Apple has confirmed that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will be launched on February 11, 2025, with a price tag of $250 in the U.S. The Powerbeats Pro 2 will be designed as a sportier, fitness-oriented alternative to the AirPods Pro with adjustable ear hooks so they can be held securely in place when working out. They will feature Apple’s new second-generation H2 chip that drives even better active noise cancellation than that found in the original Powerbeats Pro.
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Powerbeats Pro 2 Launching on February 11 with Heart Rate Monitoring and Enhanced Features
Apple first teased the Powerbeats Pro 2 in a video starring MLB star Shohei Ohtani last year, showing the second generation model with a more vertical and slimmer design compared to the first generation version, released in 2019 and now discontinued. Some new features delivered with the Powerbeats Pro 2 will include heart rate monitors during workout sessions. When integrated with the Health app and other compatible iPhone apps, users will also be able to sync the earbuds to gym equipment such as treadmills in order to monitor their heart rates in real-time.
According to Gurman, the new earbuds will come in multiple colors, including a vibrant Electric Orange. You can expect improved sound quality, battery life, and even cross-platform compatibility, with features like Find My Device for Android users. The charging case is likely to include a USB-C port, making it more convenient and faster to charge it.
With all this, the Powerbeats Pro 2 should be able to offer an upgraded and more adaptable listening experience for the fitness fiend, while keeping the Beats name free and clear. With these new features and design enhancements, the Powerbeats Pro 2 has what it takes to become a force in the wireless earbud world. The earphones indicate whether this will be aimed primarily at casual listeners or serious athletes, given that their focus is on fitness and enhanced functionality.
