelling earbuds for workouts, with heart-rate sensors and Apple's H2 chip, suited to runners and gym-goers on iPhone or Android.
Model history · 2 models, 2019–2025
- 2019Powerbeats ProCompare
- 2025Powerbeats Pro 2
- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Battery
- 8 h
- With case
- 36 h
- Best codec
- AAC
- Weight
- 8.7 g
What reviewers say
Reviewers agree these are secure, workout-focused earbuds with good battery life and useful physical buttons, and the case remains large. GSMArena and TechGearLab found the stiff hooks uncomfortable over longer wear and the sound lacking outside the gym, with GSMArena rating the noise cancelling only okay; Tom's Guide found the fit comfortable and noted only small hiccups in sound.
From gsmarena.com, tomsguide.com and techgearlab.com
Specifications
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- Type
- In-ear
- Noise cancelling
- Yes
- Transparency mode
- Yes
- Spatial audio with head tracking
- Yes
- Bluetooth codecs
- SBC and AAC
- Chip
- H2
- Drivers
- Custom dual-layer drivers aligned to each earbud's nozzle; new venting to improve bass and reduce pressure
- Chip
- Apple H2
- Noise cancelling detail
- Adaptive Active Noise Cancelling; Transparency mode; Adaptive EQ uses inward-facing microphones to check fit and seal
- Audio features
- Personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking (Dolby Atmos content on supported Apple devices); Adaptive EQ
- Health sensors
- Heart-rate sensors for workouts, working with the Fitness app on iPhone and compatible third-party apps on iPhone and Android; can be turned off
Battery
- Listening time (maker's claim)
- Up to 8 hours
- With the case
- Up to 36 hours
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- Battery life detail
- Up to 10 hours per charge and 45 hours with the case with noise cancelling and Transparency off; tested by Apple with 256 Kbps AAC tracks at 50% volume
- Charging case
- USB-C and Qi-compatible wireless charging; Beats says the case is 33% smaller than the first Powerbeats Pro's
- Fast charging
- 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1.5 hours of playback in Adaptive EQ mode
Design
- Weight (each earbud)
- 8.7 g
- Water and sweat resistance
- IPX4
- Bluetooth
- 5.3
- Two devices at once
- No
- Controls
- Multifunction button and volume rocker on each earbud; automatic play and pause via optical sensors and motion accelerometers
- Microphones
- Three microphones and a voice accelerometer per earbud (the same microphones as AirPods Pro 2); voice isolation for calls
- Fit and ear tips
- Nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks; silicone ear tips in five sizes (XS, S, M, L, XL)
- Case weight
- 69.0 g
- Water resistance detail
- IPX4 sweat and water resistance for the earbuds
- Works with
- One-touch pairing, automatic switching, audio sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My with Apple devices; Beats app for Android adds one-touch pairing, heart-rate monitoring, customisable controls and Locate My Beats; Class 1 Bluetooth
- Colours
- Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange, Black & Volt (Beats UK)
- In the box
- Earbuds, wireless charging case, silicone ear tips in five sizes (M fitted), Quick Start Guide, warranty card (no USB-C cable or power adapter)
Pros and cons
Pros
- Heart-rate sensors in each earbud that feed workout apps on iPhone and Android
- Up to 8 hours per charge with noise cancelling on (10 hours off), 36 hours with the case
- Qi wireless charging case, and 5 minutes of charging gives up to 1.5 hours with Adaptive EQ
Cons
- SBC and AAC only, and no multipoint (automatic switching works between Apple devices)
- No USB-C cable in the box
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Noise cancelling | Battery | With case | Best codec | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| In-ear | Yes | 8 h | 24 h | AAC | 5.55 g | Sept 2025 | |
| In-ear | Yes | 8 h | 32 h | LDAC | 4.6 g | May 2025 | |
| In-ear | Yes | 8.5 h | 30 h | AAC | 5.2 g | Apr 2025 |
Previous model: Powerbeats Pro.
Sources
- beatsbydre.com/uk/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2
- apple.com/uk/shop/product/mx723zm/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-j…
- businesswire.com/news/home/20250211896520/en
- trustedreviews.com/reviews/beats-powerbeats-pro-2
Photo: beatsbydre.com
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