Five ways Powerbeats Pro 2 beat out AirPods Pro 2, plus two losses – 9to5Mac

Apple’s Beats brand just debuted a major new product: Powerbeats Pro 2. These long-awaited headphones have a lot in common with AirPods Pro 2—and even some unique advantages. Here are five ways Powerbeats Pro 2 beat out Apple’s AirPods Pro 2, plus a couple ways they come up short.I don’t have any complaints about my AirPods Pro 2’s battery life, but there’s no denying Powerbeats Pro 2 get the win here.Powerbeats Pro 2 can also provide about 90 minutes of listening time with 5 minutes of charge, while AirPods Pro 2 only get you an hour.We’re expecting this fall’s AirPods Pro 3 to feature a built-in heart rate sensor, but for now, Powerbeats Pro 2 are the only Apple headphone option with this health feature.This one could be a little subjective, as everyone’s ears are different. That said, early Powerbeats Pro 2 reviews (including our own) have highlighted the excellent fit of the new headphones.Powerbeats Pro 2 offer similar custom ear tips like AirPods Pro 2, but they come with five sizes rather than four. They also, very importantly, benefit from the earhooks that ensure an improved overall fit.For better or worse, AirPods have an iconic all-white design that Apple has been reticent to ‘tarnish’ with additional color options.Powerbeats Pro 2 don’t have that concern. They come in four colors:If you want your headphones to have a little more personality and pop, Powerbeats are the best option.Beats has done something with Powerbeats Pro 2 that should make a lot of Apple users glad: the headphones come with Apple’s H2 chip, which enables many of the great audio features found with AirPods Pro 2.For years, Beats has used custom wireless chips—in part to ensure great Android interoperability. But with the new Powerbeats Pro, the H2 chip gives Apple users what they want, and Android users still have the Beats app for Android which unlocks one-touch pairing, battery status widgets, Locate My Beats, and more.AirPods Pro 2, meanwhile, continue to lack any special touches when used on Android.Despite the various advantages Powerbeats Pro 2 have over AirPods Pro 2, there are at least a couple ways that AirPods Pro have them beat:Ultimately, for many users, the decision to go with Powerbeats Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 2 will largely be about preference. Do you want an official ‘Apple product,’ or does the Beats brand have more appeal? The advantages and disadvantages outlined above will make a difference, but are unlikely to be huge selling points.Plus, the shared H2 chip functions as a sort of equalizer for many buyers considering Powerbeats Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 2. It ensures that key audio features are available no matter which product you choose.Do you favor Powerbeats Pro 2 or AirPods Pro 2 more, and why? Let us know in the comments.FTC: We use income earning auto affiliate links. More.Check out 9to5Mac on YouTube for more Apple news:Ryan got his start in journalism as an Editor at MacStories, where he worked for four years covering Apple news, writing app reviews, and more. For two years he co-hosted the Adapt podcast on Relay FM, which focused entirely on the iPad. As a result, it should come as no surprise that his favorite Apple device is the iPad Pro.Manage push notifications

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