Powerbeats Pro 2

5★2025-07-13verified purchaseby Audrey CorbinAudrey Corbin294 helpful

PowerBeats 2 vs PowerBeats 1 Design and Featured

As an owner of the Beats PowerBeats 1 for over 5 years, I was skeptical about purchasing these after seeing the different comments between PowerBeats 1 and the new PowerBeats 2, but I am very glad with my purchase and to start using the new features in my day to day activities.Case:The case for the Beats PowerBeats 2 is much lighter (weight wise) and the case is also slimmer compared to PowerBeats 1 case. The case can easily fit into a large pocket or zipper compartment in a purse or bag, but the case is still bigger than an Apple AirPods case. The PowerBeats 2 case is now the same color as the PowerBeats 2 themselves where the PowerBeats 1 case was black, where my PowerBeats 1 are Glacier Blue.Over-Ear Design:The over-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is much smaller compared to the PowerBeats 1. With smaller ears, I personally feel like it fits much better compared to the PowerBeats 1 over-ear design because the old design used to sit on part of my ear and rubbed my ear making it painful. I can see why people with larger ears do not like the new over-ear design of the PowerBeats 2 because it would be too small for their ears.Inside Ear Design:The inside-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is a bit larger for the round part and shorter for the speaker part compared to the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 1 were smaller for the round part and longer for the speaker part. I can see why people are having problems not liking the new design because the new design for PowerBeats 2 basically sits on top of the ear canal, instead of being inserted further down to give it a tighter seal. The Inside Ear Design was one of the main reasons why I was skeptical of purchasing because of having small ears. I personally think they fit fine, if not better because since the design is sitting on top of the ear canal the larger round part is not rubbing on my ear sitting inside like the PowerBeat 1 design.Ear Tip Design:The Ear Tip Design for the PowerBeats 2 is a single cone tip compared to the double cone tip on the PowerBeats 1. The tips that come with the PowerBeats 2 are XS, S, M, L, XL. The M is automatically inserted on the PowerBeats 2 when they arrive. The M design fits my small ears easily. If you want more of a tighter seal or need a larger size, then you can easily switch the tips out. If you want it to feel similar to the PowerBeats 1, you can switch out the single cone tip for a double cone tip easily.Charging:Charging for the PowerBeats 2 is now with a USB-C, instead of a lighting charger on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats 2 also does not come with a charging cable, so you need to purchase one separately or use a current USB-C charging cord you own. My PowerBeats 2 arrived 70% charged, so I was able to use them instantly. The magnets for magnetic charging also feel stronger on PowerBeats 2 than on PowerBeats 1. The magnetic charging for PowerBeats 