Powerbeats2 Wireless In-Ear Headphone, Active Collection - Flash Blue
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Brand | Apple |
Model Name | Wireless |
Color | Blue |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth |
About this item
- Connectivity Technology: Wireless
- Pair and play with your Bluetooth device with 30 foot range
- 6 hour rechargeable battery
- Sweat and water resistant
- Take hands-free calls and adjust music with no-slip-grip RemoteTalk control
- What's in the box: Powerbeats² Wireless earphones with RemoteTalk wrap around cable, carrying case, universal micro USB cable, cable management clip, four (4) pairs of multi-sized/shaped eartips, Quick Start Guide
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Customers like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. For example, they say it's comfortable and fits anyone's ears perfectly. Some appreciate the quality, saying it'll last a long time. Opinions are mixed on battery life, value, performance, and connectivity.
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Customers like the sound quality of the computer input device. They say it's able to get loud enough for them to listen to, and the sound comes in clear and loudly. Some are surprised with the sound via bluetooth connection, saying it helps bring out the bass. Overall, most are happy with the purchase and recommend it to others.
"...Mostly, it really helped bring out the bass. Additionally, with a better seal comes better passive noise cancelation...." Read more
"These were very useful, charging and battery were better. Sound quality was really. It pairs seamlessly with the phone and computer" Read more
"...They were a great purchase I made, and they sound and look pleasantly nice.*THINGS TO KEEP IN CHECK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE..." Read more
"...with them, I fell in love with the ear hook and fit, which delivered great sound while still allowing ambient noise for runs in the city and along..." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the quality of the earphones. They mention that they are great, spectacular, and perfect. Some say that the mids are mediocre. Overall, most are happy with the performance and recommend the product.
"...Apart from all the hate that Beats by Dr. Dre receives, these are great earphones and they manage to have a great range in case you're in a big gym..." Read more
"...They have been an awesome addition to my iPod, given they pair seamlessly via Bluetooth, and they enable me to go about my daily runs/workouts..." Read more
"Very nice headset, light, with hard carry case for protection which is big enough to accommodate also charging cable...." Read more
"...The treble is nice and rounded with enough zing but never harsh. There are definitely a couple of problems I've seen...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the computer input device. They say it does not feel too bulky, fits their ear just right, and stays in place. Some say the sound is great and the ear piece stays on.
"...With these, it really helps keep them where you put them. I've never been a fan of just plain ol' earbuds...." Read more
"...They should be able to fit anyone's ears perfectly. 6...." Read more
"...I'm a daily runner (4 miles). The ear buds are larger than what I'm use to, but still comfortable...." Read more
"...In my time with them, I fell in love with the ear hook and fit, which delivered great sound while still allowing ambient noise for runs in the city..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that they perform very well for their needs, function very well as bluetooth headphones, and sound really good. However, others say that the 1st pair stopped working a little over a month after they bought them, the connection drops while they were running, and are just mediocre.
"...Powerbeats started acting up and the remote started misbehaving...." Read more
"These were very useful, charging and battery were better. Sound quality was really. It pairs seamlessly with the phone and computer" Read more
"...confirm what some others have mentioned, which is the serious lag when watching videos...." Read more
"...They are very helpful when it comes to listening to music while working out...." Read more
Customers have mixed opinions about the value of the computer input device. Some say that it's worth the price, while others say that the quality doesn't justify the price.
"...I'm retracting my recommendation since the quality doesn't justify the price.==[original review/post]===So far, so good...." Read more
"...use to the ache that comes with a nagging relationship, these are totally worth it...." Read more
"It's a great workout headphone, but definitely not worth the price at $200...." Read more
"...I was looking for beats that are not too cheap and not too expensive. So I look into the Powerbeats 2 wireless...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that the Bluetooth connectivity is great and connects without a problem, while others say that they encounter issues with the connectivity. They say that the connection drops while using them and the signal gets spotty.
"...The Bluetooth experience is definitely liberating, but I am still unsure the technology has truly arrived given the lack of any consumer consensus..." Read more
"...These don't give any such notification and you can't see the indicator light while working out so it's basically a crapshoot as to how long your..." Read more
"...a leap up from the yurbuds as the audio quality was superb, and they were wireless...." Read more
"...The wireless range also gives you some space to avoid your other electronics from getting jealous over your love affair with this earbuds...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the computer input device. Some mention that it has a good battery life, while others say that it doesn't last more than an hour and a half. Some customers also mention that the charging cable is short and the earphones are fragile.
"...My only complaint so far is that the battery life seems a bit short, at only 6 hours per charge. Something I am willing to deal with...." Read more
"...Instructions are very clear on how to use them. 8. Good battery(CONS)..." Read more
"...the bad parts, my only TWO dislikes is the rechargeable cable, and battery life...." Read more
"...Because of the sweat proof durability and long battery life, these headphones will help you through any tough workout...." Read more
Customers are dissatisfied with the durability of the headphones. They mention that they're far more fragile than they should be, and horribly constructed. They say that the headphones are susceptible to failure due to sweat, and that the ear pieces break off. Some customers also say that they received a defective product.
