90
Ryan Waniata
Wired
“With tons of features, punchy sound, and serious comfort in a sport-friendly design, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are an impressive second coming and the best Beats Buds you can buy right now.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Long battery life
- Lightweight and sleek design
- Improved sound quality
- Wireless charging case
- IPX4 water resistance
- Bass-forward audio
Points of Contention
- Missing conversation awareness
- Limited heart‑rate monitor integration
- Touch‑sensitive controls can be hit‑and‑miss
- Tinny High End
Professional Reviews
10 reviews from 10 critics90
Jorge Jimenez
Gizmodo
“If you’re an iPhone user who enjoys an active lifestyle, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are a no‑brainer because of how seamlessly the buds integrate with the Apple ecosystem.”
90
Alex Bracetti
Mashable
“If splurging isn’t an issue, then the Powerbeats Pro 2 are 100 percent worth the investment.”
80
Jason Cross
MacWorld
“These are now our hands‑down favorite earbuds for exercising and athletics.”
80
Christian de Looper
PCMag
“The fitness‑focused Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 up the ante with noise cancellation, wireless charging, and heart rate monitoring, for bass‑forward earbuds that excel at the gym.”
80
John Higgins
Digital Trends
“The Powerbeats Pro 2 are comfortable, secure, and full of features that make them perfect for working out, or even everyday use.”
80
Victoria Song
The Verge
“The wait was worth it thanks to a host of smart updates to sound and fit.”
80
Becky Scarrott
TechRadar
“The reason the Powerbeats Pro 2 get the rating they do is their enviable 45‑hour maximum battery life, excellent in‑ear security, talented head‑tracked spatial support in Apple Music, and a useful heart‑rate monitor for your workouts.”
79
Billy Steele
Engadget
“On the whole, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are a substantial upgrade over the original.”
74
Dagobiet Morales Alfaro, Jasper Lastoria, John Peroramas
RTINGS
The review highlights features like noise cancellation and wireless connectivity for gaming and workouts. It lacks specific performance metrics or a definitive verdict due to limited excerpt content.