2 is located on the top and bottom of the large round part, instead of, on the outer part like on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats still holds a charge for a longer period of time than other earphones especially with the charging case. This is another reason why I love the PowerBeats with how long they last on one charge. Perfect for if you are on the go or use them a lot for a long period of time.Sound:The sound for the PowerBeats 2 is very similar and a bit improved from the PowerBeats 1. New features for Active Noise Cancelling and Spatial Audio, which I am happy to see and try in the near future. Depending on what you are listening to such as music, some songs have very clear details while other songs feel flat, but it could be the way the song was mixed and mastered to begin with.Connectivity:If you have Apple Products such as an iPhone connectivity is the same and instant for the PowerBeats 2 as it is for the PowerBeats 1. It still reads text messages and calls of all types still sound great. It's one of my main reasons why I love the PowerBeats because it's very easy to use with other Apple products.New Features:New features on the PowerBeats 2 includes Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio (like surround sound or 3D audio effect listening), and Heart Monitor if you are active in the gym.Long Wear Period:I feel like the PowerBeats 2 and PowerBeats 1 longwear period is about the same. The PowerBeats 2 are still light where you forget you have them on, but after several hours it does start hurting your ear like the PowerBeats 1 do. This is just common with all earpieces that aren't custom mold fit to your ears.Packaging:The PowerBeats 2 has much cheaper packaging compared to other Beats products including the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 2 packaging is basically a recycled cardboard box with a thin piece of paper holding it together. As soon as you take the paper around the box off, the package instantly opens and the PowerBeats could easily fall out if not unpackaging on a soft surface. Definitely thinner and less packaging than PowerBeats 1 as well.Price:I wouldn't have paid the $300 price when they first came out, but since they have come down in price, it was time to purchase. I was able to purchase these during Prime Days for $175.Overall:I really am enjoying the PowerBeats 2 compared to the PowerBeats 1. I feel like the new design will work better for me. I’m also excited to try all the new features on PowerBeats 2 while also having the same things I love about the PowerBeats 1 such as long hold charge, easy compatibility to other Apple Products, and how it reads my message to me. It’s perfect for me who is always on the go, listening to music, watching videos on my phone, doing video meetings and chatting on the phone.To purchase or not:The best way to know the PowerBeats 2 are for you is by purchasing them and testing them out for yourself. The worst that can happen is it doesn’t work for you for whatever reason and you can easily return them back for a refund. Read more

