Beats (Apple) - Powerbeats Pro

I have the bose ultra open earbuds and love them for the design, ease of use and sound quality. I had previously used beats powerbeats pro, samsung earbuds fe and airpods pro and realized running isolated with noise cancelling has a lot of risks but there is nothing better than the bose in the market that lets you be sound aware as well as enjoy the music. Got good deal during BF so that helped

As someone who has killed many pairs of headphones. I have now switched to Shokz. Power beat pro worked for me in the past ( until I forget them on an airplane 🙃) I recommend staying away from AirPod pro’s. I’ve killed pairs with my sweat!

Completely unrelated to thread, but i am searching for new headphones (broad term) for running because my powerbeats pro are shitting the bed. I tried on the shokz openfit at bestbuy and i worried that they will just flop and smack my ear while running. Does this happen or do they stay put? Also, sit seemed i would never be able to hear them over, say, the lawn mower the way they sit, would you agree?

Beats Powerbeats pro! I clean mine every time after a workout/run and it has held up for 3 years so far without any issues. They also feel secure with the over the ear hook feature and won’t slide down or fall off like some of the other headphones (looking at you airpods)

Full-time glasses wearer here - I love my Powerbeats Pro! The loop over the ear fits fine with my glasses, never had an issue on that front. Plus the battery life is pretty great, I think 8-ish hours with a full charge. And unlike the regular Beats Fit Pro, the Powerbeats Pro have volume control right on the earpiece. While I like the fit of the Beats Fit Pro, you have to use a separate device to control volume (Apple Watch, phone, etc) or set up Siri, which I find all very distracting/disruptive when I'm just needing to adjust the volume quickly.

Same with me. I tried a few others before because nothing stays in my ears. The Beats stay in even if I’m sweating buckets in the summer or running in the rain battery life is also awesome.

I had a pair of dre powerbeats pro for 4 years battery was great. I’d still have them except a dog i watch chewed them to pieces

I love my power beats but my right earbud just refuses to charge 70% of the time

I didn’t realise this was a common issue. What a shame, when they work they are fantastic!

Powerbeats pro are so good

I love my PowerBeats Pro and will cherish them until they die

The wife and I use the Beats Powerbeats Pro Wireless earbuds. They allow sharing of music. They have a loop over the ear and don’t block out road noise, which is a positive for us. They work with my running glasses which have a straight earpiece.

I have used the Beats Powerbeats Pro for years now just for running (same pair!) maybe going on 3 with no issues. They charge and last great. Work wonderful in sweaty summer runs and also winter apparel running… easy to change songs/volume, great sound. They have the over-ear hook thing—- love them!!!

skullcandy dime 3's, $30 new and genuine, better than my $200 piece of shit powerbeats pros that they wanted another $170 to swap fresh batteries for when they stopped holding a charge after a year.

Powerbeats Pro! No bounce, no falling, great sound, great battery life and no problem with glasses!

I personally say don't go cheap (doesn't sound like you are). So I've loved my Powerbeats Pro. Over the ear and stays nice and snug. Sound quality has been very good for me. Only downside is that after nearly 4 years of use (2,000+ miles), they are having trouble charging in the case. I've also used them a lot watching movies and videos. They came with different sized silicone caps for the ears as well. I've also liked Shokz. My wife recently got the swimming ones, and I have borrowed them for swimming and running. I like the sound quality and feel like I can still hear the world around me. The charger also attaches magnetically, which is very nice. Hoping to upgrade to those fairly soon. Only downside is figuring out how to get the MP3s (SwimPro version only). But that was easy enough using a Spotify-MP3 conversion site.

After trying several, Powerbeats Pro finally worked for me.

Beats Powerbeats Pro. Everything else would fall out of my ear mid-set.