"...While they had a decent sound, they were not the most durable and the cord kept getting in the way...." Read more
"...Only lasts 6 hours.- Short charging cable.- Fragile earphones..." Read more
"...They have a good build quality, (fingers crossed), so far. 4...." Read more
"...elected to replace them because it looks like the plastic in that area is splitting with nothing to keep it together and I expect they will fail..." Read more
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I bought these to replace my worn out original Powerbeats. Go figure, literally the day these are announced my original (and by original, I mean I bought those when they first came out too) Powerbeats started acting up and the remote started misbehaving. Having such a good experience with those, I decided to give these a try.
Recently I was gifted the Beats Studio Wireless headphones to replace some cheap corded ones that I had previously. Honestly, I didn't think the wireless feature would be that big of a deal with those and I turned out to be very wrong. Exact same story with these. Working out with these is a joy with no cable.
As for the sound quality, I can only echo what others have said, these sound great. I thought they would be pretty much identical to my old Powerbeats if not a little worse because they were wireless, but, again I was surprisingly wrong. The most important thing with these is to literally try every single set of earbuds they come with. The original ones sounded pretty good, but to satisfy my curiosity I tried them all. I ended up going with the biggest ones (I'd say I have average sized ears and ear holes) just because of the sound difference. The seal the bigger ones afforded me resulted in a completely different sound definitely for the better. Mostly, it really helped bring out the bass. Additionally, with a better seal comes better passive noise cancelation. However, to each their own, you might disagree.
As for the fit, I was really excited that these kept the arch that goes around the ear. While not as critical with the wireless version, that hook kept the wired ones from ripping out of my ear every time the cable got caught on something. With these, it really helps keep them where you put them. I've never been a fan of just plain ol' earbuds. They inevitably end up falling out of my ears. You will not have to worry about that with these.
Seeing as I mentioned the remote glitching out on my old pair I should address my initial impressions of the inline remote on these. I never was a huge fan of the plastic diamond shape of the original Powerbeats. These on the other hand are almost completely sealed in rubber (except for the microphone) and as I'm almost sure that continued exposure to sweat is what ultimately did my last pair in, I'm fairly confident I will not be having that problem with these. Only complaint with these in regards to the remote is given how close the remote is to the ear you can't really see what you're pushing on and the buttons all feel the same to me. I found myself having to feel up and down the remote to try to find the button I was looking for.
With the accolades out of the way, let's get to the negatives. Yes, these for some reason are horribly out of sync with video. I read in another review that customer support mentioned this is because of the nature of Bluetooth but that is just plain wrong. My Studio Wireless use Bluetooth and I watch tons of video with those and it's perfectly in sync. If a big part of your routine with headphones is consuming videos of any kind, I would not recommend these to you. I will only ever use these for music, so this didn't matter at all to me. Also, they are battery drainers of whatever device they are connected to, to be sure. In my about 2 hour workout they easily drained 20% off my iPhone 5 battery perhaps more. As for the battery in the headphones themselves, to that I cannot speak yet. I just got these today and haven't had a chance to drain them completely and see how long they last, but when I do and have a chance to charge and drain them a few times I will update my review should any pertinent points come from that experience.
Overall: I was extremely hesitant to buy $200 headphones when I had a perfectly good pair already. Once those started acting up, I began to reconsider my position on that. I paid $150 for my original Powerbeats when I got them years ago and did nothing but workout with them sweating profusely at times and they kept taking it (even considering the version I had went so far to say that one should avoid water/perspiration if at all possible). Having such a good run with those and with my new found fascination with wireless, I decided I had to give these a try. I've only had them for one day and I'm already quite sure these are going to be part of my workouts for quite some time. I would be surprised if you didn't agree should you also purchase them!
I believe these earbuds definitely fit the solution for gym earbuds.
They are very helpful when it comes to listening to music while working out.
They provide a clear bass sound, with a good amount of noise isolation and not too much music leakage is done.
They are great for working out, or running.
(PROS) 1. They are very good for running and working out, definitely one of the best hands down.
2. Music from these is very nice, with a good amount of bass, no matter what anyone says. If you do want to alter something, just add on a equalizer, makes tremendous difference, but already without one, they sound great.
3. They have a good build quality, (fingers crossed), so far.
4. They are the #1 best looking earbuds in my opinion and that too, wireless.
5. They should be able to fit anyone's ears perfectly.
6. Extra ear tips are added, a total of 4 pairs if you include the ones that you get too.
7. Instructions are very clear on how to use them.
8. Good battery
(CONS)
1. After a hour or two, they will start hurting. These are not meant to be for just strolling around, they are meant to be for working out. That's one of the reasons people give these earbuds a rating of 3.7. They do not understand that these are workout earbuds, you cannot expect a abnormal amount of comfort while sitting down for multiple hours watching a movie of some sort. Comfort is good for working out, or a max of a hour at a time wearing them.
