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

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

If you've been eyeing the pricey Beats Powerbeats Pro wireless earphones, this is a great time to go for it. They normally cost $249.95, but you can score a pair at Amazon right now for $199.95, or 20 percent off, with free shipping. The Powerbeats Pro feature "adjustable, secure-fit earhooks" that should ensure they stay in place during workouts. They're sweat- and water-resistant and promise up to 9 hours of listening time, plus their case holds an additional 24 hours of charge. There are volume and track controls on each earbud, and you can use your voice to summon Siri hands-free. At less than a year old, they already have more than 1,500 5-star reviews on Amazon. Unlike Apple's second-gen AirPods, which failed to truly impress us, the Powerbeats Pro true wireless earbuds earned an excellent rating in PCMag's review. We praised their "powerful audio performance with intense bass depth and bright highs," "strong battery life," and "exceptionally secure in-ear fit." They...

Need gift suggestions this holiday shopping season? No worries: Oprah Winfrey has your back. The beloved media icon just released her "Favorite Things" list of 2019 on Amazon, and it's not all cozy blankets and pajamas. Oprah has some solid tech suggestions this year, including the Beats Powerbeats Pro true wireless earphones, which would make a great gift for any gym rat, and the new Echo Dot Kids Edition, designed for children ages 3 and up. "Sweat- and water-resistant earbuds are the perfect workout partners," Oprah says of the Powerbeats Pro. "These have a charging case and offer up to nine hours of uninterrupted listening time, which means you could make it through a whole marathon without running out of juice." The $249.95 Powerbeats Pro are among PCMag's favorite completely wire-free earphones on the market. They earned an excellent rating in our review and praise for their "powerful audio performance with intense bass depth and bright highs," "strong battery life," ...

The Powerbeats Pro headphones will make use of Apple’s advanced H1 chip