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Beats

Beats Powerbeats Pro (1st gen)

Name: Beats Powerbeats Pro (1st gen)
Brand: Beats
SKU: B07W5JZBVJ
Price: 179.99 USD

The Powerbeats Pro is now the true wireless earbuds to... Beat.

Current price · Amazon US

$179.99

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Noise Isolation / ANC

3.3/ 10

3.3

0.010.0

A 3.3 puts its noise isolation / ANC in the bottom quarter of wireless earbuds we've measured.

Measured on 133 of the 271 we've cataloged.

Key specs

Battery Life Earbuds

9 hAbove average

9 h

3 h16 h

above average for wireless earbuds — based on 243 of 271 we've cataloged.

Battery Life With Case

24 hBelow average

24 h

7 h60 h

below average for wireless earbuds — based on 245 of 271 we've cataloged.

IP Rating

IPX4Most common

IPX433%IP5516%IP5415%IPX512%

IPX4 is the most common — on 33% of the 244 wireless earbuds we've cataloged (of 271).

Battery

Battery Life Earbuds: 9 h
Battery Life With Case: 24 h

Build

IP Rating: IPX4
Sweat Resistance: Yes
Water Resistance: Yes

Connectivity

Bluetooth Version: 5.0
Connection Type: Bluetooth
Headphone Jack: No

Design

Earbud Form Factor: In-ear
Ear Tip Sizes Included: S, M, L
Wearing Style: Ear hook
Weight Per Earbud: 5.5 g
Weight With Case: 91 g

Features

Certified For: Made for iPhone
Control Type: Physical buttons
Auto Pause: No
Mono Mode: Yes
Voice Assistant Support: Siri

Microphone

Type: Dual microphone

Release

Date: 2019
Msrp Usd: 249 USD
Year: 2019

SoundGuys review

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SOUNDGUYS rating

6.8/ 10

Worth a look

Reviewed byChristian ThomasEditor-at-largeReviewed August 2024

Isolation3.3

Battery life7.7

Comfort & fit8.0

Connectivity5.0

Design7.4

Portability7.0

The verdict

If you're an iPhone user, AirPods can be attractive, but the PowerBeats Pro are the better companion for your smartphone. Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC.

✓What we like

✓Bluetooth 5.0, Class 1

✓Apple's H1 chip allows for much greater flexibility

✓Sound quality

✓Secure fit

✕What could be better

✕Under-emphasized mids

✕Isolation not great

✕Cost

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