The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones use the Apple W1 chip for superior Bluetooth performance and deliver a highly sculpted, bass-forward audio experience.
Insanely boosted bass and sculpted highs aren't for anyone seeking an accurate sound signature
Fit could be better
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There's a lot to like here, the sound is great, the battery life is decent and you can adjust the fit to make them snug, even if this doesn't always...
The PowerBeats 3 are well-made, long-lasting and with good sound quality, which is a pleasing trio of merit for fitness headphones.The fit is pretty good, and for people with more ‘enclosed' ears likely almost perfect. Some might struggle to get a good...
These are a great pair of wireless in-ear headphones for fitness fans as they stay put during exercise thanks to the adjustable ear hooks. The overall sound is good, although in some genres there was a slightly overpowering bass. They have up to 12...
The Powerbeats 3 aren't the best in-ears around from an audio perspective, but the fact they keep going and going, stay securely in your ears thanks to those ear hooks and pump the bass will be a huge draw to many. As will the W1 chip's pairing...
At $200, the Powerbeats3 are not exactly an impulse buy. In fact, Apple's own forthcoming AirPods (which also include the W1 chip, as well as a number of other advantages) are $40 cheaper. Still, the Powerbeats3 are priced at the same entry point as...
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. The Beats PowerBeats3 Wireless are the first sports...
Yes--especially if you want wireless earbuds for running and working out at the gym.Wireless earbuds have blown up in the past two years, for a number of reasons. But despite the immense popularity, there are still some longstanding issues that hang...
Price-wise these are on the high side for sporty headphones, but they do a fair job of justifying this.They stay on well and achieve a good, snug and largely sound-insulating fit, although clipping on the ear hooks can be a bit awkward. Design is fairly...