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General

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Series

Powerbeats Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Pixel Buds5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Pixel Buds page lists Pixel Buds Pro 2 and Pixel Buds 2a

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MX723LL/A, A3157, A3158, A31601Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026US Jet Black MX723LL/A in current product structured data. Hardware A3157/A3158/A3160 identities are separately established by exact original safety leaflet. 2019 Powerbeats Pro hardware and 2020 internal revision are excluded.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

GD3B4, GW8XE, G0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance identifies left GD3B4, right GW8XE and charging case G0DNE. Battery model IDs are separate.

GTIN / EAN

19594959084915Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store manufacturer information prints UPC 195949590849. Only selected reference UPC stored, not inferred for other colors.

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AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

11 February 20252Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

13 August 202413Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Dated Google launch blog header for Pixel Buds Pro 2.

Status

Available1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Available1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

Beats Powerbeats Pro16Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-s-Beats-by-Dre-Powerbeats-Pro-2-arrives-with-a-new-design-heart-rate-tracking-and-wireless-charging-for-249-99.959572.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck says the Powerbeats Pro 2 arrive as a successor to the Powerbeats Pro released in 2019.

Google Pixel Buds Pro26Reviewm.gsmarena.com/google_pixel_buds_pro_2_in_for_review-amp-65146.phpRead 23 October 2026GSMArena calls the Pixel Buds Pro 2 the successor to the 2022 Pixel Buds Pro.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

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Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$249.992Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original Beats by Dr. Dre launch release via Business Wire, syndicated in full. Pricing and Availability explicitly 249.99 USD before local sales tax. February 11 order opening differs from February 13 on-shelf availability.

$2291Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026$229 on the US Google Store13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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€24917Press releaseblog.google/intl/de-de/produkte/hardware/pixel-buds-pro-2-made-by-google-2024Read 30 September 2026Launch blog August 13, 2024: preorder 249 EUR including VAT, retail September 26.

MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20262Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026

US, DE1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026US exact-model purchase price and Buy link establish available status and US market.3Maker product pagestore.google.com/de/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Opened German regional maker purchase and spec page identifies same exact model. Regional purchase rows verified separately.

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange, Black & Volt1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Four original finishes and current Black & Volt Nike finish in maker selector. Same hardware generation, not extra catalog products.14Press releasebeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats/web/press/powerbeats-pro-2/nike-beats-global-press-release.pdfRead 5 October 2026Original March 2026 maker Nike collaboration release. Black & Volt is a finish of the same 2025 generation, not a new product entry. Jet Black reference image remains unchanged.

Porcelain, Hazel, Peony, Wintergreen, Moonstone, Olive1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Store lists Porcelain, Olive, Peony, Hazel on 2026-09-304Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026Help center lists Hazel, Porcelain, Wintergreen, Peony, Moonstone13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Launch colours Porcelain, Hazel, Peony and Wintergreen14Press articlesoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-new-color-161331Read 30 September 2026New Olive colour, Aug 12, 2026

Segment

Sport1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Design

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Form factoriIn-ear seals the ear canal with a tip. Semi-in-ear rests in the outer ear without a seal. Open-ear leaves the ear canal unobstructed.

In-ear1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

In-ear16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Type: In-ear, Enclosure: Closed-Back

Bud shapeiStem describes an extending control or microphone stalk. Stemless describes a compact body without a stalk.

Ear hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Stemless15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review photos show a stemless bud with an oval nozzle and a fin

Use one bud aloneiWhich earbud can operate alone. This does not mean two earbuds can play from different sources.

Either bud6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev869599d75/webRead 5 October 2026Current microphone settings automatically switch from removed bud to the one still worn, and permit always-left/right. Either bud can operate alone for calls. No two-source independent stereo playback inferred.

Either bud8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026If you wear only one of the Pixel Buds, you can still use all of the noise control modes

RGB lighting

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Drivers and sound

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Drivers per budiAudio transducers in one earbud. Rows distinguish their type, acoustic role and published diameter. Do not count microphones.

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Type	Diameter (mm)	Count per earbud
Dynamic	11	1

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver typeiPublished transducer technology. High-excursion, composite and neodymium do not by themselves establish a driver type.

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Dynamic1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: one custom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver.

Driver sizeiLargest explicitly published circular driver diameter in one earbud. A rectangular driver width is not a diameter.

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Drivers per budiTotal audio transducers in one earbud, summed from explicit driver quantities. A row with an unknown quantity makes the total unknown.

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Diaphragm material

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Frequency responseiPublished acoustic frequency response of the earbuds. Codec transmission bandwidth alone does not qualify. Conditions belong in the source note.

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Impedance

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SensitivityiPublished acoustic sensitivity. The electrical reference and frequency must be stated in sensitivity_reference or the source note.

