Apple Watch technology in headphones. Measuring heart rate is no longer just a clock

Apple bought Beats Music and Beats Electronics in 2014 and, although the AirPods are still the most recognizable headphones of the company, the development of Beats has not stopped since then.

The Powerbeats pro 2 They are the new beatic headphones and, in addition to respecting the hook format that works so much in the sports market, these are the first headphones under the Apple umbrella that land with A curious function: heart rhythm monitoring.

These headphones, at a technical level, arrive with cancellation of active noise, adaptive equalization, space audio, Apple H2 chip and total compatibility with Apple devices (hands -free with Siri, network search, link with a single touch, etc.)

They promise an autonomy of up to 10 hours Of continuous reproduction, they work with Qi wireless loaders and are resistant to both sweat and water. What is expected of beats that are launched at a price of 299.95 euros.

What does a cardiac monitoring sensor paint in headphones

Made the presentations, the clear doubt comes in its key specification. These powerbeats are capable of Measure our frequency in real time. They become the first Beats product to incorporate this monitoring. But how do they work in headphones?

According to Beats, a lot of development has been invested to design and locate these control sensors. In this case, They are located right next to the padand make green light more than 100 times per second.

The company details that the years of research in heart rate control of Apple Watch have been used to continue this development in the headphones, reducing technical architecture to 1/16 of its original size to integrate it into a headset, without compromising comfort or precision.

Beyond marketing, Apple has trimmed Apple Watch sensors to implement them in these headphones. And, yes, they will only work if you have both positions.

The goal is to offer an alternative to the smart watch, so that athletes can measure their heart rate while wearing headphones. They are a solution for those fashionable sports, such as Crossfit or Hyrox, in which it is not possible to train with a clock placed.

Headphones as a health complement

Apple has not been the first to introduce heart rhythm sensors into headphones. Amazfit got it in 2020 with its Powerbudssome headphones of less than 100 euros, and Anker sells his Soundcore with a “similar” technology.

The quoted is mandatory because, to date, Apple Watch heart rate measurement is one of the most reliable proposals. If Beats has managed to take this technology to its headphones, at least on paper, They should lead this land.

Beyond this particular case, these headphones They will be an excellent thermometer. They can be the door that, in the near future, Apple Airpods incorporate heart rhythm sensor. A movement that would make enough sense, seen the clear health approach that the company’s products have.

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