Deciding on whether to buy a product like BOSE SoundSport 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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BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones vs Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones specs

BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
 Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones specs

Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones
Type: In-ear

Type: In-ear

Colour: Blue

Colour: Black

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

Jack: 3.5 mm jack

Jack: No

Bluetooth: Yes (Version 4.2) with NFC

Bluetooth: Class 1 Bluetooth

Bluetooth / wireless range: 10 m

DESIGN FEATURES
DESIGN FEATURES

True wireless: Yes

True wireless: Yes

Ear-hook: Yes

Ear tip wings: Yes

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Resistance: Sweat & water resistant

Other features: – Auto-play
– Apple H1 chip

Earpad / ear tip material: Silicone

NOISE REDUCTION
Lighting effects: LEDs

NOISE REDUCTION

Passive noise-isolating: Yes

Active noise-cancelling: No

Passive noise-isolating: No

CONTROLS
Active noise-cancelling: No

CONTROLS

Compatible voice assistant: Siri

Microphone: Yes

Microphone: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Volume control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Remote control: Yes

Control compatibility: iOS

Control compatibility: – iOS
– Android

Control positioning: Earbud

Control positioning: In-line

POWER
POWER

Battery: Internal

Battery: Yes, internal Lithium-Ion

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

Battery life: Up to 6 hours

Charging method: Lightning

Charging time: 2 hours

Quick charge: 1.5 hours battery life from 5 minutes charging

GENERAL

GENERAL

Box contents: – Bose SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
– USB cable
– Carry case
– Stayhear Tips (Small / large)

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

Weight: 23 g

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 1 year

Manufacturer’s guarantee: 2 years

Price: £114

Price: £219

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.3 / 10

Review Score: 8.4 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy BOSE SoundSport 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 BOSE SoundSport 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 Bose and Beats, the average was £344.69 for Bose, £161.31 for Beats. The max for each was £1799.85/£299 and minimum was £24.99/£26

Price analysis of BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Price analysis of Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones

  • BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones
  • In-ear headphones
  • Suitable for sports
  • True wireless: works with all Bluetooth devices
  • Features a microphone & remote & volume control
  • Sweat & water resistant
  • Top features: – Listen to music while working out with wireless Bluetooth – Designed to withstand your work out with sweat and water resistance – Get the most out of your music with 6 hours of battery Listen to music while working out Quickly and easily transmit your music from your phone, MP3 or tablet with a wireless Bluetooth connection. Perfect for working out, a wireless connection means you can exercise without worrying about your wires getting in your way. To make the most of every song, the audio is optimised for any volume. The EQ enhances clarity, so that the entire sound spectrum has a lifelike, crisp reproduction. Designed to withstand your workout Conforming to the shape of your ears so that everything remains in place no matter how active you get, the Bose SoundSport Headphones feature innovative StayHear tips. Including two different sizes depending on your ears, you can make sure that the fit is perfect for you. Designed and finished with hydrophobic speaker elements, you can rest assured that no sweat or water will get in to damage anything. Made complete with extra-durable cables and connectors, you can be sure that the SoundSport Headphones can keep up with the pace of your workout. Get the most out of your music Whether you’re on a long run or want to cycle for miles, the SoundSport Headphones have up to 6 hours of wireless battery life so that you don’t have to worry about running out of music. Enjoy music from a variety of devices with multi-point support, which allows seamless switching between music devices, as well as a connection to two mobile devices at the same time. You can also use apps like Skype or FaceTime with ease.
  • Product codes: 71817731340
  • 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 BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones or Powerbeats Pro Wireless Bluetooth Sports Earphones?

There are obviously a number of differences between BOSE SoundSport 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 £114 cost of BOSE SoundSport 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 BOSE SoundSport 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 BOSE SoundSport 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.



BOSE SoundSport Wireless Bluetooth Headphones



Rating:
9.40 out of
10