Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 Black
Score: 87/100
Sony WF-1000XM6 Black
Score: 85/100Rankings
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 deliver marathon-level battery life, ANC, and built-in heart-rate monitoring in a secure earhook design. Their larger size and occasional connectivity hiccups can be drawbacks for some users. Best for athletes who want extensive tracking and long-lasting performance.
The Sony WF-1000XM6 are premium earbuds featuring advanced adaptive ANC, LDAC high-resolution audio, and wireless charging. Battery life is limited to 8 hours with ANC on, and the case is relatively bulky. Targeted at audiophiles and professionals who demand top-tier sound and noise cancellation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
45 hoursbest | 28 hours | |
10 hours | 12 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 90 minutesbest |
— | 8.4 mmbest | |
— | 10 metersbest | |
— | 20,000 Hzbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 77.7 g | 73 gbest |
2 | 8best |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Build & Design(1) | ||
Total Weight (Earbuds + Case) (g) | 77.7 g | 73 g |
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Total with Case) (hours) | 45 hours | 28 hours |
Battery Life (Earbuds Only) (hours) | 10 hours | 12 hours |
Audio(1) | ||
Microphone Count | 2 | 8 |
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Professional reviewers commend the Powerbeats Pro 2 for its secure earhook fit, marathon-level battery endurance, and sound quality that rivals the wired Powerbeats Pro. The fast-charge capability and added ANC/Transparency features are highlighted as strong upgrades, though the larger size and lack of an official IP rating are noted as minor drawbacks.
Everyday users love the secure, sweat-resistant fit and the long battery life that lasts through multiple training sessions. Common praise centers on comfort and durability, while recurring complaints focus on the bulkier form factor, occasional Bluetooth drops, and a bass-heavy tuning that can mask vocals.
