PowerBeats Pro 2 have an annoying problem: this is going on

The PowerBeats Pro 2 are a good alternative to AirPods Pro 2, but they also have an annoying problem. You should know this before you buy them.

PowerBeats Pro 2 have an annoying problem: this is going on

A striking feature of the PowerBeats Pro 2 is that you can connect them to your fitness devices. The earbuds have a built -in heart rate monitor and you can therefore read the heart rate that is registered by the PowerBeats Pro 2 on your device.

Some fitness equipment naturally has a heart rate monitor yourself, but for that you often have to grab the grip (and hold) where the sensor is in. And that is not always nice. Then it is much more convenient if there is a heart rate monitor in your earplugs (or Apple Watch).

So it has some advantages to have a heart rate monitor in your earplugs. But the PowerBeats Pro 2 has an annoying problem here. When you have connected the ears with a fitness device, it is not possible to listen to music from your iPhone at the same time (via the earplugs). Multiple reviewers on YouTube and users on Reddit have confirmed this.

This is because only one connection can be made at the same time between your device and the PowerBeats Pro 2. That connection does have two channels where both heart rate data and music can go. But do you connect to your fitness device for your heart rate? Then it is not possible to listen to music at the same time from the iPhone.

More problems with the PowerBeats Pro 2

It will be extra annoying, because this is not the only problem with the PowerBeats Pro 2. There are also issues with different iPhone apps that do not detect the heartbeat monitor of the earbuds. Strikingly enough, there were far fewer problems on Android …

Some owners of the PowerBeats Pro 2 are also not pleased with the accuracy of the heart rate monitor. The measurement falls away regularly and incorrect data is passed on.

PowerBeats Pro 2 vs Airpods Pro 2

Are you planning not to use the heart rate monitor on the PowerBeats Pro 2 because, for example, you already have an Apple Watch? Then the PowerBeats Pro 2 are still an interesting alternative to the AirPods Pro 2. The better battery life and the hook around your ears (so that they stay better during exercise) are quite considerable benefits. But at the same time they are also slightly more expensive than the AirPods Pro 2. The suggested retail price is 299.95 euros. View the different providers below.

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You can buy the AirPods Pro 2 at Apple for 279 euros, but are now also cheaper online. Check the deals below, then you know for sure that you will not pay too much!