Beats (Apple) - Powerbeats Pro 1

Got them today. I had the PBP1 for about 3 years. I tried swapping them back & forth during the same songs & PBP1 sounds fuller, deeper. I used the xl tips to make sure it was a tight seal. The PBP2 sound tinnier, the midrange/treble sounding slightly lower quality, probably due to the new smaller driver size. I’m torn on returning them because I was really looking forward to these. But my old ones sound just fine/possibly better : /

After comparing them some more, there’s no question about it; the old ones just sound fuller/better. As much as I like the new design I’m gonna return them this weekend.

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

Just got my v2, updated it, tested the fit, and then did an extensive sound comparison test against Powerbeats Pro 1, AirPods Pro 1 & 2, Sony XM4, and DT990 Pro (Motu M2). The most disappointing comparison was against its own gen 1...as the OP said, the highs are tiny, harsh, and the mids are muddy/unclear overall at some point. I would rank the PBPv2 last on my list. I will promptly return it and continue to use the gen 1, despite its battery issues.

i have the og and i’m subscribing to “if it’s not broken, don’t fix it.” sure it’s missing newer amenities but they work great. not sure what the price difference is but if it’s not much ig just go with the newer ones.

I watched the YT reviews as well and after buying and experiencing them, I find myself thinking that those reviews were heavily influenced by Beats along the lines of the recent insta360 scandal. The PBP 1’s are definitely superior in terms of audio AND ergonomics (try not accidentally pausing music when adjusting fit on the PBP2’s) and I think that the seal they form around the ear is nearly as good as the bad ANC in the PBP2’s.

I couldn’t agree more - these sound terrible. I love the sound profile of the original Powerbeats Pro, but I would like to maybe upgrade to something newer. Does anyone have a recommendation for headphones or earbuds with a similar sound profile to the original Powerbeats Pro?

I returned my Powerbeats Pro 2’s as well. The sound quality wasn’t a major concern for me, but the fact that I could never get them to sit comfortably in my ears, even after trying all the tips, was a significant issue. I had love my Powerbeats Pro 1s, so I was really excited about these. I probably could have learned to live with the fit but not with the high price tag ($270 after tax), especially since the high price seemed to be due to a feature I didn’t even need (heart rate monitor) since I already have an Apple Watch. If they had offered two options, one with and one without the heart rate monitor, for around $50-$75 less, I might have considered it. But ultimately, I couldn’t justify spending $270 on them. I’m quite disappointed. ☹️

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.

Bought a pair today, going back tomorrow. Impossible to get a good fit/seal with any of the ear tip sizes and sound is not good. The originals I had were much better (other than the charging issues) and my current Beats Fit Pros are much better. Oh well.

I second this as an owner of the PBP 1 & now PBP 2. A bit more adjustment to fit the seal on the PBP 2. I think perhaps it’s due to the PBP 2 buds being lighter in weight and simply not weighing more to press themselves in for a tighter seal. Once sealed, they are fantastic. No complaints and I really like the ANC personally. As a disclaimer, my ANC expectations were low.

Thanks! I was debating about getting these. I love my OG Powerbeats Pro but just hate how just one earbud isn’t charged or not connected sometimes. Will hold on to these for a while longer!

Solid option tbh, I forgot about those but I had the original powerbeats pro

I would ignore the original Powerbeats Pro. They are really old and are missing a lot of nice to have features (ANC, transparency, Spatial Audio with head tracking, etc).  Instead if you want Beats you should choose between the Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro 2, which have a different form factor (wing tip vs ear hook) but a mostly similar feature set. And for that it really just comes down to which one fits better for you and provides better sound quality and noise control (ANC, Transparency). You won’t know which one is better for you unless you try them both out. 

Try the PBP2 and see if they work for you first. If you’re able to get a precise fit, they’re pretty great, but they’re very dependent on you getting a good, precise fit, otherwise they don’t sound great. Otherwise, if you buy them from Apple, you can return it within 14 days, no questions asked. For me, they fit very well with the XL tips and noise cancellation is nearly as good as my APP2, while sound quality is somewhere between the BFP (try those too, wing tips are great) and APP2. I can’t recommend the PBP1. They have amazing sound but they’re very old, have connectivity issues, and have a long standing problem with charging consistently in their case. If you want an alternative, try the Beats Fit Pro. You’ll be surprised how well they fit.

https://a.co/d/ftN8m7P The Beats Powerbeats Pro are my forever workout headphones. Been using them for years now and they never move.

I returned mine too. Wanted to love them but the sound is ass. Went back to Powerbeats pro 1s

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 tried many ear buds. The only ones I could keep in my ear are the Beats Powerbeats Pro. They wrap around the ear. I tried headphones once, but I didn’t like it.

I use the my Max’s when taking public transportation or flying. The noise cancellation is unreal. However they can be a bit overkill and look out of place in quieter settings like coffee shops, libraries and the like. For those situations I prefer the Pros. For exercising the all metal Max are a just too heavy and move around too much even when doing less ballistic exercises like powerlifting movements. If you like that over ear sound quality and noise cancellation the Beats Studio Pros are pretty light and work if you’re not changing directions abruptly. Think squats, bench press, power walking. For running and explosive movements like the Olympic lifts the Beats Powerbeat Pros with the ear hooks have never fallen out. I’ve had both the AirPod Pros and even the Beats Fit Pros with the mini ear hooks fall out on a run or doing power cleans or overhead snatches several times.

