Not bad, eh?

Price-wise, they’re also a little hot and heavy-handed at $249.99 / 249.99 / AU$399.95.

Despite arriving at the same price as their older siblings, times have changed.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earpiece held in a woman’s hand

See the sensor?

you’re free to buy similar designs for considerably less now; you couldn’t then.

We need to talk matters of the heart.

Simply put, competition has brought prices right down.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 outside on a rainy day, held in a hand and close to a flower-bed

Well, it’s here now and if you’re not using anything else, it’s good.

But really, you’re meant to be in training and with a third-party fitness app.

If you’re on Android, it’s different again (and arguably, better).

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 outside on a rainy day, held in a hand and close to a flower-bed

Now, on to Personalized Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head-tracking.

Want to hear how good it is?

Try listening to Sam Fender’sArm’s Lengthand holding your gadget atarm’s length.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 case, held in a woman’s hand

Yes, I love the color so much, I did this…

no hi-res audio, unless you’re using them with the Vision Pro).

I’ve also praised the up-to-45-hour stamina, which is a huge plus.

Other than that, there’s a lot to celebrate in the design department.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, three screengrabs on iPhone to show ANC, heart-rate and spatial audio features

In 2025, it’s a very unusual proposition.

And the praise keeps coming!

The only downside to all this security?

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2, three screengrabs on iPhone to show ANC, heart-rate and spatial audio features

The thing is, if security is your main issue, it’s worth it.

Ultimately, the design here is still a hit with me.

As always, it’s a matter of priorities.

TechRadar’s Audio Editor, Becky Scarrott, wearing Beats Powerbeats Pro

Honestly, I never thought I’d recommend a product that can’t boast top-tier sound.

4/5

Sound quality

Of all their talents, sound quality is middling with the Powerbeats Pro 2.

3.5/5

Design

Some of the best-fitting and secure earbuds I’ve ever worn.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 outside on a rainy day, held in a hand and close to a flower-bed

4.5/5

Value

For stamina and security, they’re great value.

If sound is king, less so.

Buy them if…

You need buds for gymnastics, athletics, dancing or trainingNiche?

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 outside on a rainy day, held in a hand and close to a flower-bed

But these earbuds offer the most secure fit I’ve ever tested in a true wireless design.

But make no mistake, these are in-ear earbuds.

is a delight).

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 in packaging, held outside above a black table

Ive been testing audio products for just over six years now.

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