Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 review

Powerbeats Pro 2 are the all-rounder for people whose day includes serious training. Beats says it tested the fit for over 1,500 hours with nearly 1,000 athletes, and the ear hooks are 20% lighter than on the original Powerbeats Pro. Heart rate sensors feed the Fitness app on iPhone across up to 50 workout types, and the Beats app brings heart rate monitoring to Android. Beats calls the adaptive noise cancelling its best yet, powered by the Apple H2 chip used in AirPods Pro 2. Battery is a strong point: Beats lists up to 10 hours per bud and up to 45 hours with the case, and the redesigned case is 33% smaller than before and the first Beats case with wireless charging. The ear hooks are the trade-off for daily use, since the buds are bulkier in a pocket and under glasses than tipped earbuds. The rating is IPX4, and the $249.99 price matches AirPods Pro 3.

Who it is for

Athletes who need a secure ear hook fit and heart rate data on iPhone or Android.

Price

$249.99 at Beats.

Powerbeats Pro 2 Built for athletes. Sale Price $249.99
Quoted from the vendor pricing page on November 7, 2026.

Key features

• Heart rate monitoring for workouts on iPhone, and with the Beats app on Android
• Adaptive active noise cancelling
• Up to 10 hours per bud and up to 45 hours with the case
• Apple H2 chip, the same chip as AirPods Pro 2
• Ear hooks, 20% lighter than the original, and a case 33% smaller with wireless charging

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: Ear hooks keep them in place during hard workouts
• Strength: Long battery life per bud
• Strength: Works on both iPhone and Android
• Weakness: Ear hooks make them bulkier for everyday wear
• Weakness: IPX4 sweat and water resistance only
• Weakness: At $249.99 they cost the same as AirPods Pro 3

Key facts

• Price: $249.99
• Battery: Up to 10 hours per bud, 45 with case
• Water resistance: IPX4
• Chip: Apple H2

Where it ranks

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 is No. 9 in our Best Wireless Earbuds verdict and No. 1 in Best Workout Earbuds.