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Sensitivity reference

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Max sample rateiHighest supported audio sample rate under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. This does not establish lossless playback.

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Max bit depthiHighest supported audio bit depth under the codec and source-device conditions in the source note. Bluetooth version alone does not establish this.

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Adaptive EQiAn inner mic tunes the sound to your ear in real time

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Inner microphones continuously assess fit/seal and tune low/mid frequencies. Support calls ANC/Transparency-off listening Adaptive EQ mode. It is not a hearing-test profile or custom EQ bands.

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Personalised soundiA profile from a hearing test or ear scan

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026TrueDepth ear/head profile for Personalized Spatial Audio. This is separate from inner-microphone Adaptive EQ.10Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

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Onboard EQ

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Custom EQ bandsiNumber of independently adjustable custom equalizer frequency bands. Availability may require current firmware, an app or a compatible device.

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59Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ only applies to Pro 2 and 2a. Explicit 5 frequency bands.

EQ presetsiNamed equalizer sound presets. Noise-control modes and spatial-audio modes are separate features.

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Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost, Clarity9Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12045780Read 30 September 2026Custom EQ guide: Default, Light bass, Heavy bass, Balanced, Vocal boost and Clarity. Last saved is a user setting.

Volume limit

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Spatial audio

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Spatial audioiNamed spatial or surround audio processing supported with the source and platform conditions stated in the source note.

Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026

Spatial Audio7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Head trackingiSpatial audio changes with head movement. Static spatial processing alone does not qualify. Compatible device or content requirements belong in the source note.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 202610Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev7db73ea55/webRead 5 October 2026Exact supported Beats list includes Pro 2. Personalized profile needs TrueDepth iPhone and synced compatible Apple hosts/content. Current Mac/AppleTV support is software-qualified.

Yes7Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 2026Spatial Audio guide explicitly supports head tracking on Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Pixel 6/6 Pro or newer phones.

Noise cancelling

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Active noise cancelling

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: ANC Silent Seal 2.0.

ANC typeiFeedforward uses exterior microphones. Feedback uses interior microphones. Hybrid uses both. Adaptive control is separate from microphone placement.

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Hybrid25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Exact ANC section describes surrounding-noise sensing plus feedback through an inward-facing microphone. Hybrid classifies these documented placements. No extra microphones inferred from the prose, maker six physical total remains unchanged.

ANC microphones in both earbudsiPhysical microphones used by ANC across the pair. A shared call and ANC microphone counts once. Case microphones and vibration sensors are excluded.

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Adaptive ANCiANC strength or calibration adjusts automatically to noise, fit or ear acoustics. The source note states the adjustment conditions.

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker explicitly calls ANC adaptive. Exact environmental or fit-trigger conditions for its ANC adjustment are unstated. Adaptive EQ calibration is separately described. No automatic ANC/transparency blending inferred.

Yes2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Silent Seal 2.0 adapts to your environment up to 3 million times per second

ANC levelsiNumber of selectable ANC strength levels. Excludes ANC off, transparency and activity profiles unless they explicitly set distinct strength levels.

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ANC attenuation (claimed)iManufacturer maximum claimed noise attenuation. Frequency and measurement conditions belong in the source note. This is not reviewer-measured overall attenuation.

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Transparency mode

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Transparency.

Adjustable transparency

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Automatic ANC and transparency blendiAutomatically blends active cancellation with ambient sound. Automatic activity-based switching between separate modes alone does not qualify.

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Yes8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026ANC guide: Pro 2 Adaptive mode works with noise cancellation and transparency to reduce loud or unwanted noise.

Conversation detection

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: Conversation Detection.

Wind noise reductioniA documented physical design or processing feature for reducing wind noise. The source note distinguishes mesh or shape changes from selectable processing.

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Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice: wind-blocking mesh covers. This is physical wind suppression, not a selectable software mode.

Measured

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Frequency response notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Measured response differs by noise mode. With ANC off, lower-mid frequencies are reduced, leaving stronger relative sub-bass and treble.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Purchased exact Pro 2, one week. Separate ANC-on/off lab curves. Firmware/app/codec, target revision and original fixture unstated. Numerical dB not taken from graph points or MDAQS scores. Battery test still described as ongoing with no final duration. 83% perceived loudness reduction is not converted into dB.

Warm sound signature16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026RTINGS sound signature: Warm. Other test results are members only

Bass amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the bass range. Positive means more bass. Target, test method and settings belong in the source note.

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2dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Slightly Emphasized (2 dB), RTINGS test bench 2.3

Treble amount (measured)iDeviation from the review source target in the treble range. Positive means more treble. Values from different targets may not be directly comparable.

