Headphones · Review
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
The most capable ear-hook workout earbuds available, at a price that reflects it.
88
out of 100
Our verdict
The Powerbeats Pro 2 keeps the secure ear-hook design workout users like and adds adaptive noise cancellation, Apple's H2 chip and built-in heart rate sensors. Battery life is rated at up to 10 hours per charge, or 8 hours with ANC on, and the case now charges wirelessly. SoundGuys measured good noise cancelling but found the sound changes noticeably with ANC turned off. The earbuds are only IPX4 rated and the case has no water resistance.
What's good
- Secure ear-hook fit for running and lifting
- Good adaptive noise cancellation
- Heart rate sensors that work with iPhone and Android
- Long battery life with wireless charging
What's not
- Sound changes noticeably with ANC off
- Only IPX4, and the case is not water resistant
- Expensive at list price
How it scores
How we rate →Specifications
- Type
- True wireless earbuds with ear hooks
- Noise cancellation
- Adaptive ANC with Transparency mode
- Battery life
- 10 hours per bud (8 with ANC), 45 hours with case
- Water resistance
- IPX4 (earbuds)
- Chip
- Apple H2
- Health
- Built-in heart rate sensors
- Charging
- USB-C and Qi wireless
- Weight
- 8.7g per earbud