Sound Quality · mixedBattery · positiveFit · mixed

5★2025-07-13by Audrey Corbin

PowerBeats 2 vs PowerBeats 1 Design and Featured

As an owner of the Beats PowerBeats 1 for over 5 years, I was skeptical about purchasing these after seeing the different comments between PowerBeats 1 and the new PowerBeats 2, but I am very glad with my purchase and to start using the new features in my day to day activities. Case: The case for the Beats PowerBeats 2 is much lighter (weight wise) and the case is also slimmer compared to PowerBeats 1 case. The case can easily fit into a large pocket or zipper compartment in a purse or bag, but the case is still bigger than an Apple AirPods case. The PowerBeats 2 case is now the same color as the PowerBeats 2 themselves where the PowerBeats 1 case was black, where my PowerBeats 1 are Glacier Blue. Over-Ear Design: The over-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is much smaller compared to the PowerBeats 1. With smaller ears, I personally feel like it fits much better compared to the PowerBeats 1 over-ear design because the old design used to sit on part of my ear and rubbed my ear making it painful. I can see why people with larger ears do not like the new over-ear design of the PowerBeats 2 because it would be too small for their ears. Inside Ear Design: The inside-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is a bit larger for the round part and shorter for the speaker part compared to the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 1 were smaller for the round part and longer for the speaker part. I can see why people are having problems not liking the new design because the new design for PowerBeats 2 basically sits on top of the ear canal, instead of being inserted further down to give it a tighter seal. The Inside Ear Design was one of the main reasons why I was skeptical of purchasing because of having small ears. I personally think they fit fine, if not better because since the design is sitting on top of the ear canal the larger round part is not rubbing on my ear sitting inside like the PowerBeat 1 design. Ear Tip Design: The Ear Tip Design for the PowerBeats 2 is a single cone tip compared to the double cone tip on the PowerBeats 1. The tips that come with the PowerBeats 2 are XS, S, M, L, XL. The M is automatically inserted on the PowerBeats 2 when they arrive. The M design fits my small ears easily. If you want more of a tighter seal or need a larger size, then you can easily switch the tips out. If you want it to feel similar to the PowerBeats 1, you can switch out the single cone tip for a double cone tip easily. Charging: Charging for the PowerBeats 2 is now with a USB-C, instead of a lighting charger on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats 2 also does not come with a charging cable, so you need to purchase one separately or use a current USB-C charging cord you own. My PowerBeats 2 arrived 70% charged, so I was able to use them instantly. The magnets for magnetic charging also feel stronger on PowerBeats 2 than on PowerBeats 1. The magnetic charging for PowerBeats 2 is located on the top and bottom of the large round part, instead of, on the outer part like on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats still holds a charge for a longer period of time than other earphones especially with the charging case. This is another reason why I love the PowerBeats with how long they last on one charge. Perfect for if you are on the go or use them a lot for a long period of time. Sound: The sound for the PowerBeats 2 is very similar and a bit improved from the PowerBeats 1. New features for Active Noise Cancelling and Spatial Audio, which I am happy to see and try in the near future. Depending on what you are listening to such as music, some songs have very clear details while other songs feel flat, but it could be the way the song was mixed and mastered to begin with. Connectivity: If you have Apple Products such as an iPhone connectivity is the same and instant for the PowerBeats 2 as it is for the PowerBeats 1. It still reads text messages and calls of all types still sound great. It's one of my main reasons why I love the PowerBeats because it's very easy to use with other Apple products. New Features: New features on the PowerBeats 2 includes Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio (like surround sound or 3D audio effect listening), and Heart Monitor if you are active in the gym. Long Wear Period: I feel like the PowerBeats 2 and PowerBeats 1 longwear period is about the same. The PowerBeats 2 are still light where you forget you have them on, but after several hours it does start hurting your ear like the PowerBeats 1 do. This is just common with all earpieces that aren't custom mold fit to your ears. Packaging: The PowerBeats 2 has much cheaper packaging compared to other Beats products including the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 2 packaging is basically a recycled cardboard box with a thin piece of paper holding it together. As soon as you take the paper around the box off, the package instantly opens and the PowerBeats could easily fall out if not unpackaging on a soft surface. Definitely thinner and less packaging than PowerBeats 1 as well. Price: I wouldn't have paid the $300 price when they first came out, but since they have come down in price, it was time to purchase. I was able to purchase these during Prime Days for $175. Overall: I really am enjoying the PowerBeats 2 compared to the PowerBeats 1. I feel like the new design will work better for me. I’m also excited to try all the new features on PowerBeats 2 while also having the same things I love about the PowerBeats 1 such as long hold charge, easy compatibility to other Apple Products, and how it reads my message to me. It’s perfect for me who is always on the go, listening to music, watching videos on my phone, doing video meetings and chatting on the phone. To purchase or not: The best way to know the PowerBeats 2 are for you is by purchasing them and testing them out for yourself. The worst that can happen is it doesn’t work for you for whatever reason and you can easily return them back for a refund.

