Description 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 It has been replaced by later Beats models like the Beats Flex, urBeats3, and the Beats Fit Pro. 2.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.
