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.

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

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...

The Good ; The Powerbeats Pro have better sound and battery life than the AirPods and will stay on your ears securely. They offer all the same basic conveniences of the 2019 AirPods, including fast pairing, rock-solid wireless connectivity and...

The Bad ; The Powerbeats Pro are more expensive than AirPods. The charging case isn't pocket-friendly, nor does it offer wireless charging. The headphones deliver some treble push, and may not fit all ears perfectly.

The Bottom Line If you can overlook the jumbo charging case and high price, the Powerbeats Pro true wireless headphones are superior to the AirPods in a few key ways.

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

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

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

Comfortable fit ; Rich sound that isn’t bass-reliant ; Smooth OS compatibility

No Beats app ; No noise-cancelling tech

Good sound quality ; Works well with iOS devices ; Long battery life ; Comfortable, secure fit ; Controls on both earpieces

Only connects to a single device ; Bulky carrying case ; No support for wireless charging

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

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