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-1dB16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Balanced (-1 dB)

Deviation from target (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Consistency between fittings (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Harmonic distortion (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Sound leakage (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Noise isolation, best (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Passive isolation (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Call quality notes (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

Published ideal PC and iPhone recordings, plus office, street, windy and reverberant PC demos. Review reports better microphone processing on compatible Apple hosts.12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact demo modes and PC/iPhone host split are explicitly captioned. Firmware and transmitted call codec unstated. No numeric voice quality score inferred.

Speech is intelligible in quiet spaces. Background noise makes it harder for the microphones to isolate the speaker.16Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/google/pixel-buds-pro-2-truly-wirelessRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph, method 2.3: quiet and noisy environment comparison. Exact firmware, codec and microphone test settings are not public.

Mic low-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic high-frequency extension (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Latency in game mode (measured)iThe best case the buds can reach. Measured by a reviewer

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Battery life (measured)iReviewer-tested operation from one full charge of the earbuds. Excludes case recharges. ANC, codec, connection, volume and tested edition belong in the row or source note.

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BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

ANC	Hours (h)
Yes	7.92
Yes	8.15

Source15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 20267 h 55 min with ANC on, SoundGuys standardized battery test. Stored as 7.92 h24Measurementcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Own test, published 23 October 2024: ANC on, medium volume, mixed music genres, depleted after 8 h 9 min = 8.15 h. Exact host, codec, firmware and first/last-earbud cutoff not stated in runtime paragraph. Existing SoundGuys 7.92 h remains a separate test. No case-total measurement inferred.

Longest tested use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only duration among stored reviewer tests. Modes and settings may differ between tests and products.

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8.15h=CalculatedFrom Battery life (measured)

Battery life with case (measured)iReviewer-tested total including earbuds and case recharges. Do not calculate this by multiplying one-charge runtime by claimed recharge count.

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Full charge time (measured)iBuds in the case, 0 to 100 %. Measured by a reviewer

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Weight per bud (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Microphones and calls

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Voice microphones in both earbudsiPhysical call and beamforming microphones across the pair. Excludes case microphones and vibration sensors. Shared ANC microphones can also count here when used for calls.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current exact FAQ: three microphones can operate for single-earbud calls, five are active during stereo calls. Stored six counts physical voice-capable capsules across pair, not simultaneous active count. Voice accelerometer excluded.

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All microphones in both earbudsiEvery physical microphone across the pair, including call and ANC microphones. Shared microphones count once. Excludes the charging case and voice vibration sensors.

61Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

61Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Three microphones per earbud4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Bone conduction voice sensoriA dedicated bone or jaw conduction sensor for detecting speech vibrations. A microphone or speech-detecting accelerometer alone does not prove this architecture.

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Mic noise reduction

AI2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Voice Isolation explicitly uses machine learning with compatible iOS 18/iPadOS 18/macOS Sequoia+ host and current firmware. Host-assisted call feature, not a claim about all Android/PC calls.

AI2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Beamforming mics and Google AI make your voice sound extra clear (Clear Calling)

Call audio bandwidthiHighest supported call-audio bandwidth. Compatible phone, operating system, call app or network requirements belong in the source note.

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Super wideband1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Bluetooth Super Wideband

Mic mute controliAn earbud control that mutes the microphone during calls. Includes touch or pressure gestures and physical buttons. Phone/app-only controls do not qualify.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current single b-button press mutes/unmutes during calls. Firmware and compatible host software required. Current guide gives double press to end calls.

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SidetoneiHear your own voice in calls

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Connectivity

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Chip

H21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Google Tensor A11Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table, processor per earbud: Google Tensor A1.

Connections

Bluetooth9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

Bluetooth1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth

5.312Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026

5.41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Connectivity table: Bluetooth 5.4.

Bluetooth codecs

SBC, AAC12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly Bluetooth 5.3 SBC/AAC for conventional music. Special current Vision Pro Lossless path is separate. No LE Audio, LC3 or Auracast inferred from Bluetooth version.

SBC, AAC15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026SBC and AAC. LC3 not confirmed

Bluetooth profiles

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LE Audio

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Auracast

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Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Review update of Oct 7, 2024 notes Auracast support arrived

MultipointiConcurrent Bluetooth connections to multiple source devices. Pairing memory and switching through a manufacturer account alone do not qualify.

No12Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-pro-2-review-132964Read 5 October 2026Exact review explicitly excludes simultaneous generic multipoint outside Apple account routing. Heart-rate data routes are not audio multipoint.

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices. Pro 2 confirmed by compare table.

Multipoint devicesiMaximum source devices concurrently connected by Bluetooth, not the number remembered in pairing history.

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25Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds table gives checkmark for Pro 2.6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Multipoint definition: up to 2 concurrent Bluetooth devices.