5★2025-05-08verified purchaseby Live Simple, Live Well232 helpful

UPDATED: Apple fixed the poor sound issues that led me to rate these at 1 star

When I bought a set of these earbuds last year I liked everything about the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, EXCEPT the poor sound, When these earbuds were first released, the sound quality was significantly worse than that of the Beats Fit Pro. The sound was so inadequate that I returned the pair I purchased and rated the product one star. However, Apple obviously fixed the sound issues. I tried the Powerbeats Pro 2 this week. The sound is now excellent. Along with the much better form factor for active use than the form factor of the Powerbeats Fit, the Apple H2 chip, and generally excellent design overall, these are now arguably the best smart earbuds on the market for athletes. I am pleased to change my product rating from one to five stars. Below is my original review, along with an updated explanation for why I rated these earbuds at one star after a few weeks of use (before Apple fixed the sound.) ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ UPDATE after a few weeks of use: After using the Powerbeats Pro 2 for a few weeks, I’ve found that the tinny non-immersive sound and the poor noise cancellation are frankly too bad to live with, especially on a $250 top of the line product. I wanted to like the Powerbeats Pro 2 ear buds based on the great ear fit, the comfort, the excellent user controls and the smaller/lighter form factor than the original Powerbeats Pro. The fit is also a lot more secure than the fit of the Fit Pro, at least for me. However, if you listen to the Fit Pro back to back with the Powerbeats Pro 2, the sound quality of the Fit Pro is heads and tails dramatically better. The Powerbeats Pro 2 sound quality is not even in the same league. The Fit Pro sound is excellent—strong bass, strong treble, well-balanced, immersive. The Powerbeats Pro 2 sound is thin, tinny, lacking bass, lacking depth. And to compare the noise cancellation between the Fit Pro and the Powerbeats Pro 2: when you turn on noise cancellation in a loud room on the Fit Pro there is an immediate and dramatic cut off in ambient noise. On the Powerbeats Pro 2 it’s hard to notice any difference when you turn on noise cancellation in a loud room. All in all, I’m more willing to live with the Fit Pro with its less secure fit but better sound than I am with the Powerbeats Pro 2 with its more secure fit but totally inadequate sound stage. For a $250 set of ear buds, Apple/Beats needs to fix the sound and noise cancellation issues. I talked to Apple about whether there would be any way to improve the sound. Apple technical support first was almost totally unwilling to even talk to me because I purchased these earbuds at Amazon. And then they offered no assistance that would meaningfully improve the sound. The bottom line: I have reluctantly returned these earbuds. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ My original review: PROS: Better, more custom fit in the ears (at least for me) than the original Powerbeats Pro. The fit in the ear canal is at a different angle than with the Fit Pro. With the Powerbeats Pro 2 I get the best fit with medium ear tips. With the Fit Pro I get the best fit with large ear tips. Much more secure fit than the Fit Pro. More comfortable than either the original Powerbeats Pro or the Fit Pro. Can easily be worn for hours without any discomfort, so a perfect accessory for ultra-endurance athletics. Design, material and build quality are all excellent. They look and feel like a high quality product. Transparency function works well—so well that it’s possible to listen to music AND be safe and connected to your immediate surroundings, like jumping out of the way of e-bikes on busy city multi-use paths, and in dodgy neighborhoods where you’d want to be in yellow alert while moving around. The lighter, less bulky feel is great compared to the original Powerbeats Pro. Sound quality is excellent ON PHONE CALLS and for other vocal-heavy uses. The case is significantly smaller than the massive original Powerbeats Pro case. The case is more robust than the case for the Fit Pro. There’s a toggle to turn off the gimmicky heart rate monitor 😊. CONS: The sound quality for music is more tinny and overall worse than the sound quality of the Fit Pro. Bass response is more subdued and there’s an overall midrange bias. For $250 ear buds, this is disappointing. Some reviewers have said that the sound is also worse than the sound on the original Powerbeats Pro. For me, the sound between the Powerbeats Pro and Pro 2 units is comparable—less rich on BOTH than on the Fit Pro. The pulse monitor seems gimmicky and superfluous. Is there any athlete on the planet doing aerobic sports who isn’t already monitoring heartbeat and using a device that is more accurate and effective than these ear buds? And other than athletes doing aerobic sports, who else has any interest in knowing their heartbeat while listening to music? Noise cancellation seems a bit worse than on the Fit Pro. THE BOTTOM LINE? I love that these things stay in my ears no matter what I’m doing—in that sense they’re unique among the most well-regarded ear buds on the market. I also love that they’re really comfortable. And I love that the feature set includes most of what Apple includes on its best ear buds. For me, those factors trump everything else (even though the sound NEEDS to be richer and more immersive—Apple, please fix this in an update). If the same is true for you, and you’re tired of having your ear buds pop out at inconvenient times, you may want to give the Powerbeats Pro 2 a look.

