AirPods Pro 3 vs. Powerbeats Pro 2: I tested both heart rate-tracking earbuds, and the winner is not so obvious

Both the Powerbeats Pro 2 and AirPods Pro 3 offer in-ear heart rate tracking and slight discounts for the holidays - but which one fits your lifestyle better?

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Beats and Apple each released flagship earbuds in 2025 with one standout feature: in-ear heart rate monitoring. Since Apple owns both companies, both earbuds offer native compatibility with iOS devices and provide iOS users with Apple-exclusive features. 

However, Beats' Powerbeats Pro 2 also offer more compatibility with Android devices. Each pair of earbuds features a distinct form factor, which significantly impacts their use cases and the user's experience with them.

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Still, Apple lent its capable H2 audio chip to the Powerbeats Pro 2, making the two companies' offerings more similar than ...