Apple’s latest fitness earbuds, Powerbeats Pro 2, have arrived with enhanced features and performance. This comprehensive upgrade promises to reclaim the top spot in the premium workout earbuds market.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is a significant revamp of the original true wireless fitness earbuds, boasting improved features and performance. With its sleek design, secure fit, and advanced noise-cancelling technology, this earbud is poised to reclaim the top spot in the premium workout earbuds market.
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is the second generation of wireless earbuds from Apple's subsidiary, Beats Electronics.
Released in 2021, these earbuds offer improved performance and design compared to their predecessors.
They feature long-lasting battery life with up to 15 hours of listening time on a single charge.
Additionally, they come equipped with fast charging capabilities, allowing for '5 minutes of talk time from just 5 minutes of charging'.
Powerbeats Pro 2 also supports wireless charging and comes in three color options.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 retains the same shape as its predecessor but with a lighter and more refined design. The flexible silicone wire hooks over the back of the user’s ear while an arm connects it to an earbud that sits comfortably within their ear. ‘A secure yet surprisingly light fit, making them suitable for extended listening sessions during commutes or vigorous exercise.’
The Powerbeats Pro 2 boasts the same H2 chip and connectivity as Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, providing seamless integration with various Apple devices. The earbuds deliver great sound quality, with a balanced tone separation, well-controlled punch in the low end, and plenty of detail in high notes. ‘They excel at handling wind noise and have an excellent transparency mode for workouts.’
The AirPods Pro 2 is an upgraded version of Apple's popular earbuds, featuring improved audio quality and noise cancellation.
Equipped with a new H2 chip, the AirPods Pro 2 offers faster charging and longer battery life.
The earbuds also feature spatial audio, allowing for 'immersive music experiences'.
Additionally, the AirPods Pro 2 includes a water-resistant design and a range of color options.
With its enhanced features and sleek design, the AirPods Pro 2 is a top choice for music lovers.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 features active noise cancellation that is almost as effective as Apple’s top buds. The earbuds also come equipped with optical heart rate sensors, which can monitor your pulse through your ears. This feature works well in conjunction with third-party apps on both Android and iPhone.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 offers approximately eight hours of playback with noise cancellation (10 hours without it) and a charging case that contains enough juice for 3.5 full charges of the earbuds. ‘The case itself is 30% smaller than its predecessor but still quite large.’
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Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.3, SBC, AAC, H2 chip, HR sensor
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Battery life: 8 hours ANC playback (36 hours with case)
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Water resistance: IPX4 earbuds (sweat resistant)
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Earbud dimensions: 45 x 41 x 24mm
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Earbud weight: 8.7g each
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Charging case dimensions: 75 x 66 x 34mm
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Charging case weight: 69g
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Case charging: USB-C, Qi wireless
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Price: £249.99 (€299.95/$249.99/A$399.95)
The Powerbeats Pro 2 is an upgrade to nearly every aspect of the originals, making them some of the very best premium workout earbuds available. They offer a secure and comfortable fit, great sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and long battery life. However, their price may be a deterrent for some users.
Pros:
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Great sound
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Very good noise cancelling and transparency modes
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Very long battery life
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Secure and comfortable fit
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Excellent controls
- Spatial audio
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Great call quality
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Cross-platform compatibility with enhanced features for iPhone and Android
Noise cancellation is a technology that eliminates unwanted sounds by producing an anti-noise wave.
This process involves inverting the sound wave and playing it back, resulting in a silent environment.
The first noise-cancelling headphones were developed in the 1970s by Dr. Lawrence J. Fogel, who used analog circuits to achieve cancellation.
Modern noise-cancelling technology uses digital signal processing and is commonly found in consumer electronics such as headphones and earbuds.
Cons:
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Expensive
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Case still not very pocketable
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Not many compatible apps for the heart rate feature on an iPhone
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No multipoint connectivity
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Battery can’t be replaced making them disposable
