Beats urBeats 2

Beats urBeats 2 in Matte Black/ New Gold (MM792ZM/A)

Beats urBeats 2 Matte Black is priced at Kes 7,500  here at Novelty Tech Solution in Nairobi, Kenya

1. Core Identification & Release Details

• Marketing Name: Beats urBeats 2 (also stylized as urbeats2)

• Model Number: MM792ZM/A (This is the specific SKU for the Matte Black version)

• Release Date: September 2016 (Announced alongside the iPhone 7)

• Status: Discontinued. It has been replaced by later Beats models like the Beats Flex, urBeats3, and the Beats Fit Pro.

2. Key Features & Specifications

The urBeats 2 was designed as a durable, in-ear headphone with a focus on bass response, featuring a fully wired connection at a time when the headphone jack was being removed from phones.

• Connectivity: Wired. It ended the widespread confusion from the first-generation urBeats, which had both a Lightning version and a 3.5mm version. The urBeats 2 was exclusively a 3.5mm headphone.

• Control: RemoteTalk™ cable. This is an inline remote on the cable with a microphone, volume buttons, and a central multifunction button for:

  • Play/Pause

  • Skip Track (double-press)

  • Go Back (triple-press)

  • Answer/End Calls

  • Activate Siri (press and hold)

• Acoustic Design: Noise-Isolating. The earbuds seal the ear canal to block out external noise passively.

• Driver: Dynamic, proprietary driver tuned for a powerful, bass-heavy sound signature that Beats was known for at the time.

3. Design & Build

• Color: Matte Black. A full, non-glossy black finish on the earpiece metal housing and the remote.

• Cable: A flat, tangle-resistant cable, a signature of many Beats products at the time. The cable was not removable or user-replaceable.

• Earpieces: Made from a durable, die-cast metal (aluminum) for a premium feel.

• Eartips: Included multiple sizes of silicone eartips (typically S, M, L) to ensure a secure, noise-isolating fit.

4. Compatibility

• Primary: Any device with a standard 3.5mm headphone jack. This included iPhones up to the iPhone 6s/SE (1st gen), most Android phones, PCs, Macs, and gaming consoles.

• With Modern iPhones: To use with an iPhone that lacks a headphone jack (iPhone 7 and later), a Lightning to 3.5mm Headphone Jack Adapter was required and sold separately by Apple.

5. What’s in the Box (Original)

• Beats urBeats 2 earphones (Matte Black)

• 3 pairs of silicone eartips (S, M, L)

• Beats logo sticker

• Carrying case (a small, hard clamshell or soft pouch, depending on the region/package)

• Documentation

6. Distinguishing Features & Context

• vs. First Generation urBeats: The key difference was the connector. The 1st gen urBeats had confusingly similar packaging for a Lightning model and a 3.5mm model. The urBeats 2 consolidated into a single 3.5mm model.

• vs. urBeats3: The urBeats3, released later, featured a slightly refined design with a more flexible cable and often came with a Lightning to 3.5mm adapter in the box for newer iPhones.

• Legacy & Sound: The urBeats 2 is a classic representation of the “old” Beats sound profile—emphasized bass and highs, which was popular for hip-hop, pop, and EDM. Modern Beats products (under Apple’s full ownership) are generally considered to have a more balanced sound profile.

Summary

The Beats urBeats 2 in Matte Black (MM792ZM/A) was a popular, durable, and stylish wired in-ear headphone. It was a direct response to the market’s need for a reliable 3.5mm option as smartphones began removing the headphone jack. Its metal construction, flat tangle-free cable, and bass-forward sound made it a common choice for users invested in the Apple ecosystem who weren’t ready to move to wireless audio. As it is now discontinued, it is only available through third-party resellers and refurbishers.