Apple’s sport -oriented in -ear headphone series Powerbeats Pro 2’s unpreotiated prototype came up with visuals shared by Sonny Dickson. Powerbeats Pro 2, introduced in February 2025, was presented to users with four different color options in the first place. However, this newly emerged transparent prototype clearly reveals the internal hardware components of the device. This reunites Apple’s interest in transparent design from time to time.
In shared images, the interior architecture and cable order of PowerBeats Pro 2 can be clearly seen. Apple has tested various prototypes in the AirPods and Beats series so far, but very few of them appeared. Thanks to the transparent coating, technical details such as the placement of the sensors and the physical structure of the speaker become more understandable. Dickson points out that this model is only a prototype, while it is possible to release a refined version in the future.
Apple has transparent design in 2023 Beats Studio Buds+ He offered his model for sale. However, in this model, only a part of the internal components were visible. The transparent PowerBeats Pro 2 prototype provides a more comprehensive interior visibility. This shows that Apple has trials with different levels of transparency in design processes.
The internal equipment of PowerBeats Pro 2 is clearly displayed on the transparent body
Apple’s tendency to transparency in headphone designs is a trend that has recently educated users’ curiosity for technology. For users who want to have an idea of the interior hardware of the device, such prototypes can be quite remarkable. However, it is also known that Apple does not generally launch such prototypes commercially. Therefore, it is not clear whether the transparent PowerBeats Pro 2 will move on a large scale.
From a technical point of view, Powerbeats Pro 2 is equipped with Apple’s H2 chip. In this way, the headphones offer lossless sound support, but also provide a more stable bluetooth connection. The device also becomes possible thanks to the optical sensors placed in each headset. It is stated that these sensors can make 100 measurements per second.
PowerBeats Pro 2, which promises up to 45 hours in total, also includes functions such as active noise prevention (ANC) and transparency mode. The device, which offers an extra battery time of 36 hours with the charging box, is designed for exercise -oriented users. The resistance of the headphones to water and cress is also documented by the IPX4 certificate. Thus, external factors such as sweating or rain during sports do not pose a problem.
In addition to all these, the question of why Apple has not shared this prototype with the public, or for what purpose is still clear. It is known that the company has developed transparent AirPods prototypes before, but never released them. Nevertheless, such leaks allow us to get some insights about Apple’s design process. These visuals are very valuable especially for users who are curious about the internal structure of the device.
The current color options of PowerBeats Pro 2 are still available on sale and the product is accessible on a global scale. In Türkiye, Apple’s online store is sold for 13.999 TL. Hepsiburada also has the opportunity to purchase 13.899 TL.
However, the probability of the transparent prototype to be released depends on Apple’s product strategies rather than consumer expectations. Apple usually prefers to use such design prototypes only in internal test processes. In any case, such visuals offer important data to understand the engineering process of devices. Apple will come out with similar surprises in the future will become clear over time.