Health and Fitness Health and Fitness
Wed, February 12, 2025
Tue, February 11, 2025

'Labor of love': Powerbeats Pro 2 are officially here with heart-rate tracking, and Apple's Hardware Engineering VP tells us what took so long


Published on 2025-02-11 10:24:09 - TechRadar
  Print publication without navigation

  • It's been a long time coming, but Beats has officially announced the Powerbeats Pro 2 after countless teasers shared and many rumors. It's been six years since the original Powerbeats hit the scene, and the successors aim to leapfrog them in many ways.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds have been officially announced, introducing several new features aimed at enhancing user experience. Key among these is the integration of heart rate monitoring, allowing users to track their pulse directly through the earbuds. This feature is particularly beneficial for fitness enthusiasts as it can sync with various fitness apps to provide real-time heart rate data during workouts. Additionally, the new model boasts improved battery life, offering up to 9 hours of listening time on a single charge, with the charging case providing an additional 24 hours. The earbuds also feature a new chip for better connectivity and performance, alongside a more secure fit with an updated ear hook design. The Powerbeats Pro 2 maintains its sweat and water resistance, making it suitable for intense workouts, and introduces new color options to appeal to a broader audience.

Read the Full TechRadar Article at:
[ https://www.techradar.com/audio/earbuds-airpods/powerbeats-pro-2-is-official-and-includes-heart-rate-monitoring ]
Contributing Sources