I’ve gone through a similar struggle with finding the right pair of earbuds for running, especially when it comes to a secure fit and good sound quality. It’s frustrating when you think you've found "the one" and then it just doesn't work during intense runs or doesn’t hold up against sweat. From my experience, I ended up loving the Beats Powerbeats Pro. They stay in place no matter how intense the run, and the sound is solid—clear highs and punchy bass without feeling overwhelming. They’re sweat-resistant too.

When I think about the perfect earbuds for running and workouts, a few key things really stand out. First off, the fit is everything. There’s nothing worse than constantly adjusting earbuds while you’re moving around. I love ones with ear hooks or adjustable tips, like the Jabra Elite Active 75t or Powerbeats Pro—they stay in place no matter how intense the workout gets. Water and sweat resistance are a must too. I’ve had earbuds die on me because I didn’t pay attention to the water resistance rating, so I now always look for something with at least an IPX4 rating. The Beats Fit Pro or Jaybird Vista 2 are solid choices for this—they’re tough enough to handle a sweaty gym session or a run in the rain. Sound quality is another big one. I need earbuds that deliver clear audio, especially when I’m trying to get into the zone. Bose Sport Earbuds and Sony WF-SP800N both give great sound, with enough bass to keep me pumped up. Battery life is always a factor too. I want something that lasts at least a few hours and has a charging case for those longer sessions. Anker Soundcore Liberty Air 2 Pro and JBL Reflect Flow are great for that. If I’m running outside, I need to hear my surroundings, so I really appreciate earbuds with transparency mode, like the AirPods Pro or Sony WF-1000XM4. They let me enjoy my music but still stay aware of what's going on around me. Lastly, touch controls and voice assistant features make life so much easier. I don’t want to fiddle with buttons when I’m in the middle of a workout, so being able to control everything with a tap or my voice is a game-changer. When all these things come together, you get earbuds that just work. What about you? What kind of earbuds do you prefer when you’re running outdoors or working out in the gym?

I have beats pros. The navigation for swapping songs is annoying. I do only run with one earbud though so I can still get ambient noise in.

I wear glasses and have the Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats Pro In-Ear True Wireless Earbuds. They do NOT budge and do not fall out of my ears like the galaxy buds I had before these. A more budget friendly version is the Sport X20 by Anker, True-Wireless Workout Earbuds. They're also great (my partner has them and I've recommended them to a friend who loves them). I just find the part that goes over the ear a little too flexible so it nudges my glasses more than I prefer. Other than that, they are pretty solid and I'd use them if I didn't wear glasses!

I’ve worn Powerbeats Pro for the past 3 years with a lot of success. I’m like you in that I need something around my ears or something that isn’t just a bud. When I did research on it 3 years ago they were one of the best options. I will say that if you go this route, just wait until the new Powerbeats Pro 2 comes out. PbP have a really crappy charging case where the headphones have to be perfectly placed in there otherwise they won’t charge at all. Supposedly this will be fixed with the second version coming out in 2025.

Another for shokz! Took some getting used too and honestly the sound quality isn’t great (especially when I’m listening to podcasts or audiobooks) but for music it’s fine. I have a normal head but use the mini size. I also have the Powerbeats Pro which wrap around your ear and really like those, but not so much for running because they do block out sound around you. But the nice thing about the Powerbeats is the ear part is bendable, so you can mold it to fit your ear.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

Gotcha. You could always look on eBay or FB marketplace to see if you can find some used. I’ve been jumping for 5-6 years and they’ve lasted the whole time. Never fallen out once. IMO worth the investment even new.

Brand name aside, the Beats Fit Pros. They're near the middle of my list for sound quality, but take the top spot for security of fit and comfort for activity. Comparing against the best sounding sets, like the Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro, Sennheiser TW Momentum 4, they're overall fairly average and fall below those sets. ANC is also subpar compared to the current top contenders, like the QC Ultra, XM5s, and APP2. That said, if you want a set that will stay in while active, they're the easy choice. Another user mentioned the Powerbeats Pros, and those were my top pick before the Beats Fit Pros launched. I would prefer we got an upgrade to that set instead, as the ear hook design will always be superior. I believe that upgrade is coming eventually, as it has been rumored for a while.

