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LAUNCH DATE3 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Announced	Announcement date not recorded	Announcement date not recorded
Released	Release date not recorded	2026-10-01
Status	Release status not recorded	Available

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION3 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Launch Price (USD)	$249.99 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price)	$299 (US launch price)
Notes	—	Personal Surround support with Bose Smart Soundbars removed versus 1st Gen
Price in Nigeria	₦350,000 (Stored estimate)	₦418,600 (Stored estimate)

PRODUCT OVERVIEW5 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Brand	Beats	Bose
Category	True Wireless Earbuds	Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds
Launch Date	February 13, 2025	September 17, 2026
Model Name	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Price	$249.99	$299 (US launch)

AUDIO SPECIFICATIONS2 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Driver Type	Custom-designed dual-layer transducer	Improved dynamic driver (deeper bass, higher volume), Bose OpenAudio technology
Sound Features	ANC, Transparency mode, Adaptive EQ, Personalized Spatial Audio, Lossless Audio (Vision Pro)	Spatial audio: Immersive Audio; Cinema Mode with Bose TrueSpatial head tracking

FEATURES AND SOFTWARE8 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)	Yes (first Powerbeats Pro with ANC)	No (open-ear)
App Support	Beats app; Apple Health integration for heart rate	Bose app
Customizable EQ	Adaptive EQ (automatic)	Yes, 3-band EQ in Bose app
Other Features	—	Auto Volume, 3-band EQ (Bose app); Google Fast Pair
Sound Modes	ANC, Transparency, Off	Immersion Mode, Cinema Mode, Stereo
Touch Controls	Physical "b" button (customizable) + tactile volume rocker per earbud	No, physical button on each earbud (play/pause, track, volume, calls)
Transparency / Ambient Mode	Yes	—
Voice Assistant Support	Siri (hands-free), Google Assistant	Phone's native voice assistant (Alexa+ planned)

CONNECTIVITY AND INTEGRATION5 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Bluetooth Version	—	5.4, range up to 30 ft (9 m)
Multipoint	Not supported (auto device-switching via iCloud)	Yes, two devices
Range	Extended via Class 1 Bluetooth (not quantified)	9 m (30 ft)
Supported Codecs	AAC; proprietary Lossless Audio (optimized for Apple Vision Pro)	SBC, AAC, aptX Adaptive (Snapdragon Sound)
Wired Mode	Not supported	—

BUILD AND DESIGN6 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Colors Available	Jet Black, Quick Sand, Hyper Purple, Electric Orange	Black, White Smoke, Cherry Chocolate, Olive Green, Sky Pink (last three limited edition)
Dimensions	Earbud ~45 x 41 x 24mm; Case ~75 x 66 x 34mm	Earbud: 18.9 x 17.7 x 27.7 mm; Case: 47.5 x 26.8 x 66.0 mm
Form Factor	In-ear with adjustable, secure-fit ear hooks	Open-ear cuff true wireless earbuds
Ingress Protection	IPX4	IPX4
Materials	Nickel-titanium alloy-reinforced ear hooks; plastic housing; silicone ear tips (5 sizes)	Polycarbonate and silicone; metallic cap with beveled finish; flex-joint cuff
Weight	8.7g per earbud (case 69g)	5.9 g (single earbud), 49.9 g (case)

BATTERY CAPACITY AND CHARGING5 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Battery Life (Standby)	—	Up to 20 hours (connected, no audio)
Charging Port	USB-C	USB-C, wireless charging case; full charge 1 hour
Fast Charging	Fast Fuel — 5 min = 1.5 hrs playback	10 min = up to 2 hours
Total Playtime	Up to 10 hrs per charge (ANC off) / 8 hrs (on); up to 45 hrs total with case (36 hrs ANC on)	Earbuds: Up to 9 hours (up to 5 hours with Immersive Audio); With case: Up to 19.5 additional hours (28.5 hours total)
Wireless Charging	Yes (Qi — first Powerbeats with this feature)	Yes, Qi

MICROPHONES AND VOICE FEATURES4 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Hands-Free Calls Support	Yes	Yes, Bose SpeechClarity
Mic Count	3 mics per earbud plus a voice accelerometer per earbud	2
Mic Type / Noise Reduction	Voice Isolation (beamforming + accelerometer-assisted)	2 microphones, Bose SpeechClarity voice isolation
Voice Assistant Trigger	"Hey Siri" (hands-free), Google Assistant via button	—

BOX CONTENTS7 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Charging Cable	USB-C cable	Not listed in box contents (power adapter not included)
Ear Tips (if earbuds)	5 sizes (XS/S/M/L/XL)	No (open-ear cuff design)
Extras (cases, clips, mounts, etc.)	Wireless charging case; built-in nickel-titanium ear hooks	Charging case
Included Items	—	Earbuds, charging case, quick start guide, safety sheet (no power adapter)
Main Device	Powerbeats Pro 2 (pair)	2 Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
User Manual	Quick Start Guide	Quick start guide, safety sheet
Warranty Card	Yes	1-year Bose limited warranty

COMPATIBILITY3 fields

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Operating Systems	iOS, Android	Android, iOS (Bose app on Google Play and App Store); any Bluetooth device
Profiles Supported	One-touch pairing, automatic device switching, Audio Sharing, Find My, Apple Health	—
Supported Devices	iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Vision Pro (Lossless Audio), Android	Any Bluetooth-enabled phone, tablet or computer; preorders from 19 Sep 2026

KEY HIGHLIGHT1 field

Specification	Powerbeats Pro 2	Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen)
Highlight	First Powerbeats with ANC, built-in heart-rate monitoring, Apple H2 chip, and wireless charging.	The Bose Ultra Open Earbuds (2nd Gen) are cuff-style open-ear earbuds with an improved driver for deeper bass, Bose OpenAudio, Immersive Audio and Cinema Mode with TrueSpatial head tracking.