Beats’ long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are coming in 2025
If there’s one product that Beats has taken its sweet time upgrading, it’s the Powerbeats Pro. Released back in 2019, these wireless earbuds (and their signature ear hooks) have sat in the company’s product lineup ever since with no meaningful hardware changes. But the time has finally come for an all-new model. Today, Beats released a teaser for the Powerbeats Pro 2, which will be released sometime in 2025.
In the clip, we see the in-ear fit of the revamped design showcased by baseball sensation Shohei Ohtani. Fans of the ear hooks will be happy to see that they haven’t gone anywhere; if you want a hook-free design, Beats offers plenty of other options, including the Beats Fit Pro, Studio Buds Plus, and Solo Buds.
At the time of their debut, I was a big fan of the Powerbeats Pro. But they had a frustrating tendency to get finicky when it came to charging, with the earbuds often failing to recharge unless you seated them in the (very big) case just right. I’m hoping Beats has made some refinements for the sequel. The bar for sound quality has also been raised considerably since 2019, so you can expect some upgrades on that front.
The timing of this teaser is certainly interesting; Beats’ parent company, Apple, is widely expected to announce two new sets of AirPods next week — one of which will reportedly feature active noise cancellation. But if you were planning to use them at the gym or on runs, maybe this is Beats’ way of saying “not so fast” on those upcoming preorders.
If there’s one product that Beats has taken its sweet time upgrading, it’s the Powerbeats Pro. Released back in 2019, these wireless earbuds (and their signature ear hooks) have sat in the company’s product lineup ever since with no meaningful hardware changes. But the time has finally come for an…
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