Powerbeats Pro 2 Heart Rate Tracking Fails in Fitness Tests [Video]
Apple's new Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, equipped with built-in optical heart rate sensors, are reportedly failing to deliver the seamless fitness tracking experience promised. Recent fitness reviews highlight connectivity issues, inaccurate heart rate readings, and an inability to play music while paired with gym equipment.YouTuber DC Rainmaker recently posted an in-depth review detailing these shortcomings. He discovered that users must choose between listening to audio or monitoring their heart rate when connected to gym equipment—a significant limitation for a product marketed as a workout companion. Apple confirmed this restriction in a statement, saying, "You cannot listen to music with your iPhone while also paired with the gym equipment for heart rate." Competing products can handle both functions seamlessly, leaving Powerbeats Pro 2 users at a disadvantage.The heart rate monitoring feature, a key selling point of the earbuds, has also faced criticism. Rainmaker conducted tests during indoor cycling and outdoor running that revealed troubling inconsistencies. During high-intensity intervals, the optical sensors frequently dropped out, either registering no data at all or delivering wildly inaccurate readings. In one outdoor run, inaccuracies plagued 80% of the session, with dropouts occurring even after adjustments and firmware updates. Compared to reliable alternatives like the Polar H10 chest strap and Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Powerbeats Pro 2's performance was dismal, with Rainmaker calling it "terribly useless" as a heart rate sensor.Continue ReadingSpotlight Deal:Apple M4 Max 16-inch MacBook Pro (48GB RAM, 1TB SSD) On Sale for $435 Off [Deal]Share Article:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Reddit, EmailFollow iClarified:Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Newsletter, App Store, YouTube
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Apple's new Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds, equipped with built-in optical heart rate sensors, are reportedly failing to deliver the seamless fitness tracking experience promised. Recent fitness reviews highlight connectivity issues, inaccurate heart rate readings, and an inability to play music while paired with gym equipment.
YouTuber DC Rainmaker recently posted an in-depth review detailing these shortcomings. He discovered that users must choose between listening to audio or monitoring their heart rate when connected to gym equipment—a significant limitation for a product marketed as a workout companion. Apple confirmed this restriction in a statement, saying, "You cannot listen to music with your iPhone while also paired with the gym equipment for heart rate." Competing products can handle both functions seamlessly, leaving Powerbeats Pro 2 users at a disadvantage.
The heart rate monitoring feature, a key selling point of the earbuds, has also faced criticism. Rainmaker conducted tests during indoor cycling and outdoor running that revealed troubling inconsistencies. During high-intensity intervals, the optical sensors frequently dropped out, either registering no data at all or delivering wildly inaccurate readings. In one outdoor run, inaccuracies plagued 80% of the session, with dropouts occurring even after adjustments and firmware updates. Compared to reliable alternatives like the Polar H10 chest strap and Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Powerbeats Pro 2's performance was dismal, with Rainmaker calling it "terribly useless" as a heart rate sensor.
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YouTuber DC Rainmaker recently posted an in-depth review detailing these shortcomings. He discovered that users must choose between listening to audio or monitoring their heart rate when connected to gym equipment—a significant limitation for a product marketed as a workout companion. Apple confirmed this restriction in a statement, saying, "You cannot listen to music with your iPhone while also paired with the gym equipment for heart rate." Competing products can handle both functions seamlessly, leaving Powerbeats Pro 2 users at a disadvantage.
The heart rate monitoring feature, a key selling point of the earbuds, has also faced criticism. Rainmaker conducted tests during indoor cycling and outdoor running that revealed troubling inconsistencies. During high-intensity intervals, the optical sensors frequently dropped out, either registering no data at all or delivering wildly inaccurate readings. In one outdoor run, inaccuracies plagued 80% of the session, with dropouts occurring even after adjustments and firmware updates. Compared to reliable alternatives like the Polar H10 chest strap and Apple Watch Ultra 2, the Powerbeats Pro 2's performance was dismal, with Rainmaker calling it "terribly useless" as a heart rate sensor.
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