BeatsPowerbeats Pro 2 - Wireless Noise Cancelling Workout Earbuds with Secure- Fit Earhooks, Up to 45-Hour Battery with Charging Case, Sweat & Water Resistant, Heart Rate Monitoring - Jet Black

I’ve gone back and forth for ages trying to decide between the AirPods Pro 2 and the Powerbeats Pro 2. After reading countless reviews, I finally went with the AirPods—and unfortunately, I was completely disappointed. While the AirPods have top-tier sound, none of that matters if they constantly fall out. I tried everything: lanyards, hooks, you name it. Nothing worked, and they just always fell out!Desperate for earbuds that actually stay in my ears, I finally decided to take the leap and try the Powerbeats Pro 2. I was honestly hesitant because of the mixed reviews, but I wish I’d trusted my gut from the start—these are exactly what I was looking for.First off, the sound quality is fantastic. I thought I’d notice a huge drop compared to the AirPods Pro 2, but I truly don’t. The active noise canceling is shockingly close—so close that I honestly can’t tell the difference. They work beautifully, even in noisy environments.The fit is where the Powerbeats Pro 2 truly shine. I wore them all day at work, and they didn’t fall out once. For me, that’s game-changing. I’ve never found a pair of earbuds that stayed in comfortably—until now. I also love that they include the fit test, just like the AirPods, which helped me find the perfect setup right away.The controls are much more user-friendly too. I prefer the physical buttons over the super-sensitive touch controls on the AirPods. With the Powerbeats, adjusting volume or answering calls feels intuitive and reliable.Battery life is another win—they last way longer than the AirPods, hands down. And just like AirPods, they show up in Find My, sync seamlessly with my iPhone and iPad, and integrate perfectly with all my Apple gadgets.Honestly, I wish I had picked these first. With the Powerbeats Pro 2, I don’t feel like I’m compromising anything. I get premium sound, great noise cancellation, a comfortable and secure fit, better battery life, and easy Apple integration—all in one. I couldn’t be happier! I was also able to buy them on sale at $180 - a steal, definitely worth the money! Unfortunately, they don’t come with a charging cable, but I’ve been using usb c cables I already own and they work perfectly with no issues. I highly recommend these earbuds!!

