Powerbeats Pro 2 Filed in Regulatory Databases Ahead of 2025 Launch

In September, Apple said that it would be launching Powerbeats Pro 2 in 2025, and now further evidence of the wireless earbuds has surfaced.

apple power beats pro 2Powerbeats Pro 2 images found in iOS 18 code

Apple submitted Powerbeats Pro 2 regulatory documents to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in mid-December. The documents were made available to the public this week, and they were spotted by 91Mobiles.

The documents confirm that Apple has continued to take the necessary steps to launch the Powerbeats Pro 2 this year. They also reveal that the left and right earbuds will have model numbers of A3157 and A3158, respectively, while the charging case will be A3160. Beyond that, we have not uncovered any significant details.

Apple also submitted Powerbeats Pro 2 regulatory documents to the Bureau of Indian Standards in November, according to the 91Mobiles report.

Powerbeats Pro are a sportier, fitness-focused alternative to AirPods Pro with built-in, adjustable ear hooks for a secure fit. Apple's teaser video last year showed MLB star Shohei Ohtani wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2, revealing a more vertical, slimmer design compared to the original Powerbeats Pro, which are now discontinued.

Powerbeats Pro 2 Teaser FeatureMLB star Shohei Ohtani wearing the Powerbeats Pro 2

We previously reported that the Powerbeats Pro 2 will offer heart rate monitoring during workouts. Based on our iOS 18 code findings, you will be able to connect the Powerbeats Pro 2 to gym equipment like a treadmill to measure heart rate, and the data will be visible in the Health app and other supported apps on the iPhone.

We also confirmed that Powerbeats Pro 2 will support Active Noise Cancellation, Spatial Audio, and Adaptive Audio. The earbuds and charging case will be available in orange, purple, black, or beige, and the case should have a USB-C port.

Based on other recent Beats headphones, other potential upgrades for the Powerbeats Pro 2 include improved sound quality, longer battery life, and improved cross-platform compatibility with Android features like Find My Device.

Apple did not reveal a specific release date in 2025 for the Powerbeats Pro 2, but the regulatory filings hint at a launch within the next few months.

Update: The four colors have the following names: Jet Black, Quick Sand, Electric Orange, and Hyper Purple.

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Top Rated Comments

jforsander Avatar
13 months ago
This strongly suggests a mid-February release for Powerbeats Pro 2. Since Beats almost always releases products on a Thursday, I'll pick Thursday, February 13th, 2025 as the most likely release date.


Macrumors reported that the Beats Studio Pro appears in the FCC database on June 20th, 2023. Beats Studio Pro were released on July 20th, 2023.

https://www.macrumors.com/2023/06/20/beats-studio-pro-fcc-database/


Macrumors reported that the Beats Solo 4 appeared in the FCC database on April 2nd, 2024. Beats Solo 4 were released on May 2nd, 2024.

https://www.macrumors.com/2024/04/02/apple-beats-solo-4-headphones/
Score: 5 Votes (Like | Disagree)
noannualfee Avatar
13 months ago
I have been waiting for these for so long. I'm against having Apple everything for accessories but the PBP was the king to me in terms of connectivity, ear hold and sound. I had to let mine go because the charging contacts in the case oxidized so fast that cleaning them with rubbing alcohol became annoying.

I had high hopes for the Beats Fit Pro but they would skip and pause after my weights would crash after an olympic lift. These definitely will have my money.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
judgeFire Avatar
13 months ago
They're great but I prefer Beats Fit Pro; hopefully they're still part of the product portfolio and get an update soon, too.
Score: 4 Votes (Like | Disagree)
blairh Avatar
13 months ago
Day one purchase for me. Been using mine almost daily since the first day they were available in 2019.
Score: 3 Votes (Like | Disagree)
7thson Avatar
13 months ago
No white model at launch? I suppose Beats is holding it back for special edition models.
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cateye Avatar
13 months ago
Oooo… look at that orange. LOOK AT IT. ?

I was burned by the charging bug that plagued my original PowerBeatsPro, making them useless, and am happy with my AirPodsPros, but… love electronic doo-dads in a bright bold color like that.
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