5★2025-05-08verified purchaseby Live Simple, Live Well231 helpful

UPDATED: Apple fixed the poor sound issues that led me to rate these at 1 star

When I bought a set of these earbuds last year I liked everything about the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, EXCEPT the poor sound, When these earbuds were first released, the sound quality was significantly worse than that of the Beats Fit Pro. The sound was so inadequate that I returned the pair I purchased and rated the product one star.However, Apple obviously fixed the sound issues. I tried the Powerbeats Pro 2 this week. The sound is now excellent. Along with the much better form factor for active use than the form factor of the Powerbeats Fit, the Apple H2 chip, and generally excellent design overall, these are now arguably the best smart earbuds on the market for athletes.I am pleased to change my product rating from one to five stars.Below is my original review, along with an updated explanation for why I rated these earbuds at one star after a few weeks of use (before Apple fixed the sound.)~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~UPDATE after a few weeks of use:After using the Powerbeats Pro 2 for a few weeks, I’ve found that the tinny non-immersive sound and the poor noise cancellation are frankly too bad to live with, especially on a $250 top of the line product.I wanted to like the Powerbeats Pro 2 ear buds based on the great ear fit, the comfort, the excellent user controls and the smaller/lighter form factor than the original Powerbeats Pro. The fit is also a lot more secure than the fit of the Fit Pro, at least for me.However, if you listen to the Fit Pro back to back with the Powerbeats Pro 2, the sound quality of the Fit Pro is heads and tails dramatically better. The Powerbeats Pro 2 sound quality is not even in the same league. The Fit Pro sound is excellent—strong bass, strong treble, well-balanced, immersive. The Powerbeats Pro 2 sound is thin, tinny, lacking bass, lacking depth.And to compare the noise cancellation between the Fit Pro and the Powerbeats Pro 2: when you turn on noise cancellation in a loud room on the Fit Pro there is an immediate and dramatic cut off in ambient noise. On the Powerbeats Pro 2 it’s hard to notice any difference when you turn on noise cancellation in a loud room.All in all, I’m more willing to live with the Fit Pro with its less secure fit but better sound than I am with the Powerbeats Pro 2 with its more secure fit but totally inadequate sound stage.For a $250 set of ear buds, Apple/Beats needs to fix the sound and noise cancellation issues. I talked to Apple about whether there would be any way to improve the sound.Apple technical support first was almost totally unwilling to even talk to me because I purchased these earbuds at Amazon. And then they offered no assistance that would meaningfully improve the sound.The bottom line: I have reluctantly returned these earbuds.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~My original review:PROS:Better, more custom fit in the ears (at least for me) than the original Powerbeats Pro. The fit in the ear canal is at a different angle than with the Fit Pro. With the Powerbeats Pro 2 I get the best fit with medium ear tips. With the Fit Pro I get the best fit with large ear tips.Much more secure fit than the Fit Pro.More comfortable than either the original Powerbeats Pro or the Fit Pro.Can easily be worn for hours without any discomfort, so a perfect accessory for ultra-endurance athletics.Design, material and build quality are all excellent. They look and feel like a high quality product.Transparency function works well—so well that it’s possible to listen to music AND be safe and connected to your immediate surroundings, like jumping out of the way of e-bikes on busy city multi-use paths, and in dodgy neighborhoods where you’d want to be in yellow alert while moving around.The lighter, less bulky feel is great compared to the original Powerbeats Pro.Sound quality is excellent ON PHONE CALLS and for other vocal-heavy uses.The case is significantly smaller than the massive original Powerbeats Pro case.The case is more robust than the case for the Fit Pro.There’s a toggle to turn off the gimmicky heart rate monitor 😊.CONS:The sound quality for music is more tinny and overall worse than the sound quality of the Fit Pro. Bass response is more subdued and there’s an overall midrange bias. For $250 ear buds, this is disappointing.Some reviewers have said that the sound is also worse than the sound on the original Powerbeats Pro. For me, the sound between the Powerbeats Pro and Pro 2 units is comparable—less rich on BOTH than on the Fit Pro.The pulse monitor seems gimmicky and superfluous. Is there any athlete on the planet doing aerobic sports who isn’t already monitoring heartbeat and using a device that is more accurate and effective than these ear buds? And other than athletes doing aerobic sports, who else has any interest in knowing their heartbeat while listening to music?Noise cancellation seems a bit worse than on the Fit Pro.THE BOTTOM LINE?I love that these things stay in my ears no matter what I’m doing—in that sense they’re unique among the most well-regarded ear buds on the market.I also love that they’re really comfortable.And I love that the feature set includes most of what Apple includes on its best ear buds.For me, those factors trump everything else (even though the sound NEEDS to be richer and more immersive—Apple, please fix this in an update).If the same is true for you, and you’re tired of having your ear buds pop out at inconvenient times, you may want to give the Powerbeats Pro 2 a look. Read more

