Powerbeats Pro 2 Tipped to Launch Soon; Apple Expected to Hold Media Briefing Later This Month

Powerbeats Pro 2 could be equipped with a heart-rate sensor.

Written by Sucharita Ganguly, Edited by Manas Mitul | Updated: 20 January 2025 15:28 IST

Powerbeats Pro 2 Tipped to Launch Soon; Apple Expected to Hold Media Briefing Later This Month

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Powerbeats Pro 2 is expected to succeed the Powerbeats Pro (pictured)

Highlights

Powerbeats Pro 2 are expected to be slimmer than the preceding model
They are expected to offer longer battery life, improved audio quality
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are expected to support ANC, Spatial Audio

Powerbeats Pro 2 is expected to launch as a successor to the Powerbeats Pro true wireless stereo (TWS) earphones. The first generation of the wearable was introduced in 2019 and has since been discontinued. The second generation of the TWS earphones was teased by the company in September 2024 and details about it started surfacing online. It is expected to get upgraded features alongside an improved design. The launch timeline for the earphones has now been suggested in a newsletter.

Powerbeats Pro 2 Launch Timeline, Features (Expected)

The Powerbeats Pro 2 is "due imminently," Bloomberg's Mark Gurman claimed in his latest Power On newsletter. Apple is reportedly planning to hold product briefings to discuss the features of the purported earphones with the media "in a week or so" — expected to take place later this month. Apple previously confirmed that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will be launched in 2025.

The Powerbeats Pro lineup is expected to be a more fitness-focused alternative to the AirPods Pro series. The headset has inbuilt, adjustable ear hooks, which are said to ensure a comfortable fit. The Powerbeats Pro 2 is expected to sport a more "vertical, slimmer design" than the preceding version.

Powerbeats Pro 2 Will Reportedly Check Your Heart Rate Using Your Ears

Alongside AirPods Pro 3, the Powerbeats Pro 2 will reportedly be equipped with a heart-rate sensor. Users will likely be required to wear both earphones for the feature to work. The heart rate data could be connected to a piece of fitness equipment — like a treadmill — and the data could be synchronised with the Health app.

A MacRumors report claims that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will support Active Noise Cancellation (ANC), Spatial Audio, and Adaptive Audio. It is expected to offer longer battery life and improved cross-platform compatibility, including support for features like Find My Device and better sound quality. The case is said to charge via a USB Type-C port. It could come in Electric Orange, Hyper Purple, Jet Black, and Quick Sand shades.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones

REVIEW
KEY SPECS
NEWS

Design / Comfort
Audio Quality
Battery Life
Value For Money

Good
Classic design with improved controls
Comfortable fit
State-of-the-art charging case
Very good battery life
Flexible, eager sound quality
Excellent ANC and transparency modes

Bad
Some features only work on Apple devices
Somewhat expensive

Read detailed Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) True Wireless Stereo (TWS) Earphones review

Colour White

Headphone Type In-Ear

Microphone Yes

Connectivity True Wireless Stereo (TWS)

Type Earphones

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Sucharita is a writer with Gadgets 360 and is mostly found playing with her cat in her free time. She has previously worked at breaking news desks across organizations. Powered by coffee, The Beatles, Bowie, and her newfound love for BTS, she aims to work towards contributing to a better media environment for women and queer folk. More