Multipoint with LDACiMany buds turn multipoint off on LDAC

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Paired devices rememberediMaximum remembered Bluetooth source pairings. This is separate from simultaneous multipoint connections.

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821Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Modern Pair your Google Pixel Buds to additional devices section: up to 8 retained pairings, then oldest forgotten. Following exact Pro, Pro 2 and 2a Multipoint section distinguishes two concurrently connected sources. Not the separate Gen1 paragraph.

Automatic switching between own devicesiThrough the maker's account

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch between Fast Paired Android devices on the same Google account

Fast pairing

Apple one-tap setup1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Google Fast Pair6Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 30 September 2026Audio switch instructions describe Fast paired Pixel Buds Pro and Pro 2 with Google Play Services and Android 8 or later.

Audio sharingiShare one stream with a second pair

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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Wireless range (claimed)

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Wireless receiveri2.4 GHz dongle

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Receiver connector

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Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audioiBoth connection types can play audio together. Quick switching between independent modes does not qualify.

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Latency

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Low latency mode

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Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Low-latency gaming mode works with Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer

Claimed latency

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Lowest claimed latency

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Compatibility

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PlatformsiPlatforms with documented audio support. App availability and advanced features can be more limited. Edition-specific support is listed in variants.

iOS, macOS, Android, Windows, Other9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026

Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Pairs with any Bluetooth 4.0+ device, including Android, iOS, tablets, and laptops23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Documented Pro 2 Bluetooth pairing to Windows, macOS and ChromeOS for web companion, in addition to existing Android/iOS audio compatibility. App eligibility is separate from basic Bluetooth audio.

Connection per platformiDocumented audio connection for each platform. USB-C phone routes require a compatible port. Platform edition and microphone restrictions belong in source notes or feature requirements.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
macOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
Other	Bluetooth	Not available

Source9Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-au/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Beats pairing guide explicitly includes Pro 2, Apple hosts, Android, Windows PC and Apple Vision Pro. Other means Apple Vision Pro. Windows microphone route is not assumed from generic PC review samples. Maker separately advertises Vision Pro Lossless, but exact supported bit depth, sample rate and audio codec are not stated here. No generic console route inferred.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Platform	Connection	Microphone works
Android	Bluetooth	Yes
iOS	Bluetooth	Yes
Windows	Bluetooth	Not available
macOS	Bluetooth	Not available
ChromeOS	Bluetooth	Not available

Source21Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7558528Read 8 October 2026Current Android, other-device and Chromebook Bluetooth pairing instructions. The Chromebook route is stored as ChromeOS. Phone call availability is separately supported by exact Pro 2 Multipoint documentation.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2-compatible Multipoint instructions explicitly include Android and iOS phones and prioritize phone/video calls. Windows/Mac/ChromeOS audio routes have no asserted microphone flag from mere pairing.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current supported-device list includes Pro 2. Desktop app requires prior Bluetooth pairing. No USB audio or desktop microphone claim is inferred.

Features that need a specific deviceiDevice, operating system, firmware, codec, content, account or region requirements for a named feature.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Personalized Spatial Audio	Compatible Apple hardware/software and content. TrueDepth iPhone creates ear/head profile.
Apple account features	Compatible current Apple devices signed into the same Apple Account.
Voice Isolation for calls	Compatible Apple host running iOS 18, iPadOS 18, macOS Sequoia or later, with current earbud firmware. Processing is host-assisted.
Lossless Audio with Apple Vision Pro	Apple Vision Pro and current firmware/software. Maker separately advertises Lossless Audio with this host. This is not a generic SBC/AAC lossless claim.
Heart-rate workouts	Compatible workout app or fitness equipment. Current Apple Fitness requires compatible Apple software and firmware. Android sessions are started in Beats app.
Head gesture controls	Latest earbud firmware and compatible Apple host software. Current guide support is separate from launch features.
Battery replacement	Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries must be repaired by a trained technician. Manufacturer does not authorize routine user replacement.

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 202613Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact product/case scope of trained-technician-only battery repair. Recycling text is not used as a replacement procedure.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Feature	Needs
Spatial Audio with head tracking	Pixel 6, Pixel 6 Pro, or newer Pixel phones
Low-latency gaming mode	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Bluetooth SuperWideBand	Pixel 8 and newer and Android 14 and newer
Full access to features	Google Account, companion phone running Android 6.0 or newer, internet connection
Google Translate conversation/transcribe modes	Compatible Android phone, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Language/mode restrictions apply.
Desktop web companion	Pixel Buds Pro 2 paired to computer by Bluetooth. Chrome or Edge recommended. Windows 11+, macOS Sonoma 14+, or ChromeOS 128+. Web app adjusts audio/control settings and supports manual firmware updates. It has no automatic updates.
Multipoint and Audio switch	Enable Multipoint in Pixel Buds settings after pairing two sources. Audio switch uses Fast Pair, Android 8+, Google Play Services and same Google Account. Remembered pairings are distinct from two simultaneous sources.
User battery replacement	Maker does not authorize user removal or replacement. Contact Google or its authorized service provider. Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair permission does not apply to Pro 2.

