UMVA has learned that the highly anticipated Prime Day sales have brought significant discounts on top-notch earbuds, with the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 taking center stage.
These wireless earbuds, launched in February 2025 at $249.99, have dropped to a remarkable $179.95, marking a 28% discount and their lowest price since launch. This reduction puts them in a highly competitive position, especially for those already invested in the Apple ecosystem.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 boasts features like active noise cancellation, transparency mode, and automatic device switching, making them a strong contender against other premium earbuds. Their unique design, built around ear hooks rather than a stem, provides a secure fit during workouts and other high-intensity activities.
Constructed from nickel-titanium alloy, the ear hooks flex and conform to the user's ear without clamping down, ensuring a comfortable and secure fit during runs, lifting sessions, and other activities. The package includes four ear tip sizes, allowing users to achieve a proper fit that enhances both noise cancellation and sound quality.
With an IPX4 rating, these earbuds can handle sweat and light rain without issue. However, it's worth noting that they lack an equalizer, so users are stuck with the default bass-forward tuning, which is best suited for hip-hop or electronic music.
The built-in heart-rate sensors can share data with supported fitness apps, but users should be aware that an inconsistent fit can affect the readings. In terms of battery life, users can expect up to 10 hours per charge with noise cancellation off, or eight hours with ANC or Transparency mode enabled.
The charging case boosts total battery life to roughly 45 hours, making these earbuds a solid choice for those seeking long-lasting performance. For those looking for alternative deals, retailers like Walmart and Best Buy are running Prime Day-style sales with discounts of up to 50% off.
Walmart's sale, running from June 22-28, offers an especially good option for those with Walmart+, while Best Buy's sale, also from June 22-28, provides some of the best tech sales online, particularly for My Best Buy "Plus" or "Total" members.
Target is also joining the fray with its Prime Day competition sale from June 23-26, featuring deals of up to 50% off, and users can become a Circle member for free to take advantage of these discounts.
