Is the Powerbeats Pro 2 worth the upgrade from the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C)?
Verdict
Downgrade
The Powerbeats Pro 2 actually scores 6.0 points below the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C), so on aggregate review consensus this is a step backwards. The gains are concentrated in battery (7.5 to 8.0). You do give up ground on noise cancelling (9.0 to 7.5) and calls (8.0 to 7.0). On paper: battery incl. case 30 h to 45 h. Worth checking: driver size goes 11 mm to 9.5 mm and case weight goes 50.8 g to 69 g. And it costs $125 more for a lower score, which is hard to justify on the data alone. Only worth it if a specific feature above matters more to you than overall quality does.
What actually changes
Sub-scores both products have, on the same 0-10 scale. Bars extend right for a gain, left for a loss.
- Sound8.58.0
- Noise cancelling9.07.5
- Battery7.58.0
- Calls8.07.0
- Value7.57.0
Spec differences
Only where the two genuinely differ - everything they share is omitted.
| Spec | AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) | Powerbeats Pro 2 | Direction |
|---|---|---|---|
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 | |
| Battery incl. case | 30 h | 45 h | |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 9.5 mm | |
| Case weight | 50.8 g | 69 g |
About this verdict
Direction matters here: this page answers "AirPods Pro (2nd Gen, USB-C) to Powerbeats Pro 2". The other direction is a separate question with a different answer. Scores blend published review verdicts across true wireless and shift as new reviews land, so a marginal call today may not be one next quarter.