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 20265Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 20267Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12921041Read 30 September 202618Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact device/case safety guide gives authorized-provider battery replacement. Do not transfer the separate Pixel Buds 2a case self-repair procedure.20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Translate setup requires compatible Android device, latest Google and Google Translate apps, Google Account and internet. Available language/mode restrictions apply.22Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12319417Read 8 October 2026Multipoint is enabled through Pixel Buds settings. Android audio switch requires Fast Pair, Android 8+, Play Services and same account. No source-pairing memory inferred from concurrent count.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact OS/browser table and no automatic web firmware updates. Mobile update procedure remains separate.

Official licence

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Battery and charging

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Battery per budiBattery cell capacity of one earbud. The source note states typical or rated capacity. Charging input current is not capacity.

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User-replaceable earbud batteryiThe maker documents normal battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original maker safety document Batteries section explicitly Powerbeats Pro 2 and case batteries should only be repaired by a trained technician. Normal user replacement is not authorized.

No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 guide Repair & Service and Battery sections prohibit self-repair and battery removal, and require Google or authorized provider for replacement. GD3B4/GW8XE earbud cell model 1254S4 is identified. Normal user battery replacement is not authorized.

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime under the stated mode, codec and spatial processing state. Name the spatial or immersive processing mode and other conditions in source notes. Omit unspecified settings. with_case false means one charge of the earbuds. true means earbuds plus case recharges.

ABeats Powerbeats Pro 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC off	No	10
ANC off	Yes	45
ANC on	No	8
ANC on	Yes	36
Transparency	No	8
Transparency	Yes	36

Source1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnotes describe September 2024 preproduction testing with iPhone 15 Pro at 50 percent volume. ANC and Transparency tests are separate from off mode. Total duration includes the initial charge and case recharges. AAC playlist encoding does not establish the transmitted Bluetooth codec. Firmware and heart-rate sensor test state are unstated.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support groups active ANC/Transparency modes at 8 h buds/36 h total. These are alternative modes, not both enabled simultaneously. Off mode 10 h buds/45 h total includes initial charge and case recharges. Original maker September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test at 50% volume. Codec/firmware unstated. AAC playlist encoding is not Bluetooth codec proof. Heart-rate sensor test state unstated.

BGoogle Pixel Buds Pro 2

Mode	Includes case recharges	Hours (h)
ANC on	No	8
ANC off	No	12
ANC on	Yes	30
ANC off	Yes	48

Source1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: earbuds 8 h ANC on/12 h off. Buds plus case 30 h ANC on/48 h off.4Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7544332Read 30 September 2026

Longest claimed use per chargeiHighest earbuds-only runtime among all stored modes. This can be ANC off, Hearing Aid, heart-rate or call use. Read the battery table and source conditions.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC enabled. Codec and spatial-audio conditions belong in the source note.

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

8h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)iHighest claimed earbuds-only playback with ANC disabled. Codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

10h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

12h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case (claimed)iHighest claimed runtime including the initial earbud charge and all case recharges. It is not the case recharge runtime alone.

45h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

48h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Total with case and ANC (claimed)iClaimed total playback with ANC, including the initial earbud charge and case recharges.

36h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

30h=CalculatedFrom Claimed battery life

Talk time (claimed)

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Full charge time, budsiTime to charge discharged earbuds to full in the case. Excludes charging the case itself or a combined buds-and-case result.

Not available

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Charging guidanceiPublished charging guidance or estimates that do not separate earbuds and case. Preserve the maker’s component scope and limits. Do not assign an unspecified or combined estimate to a component-specific numeric field.

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Quick charge timeiCharge duration corresponding to quick_charge_playback_h. Source note states earbuds-only or case-inclusive charging and playback settings.

5min1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

5min1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: 5 minutes of earbud charging delivers 1.5 h with ANC off.

Earbud playback after quick chargeiEarbuds-only runtime after quick_charge_min of charging. A claimed case-inclusive total does not qualify. ANC, codec and volume conditions belong in the source note.

1.5h1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026September 2024 preproduction iPhone 15 Pro test, 50% volume, ANC/Transparency off. Drained units charged for 5 min via USB-C then played until first bud stopped. The playlist has 358 tracks encoded as AAC. File encoding does not establish transmitted Bluetooth codec. Earbud playback, not case-inclusive 45 h.

