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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Edifier NeoBuds Planar

What Powerbeats Pro 2 does better (2) and where NeoBuds Planar wins (3) — every spec side by side.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats · 2025Powerbeats Pro 2
7.3Score
2 advantages≈ $230
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Edifier NeoBuds Planar
Edifier · 2025NeoBuds Planar
6.8Score
3 advantages
7.2Noise control & calls9.3
8.5Battery4.2

Why is Powerbeats Pro 2 better than NeoBuds Planar?

  1. Battery life10 h vs 7.5 h+33%
  2. Total with charging case45 h vs 30 h+50%

Why is NeoBuds Planar better than Powerbeats Pro 2?

  1. Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)No · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
  2. aptXNo · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
  3. LDACNo · Powerbeats Pro 2: Yes
Specifications

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Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup designClosed-back—
Driver typeDynamic—
Number of drivers2—
Lowest frequency—20 Hz
Highest frequency—40,000 Hz
Impedance10 Ω—
Sensitivity—92 dB
Spatial / 3D audioYes—
Head trackingYes—
Adjustable equaliserYes—
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYes—
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h7.5 h
Battery life with ANC—5 h
Total with charging case45 h30 h
Battery capacity100 mAh—
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1,5 h—
Fast charging supportYes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version—5.4
Bluetooth codecsAACaptX Lossless, aptX Adaptive, aptX, LDAC, LHDC, AAC, SBC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)NoYes
aptXNoYes
LDACNoYes
USB-CYes—
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiri—
Companion appYes—
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)8.7 g—
Protection ratingIPX4—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx4—
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