Apple has given Beats’ Powerbeats Pro an upgrade. Following on from the sporty earbuds’ first-gen release in 2019, the brand new Powerbeats Pro 2 model is set to be Beats’ most secure earbuds to date, as well as boasting Active Noise Cancellation, Heart Rate Monitoring and 10 hours of battery life.

Tested by nearly 1,000 different athletes, the Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds are designed to suit just about any sportsperson’s requirements. The nifty hooks are 50 per cent smaller this generation, designed with an ultra-flexible nickel-titanium alloy to adjust to any ear shape. They’re also able to withstand rain, snow, and heat, meaning they’re suitable for even the sweatiest of athletes.

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While the 10-hour battery life, runners can comfortably set off without concerns of your podcasts cutting off mid-run. The portable charging case also ups the ante, holding up to 45 hours of battery life. That means you can get plenty of miles out of your buds before needing to recharge via USB-C or wirelessly.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 will also be the very first Apple-branded headphones equipped with built-in heart rate monitoring. As it stands, the Apple Watch is currently the only Apple product able to track your heart rate. The addition will allow users to share and track data with fitness apps, a vital feature for athletes hoping to keep tabs on their progress.

Apple has also upgraded the buds’ noise cancellation potential, fitting the earphones with an Apple H2 chip, which is also used in the AirPods Pro 2. It means that the earbuds can adapt the intensity of their noise cancellation depending on your environment. There’s also a Transparency Mode, allowing you to switch off noise cancellation if you’d like.

Adaptive EQ is also a new feature that will adapt the listening experience to each user. The Powerbeats Pro 2 will continuously scan your ear shape to optimise your listening experience, actively customising the sound. There’s also five different sized ear tips included, so your customised listening experience will also be extra comfy.

Tactile buttons allow you to adjust volume and skip tracks on-the-go. However, there’s also a voice control option if you don’t want to break your stride.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds currently come in four colours. There’s more classic options Jet Black and Quick Sand, but a vibrant Electric Orange and Hyper Purple are available to give that extra touch of personality.

You can grab a pair of Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds for £249.99 from Apple now.

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