The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off, but only until the end of Cyber Monday | The VergeSkip to main contentThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.The VergeThe Verge logo.TechReviewsScienceEntertainmentAIHamburger Navigation ButtonThe homepageThe VergeThe Verge logo.Hamburger Navigation ButtonNavigation DrawerThe VergeThe Verge logo.Login / Sign UpcloseCloseSearchTechExpandAmazonAppleFacebookGoogleMicrosoftSamsungBusinessCreatorsMobilePolicySecurityTransportationReviewsExpandLaptopsPhonesHeadphonesTabletsSmart HomeSmartwatchesSpeakersDronesScienceExpandSpaceEnergyEnvironmentHealthEntertainmentExpandGamesTV ShowsMoviesAudioAIVerge ShoppingExpandBuying GuidesDealsGift GuidesSee All ShoppingCarsExpandElectric CarsAutonomous CarsRide-sharingScootersOther TransportationFeaturesVideosExpandYouTubeTikTokInstagramPodcastsExpandDecoderThe VergecastVersion HistoryNewslettersExpandThe Verge DailyInstallerVerge DealsNotepadOptimizerRegulatorThe StepbackArchivesStoreSubscribeFacebookThreadsInstagramYoutubeRSSThe VergeThe Verge logo.The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off, but only until the end of Cyber MondayComments DrawerCommentsLoading commentsGetting the conversation ready...GadgetsCloseGadgetsPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All GadgetsTechCloseTechPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All TechHeadphonesCloseHeadphonesPosts from this topic will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All HeadphonesThe Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are $50 off, but only until the end of Cyber MondayThe second-gen Beats are some of the best workout earbuds you can get.The second-gen Beats are some of the best workout earbuds you can get.by John HigginsCloseJohn HigginsSenior Reviewer, TVs & AudioPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by John HigginsDec 2, 2025, 12:37 AM UTCLinkShareIf you buy something from a Verge link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.The Powerbeats Pro 2 are available in purple, orange, white, and black.Part OfThe Verge’s guide to Cyber Monday 2025see all John HigginsCloseJohn HigginsPosts from this author will be added to your daily email digest and your homepage feed.FollowFollowSee All by John Higgins is a senior reviewer covering TVs and audio. He has over 20 years experience in AV, and has previously been on staff at Digital Trends and Reviewed.Unless you want an open-style clip bud, getting high-quality workout earbuds has become more difficult in the past few years. Companies aren’t focusing on them as much, or are completely leaving the market as Jabra did at the end of 2024. Thankfully, some of the best workout earbuds — the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 — are not only still around, but were revamped at the beginning of the year. And for the remainder of Cyber Monday, they’re on sale at Amazon, Walmart, and Best Buy for $199.95 ($50 off), nearly matching their all-time low.Beats Powerbeats Pro 2$200$24920% off$200$200 at Amazon$200 at Walmart$200 at Best BuyThe original Powerbeats Pro were a go-to for me when I was training for a half-marathon before the pandemic. The main reason is their ear hook design, which curves around the back of the ear, keeping them firmly in place. It didn’t matter if I was running on the street, hitting the trails, or doing sprint interval training; I never once worried about them falling out. The Pro 2 improve on that design with more flexible, more robust ear hooks that provide an excellent fit and allow them to withstand any unwanted abuse. Those who wear glasses might find the hooks uncomfortable, but I found that, once I figured out how to properly position them, it wasn’t an issue.RelatedThese great Cyber Monday tech deals will likely be gone tomorrowThe best earbuds we’ve tested for 2025The best Cyber Monday deals you can still get on MacBooks, iPads, and other Apple gearThe Powerbeats Pro 2 also feature heart rate monitoring — predating Apple’s newer AirPods Pro 3. For those who don’t have an Apple Watch or want to use a chest strap, it’s a nice alternative, especially since I found it to be relatively accurate in my testing. The heart rate sensors can integrate with Apple Fitness (added after launch) and a handful of third-party apps, too, and they work with both Apple and Android products. A benefit of the Beats brand over Apple.Sound quality for music with the Powerbeats Pro 2 is good, with enough of the driving bass we all crave for workout sessions. The active noise cancellation also does a great job of dealing with loud environments, and they work well for calls, with noise suppression that tunes out wind noise.The redesigned ear hooks on the Powerbeats Pro 2 are more flexible, helping keep the earbuds securely in place.While the included carrying case is significantly smaller than the previous version, it’s still larger than what you get with most modern earbuds, given the space required for the ear hooks. This time around, however, it also supports wireless charging, which was sorely missing from the original Powerbeats Pro.If you’ve been looking for new workout earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are a terrific choice, and at their Cyber Monday pricing, they’re a great value.Photography by Amelia Holowaty Krales / The VergeVerge DealsSign up for Verge Deals to get deals on products we’ve tested sent to your inbox weekly.Email (required)Sign UpBy submitting your email, you agree to our Terms and Privacy Notice. 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The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are currently available at a discounted price of $199.95, a $50 reduction, exclusive to Cyber Monday. John Higgins, The Verge’s senior reviewer for TVs and audio, highlights these earbuds as some of the best workout options currently available, particularly considering the shifting landscape of the audio market where companies like Jabra have exited the market. Higgins notes that the Powerbeats Pro 2 are a “revamped” version of the original Powerbeats Pro, released at the beginning of the year. The earbuds are offered in purple, orange, white, and black. At their regular price, they represent a solid value, especially considering their features.

The core strength of the Powerbeats Pro 2 lies in their ear hook design, which, as noted by Higgins, securely keeps the earbuds in place regardless of the workout intensity – whether it’s running on the street, traversing trails, or engaging in sprint interval training. A key improvement over the original model is the enhanced flexibility of the ear hooks, designed to withstand more abuse. While the ear hooks might be uncomfortable for individuals who wear glasses, Higgins found a workable solution through proper positioning. The redesigned ear hooks contribute significantly to the overall stability and reliability of the product.

Beyond the primary design, the Powerbeats Pro 2 incorporate several useful features. Notably, they include heart rate monitoring, predating Apple’s newer AirPods Pro 3. This functionality integrates with Apple Fitness (added post-launch) and a selection of third-party apps, supporting both Apple and Android devices, showcasing a benefit of the Beats brand’s compatibility. Furthermore, the earbuds offer decent music quality with a noticeable emphasis on bass, catering perfectly to workout sessions. Active noise cancellation effectively diminishes distracting ambient sounds, and also provides high-quality call audio with noise suppression specifically targeting wind noise, an extremely useful feature.

The included carrying case has been redesigned, shrinking in size compared to the original Powerbeats Pro, yet remains larger than most modern earbuds. A significant upgrade is the support for wireless charging, a feature absent from the initial Powerbeats Pro. The reviewer, Higgins, emphasizes the value of this product, stating that it is “a terrific choice” for those looking for new workout earbuds, especially at this reduced Cyber Monday pricing. The design and features of the Powerbeats Pro 2, as highlighted by John Higgins, positions them as a durable, reliable, and feature-rich option for anyone seeking top-tier workout earbuds.