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Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) vs Beats Beats Studio Pro
Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) ($145) vs Beats Beats Studio Pro ($88) — 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 Studio Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $145 | $88 |
| Weight | 86.4g | 260g |
| Chip | Apple H2 | Custom Beats, no H1/W1 |
| 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 40h ANC off, 24h ANC on |
| Weight | 86.4g (Apple published: 8.7g bud x2 + 69g case) | 260g (Apple published) |
| Type | — | Over-ear, ANC |
| Connectivity | — | Bluetooth 5.3, USB-C audio, 3.5mm wired |
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 Studio Pro
- 40-hour battery life is class-leading for ANC over-ears
- Works fully wired over 3.5mm if the battery ever dies
- Equal feature set across iOS and Android
- Comfortable UltraPlush cushions for long sessions
- 260g is heavy for all-day wear next to any true wireless option here
- No auto device-switching without Apple/Beats chip pairing logic
- Case is bulky compared to earbud alternatives
- ANC is solid but trails Sony/Bose flagships in outright cancellation
Beats Beats Studio Pro is the better value at $88. If weight matters most, Beats Powerbeats Pro (2nd gen) carries lighter at 86.4g. Both are part of our curated true wireless index — tap through to check current pricing.
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