1.5h1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Battery: 5 minutes in charging case gives up to 1.5 h with ANC off. Help center 1 h is with ANC on. Launch 15-minute/3-hour claim is a different charge duration.

Charging case

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Case batteryiCharging-case battery cell capacity. The source note distinguishes typical, rated and output capacity. USB output capacity alone does not qualify.

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User-replaceable case batteryiThe maker documents normal case battery replacement by the user with its approved procedure and tools. Service or recycling disassembly does not count.

No13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Same original maker statement explicitly includes the case batteries. Not false merely because no replacement guide was found.

No18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Same guide covers Pro 2 charging case G0DNE with battery model GH8TQ, and prohibits user battery removal/replacement. This is not inferred merely from absence of a repair guide.

Case charging port

USB-C1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

USB-C1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: USB-C.

Case full charge timeiBy cable, 0 to 100 %. A time the maker gives with the earbuds inside the case counts, and the source note says so.

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Wireless charging

Yes1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless standardsiDocumented case charging standards or supported chargers. Magnetic alignment alone does not establish Qi2 certification.

Qi, MagSafe1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker footnote explicitly supports Qi-certified and MagSafe chargers. No magnetic latch, Qi2 certification or Apple Watch charger inferred.13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026

Qi1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Charging case table: Qi-certified.

Wireless charging poweriHighest wireless charging input the maker states for the case. The output of a charging pad does not count.

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Speaker in caseiAn audio speaker physically in the charging case, for locating or status sounds. A microphone in the case is separate.

Not available

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Audio per-earbud table: case ringtone speaker.

Screen on case

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Not available

Case works as audio transmitteriCase relays external source audio through USB or an analog audio input. A case microphone for recording or calls does not qualify.

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Controls

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ControlsiPressure is a force sensor that does not move, such as a stem you squeeze. Button is a key that moves when pressed.

Button, Voice commands, Head gestures1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Physical b buttons and separate tactile volume rockers. Head gestures are current firmware features backed by the exact current manual. No touchpad/swipe borrowed from AirPods.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026Exact current Pro 2 head-gesture chapter requires latest firmware and compatible Apple host. Nod/shake can accept/reply or decline/dismiss, remappable. No head-gesture launch claim.

Touch, Swipe, Head gestures, Voice commands1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026

Earbud volume controliHow earbud controls adjust volume, including a voice command if supported. Phone or app controls alone do not qualify.

Buttons1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Swipe10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: swipe forward and back.

Gestures

Single, double and triple button presses, Press and hold, Head nod or shake for Siri responses5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20267Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Tap, Double Tap, Triple Tap, Swipe Forward, Swipe Backward, Press & Hold, Nod up and down, Head shake from left to right10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Controls model matrix and per-gesture rows: tap, double tap, triple tap, swipe forward and back, press and hold. Pro 2 only: nod and head shake.

Remappable controls

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Hold action can select listening modes or voice assistant per side. Dedicated volume rockers remain available.7Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/deve7bd0ccd8/webRead 5 October 2026

Yes10Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7560934Read 30 September 2026Press & hold can be set to noise control or Gemini

Voice assistant

Siri, Default Android voice assistant5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026

Gemini2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Exact-model section hands-free Gemini Live.

Sensors and health

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In-ear detection

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Exact guide describes one-bud removal pause/resume and both-bud removal stop. Current firmware needed for later sleep-triggered pause, not inferred to be present at launch.

Yes1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sensors: IR in-ear sensor for automatic play and pause.

Sensors

Optical heart-rate sensors, Optical wear sensors, Motion accelerometers, Gyroscopes, Voice accelerometer1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker tech specifications name optical wear sensors and motion accelerometers. Spatial audio FAQ explicitly names earbud gyroscopes and accelerometers. Optical heart-rate sensors and voice accelerometers are separately described.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly references heart-rate and motion sensor data for workout calories. Sensor sampling frequency is not a clinical accuracy or ECG specification.

Capacitive touch (tap and swipe) sensors, IR proximity sensor, Motion-detecting accelerometer and gyroscope, Voice accelerometer, Hall Effect sensor (case)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Voice accelerometer plus explicit sensors: capacitive touch, IR in-ear for automatic play and pause, motion accelerometer and gyroscope, case Hall Effect.

