Beats wireless earbuds Powerbeats Pro 2

What matters most

Earbuds that shift during a workout can be distracting, especially when you want to focus on music or keep an eye on your heart rate. The Powerbeats Pro 2 pair an earhook design with built-in heart rate monitoring for training sessions.

Active Noise Cancelling is there for a more focused listen, while Transparency mode lets outside sound through when you need more awareness. You can switch between those listening approaches depending on where you train.

The stated battery life is up to 45 hours with the charging case. The case is 33% smaller than its predecessor and supports wireless Qi charging, though the product details don’t say how long a charge takes.

How to use it

For a gym session, the earhooks are intended to keep the earbuds in place as you move. Heart rate sensors measure your pulse in real time, and the description says they pulse over 100 times per second. That may suit someone who wants listening and pulse monitoring in one set of earbuds, rather than relying on a separate heart-rate device.

The feature set varies by phone platform. Apple users get features such as one-touch pairing, automatic switching, Audio Sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My. On Android, the Beats App provides one-touch pairing, heart rate monitoring, customizable controls, battery status widgets and Locate My Beats. Keep in mind that the listed extras aren’t identical across Apple and Android, so your phone choice affects which functions are available.

Practical tips

IPX4 sweat and water resistance is intended for workouts and exposure to splashes, it isn’t a promise that the earbuds can be submerged. If your training includes rain or snow, that rating is relevant, but don’t treat it as protection against every kind of water exposure.

A practical setup might be using Noise Cancelling while lifting indoors, then switching to Transparency mode before heading outside. Adaptive EQ adjusts frequencies based on what you’re hearing, and Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is included for supported listening experiences. The description also highlights updated microphones for calls and FaceTime.

It’s a good fit if secure earhooks, workout-focused listening and built-in heart rate monitoring are priorities. It may not suit you if you want one identical set of software features across Apple and Android, or if your main need is a simple pair of earbuds without training extras.

Three specific questions

Can I use them with an Android phone? Yes. The product is described as compatible with Android, with additional functions available through the Beats App.

Can I hear what’s around me while wearing them? Transparency mode is designed to let outside sound through. It gives you another listening option, rather than requiring Noise Cancelling all the time.

Does the charging case support wireless charging? Yes. The case supports wireless Qi charging, as well as providing the stated total battery life of up to 45 hours with the earbuds.

For your situation

Choose the Powerbeats Pro 2 if a workout-ready fit and heart rate monitoring are more useful to you than a basic, no-frills earbud setup. The earhooks, IPX4 rating and listening modes point towards active use, while the platform-specific features make your phone an important part of the decision. If you mainly want everyday earbuds and don’t need those workout tools, a simpler design may be a better match.