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Beats

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Name: Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Brand: Beats
SKU: B0DT2344N3
Price: 199.95 USD

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Noise Isolation / ANC & sound

6.9/ 10

6.9

0.010.0

A 6.9 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the top quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

4.6/ 5

SoundMDAQS Overall

4.6

1.05.0

At 4.6, its audio quality beats 45% of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 64 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

10 hAbove average

10 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

45 hAbove average

45 h

7 h60 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Noise Cancellation Type

ActiveMost common

Active61%Passive14%None9%Adaptive8%

Active is the most common — on 61% of the 172 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 10 h
Battery Life With Case: 45 h
Charging Method: USB-C, wireless charging
Full Charge Minutes: 5 min
Battery Life Anc On: 8 h
Battery Life Wireless: 10 h
Fast Charging: 5 minutes for 1.5 hours playback

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes
Material Case: Plastic
Material Chassis Primary: Nickel-titanium alloy ear hook

Sound

Noise Cancellation Type: Active
Ambient Mode: Yes
Anc Modes: Off,anc,transparency
Driver Count: 2
Driver Size: 9.5 mm
Driver Type: Dual-element dynamic diaphragm transducer
Frequency Response Signature: V-shaped with treble emphasis
Adaptive Anc: Yes
Impedance: 37 Ω

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.3
Bluetooth Codec: SBC, AAC
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No
Multipoint Devices: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Case Dimensions: 66 x 34 x 75 mm mm
Color Options: Black, electric orange, hyper purple, quick sand
Ear Tip Material: Silicone
Ear Tip Sizes Included: XS, S, M, L, XL
Wearing Style: Over-ear hook
Wearing Time Max: 2.5 h
Weight Per Earbud: 8.7 g
Weight With Case: 69 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone
Companion App: Yes
Control Type: Physical buttons
Eq Customization: No
Find My Device: Yes
Auto Connect: Yes
Auto Pause: Yes
Fitness Tracking: Yes
Mono Mode: Yes
Spatial Audio: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri

Microphone

Count: 6 count
Microphone: Yes
Wind Noise Reduction: Yes
Noise Reduction Type: Yes
Type: Three microphones per earbud with voice accelerometer

Release

Date: 2025-02-11
Msrp Usd: 249 USD
Year: 2025

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

7.6/ 10

Recommended

Reviewed byChase BernathBrand & Partnerships ManagerReviewed February 2025

Noise cancelling8.3

Isolation6.9

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity5.0

Design7.0

Portability8.0

The verdict

If you are seeking premium workout earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are worth checking out. Even if you don't have a need for heart-rate monitoring, athletes will appreciate the secure fit and good noise canceling that these earbuds provide.

✓What we like

✓Good noise canceling

✓Heart-rate monitor

✓H2 chip

✓Secure fit

✕What could be better

✕Sounds different with ANC disabled

✕No Bluetooth Multipoint

✕Price

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Lab data

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Objective measurements from the SoundGuys test lab — overlay other models to see how this one compares.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2SoundGuys Headphone Preference Curve

Measured frequency response (dB) against the SoundGuys house target — the dashed curve. The closer the measured line tracks the target, the more neutral the tuning; peaks ride above the target, dips fall below it.

Frequency response — measurement data

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: frequency response, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Response (dB)
20	1.7
25	2.3
32	2.8
40	2.9
50	2.4
63	1.1
80	-0.7
100	-2.9
125	-5.0
160	-7.0
200	-7.3
250	-7.4
315	-7.2
400	-6.8
500	-6.2
630	-2.9
800	-1.3
1000	0.0
1250	1.3
1600	3.8
2000	6.6
2500	9.9
3150	8.7
4000	5.6
5000	6.3
6300	6.7
8000	2.7
10000	-10.2
12500	-8.8
16000	-14.2
20000	-24.6

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Passive isolation (dB) with ANC off — how much ambient noise the fit blocks on its own. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Passive isolation — measurement data

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: passive isolation, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Attenuation (dB)
21	-9.2
26	-2.0
33	3.5
41	3.5
52	3.9
65	4.6
82	4.0
103	5.1
130	5.2
163	6.0
205	7.3
259	7.8
325	7.5
410	10.7
516	8.9
613	7.5
772	11.9
972	14.8
1220	17.3
1540	18.9
1940	23.2
2440	24.5
3070	32.6
3870	37.2
4870	37.1
6130	28.7
7720	34.9
9720	37.0
12200	32.0
15400	41.7
19400	29.1

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

Total attenuation (dB) with ANC on — passive isolation plus active noise cancelling. Higher on the chart means more attenuation.

Noise cancelling — measurement data

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2: noise cancelling, as measured in the SoundGuys lab. Frequency in hertz.
Frequency (Hz)	Total attenuation (dB)
21	-0.9
26	11.4
33	12.6
41	16.5
52	22.4
65	27.1
82	32.3
103	35.9
130	34.0
163	31.5
205	30.1
259	25.6
325	20.1
410	21.3
516	17.3
613	14.5
772	18.6
972	20.5
1220	19.7
1540	21.6
1940	26.8
2440	26.4
3070	33.0
3870	29.0
4870	25.8
6130	24.1
7720	28.7
9720	38.0
12200	34.9
15400	40.4
19400	30.2