The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a game changer for the audio industry. The successor to the widely loved Powerbeats Pro are workout earbuds with one competitive and unique feature that makes sense: the earbuds can record your heart rate as you exercise. I tested the Powerbeats Pro 2 out for a little over a week; I lifted weights, ran, worked, and commuted with them in my ears. So, how’d they do? Keep reading to find out.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 has several upgrades, including a smaller case, wireless charging, adaptive EQ, spatial audio, and noise-canceling and transparency modes. Apple’s Beats ownership is fully displayed through the Powerbeats Pro 2, which uses the same chip as Apple’s AirPods Pro 2.
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The H2 chip lends the Powerbeats Pro 2 more effective noise cancellation, enhanced audio processing, stable Bluetooth connections, spatial audio, and more efficient power consumption.
Studies have shown that the ear is a great place for monitoring heart rate. Beats isn’t the first to unveil an earbud with an in-ear heart rate sensor, but Apple’s ability to integrate the feature into its other personal devices makes it much simpler to use.
