The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a great little set of headphones, with lots of smart and convenient features. But what really made me want to check them out was the heart rate feature. Would it work as well as advertised?

The Pro 2 won’t beat earbuds that make a point of delivering the highest possible sound quality. Welch agreed, saying these are “still several rungs below the AirPods Pro 2.” But these are workout buds, and workout buds have one job: deliver that bass.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 stand out with their distinctive ear-hook design and inclusion of an heart rate sensor for workouts. While these features enhance their utility, they also introduce drawbacks

The heart-rate monitor is a first for any Apple-designed earbuds and the feature is based on technology that's already used in the Apple Watch.

We compare the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs AirPods Pro 2 to determine the better wireless earbuds based on your needs.

Apple’s latest AirPods Pro 2 are pushing the boundaries of what we expect from wireless earbuds, packing some serious upgrades over their predecessor. Beyond just being premium earbuds, they’re now pioneering hearing health features with clinical-grade protection and testing capabilities,