Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Sony WF-C710N: which should you buy?

Key differences

Still a tie on the makers' figures: the two read the same on water resistance and noise cancelling. Pick on price, or on what each Guide says it is best for.

• Weight: 8.7g vs 5.2g (both per earbud)Powerbeats Pro 2: 8.7g ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 5.2g ConfirmedSource
• Battery life: 36 hrs vs 30 hrs (both with case, ANC on)Powerbeats Pro 2: 36 hrs ConfirmedSourceSony WF-C710N: 30 hrs ConfirmedSource

From each maker's own specifications. A point is listed only when both makers state a figure and the two differ; a point either maker does not state is left out, never guessed. Two figures measured under different conditions are shown side by side, not compared.

Who should buy which

• The Powerbeats Pro 2 Guide names it for fitness and calls.Fitness: Nickel-titanium ear hooks hold them in place through a workout, and built-in heart rate sensors send live data to Apple Fitness or your gym equipment. Source linkedSourceCalls: Paired with an iOS device, five microphones and voice accelerometers cancel background noise so calls stay clear. Source linkedSource
• The Sony WF-C710N Guide names it for noisy calls and music.Noisy calls: Voice pickup trained on over 500 million voice samples keeps your voice clear on calls in noisy places. Source linkedSourceMusic: A 5 mm driver with DSEE brings powerful bass and clear vocals, and the EQ is yours to adjust. Source linkedSource

From what each Guide names the product best for. Both Guides also name travel.