Sound Quality · mixedFit · positiveANC · negative

3★2025-04-02by Natasha

Excited $&$ Quickly Disappointed

I was excited for the upgrade. Unfortunately I received a defective pair. I've exchanged for a new pair but I've already heard the sound quality. I use them to listen to music on my runs and to talk hands free at work trucking. They do not seal as well to my ear as the previous beats. The sound is better but not as significantly as I'd hoped. I definitely feel that they're overpriced. I have purchased 5 pairs of the older version & every single one had the same issue. The sound would cut IN every once in a while and I would hear how amazing they're supposed to sound. They just didn't keep that amazing sound clarity. I listen to a lot of reggae. Reggae music has various percussion instruments in the background. Most of the time I can't hear them clearly but when the sound cuts in, I hear every strum, ding, etc. The sound on these is better but because even the XL cover doesn't completely seal to my ear I hear all the noise inside the truck still. I'm pretty sure the 45 hr charge refers to the case itself. The ear buds last about 8 hours when they're new if you're consistently using them. I noticed they die immediately after the sound that plays to let you know they're running low. The older beats would last for up to 30 min after the low battery alert. These are louder! The right one started making distortion noises on my first day at work so I immediately returned them. I hope the same thing doesn't happen to the next pair or I'll be searching for a different brand. Do I recommend them? Yes. Are they worth $250+ tax ? Absolutely Not. UPDATE: I've had the second pair for close to a month and I've decided to keep them. HOWEVER - They ARE STILL INFACT DEFECTIVE in some capacity. There is no way I've just had bad luck in every single pair of these I've ever had. They're a defective product period. I actually initiated a return the very next day after receiving this second pair because of the weird robotic static sound that happened when I went to make a call. I put them in the case for about a minute and they were fine all day after that. The left one didn't charge inside the case one day. So after placing them both back in the case I left it open and watched the display on my phone. The charging icon on the left one kept jumping around from 12% to 13% while the right one just moved up in percentage. Either the left one is defective or the connection on the case is bad - either way this shouldn't be happening at $250 and brand new. I have spent over $1k on Dre Beats at this point and my conclusion is there is just some kind of design flaw in them. I'm keeping this pair though because I don't think I'll have better luck with any other brand for running. The distortion, so far, only happens when I'm making phone calls. I've had no issues on my runs and the sound is superior to the older version. I've taken the ear piece off the older ones to get the seal I want so now I hear nothing but music when I run and that in itself makes them worth keeping to me. This pair doesn't die right away after the low battery alert. I've been told that I sound much clearer on the phone now too. I just hope they don't go full on distortion mode after the return widow. If they didn't have the distortion feature (I'm sure it's not actually a feature) they would be pretty close to a 5 star..

4★2025-02-15by Papa Boots

A HUGE improvement over the originals...but...

