Apple has officially launched the Powerbeats Pro 2 fitness earphones in India, marking a significant innovation in wearable technology. The new earphones feature a built-in heart rate monitoring function, a first for Apple’s earphone lineup, providing real-time performance insights to users. The device also boasts several advanced features designed to enhance the audio and fitness experience.
The Powerbeats Pro 2 is equipped with voice isolation, dynamic head tracking, personalized spatial audio, and active noise cancellation. The earphones offer an impressive 45 hours of battery life, powered by a Qi wireless charging case and USB Type-C connector. The inclusion of the Apple H2 chipset, an IPX4 water resistance rating, and Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity ensures an advanced and seamless user experience.
Heart Rate Monitoring and Advanced Fitness Features
For the first time, Apple integrates a heart rate monitor into its earphones, using LED optical sensors to track heart rate by measuring blood flow. This technology transmits the data in real-time to compatible fitness apps, offering users precise metrics to assess their performance during workouts. The sensors pulse light over 100 times per second to gather and send this data. Users can also stop monitoring at any time.
Pricing and Availability
The Powerbeats Pro 2 is priced at Rs 29,900 in India, with pre-orders opening on Apple India’s website starting February 13. Available in four colors — Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, and Electric Orange — the earphones will be ready for purchase soon after the pre-order period.
Improved Design and Comfort
The Powerbeats Pro 2 features an updated earhook design made from a super-light nickel-titanium alloy, known for its durability and flexibility. The earphones are 20% lighter than their predecessor, making them more comfortable for extended wear. Apple has also introduced a fifth ear tip size to enhance the fit for various users. With an IPX4 rating, the earphones are sweat- and water-resistant, making them suitable for use in different weather conditions, whether rain, snow, or heat.
Enhanced Usability and Sound Quality
The earphones offer convenient controls for uninterrupted workouts. On-ear buttons, voice control for music management, and a tactile volume rocker on each earbud allow users to adjust their settings effortlessly. After rigorous testing with over 1,000 athletes, Apple claims the Powerbeats Pro 2 to be the best-fitting headset in the category.
Transparency mode, which enhances the ability to hear the surrounding environment, and Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) technology allow users to switch between immersive listening and awareness of their surroundings. The earbuds are also equipped with updated acoustic architecture, improved venting, and custom spatial audio, which enhances the overall listening experience.
Adaptive EQ for Personalization
The Powerbeats Pro 2 features Adaptive EQ, which uses inward-facing microphones to scan the unique shape of the user’s ear to optimize sound quality. The technology adjusts the acoustic frequencies in real time, ensuring a clear and personalized listening experience. Three advanced microphones and a voice accelerometer in each earbud work together to improve voice targeting, reduce noise, and enhance signal accuracy.
Smaller Charging Case and Extended Battery Life
The Powerbeats Pro 2 comes with a compact, 33% smaller charging case for better portability. The case allows for 15 hours of playback with just a 5-minute charge, while the earbuds themselves can deliver up to 45 hours of listening time and 10 hours of continuous playback on a single charge.
With its combination of innovative features, comfort, and performance, the Powerbeats Pro 2 is poised to be a game-changer for fitness enthusiasts in India.
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