Heart rate sensor

In-ear optical LED blood-flow sensors1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Optical sensors are intended for workout heart-rate feedback. Apple/Android app and fitness-equipment routes differ. No clinical clearance or body-temperature feature inferred.2Press releasemarkets.financialcontent.com/buffnews/article/bizwire-2025-2-11-beats-introduces-powerbeats-pro-2-and-brings-heart-rate-monitoring-for-workouts-to-its-bestselling-fitness-earphones1Read 5 October 2026Original release explicitly optical LEDs pulse over 100 times per second to measure blood flow. Original US app list is launch scope only, not a current exhaustive list.8Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026Current Apple route permits at least one worn bud. Android requires both worn and manual start in Beats app. HealthKit app required on iPhone. Current Fitness/Health integration and same-account AppleTV audio route need compatible software. Fitness-equipment pairing disconnects iPhone audio. App/equipment must support the heart-rate route.

Not available

Skin temperature sensingiA documented skin temperature sensor. This is separate from the operating temperature range or a heart-rate sensor.

Not available

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Hearing aid featureiAmplification for mild to moderate hearing loss

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Medical clearances

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Hearing testiA documented hearing assessment feature, including consumer sound-personalization tests. Medical diagnostic clearance must be stated separately.

Not available

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Hearing protectioniLimits sudden loud sounds

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Yes5Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/10595435Read 30 September 2026Compare Buds model matrix has Pro 2 checkmark and 2a dash.

Health features

Workout heart-rate monitoring5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 20268Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-euro/guide/beats/devbce04ee52/webRead 5 October 2026

Hearing Wellness11Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/14005705Read 30 September 2026Hearing Wellness expressly available on Pro, Pro 2 and 2a. Exposure level notification described.

Fit and durability

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Ear tips includediTip sizes supplied with the product, including the pair fitted to the earbuds. Do not list separately sold sizes as included.

XS, S, M, L, XL1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

XS, S, M, L1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: extra small, small, medium and large tips. Medium installed.

Ear tip materials

Silicone1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

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StabilisersiPhysical stabilizing fittings or structures. Stability bands are separate from fins, wings and ear hooks.

Ear hook1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

Fins2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Twist-to-adjust stabilizer15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Soft rubber fin on the back of the earbud

Ear tip fit test

Yes4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Maker support explicitly offers Ear Tip Fit Test on Apple and Beats Android app.

Yes15Reviewsoundguys.com/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-review-124563Read 30 September 2026Ear tip fit sequence on first use

Dust and water rating, buds

IPX44Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Earbuds only. Case explicitly not sweat/water resistant. No case IP code inferred.

IP541Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Earbuds IP54.

Dust and water rating, case

Not available

IPX41Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Sweat and water resistance: Case IPX4.

Water resistance depth

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Software

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Companion app

Beats4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

Pixel Buds app / Pixel Buds web companion12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app is documented in this article.23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Current support distinguishes mobile Pixel Buds app from Pixel Buds web companion. The desktop interface is browser-based, not a native Mac/Windows app.

App platforms

Android4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026

Android, Windows, macOS, ChromeOS8Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/12312672Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds app on Android. Pixel phones have the settings built in23Maker product pagesupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 listed as web-companion-supported. ChromeOS 128+, macOS Sonoma 14+, Windows 11+, with Chrome/Edge recommended. Android mobile app remains separately supported.

User firmware updates

Yes5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current maker chapter explicitly links earbud firmware updates and requires the latest firmware for later workout and gesture features. Apple update route and Android Beats app are supported. No future release promise or exact firmware version inferred.

Yes12Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/9642078Read 30 September 2026Pixel Buds Android companion app has explicit earbud and case firmware download and install instructions.

Finding network

Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Apple Compatibility lists Find My. Android Locate My Beats remains app last-known location, not Google Find Hub.4Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/support/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 5 October 2026Apple Find My and Android Beats app show last connected location. Current Find My guide restricts offline crowd network to Beats 360. No case UWB precision finding inferred.11Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/devfa3444893/webRead 5 October 2026Current guide explicitly assigns offline Find My network and related lost-mode features to Beats 360. Pro 2 remains last connected location. Supported charging-case features are not inherited from AirPods Pro 3.

Google Find Hub2Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Find Hub can find the earbuds on a map and ring buds or case13Press releaseblog.google/products-and-platforms/devices/pixel/google-pixel-buds-pro-2Read 30 September 2026Find My Device Network, since renamed Find Hub

Precision findingiUWB in the case

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Live translation

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Yes20Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/7573100Read 30 September 2026Current Translate with Google Pixel Buds guide documents phone-app Live Translate and Transcribe modes with compatible Android. This supports existing app-mediated translation, not assumed availability of the September 2026 Gemini enhancement.

Dimensions and weight

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Weight per budiMass of one earbud. Tip size and approximate values belong in the source note. Do not store pair or case-inclusive mass.

8.7g(0.3 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

4.7g(0.2 oz)1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026With medium eartip. Case 65.0 g is with earbuds, so it is not used as case weight. The case-only figure comes from the ComputerBase review below.

Bud dimensionsiDimensions of one earbud on the explicitly identified width, height and depth axes. An unlabeled tuple cannot establish those axes.

