Beats Powerbeats 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

Best buds yet
I have tested pretty much every pair of flagship buds on the market, from AirPods Pro to the latest Sonys, but after living with the Powerbeats Pro 2 for a full year, I can confidently say nothing else touches them for my lifestyle.If you are like me and need one pair of headphones to handle a grueling leg day, back-to-back Zoom calls, and a commute, these are it. Here is the breakdown of why I would drop the money on these again in a heartbeat.The Gym King: Stability and ComfortThe biggest selling point is obviously the ear hook. As someone who is tired of fitness buds falling out during burpees or heavy sets, these are rock solid.• Zero Movement: Once they are on, they do not budge. I have never had to adjust them mid-sprint.• Sweat Resistance: A year of heavy sweat and the occasional rain run, and they still look and perform like they are brand new.• Physical Buttons: I prefer the physical volume rockers and the “b” button. Trying to use touch controls with sweaty hands is a nightmare, so these just work.Work and ConnectivityI am a tech enthusiast, so I am picky about mic quality and multi-device switching.• Call Quality: The beam-forming mics are surprisingly good at filtering out office chatter or wind. I use them for most of my work calls and no one ever complains that I sound muffled.• Fast Pairing: Since they play so well with the Apple ecosystem due to the upgraded chip, switching from my iPhone to my Mac for a meeting is seamless.Sound and Battery LifeBeats has really moved away from that muddy bass reputation. The sound profile here is punchy but balanced.• The Vibe: The bass is there when you need that extra push for a personal record, but it does not drown out the mids when I am listening to a podcast.• Battery for Days: I honestly forget to charge the case sometimes because the buds themselves last so long. I get through a full workday plus a gym session without even thinking about a low-battery warning.• USB-C at Last: Having one cable for my iPad, MacBook, and headphones makes my tech bag much cleaner.Bottom Line: If mine disappeared tomorrow, I would be at the store buying the exact same pair an hour later. They are the most dependable piece of tech I own.

You have to try a range of the silicone tips to get a good fit. Use the Apple Ear Tip Fit Test (go in via Bluetooth and scroll down to find the test) to see which size is best and to make sure the silicone tips are inserted properly. Makes a huge difference!My ears are small and so I tried the earbuds that came with and the two smallest sizes. The sound was tinny and I was about to return them with much disappointment. In desperation, on my treadmill, watching a show with scratchy sound, I put in the large silicone tips and yes, just yes. The sound is very good.The Apple Ear Tip Fit Test verified that this is the best size for me to get a good seal.And as I de-layer during workouts, they stay in my ears! Winter hats are another one where an AirPod will get stuck in my hair or fall on the ground. These are perfect.

Love these for working out!Had issues with the AirPods Pro 2 falling out of my ears during core workouts on my back and intense boxing rounds on the bag, so the over the ear hooks are awesome for locking things down. Living in the Apple ecosystem – these headphones switch seamlessly between my MacBook, iPad and iPhone depending on what I’m listening on and also work with a PC laptop for work (although I use them less often). These don’t move on my head in any activity, and after a few days of getting used to putting them on they’re easy to use. I was a little apprehensive or using the for daily use since I wear glasses, but had no issues with them rubbing or sitting in place.The sound quality is great (more balanced than any previous Beats headphones I’ve used) for streamed music, videos, general content.The only reason these aren’t 5 stars are:a) Active Noise Cancellation isn’t as strong as the AirPods Pro 2 – when on transit or in loud environments the ANC was a few tiers lower and more of the variable environmental noise makes it through.b) The lack of Adaptive Mode – compared to AirPods Pro 2 (even though they both have the H2 chip) – they do not feature the conversation awareness which was great for lowering the ANC when speaking or being spoken to.