Beats Powerbeats pro are the best for me. Hangs around the ear so they don’t move or fall out. Sound is good and battery life has never been an issue.

I loved my Beats Powerbeats pro. They did not come off when I did HIIT/yoga/weight training, jogging. They also did not give me ear fatigue after 1hr+. I lost the left side down the drain so I had to get something else. If Beats Fit Pro don’t hurt your ears after wearing them for a long period of time, I’d say that’s the best option. They hurt my ears so I went with the AirPod pro and they do fall off once in a while even when I do yoga.

Shokz for sure . I used Beats Pro for a year. Loved the sound and they never fell off . But I could never wear then and run on busy roads . Also they are Absolutly horrible with the charging pin issue . Would have never bought had I known how bad they are . Already changed then once from Apple but still not much of an improvement . It’s a design issue. With shokz they lack the sound quality but are way less hassle , safer and sturdy .

Second this! I’ve got these and regular power beats (with the wire between the buds) that I can’t bear to get rid of so I use them during outdoor workouts that I’m afraid of loosing one of the others

Second this. Had my pair for 3 years and not had a single issue

Powerbeats Pro. Besides the usual things other options also have like good sound quality and ear hooks, these also have easy to use physical buttons, so you can play/pause and change tracks and volume without having to reach for your phone.

I have weirdly shaped ears and AirPods always fell out. But I’ve had the PowerBeats Pro and really love them. Only thing is they start to die out after about 2 years which is pretty sad considering the price. That said it got me more active so I consider it an overall win.

Powerbeats Pro?

I use them every day for the gym and running. Airpods are fine as long as I'm not moving at speed - but anything more than a swift shuffle and they're coming loose.

I use Power Beats Pros. I really wanted to like Shokz (for the swimming ones, and running/cycling to hear others nearby) but I listen to a lot of podcast/audiobooks and I just struggled to understand speech as well as my power beats.

Shokz are open ear headphones and therefore, sound quality will not be as good as in ear earphones or over the ear headphones. If you must have your ears open to listen to the external/surrounding sounds, then get Shokz. If you are looking for excellent sound quality and want to close the world around you and surround yourself with sound, then get earphones with a hook, so that they can’t keep falling off your ear. I have several and my favorite are Powerbeats Pro (the original/first version) and the Powerbeats 4 (wires connecting both earphones) which have lasted me for a few years. Be a guinea-pig and test the new Powerbeats Pro 2s.

I’ve been using the Powerbeats for a long time and I like them a lot. They have a loop over the ear and they’re comfortable to wear.

I'm very happy with my Powerbeats Pro.

Love mine. Try my best to just stay aware lol

AirPods kicked it on a sweaty run. Have had Powerbeats pro for 2 years and no issues. No marathons but have ran a few halves.

Apple Powerbeats pro and Sennheiser momentum

I can get sweaty depending on the activity. Over-ear is just too hot for me and any in-ear is just going to keep slipping out. So I like the ones with a wrap around behind the ear. Using JBL Endurance Peak 3 currently and have been fairly pleased with them. Technically not noise cancelling, but with the music cranking I can't really hear anything anyway. I've also used Powerbeats Pro before and they were good as well.

Powerbeats Pro fit very well and feature an ear loop

I’ve had my Powerbeats Pro for ~3-4 years. I just used them now for a 20 min jumprope session! They still work fine, but the only issue I have with them is they pause on their own sometimes :/ Maybe 1 or 2 times every few different day sessions, so nothing major. It started about a year ago.

I have two pairs of near dead Powerbeats pro headphones. Missed the recall Worked very well for me but wow are they defective

I wear shokz outside and have had various models for a decade. No thump. I wear Sony WF100XM5 on the treadmill. No thump. AirPods pro, Powerbeats pro? Thump.

