The Powerbeats Pro 2 are an excellent pair of earbuds with unique features geared toward exercise, like heart rate tracking and secure ear hooks.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 take it to the next level by having Apple’s newer H2 chip — the same one as Apple’s newest AirPods Pro — and thus have even more abilities. The most notable additions are modes for active noise-cancellation and transparency, which their predecessor lacked.

Beats’ long-awaited Powerbeats Pro 2 bring active noise cancellation, Spatial Audio, and Apple’s H2 chip to the gym – alongside some unexpected surprises