Apple's Powerbeats Pro 2 Introduce In-Ear Heart Rate Monitoring

The new sport-focused earbuds combine advanced fitness tracking with improved design and sound quality, but lack some key features for Apple users.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are Apple's first earbuds capable of measuring heart rate directly from the ear, using dual sensors for accurate tracking.
Designed for sports, the earbuds feature a smaller, lighter build with secure ear hooks, five ear tip sizes, and a fit test for optimal sealing.
The H2 chip powers features like noise cancellation, transparency mode, and spatial audio, though the noise cancellation is weaker than AirPods Pro 2.
Android users gain broader app compatibility for heart rate tracking, while Apple users face limitations, such as prioritization of Apple Watch for pulse monitoring.
Priced at €299.95, the earbuds offer up to 10 hours of battery life per charge, wireless charging, and a durable design, but lack some AirPods Pro features like hearing aid functionality.