Beats wireless workout earbuds Powerbeats Pro 2

What matters most

If your earbuds tend to shift during a run or lifting session, a hooked design may matter more than a compact case or a minimalist look. The Powerbeats Pro 2 combines secure-fit earhooks with active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and built-in heart-rate monitoring, aiming to cover both staying put and staying focused during training.

The case brings total listening time up to 45 hours, and it supports Qi wireless charging. For workouts where you want to hear your surroundings, transparency mode offers an alternative to noise cancellation, for calls, the six microphones are designed to isolate your voice and filter ambient noise.

Keep in mind that the listing gives no accuracy figures or comparison with a chest strap, without that measurement, treat heart-rate tracking as a convenient workout reference, not a verified replacement for data you rely on precisely. The earbuds are IPX4-rated for sweat and water resistance, not described as waterproof.

How to use it

Use the earhooks to keep the earbuds in place during movement, then choose ANC when you want to reduce gym noise or transparency mode when hearing more of your surroundings matters. A practical example: switch to transparency before stepping out of a gym or crossing a street on a run, rather than keeping noise cancellation on by default.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 works with Apple and Android. Apple users get hands-free Siri and Personalized Spatial Audio with head tracking, Android users can access features such as heart-rate monitoring, customizable controls, and battery widgets through the Beats app. Fast Fuel is useful when you forget to charge before leaving: a five-minute charge is listed as providing 1.5 hours of playback.

Practical tips

The earhooks are the main reason to choose this style over regular wireless earbuds: they’re intended for active movement, but they add a more structured fit. If you prefer earbuds that sit discreetly without hooks, this design may feel like more hardware than you need. Try the fit during the kinds of workouts you actually do, since the product details don’t specify how it will feel for every ear shape.

For a long week of training, the stated 45 hours applies to total listening time with the charging case, rather than a single charge of the earbuds. Qi charging can simplify topping up if you already use a compatible charging setup. Adaptive EQ adjusts sound using built-in microphones, while Class 1 Bluetooth is intended to maintain a stable connection across a room, neither feature removes the need to keep your phone within a practical range during exercise.

Questions before you buy

Can you use them without an Apple device? Yes. The listing says they work with Android, with feature access through the Beats app for Android.

Can you hear your surroundings while wearing them? Transparency mode is included for letting in outside sound, ANC is the option for reducing ambient noise.

Are they designed for sweaty workouts? They have an IPX4 sweat and water resistance rating. The listing does not describe them as waterproof, so don’t treat that rating as protection for swimming or submersion.

Buying verdict

It suits you if secure earhooks, workout-focused noise control, and in-ear heart-rate tracking are more useful to you than a low-profile fit. You may want to skip it if you dislike hooked earbuds, need documented heart-rate accuracy, or want earbuds specifically rated for swimming. Compared with a simpler pair focused mainly on music, the Powerbeats Pro 2 makes more sense when its training features will get regular use, otherwise, those extras may not justify choosing a more specialized design.