As an owner of the Beats PowerBeats 1 for over 5 years, I was skeptical about purchasing these after seeing the different comments between PowerBeats 1 and the new PowerBeats 2, but I am very glad with my purchase and to start using the new features in my day to day activities.Case:The case for the Beats PowerBeats 2 is much lighter (weight wise) and the case is also slimmer compared to PowerBeats 1 case. The case can easily fit into a large pocket or zipper compartment in a purse or bag, but the case is still bigger than an Apple AirPods case. The PowerBeats 2 case is now the same color as the PowerBeats 2 themselves where the PowerBeats 1 case was black, where my PowerBeats 1 are Glacier Blue.Over-Ear Design:The over-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is much smaller compared to the PowerBeats 1. With smaller ears, I personally feel like it fits much better compared to the PowerBeats 1 over-ear design because the old design used to sit on part of my ear and rubbed my ear making it painful. I can see why people with larger ears do not like the new over-ear design of the PowerBeats 2 because it would be too small for their ears.Inside Ear Design:The inside-ear design for the PowerBeats 2 is a bit larger for the round part and shorter for the speaker part compared to the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 1 were smaller for the round part and longer for the speaker part. I can see why people are having problems not liking the new design because the new design for PowerBeats 2 basically sits on top of the ear canal, instead of being inserted further down to give it a tighter seal. The Inside Ear Design was one of the main reasons why I was skeptical of purchasing because of having small ears. I personally think they fit fine, if not better because since the design is sitting on top of the ear canal the larger round part is not rubbing on my ear sitting inside like the PowerBeat 1 design.Ear Tip Design:The Ear Tip Design for the PowerBeats 2 is a single cone tip compared to the double cone tip on the PowerBeats 1. The tips that come with the PowerBeats 2 are XS, S, M, L, XL. The M is automatically inserted on the PowerBeats 2 when they arrive. The M design fits my small ears easily. If you want more of a tighter seal or need a larger size, then you can easily switch the tips out. If you want it to feel similar to the PowerBeats 1, you can switch out the single cone tip for a double cone tip easily.Charging:Charging for the PowerBeats 2 is now with a USB-C, instead of a lighting charger on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats 2 also does not come with a charging cable, so you need to purchase one separately or use a current USB-C charging cord you own. My PowerBeats 2 arrived 70% charged, so I was able to use them instantly. The magnets for magnetic charging also feel stronger on PowerBeats 2 than on PowerBeats 1. The magnetic charging for PowerBeats 2 is located on the top and bottom of the large round part, instead of, on the outer part like on PowerBeats 1. PowerBeats still holds a charge for a longer period of time than other earphones especially with the charging case. This is another reason why I love the PowerBeats with how long they last on one charge. Perfect for if you are on the go or use them a lot for a long period of time.Sound:The sound for the PowerBeats 2 is very similar and a bit improved from the PowerBeats 1. New features for Active Noise Cancelling and Spatial Audio, which I am happy to see and try in the near future. Depending on what you are listening to such as music, some songs have very clear details while other songs feel flat, but it could be the way the song was mixed and mastered to begin with.Connectivity:If you have Apple Products such as an iPhone connectivity is the same and instant for the PowerBeats 2 as it is for the PowerBeats 1. It still reads text messages and calls of all types still sound great. It's one of my main reasons why I love the PowerBeats because it's very easy to use with other Apple products.New Features:New features on the PowerBeats 2 includes Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio (like surround sound or 3D audio effect listening), and Heart Monitor if you are active in the gym.Long Wear Period:I feel like the PowerBeats 2 and PowerBeats 1 longwear period is about the same. The PowerBeats 2 are still light where you forget you have them on, but after several hours it does start hurting your ear like the PowerBeats 1 do. This is just common with all earpieces that aren't custom mold fit to your ears.Packaging:The PowerBeats 2 has much cheaper packaging compared to other Beats products including the PowerBeats 1. The PowerBeats 2 packaging is basically a recycled cardboard box with a thin piece of paper holding it together. As soon as you take the paper around the box off, the package instantly opens and the PowerBeats could easily fall out if not unpackaging on a soft surface. Definitely thinner and less packaging than PowerBeats 1 as well.Price:I wouldn't have paid the $300 price when they first came out, but since they have come down in price, it was time to purchase. I was able to purchase these during Prime Days for $175.Overall:I really am enjoying the PowerBeats 2 compared to the PowerBeats 1. I feel like the new design will work better for me. I’m also excited to try all the new features on PowerBeats 2 while also having the same things I love about the PowerBeats 1 such as long hold charge, easy compatibility to other Apple Products, and how it reads my message to me. It’s perfect for me who is always on the go, listening to music, watching videos on my phone, doing video meetings and chatting on the phone.To purchase or not:The best way to know the PowerBeats 2 are for you is by purchasing them and testing them out for yourself. The worst that can happen is it doesn’t work for you for whatever reason and you can easily return them back for a refund.

Love these. First set of ear buds that don't hurt my ears and don't fall out. They are very comfortable. I'm using these with my Pixel 8 and they work great. They actually work better than Pixel Buds that I have. They work for taking calls which I never could get my Pixel Buds to handle and they never fall out. Highly recommend. The ear did feel a bit uncomfortable the first couple of days till I got used to them, but very quickly I can now wear them for hours w/o even noticing I have them on. They are not as good at noise cancelling as my Pixel Buds, but I tend to dislike noise cancelling for my purposes, so for me this is actually a plus. Sound quality is good. They work for hiking, exercising, doing chores, etc. Never have to worry about them falling out.