Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones - Apple W1 Headphone Chip, Class 1 Bluetooth, 12 Hours of Listening Time, Sweat Resistant Earbuds - Defiant Black-Red
Brand | Beats |
Model Name | Powerbeats3 |
Color | Black-Red |
Form Factor | In Ear |
Connectivity Technology | Bluetooth, NFC |
About this item
- High-performance wireless earphones in defiant black-red
- Compatible with iOS and Android devices.
- Connectivity Technology: Apple’s W1 Chip and Wireless Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth with your device for wireless workout freedom
- Up to 12 hours of battery life to power through multiple workouts
- With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback when battery is low
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Ratings | 4.5 out of 5 stars (77,129) | 4.6 out of 5 stars (10,726) | 4.4 out of 5 stars (51,615) | 4.5 out of 5 stars (7,799) |
Fit | In-Ear | In-Ear | In-Ear | In-Ear |
Noise Canceling | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Sweat+Water Resistant | N/A | |||
Battery Life | Up to 9 hours (24 hours with charging case) | Up to 15 hours | Up to 12 hours | N/A |
Fast Fuel Charging | N/A | |||
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity* | N/A | |||
Apple Audio Chip | Apple H1 Chip | Apple H1 Chip | Apple W1 Chip | N/A |
AndroidTM Compatible | ||||
Built-in mic and controls |
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Customers like the fit and sound quality of the headphones. For example, they mention that they fit comfortably, the controls are logical, and easy to feel and adjust when running. Some appreciate the versatility. That said, opinions are mixed on the battery life, durability, value, performance, and stability.
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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that the bass is very good, and the bass didn't seem to drown out the rest of the song. They also say that they can hear phone calls, and that the voice seems to be good. Customers also say the earbuds sound great with a proper fit, and have deep bass and clear treble.
"...my whole apartment with my phone in the living room and I hear everything perfectly...." Read more
"...The sound is clear and the headphones can get very loud compared to similar sized headphones...." Read more
"...problems, I think I will continue to use powerbeats as they have a great sound and are cheaper than a lot of other devices with similar sound quality..." Read more
"...And because of that you can hear some outside noise, this is for the safety of athletes (runners, like me who run in the city)...." Read more
Customers like the fit of the headphones. For example, they say the ear hooks are more snug, which means they stay firmly affixed to their ears. Customers are also impresseded with the sound quality, saying the headphones are excellent. They mention that the headphones can be used for longer listening sessions, and the logical controls are easy to feel and adjust when running.
"...are a great purchase for someone looking for comfortable functional workout headphones, or just someone who wants to cut the cord on their..." Read more
"...These are great for running and last a long time and fit really good with great sound quality." Read more
"...The fit is a little bizarre - I'm really not crazy about the plastic piece that goes around the ear, but I've learned to accept it...." Read more
"...They have a great sound quality and have a good fit in the ear...." Read more
Customers like the versatility of the headphones. They say it's great for running and gym use, and stays put very well while running. They also say the sound is incredible and working out with them is nice and comfortable. Customers also say they're the best exercise-friendly bluetooth headphones on the market right now. They are bulletproof, and perfect for recreational use.
"...These are great for running and last a long time and fit really good with great sound quality." Read more
"SO solid. They're fantastic for working out. Once I started using them in the gym, they became my instant favorites...." Read more
"...quality is excellent, and they fit great--the over the ear hook is good for vigorous exercise...." Read more
"...Bottom line: Are these the best exercise-friendly bluetooth headphones on the market right now?..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the durability of the headphones. Some mention that they are well constructed and robust, while others say that they constantly malfunction and break easily. The quality of the base makes for enjoyable music, and ensures that your headphones never get shaken out of place. However, some customers feel that the product is not made to endure the rigors of workouts, and unexpectedly die.
"...I hated them - too heavy, too odd-sounding, and just overall disappointing...." Read more
"...This ear loop ensures that your headphones never get shaken out of place and actually allow the headphones to be worn much more comfortably...." Read more
"...and the listening piece broke apart so that only the wires were holding the bud to the battery...." Read more
"...If you want noise cancelling headphones, DO NOT get these. But they are solid, the ambient noise is minimal and does not affect the quality of these..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that it's outstanding, and can go about 10-12 hours on a full charge. Others say that the battery stops charging after some time.
"...My new powerbeats would not turn on or charge after I unplugged them from the wall on the first day...." Read more
"...The battery is great too, and they do last me my commute to and from school, as well as several hours walking around town or cleaning the apartment,..." Read more
"...When using them for conferencing, the battery life is shorter, because they are constantly sending/receiving, versus just receiving buffers of music..." Read more
"...On top of great battery life the Powerbeats3 come equipped with a feature called “Fast Fuel”, this lets you charge the headphones up to one hour of..." Read more
Customers are mixed about the performance of the headphones. Some mention that it works very well, and is compact enough to fit in, while others say that it just stopped working. The remote ceases to work at all, and the headphones won't charge or turn on.
"...that I have seen, most of them seem to be that these would stop working after using them for what they are supposed to be used for which is "working..." Read more
"...used powerbeats for the past 5 years and find them to be efficient with all my devices (both Apple and Windows)...." Read more
"...That was a few days ago. Today the remote stopped working. No way to turn the volume up or down, or invoke Siri...." Read more
"...After doing this the remote ceases to work at all.Clearly the issue here is moisture getting into the remote and shorting something out...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the headphones. Some mention that they are really good for the money, while others say that they're not the best value for what you get as far as sound quality is concerned. They also mention that the ear pod case and the plastic parts on the aearphones seem a little cheaper than expected. Overall, customers are mixed opinions about the quality and value of these headphones.
