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| Powerbeats Pro 2 | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) | |
|---|---|---|
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | — | 2026-10-01 |
| Status | — | Available |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price (USD) | $249.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $299 (US launch price) |
| Notes | — | Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦350,000 | ₦418,600 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| PRODUCT OVERVIEW | ||
| Brand | Beats | Bose |
| Category | True Wireless Earbuds | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Launch Date | February 13, 2025 | September 17, 2026 |
| Model Name | Powerbeats Pro 2 | Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| Price | $249.99 | $299 (US launch) |
| AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS | ||
| Driver Type | Custom-designed dual-layer transducer | Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology |
| Sound Features | ANC, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio, Lossless Audio (Vision Pro) | Spatial audio: Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking |
| FEATURES AND SOFTWARE | ||
| Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) | Yes (first Powerbeats Pro with ANC) | No (open-ear) |
| App Support | Beats app; Apple Health integration for heart rate | Bose app |
| Customizable EQ | Adaptive EQ (automatic) | Yes, 3-band EQ in Bose app |
| Other Features | — | Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app); Google Fast Pair |
| Sound Modes | ANC, Transparency, Off | Immersion Mode, Cinema Mode, Stereo |
| Touch Controls | Physical "b" button (customizable) + tactile volume rocker per earbud | No, physical button on each earbud (play/pause, track, volume, calls) |
| Transparency / Ambient Mode | Yes | — |
| Voice Assistant Support | Siri (hands-free), Google Assistant | Phone's native voice assistant (Alexa+ planned) |
| CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION | ||
| Bluetooth Version | — | 5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m) |
| Multipoint | Not supported (auto device-switching via iCloud) | Yes, two devices |
| Range | Extended via Class 1 Bluetooth (not quantified) | 9 m (30 ft) |
| Supported Codecs | AAC; proprietary Lossless Audio (optimized for Apple Vision Pro) | SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound) |
| Wired Mode | Not supported | — |
| BUILD AND DESIGN | ||
| Colors Available | Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange | Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition) |
| Dimensions | Earbud ~45 x 41 x 24mm; Case ~75 x 66 x 34mm | Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm |
| Form Factor | In-ear with adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks | Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds |
| Ingress Protection | IPX4 | IPX4 |
| Materials | Nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks; plastic housing; silicone ear tips (5 sizes) | Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff |
| Weight | 8.7g per earbud (case 69g) | 5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case) |
| BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life (Standby) | — | Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio) |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour |
| Fast Charging | Fast Fuel — 5 min = 1.5 hrs playback | 10 min = up to 2 hours |
| Total Playtime | Up to 10 hrs per charge (ANC off) / 8 hrs (on); up to 45 hrs total with case (36 hrs ANC on) | Earbuds: Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio); With case: Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total) |
| Wireless Charging | Yes (Qi — first Powerbeats with this feature) | Yes, Qi |
| MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES | ||
| Hands-Free Calls Support | Yes | Yes, Bose SpeechClarity |
| Mic Count | 3 mics per earbud plus a voice accelerometer per earbud | 2 |
| Mic Type / Noise Reduction | Voice Isolation (beamforming + accelerometer-assisted) | 2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation |
| Voice Assistant Trigger | "Hey Siri" (hands-free), Google Assistant via button | — |
| BOX CONTENTS | ||
| Charging Cable | USB-C cable | Not listed in box contents (power adapter not included) |
| Ear Tips (if earbuds) | 5 sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL) | No (open-ear cuff design) |
| Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.) | Wireless charging case; built-in nickel-titanium ear hooks | Charging case |
| Included Items | — | Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter) |
| Main Device | Powerbeats Pro 2 (pair) | 2 Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) |
| User Manual | Quick Start Guide | Quick start guide, safety sheet |
| Warranty Card | Yes | 1-year Bose limited warranty |
| COMPATIBILITY | ||
| Operating Systems | iOS, Android | Android, iOS (Bose app on Google Play and App Store); any Bluetooth device |
| Profiles Supported | One-touch pairing, automatic device switching, Audio Sharing, Find My, Apple Health | — |
| Supported Devices | iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro (Lossless Audio), Android | Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026 |
| KEY HIGHLIGHT | ||
| Highlight | First Powerbeats with ANC, built-in heart-rate monitoring, Apple H2 chip, and wireless charging. | The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are cuff-style open-ear earbuds with an improved driver for deeper bass, Bose OpenAudio, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode with TrueSpatial head tracking. |