Powerbeats Pro 2 Can’t Play Music While Tracking Heart Rate on Gym Equipment

Apple's new Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds face significant criticism due to flawed heart rate monitoring. A major limitation prevents simultaneous music playback from an iPhone and heart rate data transmission to gym equipment. This limitation is confirmed by Apple and corroborated by numerous user reports on Reddit. Reviewers experienced persistent heart rate detection problems with various iOS fitness apps. Switching to Android devices resolved these issues, suggesting a compatibility problem with Apple's ecosystem. Inconsistent heart rate accuracy, with frequent dropouts and inaccurate readings, further compounds the problem. This contradicts Apple's claim of extensive testing with athletes. The issues significantly impact the earbuds' advertised functionality, despite their high price point of $249.99. The conflicting experiences highlight a discrepancy between Apple's marketing and the real-world performance of the Powerbeats Pro 2. Users are advised to consider these limitations before purchase.