These Powerbeats Pro 2 Headphones Are Now on Sale for $85
If you want a pair of workout headphones that won’t fall out during a burpee, the refurbished Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 are worth checking out, especially at $164.99 on Woot right now (the deal lasts for nine days or while supplies last). That’s nearly $85 off the retail price , and even cheaper than Amazon’s current price for like-new headphones . You also get a one-year limited warranty from eReplacements and free shipping through Prime (shipping is $6 otherwise).
The fit is one of the biggest selling points . The secure ear hooks keep them in place during runs, weight training, or dance workouts, and they’re sweat-resistant ( IPX4 ). The sound is rich and punchy, and there’s both active noise cancellation and a transparency mode, so you can either tune out the outside world or stay in the loop when you need to. On-ear controls control volume and playback (so you don’t have to pull out your phone mid-listen), and they automatically pause your music when you take them off. Battery life is good, too, at around 8–10 hours on a single charge, and that increases to 45 hours with the case.
That said, if you were eyeing the heart rate tracking feature, you might not want to base your purchase on that alone. According to our senior health editor Beth Skuerecki, the feature didn’t always sync reliably, especially if you had workout apps or streaming music running on your iPhone at the same time. Check out her in-depth review for the full details. Plus, the earbuds don’t have a companion EQ app, so what you hear is what you get. But if you’re looking for comfortable, durable, and high-performance wireless earbuds that will keep up with your workouts (and at a lower price), this recovery deal could be worth it.