The Pro 2 won’t beat earbuds that make a point of delivering the highest possible sound quality. Welch agreed, saying these are “still several rungs below the AirPods Pro 2.” But these are workout buds, and workout buds have one job: deliver that bass.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 manage to pack a load of new features, like ANC and a heart rate monitor, into a smaller, great-sounding package.

Completely redesigned inside and out, the $250 Powerbeats Pro 2 feature Apple's H2 chip, a new built-in heart-rate sensor and active noise canceling for the first time. Are they better than Apple's AirPods Pro 2?