2. Price, many people also have this issue. I bought these when they were for around 119 US dollars. I got a very good deal. Could they be cheaper, yes. But you are getting a top notch company grade pair of earbuds that are wireless. If you see these on sale, get them, but don't expect to be astonished. They sound great of course, but I feel like they could be slightly cheaper. Then again, Beats are always expensive. :) Bottom line, if you have the money, don't be concerned.
(RECAP)
BUY THEM! They are great. Everything is going just fine with mine, (fingers crossed). They were a great purchase I made, and they sound and look pleasantly nice.
*THINGS TO KEEP IN CHECK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
(1) BUY OFF AMAZON.LLC! They are the most trusted, and nothing can go wrong with buying it directly from them. Don't go to any third party, because fakes are out there.
(2) GET A WARRANTY JUST INCASE. (SQUADE TRADE) This is a expensive product, and it is highly advised to get a warranty just incase. I got the Square Trade 2 Year Accidental Plan, which includes drops, spills, and mechanical failures on their side. The total cost of the warranty was 10-15 US dollars. Please get a warranty just incase, and get it from Square Trade, they are the best.
BOTTOM LINE - BUY THEM!
Reviewed in the United States on August 5, 2016
I believe these earbuds definitely fit the solution for gym earbuds.
They are very helpful when it comes to listening to music while working out.
They provide a clear bass sound, with a good amount of noise isolation and not too much music leakage is done.
They are great for working out, or running.
(PROS) 1. They are very good for running and working out, definitely one of the best hands down.
2. Music from these is very nice, with a good amount of bass, no matter what anyone says. If you do want to alter something, just add on a equalizer, makes tremendous difference, but already without one, they sound great.
3. They have a good build quality, (fingers crossed), so far.
4. They are the #1 best looking earbuds in my opinion and that too, wireless.
5. They should be able to fit anyone's ears perfectly.
6. Extra ear tips are added, a total of 4 pairs if you include the ones that you get too.
7. Instructions are very clear on how to use them.
8. Good battery
(CONS)
1. After a hour or two, they will start hurting. These are not meant to be for just strolling around, they are meant to be for working out. That's one of the reasons people give these earbuds a rating of 3.7. They do not understand that these are workout earbuds, you cannot expect a abnormal amount of comfort while sitting down for multiple hours watching a movie of some sort. Comfort is good for working out, or a max of a hour at a time wearing them.
2. Price, many people also have this issue. I bought these when they were for around 119 US dollars. I got a very good deal. Could they be cheaper, yes. But you are getting a top notch company grade pair of earbuds that are wireless. If you see these on sale, get them, but don't expect to be astonished. They sound great of course, but I feel like they could be slightly cheaper. Then again, Beats are always expensive. :) Bottom line, if you have the money, don't be concerned.
(RECAP)
BUY THEM! They are great. Everything is going just fine with mine, (fingers crossed). They were a great purchase I made, and they sound and look pleasantly nice.
*THINGS TO KEEP IN CHECK BEFORE YOU PURCHASE
(1) BUY OFF AMAZON.LLC! They are the most trusted, and nothing can go wrong with buying it directly from them. Don't go to any third party, because fakes are out there.
(2) GET A WARRANTY JUST INCASE. (SQUADE TRADE) This is a expensive product, and it is highly advised to get a warranty just incase. I got the Square Trade 2 Year Accidental Plan, which includes drops, spills, and mechanical failures on their side. The total cost of the warranty was 10-15 US dollars. Please get a warranty just incase, and get it from Square Trade, they are the best.
BOTTOM LINE - BUY THEM!
Top reviews from other countries
La autonomía es de 6 horas y los cargas de nuevo en 1 hora y media. Llevo utilizándolos 3 semanas y hasta ahora no tengo ningún problema.
Uno de los detalles que no perjudican nada al producto sino que incomoda un poco, es que el cable que tiene es plástico "gomoso" lo cual hace que se "pegue" a tu cuello y por lo tanto al girar el cuello de izquierda a derecha (o viceversa) el cable queda "pegado" a tu cuello y hace tension en las conexiones de los audífonos y siento que esto a la larga se hará un problema.
Recomendado a cualquier persona que quiera calidad de audio y una autonomía muy buena.
Reviewed in Mexico on November 19, 2016
La autonomía es de 6 horas y los cargas de nuevo en 1 hora y media. Llevo utilizándolos 3 semanas y hasta ahora no tengo ningún problema.
Uno de los detalles que no perjudican nada al producto sino que incomoda un poco, es que el cable que tiene es plástico "gomoso" lo cual hace que se "pegue" a tu cuello y por lo tanto al girar el cuello de izquierda a derecha (o viceversa) el cable queda "pegado" a tu cuello y hace tension en las conexiones de los audífonos y siento que esto a la larga se hará un problema.
Recomendado a cualquier persona que quiera calidad de audio y una autonomía muy buena.
I would recommend these if you can find it for less than $200 Canadian