A little over a year ago, Apple released its update to the Beats Powerbeats Pro with a second-generation model. The earbuds have been around long enough to warrant a pretty substantial discount. When first launched, the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 were going for $250. However, you can now head over to Amazon and find the noise-cancelling headphones now selling for an even $200. That 20% discount ends up saving you a solid $50. There’s additionally a model available that included a Beats branded USB-C cable for charging the case. That’s now just $11 more at $211 for a limited time.
Comfort and Stability
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are made with athletes and folks leading active lifestyles in mind. You see that in the earbuds focus on durability. They’re built to withstand demanding training sessions and are made to be resistant to both sweat and water—great for intense days in the gym or heading out on the roads or trails for a long run.
What separates the Powerbeats Pro 2 from other in-ear headphones are its adjustable ear hooks. These are flexible to accommodate different sizes and shapes of ears as they securely wrap around them. This helps to ensure the earbuds stay in place, even when performing high-intensity workouts like sprints and making quick directional changes. They also help to maintain consistent sound quality as the speakers don’t shift around relative to the ear.
Both earbuds are equipped with a series of onboard controls which allow the wearer to make changes to volume, skip tracks, or answer phone calls. The compatibility with voice assistants means to you can also make all of these adjustments even when you phone is out of reach or your hands are full. Plus, who likes to navigate a phone when your hands are all sweaty, anyway?
Improvements Over the Powerbeats Pro
Other than sticking a 2 on the end of the name, the new headphones have some vast improvements over the predecessor Beats Powerbeats Pro.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 now feature a built-in heart sensor. You’re able to track performance data without needing to wear fitness watch or carry another smart device.
The charging case has been redesigned with a sleeker, more compact form, fitting in your pocket more comfortably. It also now supports charging over both USB-C and Qi wireless charging.
Battery life has extended. When adding in the charging case, users can expect a total listening time of up to 45 hours before needing to plug the case in (or recharge it wirelessly).
Apple has also upgrade to the H2 chip which enables more powerful and dynamic sound.
