Beats has officially announced the Powerbeats Pro 2, the much-awaited successor to the 2019 model. These wireless earbuds are designed for fitness lovers and now come with several upgrades, including a sleeker design, better battery life, active noise cancellation (ANC), and heart-rate monitoring. The new model is also lighter and more compact, making it a great choice for workouts.
Price and Availability
The Powerbeats Pro 2 is priced at $249.99 and is available in four colors: Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange. The earbuds will be available for purchase starting February 13 in international markets. If released in Nepal, the price is expected to be around NPR 39,999.
Powerbeats Pro 2: Overview
Design and Build
The Powerbeats Pro 2 features a rubberized body with a nickel-titanium alloy frame for the ear hook. Compared to the previous model, these earbuds are 20% lighter, making them more comfortable for long workouts. The charging case is 33% smaller and now supports Qi wireless charging along with USB-C. The earbuds have an IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating, ensuring durability for intense workouts.
Audio Quality and Battery
The Powerbeats Pro 2 comes with Apple’s H2 chip, offering Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) and Transparency Mode for a better listening experience. The battery life is also impressive, providing 8 hours of playback with ANC enabled and up to 36 hours with the charging case. Turning off ANC extends battery life to 10 hours per charge and 45 hours total with the case.
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Health Features and Rest
A standout feature of the Powerbeats Pro 2 is built-in heart-rate monitoring. The earbuds have LED optical sensors that pulse over 100 times per second to measure blood flow. This data syncs with fitness apps like Nike Run Club, Peloton, and Apple Health, allowing users to track their heart rate during workouts. The watch’s heart rate data will always be a priority for Apple Watch users.
Specifications of Powerbeats Pro 2
- Build: Rubberized body, nickel-titanium alloy ear hook
- Water Resistance: IPX4 sweat and water-resistant
- Heart Rate Monitoring: Optical sensors for real-time tracking
- Audio: Custom dual-layer transducer, upgraded amplifier
- Chipset: Apple H2 chip
- Features: ANC, Transparency Mode, Adaptive EQ, Spatial Audio
- Battery Life: 8 hours (ANC on), 10 hours (ANC off), up to 45 hours with case
- Charging Case: Qi wireless charging, USB-C, 33% smaller
- Colors: Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange
Conclusion
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is a fantastic upgrade with its improved design, heart-rate tracking, and ANC. Whether you are a fitness enthusiast or a music lover, these earbuds offer a premium experience with a long battery life and high-quality sound. Let’s see how it goes in the international market, and an earbud with heart-rate monitoring is really great.