Width24Height45mm(0.9 × 1.8 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels one bud Height 4.5 cm and Width 2.4 cm, exactly converted to 45 mm and 24 mm. Published Length 4.1 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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Case weightiCharging case mass excluding earbuds. Case-inclusive product mass does not qualify unless the source explicitly gives the empty-case figure.

69g(2.4 oz)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker Tech Specs separately label case 69 g and one earbud 8.7 g. Published total 77.7 g appears to sum only one earbud plus case and is not used as pair-total evidence. No mass is calculated or inferred.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact US Apple Store repeats labelled case 69 g separately from bud 8.7 g. Total 77.7 g is not treated as both-earbuds-plus-case mass.

55g(1.9 oz)25Reviewcomputerbase.de/artikel/audio-video-foto/google-pixel-buds-pro-2-test.90021Read 8 October 2026Hardware description and comparison table explicitly label approximately 55 g as case-only mass. Claimed hardware figure in review, not asserted scale measurement. No subtraction from maker case-with-buds mass or arithmetic derived mass.

Case dimensionsiCharging-case width, height and depth on explicitly identified source axes. Report conflicting axis labels rather than reorder a tuple by appearance.

Width34Height75mm(1.3 × 3 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.15Maker product pageapple.com/shop/product/mx723ll/a/powerbeats-pro-2-high-performance-earbuds-jet-blackRead 8 October 2026Exact maker labels case Height 7.5 cm and Width 3.4 cm, exactly converted to 75 mm and 34 mm. Published Length 6.6 cm is not forced into a Depth field. Source-defined Height/Width retained.

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Certifications

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Hi-Res AudioiThe Japan Audio Society logos. Hi-Res Audio Wireless is also written Hi-Res Wireless Audio.

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Communication certifications

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FCC IDs

BCGA3157, BCGA3158, BCGA316013Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Original 2024 maker safety leaflet ZM034-06479-A. 18-page PDF, English pages 1 to 3 read and page 3 visually inspected. Page 1 lists A3157/A3158/A3160. Page 3 prints all three FCC IDs without hyphens, including the case ID. 2019 hub-linked document is excluded.

SZGGD3B4, SZGGW8XE, SZGG0DNE18Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026FCC Regulatory Compliance explicitly prints left, right and charging case FCC IDs.

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In the box

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In the box

Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, Silicone ear tips in XS, S, M, L and XL, Wireless charging case, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Maker complete list. Medium tips fitted. Power adapter and USB-C cable are sold separately. No included cable or cable length stored.

Earbuds, Wireless charging case, Eartips with 4 size options: extra small, small, medium (attached to earbuds), large, Quick Start Guide1Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2_specsRead 30 September 2026Package contents: earbuds, wireless charging case, four sizes of tips and Quick Start Guide.

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Links

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Product page

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026

store.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_22Maker product pagestore.google.com/us/product/pixel_buds_pro_2Read 30 September 2026Opened product page exact-model heading and purchase block.

Spec sheet

www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-21Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-pro-2Read 8 October 2026Current maker online technical specifications and exact US Jet Black MX723LL/A Apple Store sheet. Explicit Width and Height labels support those component dimensions. Source Length does not unambiguously establish catalog Depth, so depth remains unknown. Case 69 g is explicitly a component label. Conflicting published 77.7 g grand total is excluded as stereo-pair mass, not repaired by arithmetic.

cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdf19Maker spec sheet (PDF)cdn.assets.prezly.com/07237253-004d-46e0-85ee-49d1592f3ea6/-/inline/no/Pixel%20Buds%20Pro%202%20Tech%20Spcs.pdfRead 30 September 2026Four-page Google technical specifications PDF. Correct earbud tuple 22.74 x 23.08 x 17.03 mm. Axes are not named, so no dimensions object inferred.

Manual

support.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/web5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-nz/guide/beats/dev1b2a821db/webRead 5 October 2026Current exact Powerbeats Pro 2 chapter, plus microphone, gesture, heart-rate, charging and spatial guide chapters read. No standalone original PDF Quick Start Guide found. Original maker safety leaflet separately read.

support.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/1500983718Owner's manualsupport.google.com/googlepixelbuds/answer/15009837Read 8 October 2026Official Safety, Warranty and Regulatory Guide for exact Pixel Buds Pro 2. Functional instructions also read in the Google Pixel Buds help sections.

EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year13Owner's manualbeatsbydre.com/content/dam/beats-support/global/product-safety-and-handling/powerbeats-pro-2/pbpro2-sh-zm.pdfRead 8 October 2026Exact Pro 2 leaflet page 3 Apple One-Year Limited Warranty summary. Consumer statutory rights and optional extended coverage are separate.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.