You see, rather than the customary touch controls on similar true wireless headphones, the Beats have old-school buttons on each earbud.Ī volume rocker on either ear means you can crank up the sound in seconds to inspire you up a particularly steep incline, and the Beats logo doubles as a button to control everything else - press once to pause or play your music, twice to skip a track, three times to go back to the previous song and hold to summon Siri.
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This is another area where, in our opinion, the Powerbeats Pro have beaten most of their rivals. But, as sports headphones, we don’t imagine you’ll be carrying this with you on your runs or trips to the gym. The case is considerably bigger than most other true wireless earbuds, with its size meaning you’ll struggle to slip it into the pocket of your pants. You can also enjoy up to 1.5 hours of music from just five minutes of charging thanks to the Fast Fuel feature, which is handy when you’re on low battery just before your run. The headphones offer up to nine hours of playback on their own (enough to satisfy fans of music and ultra marathons alike) and this figure is boosted to 24 hours with the charging case. The last thing to mention is the charging case.
So, if you’re training for a marathon or other endurance event, we can’t recommend these headphones highly enough for long-lasting comfort and a reliable fit. But they continued to work well for us through rainy runs and sweaty workouts. Their IPX4 rating, meaning they’re resistant to splashes of water only, is lower than most of the sports headphones we tried. The hooks felt so natural we forgot they were even there and they never caused our ears to ache during longer workouts - unlike the silicone wings of other true wireless earbuds. This, twinned with a choice of four different-sized silicone buds to ensure you get a good seal, means there’s no risk of the headphones taking a tumble mid-workout. The adjustable hooks sit snug around the ears, and can be pushed into place to tighten or loosen the fit. This is our favorite aspect of the Powerbeats Pro, with the headphones feeling incredibly comfortable to wear for running and other forms of exercise. Plastic hooks on the Powerbeats Pro sit securely around the ears so the headphones won't fall out during intense exercise (Image credit: Future / Harry Bullmore) There are a few other classy touches iPhone owners can enjoy too, like the headphone icon switching to the silhouette of the Powerbeats Pro, and the battery of the case and each individual earbud displaying on the home screen, which we appreciated.
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You’re also given the option of turning on voice notifications, but we’d advise against this if you’re part of any group chats (we learned this lesson after enduring a relentless torrent of unwanted updates delivered in emotionless tech-driven tones).Īpple users also don’t have to worry about updates as the headphones will take care of this automatically, though the instructions say Android users will have to download the Beats app to do this.
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When you switch the iPhone’s Bluetooth settings on, a pop-up message will spring from the bottom of your screen, allowing you to pair the Powerbeats in seconds. Owned by Apple, Beats has clearly optimized its headphones to work seamlessly with its parent company’s kit, and it shows.
If, like our tester, you have an iPhone, setting up the Powerbeats Pro is an incredibly smooth (enjoyable, even) experience. And, at the time of writing, a new pair can be picked up for $199.95 on Amazon (opens in new tab).
Three years on, they remain Apple’s premium sports headphone offering. The Powerbeats Pro have been around for a while now, with Apple releasing them in 2018 with an MSRP of $249.99 in the US or £219 in the UK. The Beats Powerbeats Pro headphones, pictured here with their box and case, have parent company Apple's customary clean design (Image credit: Future / Harry Bullmore) Price and release date
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