I had the original Powerbeats Pro for about 2 years, and man, did I enjoy those earbuds. Though I loved the hooks, the problem was that after a while, the hooks weren't helping the earbuds stay in place because I sweat so much that the earpiece itself kept popping out. Not sure if that's a testament to my sweat or just that those weren't the best fit for me. Fast forward years later, now we have the Powerbeats 2, and I was absolutely excited to get my hands on these. I went with orange because black and white are overdone, and purple isn't my color really, but orange looked unique. After giving them a run through and wearing them around for a couple hours, here's just a non-sound professional "every-man" review: 1. Packaging is nice. I mean, standard issue Beats with some Apple flair. Though these are wireless charging compatible, the fact that they don't include a USB C charging cable..,I mean, c'mon...what are we doing. Seriously? How do you not include a USB C cable for people who don't have a wireless charger? Psst, hey, Applebeats...not everyone is fully wireless with qi chargers. Some folks don't want it. Stop trying to make it a thing when there are plenty of people who still prefer cables. 2. The case feels nice ot the touch. Smooth, almost like...velvety. I don't know how else to put it, but I think it feels...nicer. I wish I knew how else to describe it. 3. Speaking of the case, the case is NOTICEABLY smaller in the hand. I mean, yeah, of course it's bigger than the AIrPod Pro/2 and all, but a Powerbeats case that isn't a cinderblock you may keep in your pocket? I dig it. 4. Also, the case itself opens REALLY easily. I've never had a case that opens as easily or as smoothly as this one does. Most cases require a little force to open, but this case literally feels like it GLIDES open. It's nice, but it also makes me worry that if I dropped the case, it may pop open easily as well. 5. The earhooks are noticeably tighter. I know there are a lot of reviewers on YouTube who say these are super soft and comfortable, but if I'm being honest (and I have no reason to lie about these), the earhooks did cause me a little discomfort after a couple of hours. The hooks wrap tightly enough around the ear, but at the same time, because of the clamping force against the back of your ear, the back part of the hook may end up getting a little sore because part of the hook keeps pressing hard against the back of your ear.. Maybe it's me, but some folks who may have more physically. sensitive ears may not like this for prolonged sessions. I also like how they don't stick out TOO far on the side. I prefer that my earbuds stay close to my head, almost flush if possible. These defintely do that. 6. The sound is standard Beats, but definitely improved. Nice bass, some mids, good (enough) trebles. As many YouTube reviewers have stated, you don't get these for the best in sound quality -- you get them because you need good headphones with decent sound that will stay on your ears, while also energizing you to get that next rep, while also playing nice within the Apple ecosystem. I found I actually enjoyed using the spatial audio on these because for earbuds as they sound remarkably clear (to me anyway). I'm a fan of spatial audio though, so take that for what it's worth. 7. The tactile controls are nice, though you may find you might accidentally press the button from time to time, especially if you are changing out the eartips. Not a major thing, but I do like the tactile butons a LOT better than the touch controls that leave you wondering if your buds even picked up your taps. Nah, if you like physical buttons, then these have 'em and they feel pretty satisfying when you click them. 8. I haven't really tried out the heart rate sensor yet because I'm a little wary of that kind of sensor in my ear. Personally, I don't see myself really caring for it, though I can see why some people do, especially folks who perhaps do a lot of cardiovascular work. Final thoughts: If you enjoyed the Powerbeats 1, and you like how Beats sound in terms of sound quality, then give these a whirl. You may like the hooks because they help keep the earbud better on the ear, despite some aforementioned soreness caused by the hook pressing against the back of your ear (does not happen to EVERYONE, but there are some out there for whom this is an issue, esp. in terms of comfort.). You may like the improved (imo) sound. You may even like how the case opens so smoothly and that they're Beats, which plays very nicely with the Apple Ecosystem. If those are compelling reasons to get these, then go for it. If you are a sound connoisseur/professional who is always looking for a reason to dislike Beats, then you'll probably find a reason or something to dislike these. You don't have to listen to me, but I'm just saying how I feel about these as an everyday gym-goer/headphone user, and I like these enough that I look forward to my next lift while rocking these! The reason I deducted 1 star, to be clear, is simply because of the soreness from the hooks. A lot of reviewers say that the hooks are really soft...they kind of are, kind of are not, but I haven't had them long enough to make a definitive statement whether or not this is an ongoing issue. This is just what I experienced, and others may not share the same experience. That said, hopefully this helps you decide! Cheers! (may update this review as time goes on) UPDATE: Just like the originals, if I make any kind of a facial expression or if I move my face muscles, then the earbud pops out. I don’t know what it is with these specific style of Powerbeats, but when I find that the left earbud wiggles itself out. Definitely a deal killer, and it’s a shame. I like the sound and I like the hooks (soreness aside). But I was doing bench press, and I found that the earbud just does not like to stay put.

