Beats Powerbeats Pro Black
Score: 83/100
Apple AirPods Pro
Score: 81/100Rankings
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are true-wireless sports earbuds featuring secure earhooks, active noise cancellation, and up to 45 hours of total playback. Their bulky charging case and limited color palette are notable trade-offs. Ideal for athletes within the Apple ecosystem seeking ANC and fitness tracking.
Apple AirPods Pro (2019) provide premium ANC, Transparency mode, and a compact design with a heart-rate sensor. Limitations include a heavier case and only an IPX4 water-resistance rating. Suited for users who want high-quality ANC and spatial audio without paying for the latest generation.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hoursbest | 8 hours | |
24 hoursbest | — | |
| ↓ lower better | 18.14 gbest | 45.36 g |
1best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 9 hours | 8 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | unspecified | 5.3 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 18.14 g | 45.36 g |
Fit Type | earhook | in-ear |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers highlight the Powerbeats Pro 2 as a major step forward for Beats sports earbuds, emphasizing the secure earhook fit, the addition of ANC and heart-rate monitoring, and the long 45-hour battery life. They also note that while the case is smaller than before, its bulk remains a downside, and the limited color selection may deter style-focused buyers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the stable, sweat-proof fit and the powerful, balanced sound for workouts, while also valuing the long battery life and hands-free controls. Recurring complaints focus on the still-bulky charging case, occasional fit challenges for smaller ears, and the narrow range of available colors.
“"most ambitious" with 20% lighter buds, smaller case, IPX4 rating, heart rate sensor, ANC (Beats' best)”
“"great for sports" with stable hooks, breathability, and easy controls”
