Beats Powerbeats Pro

Comfortable and lightweight design ; Appealing audio performance ; Lots of fitness-focused features on offer

Not really for casual fitness users ; Not the most secure fit ; Weak noise cancellation ; Fitness tracking doesn’t appear to be most accurate

There’s plenty the PowerBuds Pro offer for fitness bods, but overall performance isn’t in the same league as some of their rivals.

Class-leading battery life ; Water resistant ; Secure fit, sleek design ; Bold, vibrant sound

The new Powerbeats Pro: Stellar workout buds with one serious flaw

Exceptional battery life ; Much improved sound from other Beats products ; Apple H1 chip is a workhorse for headphones ; Ambidextrous controls are amazing

Huge charging case is a burden ; Treble becomes overbearing at high volumes ; Charges via Lightning and not USB-C ; Hook design isn’t for everyone

Great fit ; Great sound ; Great connectivity ; Great controls

Fairly great expense ; Although Beats have toned down their bassy 'signature sound' of old, some might still find them a tad boomy

Beats Powerbeats Pro are comfortably the best gym and running headphones ever but they are also great, musical true wireless buds that crumple all competition, including AirPods

Easy pairing with iOS Immaculate fit Enjoyable sound

Case is fairly bulky Limited noise isolation Only IPX4 rated

The true wireless Powerbeats Pro a big step up for the Apple-owned headphone brand. They have their limitations (see: lack of noise-cancellation, limited noise isolation and IPX4 rating), but they are Apple’s most premium workout buds.

Superb playback consistency ; Flawless comfort and fit ; Intuitive control system ; Great battery life

Dynamic range limited ; Bass lacks punch ; Audio lacks excitement

In many ways these are among the best in-ear wireless sports headphones available, but not for sound

Powerful audio performance with intense bass depth and bright highs. Strong battery life. Exceptionally secure in-ear fit.

Expensive. Wildly sculpted sound signature. Auto-play feature isn't for everyone.

You're probably not buying the Powerbeats Pro because you want the most accurate-sounding earphones on the market. And if you like Beats' bass-forward approach, they sound great. From a design standpoint, the in-ear fit is top-notch, as are the on-ear...

Great fit and tips ; Sound is impressive ; Really long battery life ; H1 Chip adds convenience for iPhone users ; Brilliant for running/exercise

Noise isolation/cancellation isn't great on loud trains ; Case lid feels a bit flimsy when open ; No wireless charging case

On the whole, we don't think there's a more complete pair of wire-free earphones than the Powerbeats Pro. You get incredible battery life, enjoyable sound and a fit that's both comfortable enough to wear for long periods and secure enough to take it on...

Slick design ; Incredible battery life

Large case ; Lightning charging

Sound quality is great ; Incredible battery life ; Convenience of physical buttons ; It's not just an Apple party

Charging case is huge ; Ambient sound isolation, not cancellation ; More expensive than many wireless earbuds