"...I will continue to use powerbeats as they have a great sound and are cheaper than a lot of other devices with similar sound quality...." Read more
"...They're incredibly cheap and very fragile...." Read more
"...The over the ear loops are fine and the earpieces are light enough that I dont even notice them after a while...." Read more
"...Yes, they are overpriced, but for that cost you are getting good headphones...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the stability of the headphones. Some mention that they stay firmly affixed to their ears, while others say that the earpieces constantly fall off.
"...they stay in my ears when I run, and don't bounce out on rough trails,5) and they sound great......" Read more
"...1. The ear hooks will fall out with wear and tear. Depending on how well you protect and adjust the earbuds, the earhooks can snap off the device...." Read more
"...These earhooks also allow for secure attachment and stability during use.-Pairing Ability-..." Read more
"...The earpieces are constantly falling of and the seal keeps migrating. Apple really needs to step up their game in audio in a big way." Read more
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Upon receiving the iPhone 7, I was fine with staying with the stock headphones that came with the phone with the lightning connector. Except that they're awful. Unlike the pair I still have from my iPhone 6 (that came with the phone), I've gone through 4 pairs of headphones for the 7. They're incredibly cheap and very fragile. I decided to go with Bluetooth headphones after much debate, and bought a few pairs before finally giving up and spending the money on these. I bought them used, which is normally the kiss of death when it comes to electronics, but it was what I could afford, so I took my chances. It came with a few months of AppleCare and factory sealed ear pieces, original case, etc., so I went with them. They arrived promptly and well packaged. I charged them and used them on my commute to school the next day, which is around an hour, give or take how nice the trains want to be that day. My last pair (Skullcandy) had a decent battery life, but the connectivity was AWFUL. Literally every time I turned my head or put my phone in my pocket, I was greeted with horrendous static and choppy music or podcasts. The pair before that (JLab) had the most laughable battery I've ever encountered with Bluetooth headphones. I'd get about 2 hours out of those before they simply died.
Shockingly, these have been wonderful. I can clean around my whole apartment with my phone in the living room and I hear everything perfectly. I don't feel that these, unlike my wired Beats, have bass that is odd or too overpowering on audio that doesn't require or have excessive bass. The battery is great too, and they do last me my commute to and from school, as well as several hours walking around town or cleaning the apartment, which is great - I listen to a lot of music and podcasts while doing things around the city, and battery life is very important to me. The fit is a little bizarre - I'm really not crazy about the plastic piece that goes around the ear, but I've learned to accept it. For the battery life and connectivity, it's a tradeoff I'm willing to make. The earpiece that goes in the ear fits well, so while I do need to shift the headphones around every so often, they at least don't completely fall out of my ear. Again, for me, that's an acceptable issue. Perhaps in the future, they could make the outside plastic piece out of a more forgiving and flexible material - if I could bend it to actually fit around me ear, they'd be great.
All in all, I really like them - something I've never said when I owned my original Beats. I hope they last a long time, or at least long enough to have for the duration that I have my iPhone 7.
The most important features of these headphones include:
• Wireless Bluetooth connection
• 12 hour battery life
• Quick charge capability
• Water resistant
• Comfortable
The most important feature on the Powerbeats3 is the Bluetooth connection. The Powerbeats3 are equipped with new “Class 1” Bluetooth technology, this allows the headphone to connect to your device faster, and after the first time they will pair automatically. Little things like this set these headphones apart from cheaper Bluetooth headphones. This advanced Bluetooth technology is designed to work with Iphones. This is especially nice since Apple removed the headphone jack when they came out with the Iphone 7.
Another important feature is the 12 hour battery life, allowing you to use your headphones extensively before being required to recharge. On top of great battery life the Powerbeats3 come equipped with a feature called “Fast Fuel”, this lets you charge the headphones up to one hour of battery life in just five minutes. This is invaluable when you forget to charge the headphones, and mitigates one of the biggest downsides of Bluetooth headphones.
In the Beats family of headphones the Powerbeats3 are the headphone most focused towards working out. Because of this the headphones are sweat and water resistant, so you don’t need to worry about ruining the headphones from walking in the rain or getting wet. Also due to the workout focus of this product the Powerbeats3 have an ear loop on each headphone. This ear loop ensures that your headphones never get shaken out of place and actually allow the headphones to be worn much more comfortably. Because of the ear loop you don’t have to shove and twist the ear pods into your ear, they just sit in the perfect position. In addition to the ear loops the Powerbeats3 come with 4 different sizes of ear bud to ensure a perfect fit for any ear.
Last but not least, these headphones sound great. Beats headphones are known for having a lot of bass and despite their small size the Powerbeats3 live up to the billing. The sound is clear and the headphones can get very loud compared to similar sized headphones.
All in all the Powerbeats3 are a great purchase for someone looking for comfortable functional workout headphones, or just someone who wants to cut the cord on their headphones and not sacrifice performance to do so.
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That said, I found that choosing the right size tips makes a huge difference to the audio quality. It's definitely worth playing around with the fit.
We do both have apple products so we’re not positive if pairing is different with a different phone than an iPhone.