The olderPowerbeats Prowireless earbuds have always been known as the sporty cousin of the Apple AirPods Pro.
What made them special was how seamlessly they worked across the Apple ecosystem.
Read on for our review of the new Powerbeats Pro 2, including how they compare to the original.
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Powerbeats Pro 2
A much-improved pair of fitness earbuds perfectly tuned for the Apple ecosystem.
The sequel addresses nearly every critique about the original, starting with size.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are roughly 30% smaller.
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As a glasses wearer, I find earbuds with ear hooks hard to wear all day.
However, once you secure the buds, Powerbeats Pro 2 are more comfortable than Id thought theyd be.
Based on our testing, you get about three full charges for your earbuds from the case.
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Another feather in the cases hat is that it now supports Qi-wireless charging.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are still rated for IPX4, so they are sweat- and water-resistant but not waterproof.
Id be careful with these around pools, toilets, and puddles.
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I was concerned that the slightly slimmer design would somehow affect the sound quality.
The audio is well-balanced, and the bass isnt overly thick.
Combined with the accelerometer in the buds, this gives you fairly accurate reads during your workouts.
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Other apps like Nike Run can monitor your BPM (beats per minute) in real-time.
However, the Powerbeats Pro 2 did a pretty good job providing accurate heart rate data.
Youre pretty limited in what you’re free to tweak in the iOS tweaks menu.
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Apple says it’s possible for you to get about 10 hours of battery life with ANC turned off.
In our testing, it was closer to 8.5 to 9 hours.
With ANC on, that number ranged from 5 to 6.5 hours.
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Thats also not counting the three charges you get from the charging case.
They offer a more secure and comfortable fit than the Powerbeats Pro.
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