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ByJon Levey

Published Jan 03, 2020

Some truly wireless earbuds toe the line between everyday use and active wear. One look at the endorsers in the promotional video for the Powerbeats Pro—Simone Biles, Lebron James, Serena Williams—and it’s obvious they’re designed to be gym ready and workout approved.

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Price: $250

Pros

Cons

The Powerbeats Pro has an earhook design. It gives it more weight (20.3 grams) and conspicuousness than a true in-ear model, but there’s the added security that it won’t dislodge without a perfect seal. It’s offered in four different colorways—ivory, black, navy, moss—as variety in appearance is common in the Beats universe.

The headphones are housed in a sturdy, chunky and somewhat slippery case. Connection to your device requires nothing more than opening the case and checking the Bluetooth menu.Battery life is definitely a strength of the Powerbeats Pro. A full charge yields up to nine hours of playback, with nearly 15 more from the charging case.

The downside is the case is bigger than many other models—it’s the size of chubby Altoids tin—and might be too large to carry around comfortably in your pocket.

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Fit

There are four sized silicone ear tips to discover the most secure seal. The offset acoustic nozzle positions securely on the concha, but not with the depth into the canal that other ear buds do. That makes it more comfortable to wear, especially for longer periods of time, but results in some sound leakage and less surrounding noise cancellation.

But the real star in this category is the adjustable earhook. It has been a part of the Powerbeats line since its launch in 2010, and it has been redesigned and refined to provide optimal stability during dynamic movement.

Performance

The earphones have a clever, ambidextrous design; both perform identical tasks, so there’s no need to remember which one does what. Busy with the right hand and need to hear someone? Hit pause with the left.In terms of sound quality, I had no complaints. I’m not audio savvy enough to distinguish the warmth and character of music at its different frequencies. Connectivity was also a highlight thanks to the Apple H1 chip in the headphone. Not once during use did a bud lose contact or experience any distortion.

The negatives in performance were quite minor. The function button is subtle in the landscape of the bud, and can be both occasionally tricky to find and too easy to click if you’re only adjusting your ear and not attempting to alter playback. While the earhooks are secure and comfortable, they do take a little effort to put on and take off.There’s also no equalizer.

Bottom Line

If you’re in the market for truly wireless workout earbuds, the Powerbeats Pro are a great choice. And that goes double if you’re an Apple user. Simply put, they check all the necessary boxes: great functionality, comfort, absolute security, with long battery life and top-notch playback.

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FAQs

What are the benefits of Powerbeats pro? ›

Thanks to their larger design compared to the AirPods, Apple and Beats engineers have been able to incorporate a larger battery. The Powerbeats Pro are rated at 9 hours for music listening compared to 5 hours for the AirPods, and the charging case delivers 15 extra hours of juice.

Do the Powerbeats pro sound good? ›

The Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless have better sound reproduction than the Apple AirPods Pro Truly Wireless. The Beats also have a better control scheme, a great battery life, and a more sports-friendly ear-hook design.

Are Powerbeats Pro better than AirPods? ›

If your primary use is the gym/exercise, get the Powerbeats Pro. They're louder, and are guaranteed not to get knocked out of your ears due to the secure-fit earhooks. If you exercise, but also find yourself wearing your earbuds many other places - especially in the office for phone calls - get the AirPods Pro.

Can Powerbeats pro answer calls? ›

Answer phone calls

To answer a call, press the Beats logo button once. To end a call, press the Beats logo button once or twice depending on your settings. To answer a second incoming call and put the first call on hold, press once. When two calls are active, press once to switch between calls.

Do Powerbeats Pro fall out when running? ›

Running with Powerbeats Pro: Verdict

Luckily, I don't plan on reaching distance-runner status anytime soon. For a 60-minute-or-less track workout, the Powerbeats Pro are stellar — and they stay put.

What is better than the Powerbeats pro? ›

Our Verdict. The Beats Fit Pro True Wireless offer more features than the Beats Powerbeats Pro Truly Wireless. The Fit Pro have a more neutral sound profile, which some users may prefer, a virtual soundstage feature, and ANC, which can block out more ambient noise.

Do Powerbeats Pro have good bass? ›

Both the Powerbeats Pro and AirPods Pro have Apple's H1 chip and IPX4 ratings. Their sound signatures aren't too different, but the Powerbeats Pro has that signature Beats bass boost. The AirPods Pro is more portable but the Powerbeats Pro is more stable in your ears. What about the Beats Powerbeats3?

Can you hear outside noise with Powerbeats pro? ›

Active Noise Cancellation mode blocks external sounds such as street noise or people's voices, while Transparency mode lets you hear your surrounding environment. You can turn these settings on or off in the Beats app.

Can you run in the rain with Powerbeats Pro? ›

Are my Beats wireless earphones waterproof? Your Powerbeats, Powerbeats Pro, Beats Studio Buds, Beats Studio Buds +, and Beats Fit Pro earbuds are sweat and water resistant*, but not sweatproof or waterproof.

Do Powerbeats Pro last long? ›

Your Powerbeats Pro earbuds each provide up to 9 hours of playback. With the charging case, you can get more than 24 hours of playback. And with Fast Fuel, you can get up to 1.5 hours of playback after you charge for 5 minutes.

Can you wear Powerbeats pro in the shower? ›

Your Powerbeats Pro earbuds are sweat and water resistant, but not sweatproof or waterproof.

Is Beats owned by Apple? ›

The brand's continued success helps bring the energy, emotion and excitement of playback in the recording studio back to the listening experience for music lovers worldwide. Beats was acquired by Apple Inc. in July 2014.

Are Powerbeats Pro waterproof? ›

Your Powerbeats Pro earbuds are sweat and water resistant, but not sweatproof or waterproof. The charging case is not waterproof, sweatproof, sweat resistant, or water resistant, so be careful not to get moisture in any openings. Learn more about water and sweat resistance.

Why are Beats better than AirPods? ›

The Studio Pro carry stronger features and battery life

However, the Studio Pro have a few more perks that are unavailable on the AirPods Max. As previously mentioned, Beats engineered the Studio Pro for wired listening (3.5mm, USB-C) as well as lossless audio.

Can I shower with Powerbeats pro? ›

Here's how to prevent damage to your Beats wireless earphones due to contact with liquid: Don't swim or bathe with your Beats wireless earphones. Don't expose your Beats wireless earphones to pressurized water or high velocity water, such as when showering, water skiing, wake boarding, surfing, or jet skiing.

How beneficial are Beats? ›

Packed with nutrition, beets have antioxidants like betalains that fight cell damage and inflammation, potentially offering protection against cancer and heart disease. Health benefits of beets include more stamina during exercise, heart disease and stroke prevention, and lower blood pressure.

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