Deciding on whether to buy a product like BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or perhaps Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones vs Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones specs

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
Type: In-ear

Type: In-ear

Colour: Trophy gold

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Jack: No

Jack: No

Bluetooth: Bluetooth Class 1

Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth

DESIGN FEATURES

DESIGN FEATURES

Ear-hook: Yes

True wireless: Yes

Neckband: Yes

Ear-hook: Yes

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Other features: – Power on & hold near your iPhone to simultaneously connect with Apple Watch, iPad & Mac
– Fast Fuel: 1 hour of battery life from a 5-minute charge
– RemoteTalk

Other features: – Auto-play
– Apple H1 chip

NOISE REDUCTION

NOISE REDUCTION

Passive noise-isolating: No

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: No

Active noise-cancelling: No

CONTROLS

CONTROLS

Microphone: Yes

Compatible voice assistant: Siri

Volume control: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Control compatibility: iPhone

Remote control: Yes

Control positioning: In-line

Control compatibility: iOS

POWER

Control positioning: Earbud

POWER

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-ion

Battery life: Up to 12 hours

Battery: Internal

Quick charge: 1 hour battery life from 5 minutes charging

Battery life: – Up to 9 hours
– Up to 24 hours from charging case

GENERAL

Charging method: Lightning

Quick charge: 1.5 hours battery life from 5 minutes charging

Box contents: – Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
– Eartips x 4 pairs
– Carrying case
– Universal USB charging cable
– Quick start guide
– Warranty card

GENERAL

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Box contents: – Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
– Charging case
– Ear tips (4 size options)
– Lightning to USB-A charging cable
– Quick start guide

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Price: £164.95

Price: £219

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 567 products in the same category as BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which is the Headphones category. Of these 567 products the average price was £86.63, the most expensive was £390 and the cheapest was just £3.97. We then looked at the price of the 567 in the same as the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, which of course the average was £86.63, top price was £390 and cheapest £3.97.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Beats and Beats, the average was £161.31 for Beats, £161.31 for Beats. The max for each was £299/£299 and minimum was £26/£26

Price analysis of BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Price analysis of Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

  • BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • Ear-hook headphones
  • Suitable for sports
  • Compatible with iPhone
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Sweat & water resistant
  • Top features: – Easy wireless syncing with your Apple devices – Listen and train for longer with 12-hour battery life and durable design – Fast Fuel gives you an hour of battery life from five minutes’ charging – Extra comfort with flexible, secure earhooks Easy wireless syncingEnjoy music from all your stored Apple music libraries with the Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones, which can be almost instantly set up. Turn them on, hold them by your phone and enjoy simultaneous connection to your Apple Watch, iPad and Mac. Class 1 Bluetooth allows for clear, reliable streaming even when you’re training hard.Listen and train for longerYou can work out for longer with up to 12 hours of battery life. Powerbeats3 feature the Apple W1 chip that optimises battery usage for long-term playback power.The headphones offer a more comfortable design so you can get absorbed in your music and focus on your workout. They’re sweat and water resistant, making them tough enough for heavy sessions and adverse weather.Fast FuelIf you need to get going sooner, just charge up your Powerbeats3 Earphones for five minutes – with Fast Fuel you’ll get an hour of playback, which is enough for an average workout.To stay connected while you exercise, RemoteTalk lets you take calls via the built-in mic, giving you complete flexibility with music and volume controls, and the power to activate Siri.Extra comfortPowerbeats3 keep you extra-comfortable with a more ergonomic earhook design that fits snugly and stably over your ears. Four sets of eartips are supplied to fit different ear sizes.A dual-driver system delivers high-grade audio characterised by crisp top end and rich, thumping bass to inspire you as you move.
  • Product codes: 190198481443
  • Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
  • True wireless
  • Battery life: up to 9 hours
  • Works with Siri
  • iOS compatible
  • Microphone / remote / volume control
  • Give it your allWorkout without anything holding you back. The Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones are completely wireless, so you’ve got the freedom to move. Premium Bluetooth technology means a better range and fewer dropouts.Built for elite athletes, they’ve got secure earhooks that can be customised, so you can find your fit. And with a sweat/water resistant design, you can really push yourself.Quality soundBeats spoke to real athletes who said quality sound was their biggest priority. And that’s just what you get from the Powerbeats Pro – powerful, balanced audio with better dynamic range.Seamless controlWith full volume and track controls on each earbud, you won’t need to reach for your iPhone each time. Auto sleep/wake means they start right where you left off as soon as you pop them in your ears.Setup is easy and seamless across all your devices. iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch, Mac – they just work.All-day batteryTo see you through the longest sessions, Powerbeats Pro have a up to 9 hours of playback with an added 24+ hours from the wireless charging case.In a hurry? Just 5 minutes of charging gives 1.5 hours of juice when you’re running low.Siri to the rescueNeed something to motivate you? Simply say ‚ÄúHey Siri‚Äù for your voice assistant whenever you need it – request a playlist, find out what the weather’s like tomorrow, get directions. It’s quick and convenient.
  • Product codes: 190199096974

What’s better BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £164.95 cost of BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones is closer to the expectation you had than the £219 pricep point of Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones and Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that BEATS PowerBEATS3 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Headphones as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



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