Excellent for athletic endeavors, but can be uncomfortable when worn for long periods

Good sound quality; very secure athletic fit; long battery life

Can be uncomfortable when worn for 2+ hours; relatively large charging case; Can be uncomfortable when worn for 2+ hours; relatively large charging case

Compared to AirPods, Beats Powerbeats Pro sound better, have longer battery life, and fit better.

Great sound ; Super long battery life ; Really snug fit ; Physical control buttons on both earbuds

Large charging case ; Pricey

Apple's Powerbeats Pro deliver on almost every feature we wanted to see from AirPods —better audio, better sound isolation, more secure fit, and longer battery. But does that make them our new go-to headphones?

PowerBeats Pro maybe the alternative that AirPod lovers need even if that includes about a $50 increase. It houses the H1 chip which can provide the same connectivity, stability, and giving off a better sound while having a massive 20+ hour battery life.

Let’s get the bad out of the way first, shall we? For starters, that charging case is huge. There’s no way around it. It’s something that’s become more and more apparent as the weather is warmer and I no longer have jacket pockets to carry it around in.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro are great truly wireless sports headphones that have a good audio reproduction. They are versatile for a wide ...

For me at personally, the AirPods are way more convenient. They fit into my life, and my pocket, much better than Powerbeats. I’ve never had any major issues working out with my AirPods, and I think they generally sound fine.

Awesome connectivity; very comfortable; great sound

Bulky case; big price tag

The best truly wireless earphones for iOS users and a serious temptation to everyone else

Grown up sound; Battery life; Apple’s innards; Smooth setup and controls

Bulky charging case; No USB-C; Price; Noise isolation

The PowerBeats Pro are an excellent set of earbuds marred by a few compromises due to the large form and ear attachment. They sound good, last a long time between charges, have rock-solid connectivity and an excellent set of controls.