I am one who spends way too much time looking at reviews before buying something online. That being said, I have purchased several different ear buds from different sources that all looked good on paper, but I kept being disappointed.
I like to wear earbuds outside when working in the yard and walking with my two dogs. Somehow, there always seemed to be one or two major deal breakers that lead me to try different models again and again. Why is it so hard to find an earbud that is a good fit and does what I want an earbud to do?
Finally, I think I found a winner with the Powerbeats wireless ear buds.
First, let me explain the issues I had with other buds I used. They may be similar to your experience.
The biggest deal breaker is when the adjustable ear cups just jump off, never to be seen again. Sometimes I just look at them and they pop off like popcorn. That is SO annoying! You might as well forget about that ear cup, it is now a wanted fugitive! With only a couple replacement sizes, I would have had to order more if I wanted to keep using that model.
Second, its not much easier to find the earbud itself, in the grass, especially when it is small and matt black.
Also, most ear hooks are just soft rubber silicone. They are comfortable, but are not adjustable in any way. The only adjustable thing about the earbud is the inner ear cup size.
Right away, I need to say the Powerbeats High Performance Wireless ear buds look as good as they sound.
PRO's
First, the replaceable ear cups are well made and it takes a good pull to get one off for cleaning or to change sizes. When removing the ear cup, they actually make a popping noise, like a cork. When installing one, I can feel it snap on. I will tug on it to make sure it is on and that it will not come off "by accident." I have not lost one yet!
Second, having a wire connecting the two earbuds means that I will not lose an earbud outside somewhere. I have had them come fall out when changing coats. They were either hung up inside my coat somewhere or down at my feet and so easy to find.
Third, the adjustable ear hook has a bendable wire inside, which actually allows it to be adjusted to my size. That is very nice, customizable option.
Fourth, there is a volume control button on one earbud and a power button on the other. That is an unexpected surprise and really nice. Most buds I have used in the past were all of a very simple design, without these two options. The phone calls all sound good on my end and no one I talk to say that I sound different.
I am also an iPhone user and the buds come with a very short 8 inch Lightning charger. I do have to say I have never seen a charge cord that short before. They also come in a real nice box, well packaged and protected. Everything about this product looks and feels better than what I have had before. I'm sold!
CON's
The only thing I find to be a problem is when the wire connecting them gets between my skin and shirt collar. This always tends to pull the wire to one side or the other, which will put tension on one ear bud.
I have to adjust the wire position frequently when actively working. Even if I do not have a collared shirt, they will eventually pull to one side just from turning my neck. I think I will try wrapping that wire with something to reduce the friction or actually clip it to my shirt. I'm still working on that one.
Overall, I really like them. I have not lost one ear cup yet and I have used them dozens of times. They also sound really good, with plenty of bass!
I would definitely buy these again and recommend that you try these yourself.
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| Price | From: $199.00 | From: $179.95 | From: $169.95 | From: $159.95 |
| Ratings | (1,033) | (7,102) | (2,661) | (37,060) |
| Form-Factor | On-ear Headphones | Over-ear Headphones | Wireless earbuds | Wireless earbuds |
| Fit | UltraPlush on-ear cushions | UltraPlush over-ear cushions | 4 ear tip sizes (XS, S, M, L) | 3 ear tip sizes (S, M, L) |
| Battery Life (listening time on one charge) | Up to 50 hours of listening time | Up to 40 hours of listening time | Up to 9 hours of listening time | Up to 7 hours of listening time |
| Battery Life (listening time with charging case) | Up to 36 Hours | Up to 36 Hours | ||
| Fast Fuel Charging | 10-min charge = 5-hour playback | 10-min charge = 4-hour playback | 5-min charge = 1-hour playback | 5-min charge = 1-hour playback |
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| Chip Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Beats Proprietary Platform | Apple H1 Platform |
| Charging Port | USB-C | USB-C | USB-C with charging case | USB-C with charging case |
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If they don’t fit right change the rubber pieces that makes a world of difference
I love the sound quality with these phones especially if you listen to stuff on like SoundCloud where the quality is already better. Then you get to see how good the beats are. And a normal setting the noise cancellation works great I just got a warn you you cannot hear anybody around you. Or maybe that’s just because I have my music to Albert either way there’s your warning. I love the battery life I get off at 5 o’clock every morning and the first thing I do is grab my beats and put them in and I have them in all day long.
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Ahmed Darwish
Great headset, with a few buts
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
Ahmed Darwish
Reviewed in Canada on November 16, 2023
Pros
1) Amazing sound quality
2) amazing mic quality ( only one mic on the right side)
3) standard iphone lighting charger ( one cable for both handy when traveling)
Cons:
1) As seen in the picture there is a weak point in the wire which in few years starts to wear out and will expose the wires inside. I had to cover it well so it lasts a little longer
2) the bluetooth connection is little funny sometimes it doesn’t connect especially when my phone is connected to the car or with facebook messenger calls. In both those situations I always have to turn it off and then turn it on again to connect.
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