5★2025-02-14by G. Rajkovic

PowerBeats Pro 2 - For The Athlete And Active User

As a triathlete and Apple user and owner of: PowerBeats 4, PowerBeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, AirPods Max, and AirPods Pro 2, this is exactly the product I was waiting for - for running. PowerBeats 4 eventually met their fate when the Lightning connector died from sweat after a few years. PowerBeats Pro were great, but the charging pin mechanism is vulnerable. AirPods Pro 2, these are the best sounding earbuds I have ever listened to, but they're vulnerable to fall out once you get really active and especially sweaty. Beats Fit Pro? They lasted a while, the charging mechanism is great. But, the wing tips eventually wore down, and cannot be serviced. AirPods Max... they sound great, but they're delicate and shouldn't be used during any workouts. PowerBeats Pro 2 takes lessons from all of these headsets, and combines them into one unit for active people. The charging system is magnetic, so I don't expect it to be vulnerable to dislodge the earbuds during movement while charging. There are sturdy earhooks built in, which are more comfortable than the PowerBeats Pro. There is a heart rate monitoring function which is best to supplement Apple Watch, but can be used alone. They have physical buttons, which are convenient for the active athlete over touch controls. They will not fall out of your ears. The Active Noise Cancellation is very comparable to AirPods Pro 2, as long as you use the correct ear tips. The sound quality? This is always subjective. "Beats" and "AirPods" offer a neutral sound. "PowerBeats" emphasize high and low frequencies. These are really a step between PowerBeats Pro (first generation) and AirPods Pro 2 - they emphasize the high and low frequencies, but not as much as their predecessor, offering a frequency response accuracy characteristic firmly between AirPods Pro 2 and PowerBeats Pro (first generation). I have only had these for one day thus far, and thus far I'm impressed with the potential. My recommendation, however, is to make sure you purchase AppleCare on these - just in case, because if you really use them, trust me, you will be glad you did. It's not that Apple doesn't offer high quality, it's that if you have a truly active lifestyle, you will eventually find out where a product's design vulnerabilities are. I replaced both PowerBeats Pro earbuds and my charging case because of the vulnerable charging contacts, and had I still had it on Beats Fit Pro, it would have covered the tear I had in one ear wingtip. These do not appear to suffer from either of those design vulnerabilities, but what one doesn't know is what one doesn't know. Time will tell if they will hold up like they appear they will!

Star distribution

Reviews

Expensive but very good exercise focused earphones

Expensive but very good exercise focused earphones

The earpod are awesome but is nasty sale like this

Seem used

Not worth it

I think I found my brand

Used not new.....

Yeah, they sick.

Yeah, they sick.

Just perfect better then Apple

1000% recomendado

The perfect headphones for exercising!

Bad beats

DIRTY USED HEADPHONES - NOT NEW

The best

Good durable headphones

Amazing product

Highs are ear piercing where I can’t even enjoy music

Best buds ever!

You can’t go wrong with

Good improvement from gen 1!

Charging Issues

Finally Found My Workout Earbuds!

The actual case that holds them is bigger than the old gen

Works.

Great headphones, not great for small ears

Did not last 4 months. Garbage Quality from Apple Beats at $200

Just pure disappointment

Happy wit

Can survive the washer and dryer

Received without charging case! >:-(

This product is not a good product to buy

Great earphones!

Terrific, In Every Way

Missing Parts

Durability Concerns

Finally Beats Hit the Bullseye!

Powerbeats Pro 2

Disappointing fit, I wish I had returned them

They stay stable in your ear

Super comodos

These are good, like really good.

Powerbeats pro 2

Best Gym Earbuds Just Got Better

Awesome Beats

PowerBeats 2 vs PowerBeats 1 Design and Featured

PowerBeats 2 vs PowerBeats 1 Design and Featured

Just what the doctor ordered…

Not comfortable

They are ok only not excellent

Good sound, BAD fit!!

Comfy. Don’t fall out!

Do not waste your money

Well worth the money.

The best sportbuds on the market (2025)

The functionality is cost-prohibitive.

Disappointed After High Hopes

Won’t charge

Good earbuds somewhat pricey but worth the price

Beats are loud and has great sound quality but malfunctions later on

Sketchy return sent to me!

Best Earpods ever

Best noise cancellation and sound quality is phenomenal.

UPDATED: Apple fixed the poor sound issues that led me to rate these at 1 star

UPDATED: Apple fixed the poor sound issues that led me to rate these at 1 star

THESE Beats are the BEST!!!

Good

They’re good but not the best

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Wireless Bluetooth Earbuds

Great upgrade for anyone who’s coming from AirPod pro gen 1

Love it so far

Great sound and noise cancellation

Excited $&$ Quickly Disappointed

The Best Earbuds Ever - If They Fit

Fantastic for the gym, picked these over Apple AirPods

Good sound quality!

Love ❤️