"Beats and Apple each released flagship earbuds in 2025 with one standout feature: in-ear heart rate monitoring. Since Apple owns both companies, both earbuds offer native compatibility with iOS devices and provide iOS users with Apple-exclusive features. However, also offer more compatibility with Android devices. Each pair of earbuds features a distinct form factor, which significantly impacts their use cases and the user's experience with them."
"The Powerbeats Pro 2 feature sturdy yet flexible ear hooks, making their form factor a solid option for those who require a secure fit. The ear hooks prove especially useful during intense workouts, particularly ones filled with explosive movements like box jumping, deadlifts, or kettlebell swings. These movements can cause traditional bud-and-stem earbuds to come loose, and ear hooks mitigate that issue."
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 and Apple AirPods Pro 3 both introduced in-ear heart-rate monitoring in 2025, offering native iOS compatibility and Apple-exclusive features while maintaining broader Android compatibility. Each model's distinct form factor directs use: Powerbeats Pro 2 uses sturdy, flexible ear hooks for a secure fit during intense workouts and outdoor activities, reducing earbud slippage. Apple lent the H2 audio chip to the Powerbeats Pro 2, narrowing audio performance differences, while reserving several features exclusively for AirPods to maintain differentiation. Both earbuds include active noise cancellation and Transparency Mode.
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