The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are a superb sequel to some of the best workout earbuds around, with a slimmer design, better sound and novel heart rate tracking capabilities.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have noise-cancelling and built-in heart rate sensors. Here’s what to know before buying them.

Completely redesigned inside and out, the $250 Powerbeats Pro 2 feature Apple's H2 chip, a new built-in heart-rate sensor and active noise canceling for the first time. Are they better than Apple's AirPods Pro 2?

After being teased about them last fall, the Powerbeats Pro 2 are finally here, and they should be your next workout earbuds.The Latest Tech News, Delivered to Your Inbox

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.

Six years after launching the Powerbeats Pro, Beats is back with a sequel, the aptly named Powerbeats Pro 2 ($249.99). Beats carries over the ear hook design that helps the earbud