This wireless in-ear is the third Powerbeats generation of Beats and surprises with its sound and long battery life.

The Powerbeats3 don't look all that different from . There are a few tweaks here and there, mostly aimed at getting them to fit better. The primary distinction is tucked away inside, a happy addition to the Bluetooth earbuds that arrives as a result of the headphone company's acquisition by Apple.

The PowerBeats3 Wireless is a decent step up over its predecessor, but it's no bargain in an increasingly crowded market for wireless sports headphones.

The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless offers an improved fit, very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphone, reliable operation, and strong battery life (12 hours), thanks to Apple's W1 chip; Pairing is dead-simple for iOS users and the headphones also work just fine with Android phones.

Competing models are just as good or better and cost less; not a major upgrade over Powerbeats2 Wireless.

When you have one of the best-selling wireless earphones in the world, what do you do for an encore?

The PowerBeats3 Wireless is a decent step up over its predecessor, but it's no bargain in an increasingly crowded market for wireless sports headphones.

The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless offers an improved fit, very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphone, reliable operation, and strong battery life (12 hours), thanks to Apple's W1 chip; Pairing is dead-simple for iOS users and the headphones also work just fine with Android phones.

Competing models are just as good or better and cost less; not a major upgrade over Powerbeats2 Wireless.

Whether you love ‘em or loathe ‘em, Dr. Dre's eponymous headphones are everywhere, from the treadmill to the weights bench. Even I joined the Beats brigade, picking up a pair of Powerbeats2 wireless in-ears under the (misguided) belief that they'd get me exercising more.

If you're a fan of the Beats line and you own an iPhone 7, then these headphones are clearly the best choice for you, thanks to the W1 chip. Even without an iPhone, there are still plenty of benefits from the Powerbeats3 . They are very durable, and the battery lasts for a long time.

The Powerbeats 3 are the best Beats yet

The Powerbeats 3 are the best Beats yet

I've spent ages searching for the perfect sports earphones, but always came up short. Whether it's ill-fitting earbuds, wireless dropouts, or multiple device woes, there's always some sort of letdown.

Apple W1 chipset boosts range and battery life; Great performance; Comfortable fit

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Apple W1 chipset boosts range and battery life; Great performance; Comfortable fit;

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