Apple has finally brought us the long-awaited successor to Powerbeats Pro, the Powerbeats Pro 2, here in 2025. With a sporty design, great sound quality, and impressive battery life, the Powerbeats Pro have earned a spot among fitness enthusiasts and anyone else who enjoys some tunes on the go. The new Powerbeats Pro 2 continues this legacy with upgraded features, performance improvements, and a sleeker design.
Powerbeats Pro 2 Design and Comfort
The Powerbeats Pro 2 sticks to the long-standing design we’ve come to love, maintaining the ear-hook style for a secure fit in your ear during a workout. However, Apple has done a lot to improve overall comfort and usability. The earbuds are now smaller, lighter and less bulky and less awkward to wear for long stretches at a time. The ear hooks are adjustable too, so users can choose what will work best for their ears.
The charging case has also been updated. It’s also smaller and more portable, and easier to fit in a pocket or gym bag. It also supports wireless charging, which was absent in the original model, as well as a USB-C port for speedy charging.
Sound Quality and Performance
The standout upgrade here, and one of the key features of the Powerbeats Pro 2 is unrivaled sound quality. The drivers have been upgraded to produce deeper bass, more distinct mids, and the right additional detail in the high end. Whether you’re listening to music, podcasts, or taking calls, the audio experience is immersive and crisp.
Other sought-after features include Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) on the earbuds. This lets you drown out background noise, so if you’re in a loud gym or on a crowded street, you can drown out the sound. For those who want to stay alert to their environment, there’s also a Transparency mode that allows outside sounds in.
Powerbeats Pro 2 Battery Life and Charging
Battery life has always been a standout feature of the Powerbeats line of headphones, and the Powerbeats Pro 2 cranks it up even higher. The earbuds deliver up to 12 hours of listening time on a single charge (and up to 24 hours with the charging case) — ideal for endurance workouts or all-day wear (the case is splash-resistant too). The fast-charging option provides an hour of playback after just 5 minutes of charging, so you’re never left without your tunes.
Fitness and Connectivity features
They designed the Powerbeats Pro 2 for fitness and health fans. The earbuds are sweat and water-resistant, so they are great to wear through a grueling workout or outdoor run in the rain. There is also built-in heart rate monitoring, a new feature that enables users to track their fitness metrics right from the earbuds.
Powerbeats Pro 2 connectivity core is integrated with Bluetooth 5.3 technology that delivers a pocket of stability in your devices connectivity. They work with very device both Android and iOS, and they come with Apple’s H1 chip so they can connect seamlessly to Apple devices. Integration with Siri allows for hands-free control; the earbuds also work with other virtual assistants like Google Assistant.
Powerbeats Pro 2 Price and Availability
Its price is $249, placing it at the high end of the wireless sort. Although this is more than what some competitors offer, the overall better sound quality + additional features available + the integration with the Apple ecosystem make it worth it for a lot of users.
The earbuds come in several colors like regular black, white, and new colors like navy blue and olive green. They will be available on Apple’s website so that also from authorized retailers and online stores.
User Feedback and Reviews
The early reviews of the Powerbeats Pro 2 have been very favorable. Other users highlight the sound quality and battery life. The earbuds give a very balanced sound profile and the addition of ANC and heart rate monitoring has also been well received as this means the earbuds become a versatile pair for fitness and day-to-day use as well.
