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Powerbeats Pro 2 vs. Apple AirPods Pro 2 — which Apple earbuds win?
Feb 16, 2025
What to consider before buying either pair of these $250 wireless earbuds.
These Beats-brand buds put fitness first, with a secure, comfortable fit and the addition of a heart rate monitor. Very solid battery life and fun style pose a major challenge to the AirPods Pro 2.
For
Good battery life
Comfortable, secure fit
Dynamic, pulsing bass
Great style
Against
Large charging case
Some audio quality issues
Heart rate monitor hiccups
The AirPods Pro 2 are Apple’s best buds to date with great sound performance that is enhanced through immersive spatial audio. They come with adaptive ANC, stronger IP protection and USB-C charging.
For
World-class noise cancelation
Volume controls right on the stem
Dolby Atmos spatial audio
Improved battery life
Against
Audio performance needs finessing
Lackluster call quality
Lanyard costs extra
The AirPods Pro 2 have been on the market for over two years, but remain one of my favorite wireless earbuds thanks to some compelling updates. For example, the AirPods Pro 2 can now act as OTC hearing aids for users with hearing loss.
But there's a newer pair of Apple-owned earbuds that seem to beat the AirPods Pro 2 at their own game: I'm talking about the Powerbeats Pro 2. Available now for $249, the Powerbeats Pro 2 pack more than a few upgrades (such as integrated heart rate sensor) that the current-gen AirPods Pro can't match.
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