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The AirPods Pro 2 earbuds have a claimed battery life of around 5.5 to 6 hours with the hearing-aid capabilities or noise cancelling enabled.

The AirPods Pro 2 still perform better, though, thanks to their far superior passive noise cancellation. They do a better job of quieting your surrounding environment even when not playing music.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 are a great companion for exercising, but they are not the best do-it-all earbuds you can get. Music does not sound as rich and detailed as with the Apple AirPods Pro 2 ($249).