The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 might’ve made headlines for their heart-rate monitoring feature, but that’s actually their worst feature. These new earbuds, which came out in February, compete against the AirPods Pro 2, since they’re normally the same price. Right now, though, you can get Beats’ Powerbeats Pro 2 for $199.95 (originally $249.99) after their first major discount, according to price-tracking tools.
Beats waited five years to upgrade the Powerbeats Pro. For those who waited patiently for the new version (and now for a good discount), they’ll be rewarded with great workout earbuds, according to Beth Skwarecki’s review, for under $200. The new ear hooks are smaller, made out of nickel titanium alloy, making them flexible and durable. There are four sizes of eartips so you can get a tight seal to take advantage of the active noise-cancelling (ANC) and audio quality.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are designed with working out in mind, which is why they’re IPX4 water resistant and have a physical button to control media (as opposed to touch control). The charging case now has wireless charging and is smaller than the previous generation’s gigantic case, but they’re still bigger than the AirPods Pro 2. You can stretch the battery life to 10 hours with ANC off and about eight hours with ANC on (about twice what you get with the AirPods Pro 2).
Daniel Oropeza
Staff Writer
Daniel is a Staff Writer for Lifehacker. He served in the U.S. Navy, where he reached the rank of Petty Officer 3rd Class as a Logistic Specialist and was awarded a Navy Community Service Medal and Navy Letter of Commendation for his exemplary service aboard the USS Theodore Roosevelt aircraft carrier. He earned his bachelor’s in Environmental Science from the University of California, Davis, and earned his master’s degree from the Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism. Daniel was a business reporter for the Miami Herald before joining Lifehacker. He lives in Atlanta, GA.
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