Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Are Here: Are These the Best Workout Earbuds Yet?

Beats just dropped the Powerbeats Pro 2—and they’re packed with upgrades gym lovers will dig. Priced at $250, pre-orders start today (Feb 11, 2025). Let’s cut through the hype: Do these earbuds actually deliver?

Can These Earbuds Track Your Heart Rate?

Yes! For the first time, Beats added tiny green lights inside each earbud that blink 100 times a second to check your pulse during workouts. Pair them with apps like Peloton or Apple Health to see your heart rate stats. (Note: If you’re wearing an Apple Watch, it’ll steal the spotlight for heart rate tracking.)

Do They Stay Put During Intense Workouts?

Way better than before. The earhooks are now 50% smaller and made of flexible metal (nickel-titanium). They tested these on 1,000 athletes and added five ear tip sizes (XS to XL) to stop slippage. Plus, they’re sweatproof and survive rain—no babying needed.

How’s the Sound and Noise Cancellation?

Bass-heavy beats + quieter gyms. The new Apple H2 chip adds:

• Noise cancellation: Block out treadmill clatter.
• Transparency mode: Hear cars if you’re running outside.
• Thumpy sound: Special speakers and smart sound tuning make playlists hit harder.

How Long Do These Earbuds Last?

10 hours per charge, 45 total with the case. The case is 33% smaller than the old one and charges wirelessly. Forget to charge? A 5-minute plug-in gives 90 minutes of juice.

Do They Work With Android Phones?

Yep! The Beats app lets Android users:

• Pair with one tap.
• Check heart rate stats.
• Customize controls.
  But perks like iCloud sync and “Find My” still need an iPhone.

Who Are These Earbuds For?

• Fitness freaks: Ditch your chest strap—track heart rate from your ears.
• Bass heads: These sound louder and punchier than AirPods Pro 2.
• Android fans: Finally, Beats that don’t ignore you.

What’s Missing?

• No “chat mode” to auto-pause music when you talk.
• No “Find My” precision tracking for lost earbuds.

Should You Buy Them?

If you want gym-ready earbuds with heart rate tracking and hate carrying extra gadgets, these are worth a look. But if you’re glued to Apple’s ecosystem and want slicker smarts, the AirPods Pro 2 ($299) might sting less.

Colors: Electric Orange, Hyper Purple, Jet Black, Quick Sand.
In stores: Feb 13, 2025.