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Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) vs Beats Beats Pill
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) ($145) vs Beats Beats Pill ($149.99) — side-by-side specs, weight, pros and cons to help you pick the right true wireless.
Spec-by-spec
| Spec | Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) | Beats Beats Pill |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145 | $149.99 |
| Weight | 86.4g | 680g |
| Chip | Apple H2 | — |
| ANC | Active + Transparency, new to this generation | — |
| Sensor | Optical heart rate | — |
| Fit | Adjustable secure-fit ear hooks | — |
| Battery | Up to 10h per charge, ANC off | up to 24h |
| Weight | 86.4g (Apple published: 8.7g bud x2 + 69g case) | 680g |
| Water | — | IP67 |
| Fast Fuel | — | 10 min = 2h |
| Bluetooth | — | Class 1 |
Pros & Cons
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen)
- First Powerbeats with ANC and Transparency mode
- Built-in heart-rate sensor, no separate strap needed
- H2 chip brings current AirPods Pro-level call quality
- Ear hooks stay put through workouts the wingtip-style Fit Pro can't handle
- Heaviest earbuds on this list at 86.4g
- Ear-hook fit is more visible and less discreet than stem or stemless buds
- Case is noticeably larger than any other Beats or AirPods case here
- Costs the most used of any earbud on this list, it is the newest and most capable
Beats Beats Pill
- IP67 rating
- 24-hour battery
- Android and iOS pairing
- 680 g is a bag item, not a pocket item
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) is the better value at $145. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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