Beats took its time, but the Powerbeats Pro 2 are finally here with heart monitoring

Summary

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are 22% lighter and offer 45-hour battery life.

The new design includes an ear hook with nickel-titanium alloy for flexibility and comfort.

Features include heart rate monitoring, ANC, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, and wireless charging.

After a lengthy six-year wait, Beats has announced its Powerbeats Pro 2 wireless earbuds. Those fond of the athletic-focused buds will likely find a lot to like about their successor. The Powerbeats Pro 2 launch with cutting-edge audio features like Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, wireless charging, and new heart rate monitoring features.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro series first launched in 2019 and found an audience among those who enjoy listening to music while exercising at a gym or running outdoors. The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a significant refresh to the series with a slimmer, more discrete look, alongside bold colors. Beats has also re-engineered the ear hook, making the wireless earbuds more flexible and comfortable to wear.

Available to order now, the Powerbeats Pro 2 cost $250 in jet black, quick sand, hyper purple, and electric orange.

Powerbeats Pro 2

Beats’ Powerbeats Pro 2 are the latest athletic earbuds from the Apple-owned company. Featuring Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, and wireless charging, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are 22% lighter and offer a 45-hour battery life.

Battery Life: 45 hours
Charging Case Included?: Yes
Microphones: 6
Brand: Beats
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3
Price: $250
IP Rating: IPX4
Charging type: USB-C
Colors: Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange
Compatibility: iOS, Android
Noise Cancellation: Yes

A new sleek design with Personalized Spatial Audio

The Powerbeats Pro 2 tweaks the core design while retaining the overall style philosophy

The new Powerbeats Pro 2 features a refresh to their overall design. Beats worked alongside nearly 1,000 athletes to nail a design that’ll do wonders for longevity and comfort. As a result, the buds feature a new ear hook. It’s designed with a nickel-titanium alloy for phenomenal flexibility, grip, and comfort. While offering new features, including a redesigned acoustic architecture, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are 20% lighter than the original Powerbeats Pro.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 also offer heart rate monitoring across several Android apps.

In addition, the Powerbeats Pro 2 ship with five swappable silicon ear tips. Designed to help users find their perfect fit, Beats offers ear tips ranging from extra-small, small, medium, large, and extra-large. The new earbuds are also water-resistant with an IPX4 rating. Beats also claims that leveraging Apple’s H2 chip, the Powerbeats Pro 2 can deliver up to 45 hours of battery life while using the charging case.

Each bud supports 10 hours of battery on a single charge.

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Introducing Powerbeats Pro 2’s heart rate monitoring

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are available across many apps on iOS and Android

The Beats team has worked closely with the Apple Watch engineering team to take the wearable’s heart rate monitoring and shrink it down to work within the Powerbeats Pro 2. With LED optical sensors pulsating over 100 times per second, the earbuds can measure the wearer’s blood flow. This data can then be used in conjunction with several compatible fitness apps.

In real-time, Powerbeats Pro 2 can relay heart rate analysis to apps like Nike Run Club, Peloton, Slopes, YaoYao, Runna, Open, Ladder, and more. Leveraging the “Airpods for Android” platform created by Apple, the Powerbeats Pro 2 also offer heart rate monitoring across several Android apps.