Macworld At a glance Expert's Rating Pros ・Lighter and smaller with the same secure ear hook design ・Greatly improved sound quality ・Heart rate monitor ・Impressive battery life Cons ・Missing some AirPods Pro features it should have ・Heart rate monitor is limited if you use an Apple Watch Our Verdict These are now our hands-down favorite earbuds

Beats (and Apple) just announced the new Powerbeats Pro 2. Aside from their distinct look among earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro 2 offer something fairly unique: heart rate monitoring.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are an excellent pair of earbuds with unique features geared toward exercise, like heart rate tracking and secure ear hooks.