Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 Revue

The PowerBeats Pro was an impressive wireless headset of Beats (or Apple) in 2020 when I examined it. It goes very easily with an iPhone (also works on Android via Bluetooth), has this design of ear hooks that keeps the headphones stable and has a fun and impactful sound signature.

Years have passed and I am happy to see that the PowerBeats Pro makes a return with the PowerBeats Pro 2. It keeps what is great in the original Powerbeats and ampose even more with improvements at all levels.

Unpacking and packaging

The PowerBeats Pro 2 is available in an elegant and compact package containing the headphones, a load box, advanced multiple ear sizes (XS to XL) and a USB-C load cable. The packaging is minimal but premium, reflecting Apple’s influence on the Beats brand.

FACILITY

The configuration is quite easy, especially if you use an iPhone, thanks to the Apple H2 chip inside – which is the same chip that feeds the Apple Airpods Pro 2. A contextual window will appear on your screen once you have started to open the case for the first time, and you can simply press to connect.

On iOS, you will also see that Apple has added the PowerBeats Pro 2 in the iOS settings (where you can access more advanced options). Neat. No additional installation of an application is required.

Design and features

The new PowerBeats Pro 2 design has a similar resemblance to the original. He always has this hook design that wraps behind your ear, making sure they stay in place. For those who like to wear these headphones to exercise (jogging, gymning, etc.), they will love how these headphones are compared to traditional headphones like AirPods or Jabra.

These hooks are quite beautiful because they give you a feeling of security whenever you wear these headphones. They do not stand out at all, no matter what I did, and they never felt like they were about to fall. It’s really good and also feels comfortable. Of course, you need a little more fiddling to put them in place compared to traditional headphones, but the secure adjustment is worth it if you are going to wear them often during the exercise.

Beats wants to make sure that the headphones adapt perfectly around and on your ears. Inside the packaging, you will find many ear tips that include XS and XL. I thought that I would like the size XS advice, but I found that they had not exactly created a tight joint in my hearing aid, so I opted for the size M. to ensure you get the perfect fit, Beats also offers an accessible earlier adjustment test from the settings of your iPhone. This will guarantee that you get the right headset tips so that you can get the best passive noise insulation possible.

And it is very important because when I chose the size XS (and s) tips, I could not get the headphones to enter my ear canals. The music escaped and I could barely feel the bass when I played my favorite tunes. They felt. I then tried to use the advice the size of an M and it seemed so much better. I could have them cross my ear channels and the musical listening experience has increased tenfold.

You can browse the ANC (cancellation of active noise) and the mode of transparency directly from the headphones. The cancellation of noise is good enough to reduce the atmosphere of the noise around you. It is not as aggressive and good as the earbuds of Bose Quietcomfort II that I examined (which, I think, to the best noise cancellation), but you do not get this feeling of heavy air pressure when you have an activated anc. And I better like it for general and daily use.

I brought the headphones to a free space office work environment. Although he reduces the noise of chatter, he cannot eliminate them completely if they become noisy. Once I turned on the music, however, I couldn’t hear them anymore. While walking in peak hours in charge of Melbourne, the PowerBeats Pro 2 also works very well and although I can still hear the tram go through a mermaid or a mermaid from afar, they are for good reasons.

The mode of transparency is one of the most natural that I have known so far. They do not feel amplified in your ears and seem quite natural in a way.

Sound quality

I like the sound quality from these headphones while I change by listening to my favorite music from one genre to another. The bass is not overwhelming (the days had passed where the beats did this) and the audio clarity is excellent.

The sound profile has been refined compared to the original model, offering a better balanced audio with net highs, clear mediums and controlled bass. When you listen to acoustic tracks, you can hear the subtle details of the instruments, while the electronic and hip-hop tracks always offer that beaten beats of satisfactory beating without submerging the mixture.

Heart frequency monitoring

What makes the PowerBeats Pro 2 special is the heart rate sensor, however. Beats guarantees that the heart rate monitor provides the most precise readings possible while you wear the headphones to exercise (you must wear the two headphones to measure). It supports the Apple Health application and also third -party applications such as peloton, etc. This does not automatically work all the time (or your battery will run fairly quickly).

Battery authorization and load

According to Beats, it has up to 45 hours of continuous reading with the charge case (up to 10 hours per headphones on a single load). The case is much smaller and less bulky compared to the original (although it is not as small as most load studies due to the design of the hook of the ear). This time, it also supports the wireless load, which is great if you have a wireless load support like this twelve South Hrise 2 Deluxe 15W Qi2.

Orders and Connectivity

The physical buttons of each earpiece are reactive and easy to use, even during intense training sessions. You can control reading, volume, calls and switch between ANC modes without reaching your phone. The stability of the connection is solid at the rock thanks to the h2 chip, without dropouts even when I leave my phone in a room and I walk towards another.

Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 Revue Conclusion

The PowerBeats Pro 2 is a worthy successor to the original model and stands out as one of the best headphones focused on fitness on the market. Secure adjustment, the excellent battery life, improved sound quality and additional heart rate monitoring make it an excellent choice for active users that require more of their audio equipment.

Although they are not the smallest headphones, and the case is even larger than most competitors, these design choices allow secure adjustment and battery life that makes them excel in their planned objective. The improved ANC, although not in class, establishes a good balance between noise reduction and comfort.

For iPhone users in particular, transparent integration with Apple ecosystem makes these headphones a joy to use. Android users are not excluded, so don’t worry if you don’t have an iPhone.

Disclosure: Beats PowerBeats Pro 2 examination, the sample was provided for review