Same for me. I feel like it kinda depends on ear shape, but earbuds never stay in for long while I run, and the anxiety of dropping an expensive earbud off a ledge or in some bushes stresses me out. I switched to powerbeats pro and they've been great.

Powerbeats Pro. Can probably find a good deal since a newer version just came out

I've used the same powerbeats pro for about 2yrs now, no issues yet, its a one and done solution, but there are more recent ones with more tech, not sure what extras you would want it with, but they sound great, have hooks and stay put. if you need more ideas [check this out](https://earbudswireless.medium.com/best-sound-amplifier-earbuds-0581e8c035a1?source=user_profile_page---------11-------------fc3dda9b0019---------------)

Either the Beats Fir Pro or Powerbeats Pro. Just keep in mind the Powerbeats Pro are due for an upgrade early next year. Apple has discontinued them and they aren’t worth buying now. Next year’s Powerbeats Pro 2 are rumored to add ANC, hear rate monitoring, and a charging case with USB C instead of the dead Lightning format.

Powerbeats Pro - pretty decent sound and the loop over the ear keep them in on the sweatiest of days

Also had this issue! Gave up on them about 6 months ago. The sound quality and fit / comfort was great though.

This has happened to me, but I can fix it by using a qtip with a little rubbing alcohol on it to clean the contacts. I also have to purposefully "click" the headphone down on the contacts before I close the lid. I am on my second pair, but I don't mind because I use them all the time.

I like my PB Pro when they work, but sometimes one of the earbuds doesn't get charged in the case. Also, sometimes only one of the earbuds connects to Bluetooth so I have to put them both back in the case and then put them on again. I've had them for a few years and now the battery doesn't last for more than 40 mins, so looking for a different model.

I have Powerbeats Pro that are great. Recently purchased and tried JBL endurance race headphones. I use the smaller tips so I can hear my surroundings and I can wear my sunglasses without them being uncomfortable. They are doing good for being cheap, $40 at Best Buy

I switched to Powerbeats Pro a few years ago and never looked back.

Powerbeats Pro. I’ve used these for several years and my wife has too. When the battery started to age on my wife’s she bought another pair without question. I run with only one in, that way I can still hear what’s going on around me. Also works well for mountain biking.

I too tend to sweat a lot... My airpods (pro 2) died (speakers rattling) from the sweat I presume. Only owned for 2 years. Cost to replace was $99 for ea bud. More than the price of new ones lolol. personally am not buying airpods anymore after that experience, but like I said, I do sweat a lot. The beats pros have been working well for me

I cannot recommend Powerbeats Pros enough. It’s all I’ve used for the last 8 or so years.

I use both Beats Pro and skulll candy Buds, no issue. But I typically switch the mic to the laptop bc both buds have a sensitive mic and people can always hear my birds. Apparently, they can't hear em as well when I use laptop mic.

PowerBeats Pro have changed my life. They are super comfortable, never fall out, very easy controls...

Used to have powerbeat pros but no matter how much I cleaned the contacts, after 3-4 months, they would never charges. Found a similar style with these [knock offs](https://a.co/d/0b2gmtZ7). Will see if they are still good in 3-4 months but they are only 25% the price of my powerbeats pros.

My AirPods Pro are mostly fine, but have fallen out once or twice. I used to own some PowerBeats Pro, and those are the most secure ones that I've ever owned (although I think Apple has stopped manufacturing them?). Shokz will get a lot of votes here as well. I don't like them myself - I find don't care for the sound quality. But they are a great choice if sound quality is not a primary concern.

The Beats Studio buds or even the buds + both are really great options small and light weight and they’ve never slipped out of my ears during my workouts

I like anker soundcore sport. They wrap around and have a good battery life. Decent noise transparency.  A lot of folks love their aftershokz.  Hates the beats sport with passion.  I have to use ear buds that wrap around the ears. 

One of them would randomly not charge in the case and would reverse charge. They would also drop connection with my garmin at least once per run.