Hello universal_cereal. I got my PBP 2 as well the first day they launched and yeah the sound quality is worst the my original pbp. I read through this conversation and I’m gonna try to figure out if indeed it’s the tip fit. I’ll also contact apple support and let you know if there were able to help

So I’m speaking to them right now and I reseted them checked the speakers changed out the tips and they still don’t sound as good as my pbp 1s. They said they’re gonna send me a box to check them and figure out the issue. I asked them if I could just get a new pair but they have to inspect them to see if they will replace it :/

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!

You have to really push the ear tip into the ear with these. My OG PB1 didn't require much adjusting because the ear tip is longer. The PB2 have a shorter tip and I have to grab the ear bud and rotate it to direct the tip in more to get a good seal. L worked for me.

I had PBP until they died and loved them. I got Beat Fits Pro after that and they were goodish not as good as the OG PBP. The PBP 2 are just disappointing. Wish I would have returned them when I was in the window to do so.

I've had my original Powerbeats Pro FOR YEARS (since 2019) and they still work perfectly. No charging or connection issues yet. They've never fallen out on a run, they're comfortable, can handle sweat and the sauna, and charge quickly. They would also be my choice. I see them often at my gym. I'd say they're the 2nd most popular, with the first being those Apple AirPods.

I agree I preferred the PBPs....I did a test with both on purchase...one in each ear and switching between them. I gotta be honest though...after a month of use....I can't even remember the difference and they sound fine/good

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

Beats Powerbeats Pro. Great for general workout and great for running. Don’t fall out of my ears

Damn mine arrive today and my pbp are still working from 2020. Will have to compare

Yea I by no means am an audiophile. Literally just use them for the gym. I had a slight issue with my pbp like 2 months ago with the left not charging but it works now. In the meantime I bought a pair of skullcandy push anc and the sound quality was immediately noticeable to me as being worse than pbp and like I said I'm pretty casual. So if I notice it the quality is definitely worse. Will let you know what I think.

So the main noticeable difference for me is the bass. The pbp 1 definitely have more bass. Outside of that they sound pretty similar to me

Really hard for me to say. I primarily use headphones for the gym and that's it. Don't really listen to music on them outside of yard work or the gym so I'm about as casual listener as you can find. Listening to a few songs and swapping between pbp 1 and 2 I really couldn't tell much of a difference in audio quality. I did swap to XL for pbp 2 and now feel they pretty much sound the same as pbp 1 with still maybe slight less bass but it's barely different if at all to my ears. Don't need the HR monitor and I'm not a runner or anything so I don't even really need ANC. Starting to wonder if these are even worth the upgrade since my pbp 1 still work fine. I also don't even think they're any more or less comfortable than pbp 1. The case being smaller is nice but I always keep them in my gym bag so that doesn't matter. I'm an android user so USB- C over apple charging port is nice.

Neither. I still have the original PBP’s, those lasted like a year or so before they started malfunctioning. Left bud turns off and shows 0% battery even if it’s fully charged. PBP 2, just read the reviews about how poor sound quality is. My suggestion? Go for the Beats Fit Pro. Good ANC, sound quality similar to the original PBPs, great fit for the gym and battery life is great.

I’ll give them a look. I’ve tried all sizes. Tried the tipless AirPods, and the only thing that doesn’t fall out are earbuds [like these](https://www.bestbuy.com/site/beats-powerbeats-pro-totally-wireless-earbuds-black/6341988.p?skuId=6341988). I’m not sure why. Thank you very much :>

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.

I wear an older version of the Beats Powerbeats Pro for a couple of reasons. First, they are sweat resistant which is a huge plus if you get sweaty when you run/workout like I do. Also, they do not fall out like my AirPods Pro have when I worked out with them. They are totally secure.

I couldn’t agree more. I was so excited i bought the OGs on launch day in 2019…. Fast forward and this week I was refreshing my UPS link every 10 minutes… I can’t believe they thought this was their answer to the 6 year wait…

Powerbeats Pro are rock solid and comfy. Only got the originals not the next gen.

Sorry this is an old thread, but this convinced me not to upgrade my Pro Gen 1’s, which actually replaced my dying AirPod Pro Gen 1’s for gym/productivity. I guess I might just look back into other IEM’s like Kiwi’s Orchestra Lites.

I agree, the sound engineers botched the new Powerbeats so badly. The first gen Powerbeats pro sounded a lot better than the 2nd gen. X10/X20 are solid investments

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. 

I will never own beats again after my experience with their sports earbuds. 

No. They were owned by Apple. They would constantly not charge or only one would charge. I would also lose Bluetooth with my garmin if I dropped my arms to walk. And sometimes for no reason as well. 

Yes pros. I’ve never dropped with any other headphone.  The powerbeat pros sucked, and I will never buy beats again. I’ve never had worse sports headphones than those. 

All my issues were known issues. It wasn’t unique to my set. And Apple was crappy about it.   And replacing something due to design flaws doesn’t help. It wasn’t a lemon. They were just poorly Designed. 

I liked using the double flange seals on the original Powerbeats pro so I was a little disappointed that these did not have that as an option. I tried putting the ones from my og powerbeats and they worked but dont fit in the charger with the double seals on (too long). I was able to get good sound with the large seals but I miss the double flange seal as I feel it really created the best sound.

It depends on how much you effort and expense you want to endure -- this kind of experience almost always is because of poor fit which usually different (i.e., third party) ear tips can remedy. I had problems with the OG Powerbeats Pro with all of the stock tips as they don't seal properly and had to buy third-party tips which fit my weird ears better. This is common for me for many earphones, both wired and wireless.

I've used the pbp1 for years and have held off on the 2s due to the very mixed reviews. Unless you absolutely must have anc, if you can find a pair at a good discount I think they are still pretty good. I wish there was more of a market for earhook style buds I also just cant wear regular buds. You are basically stuck between powerbeats or much cheaper and crappier options.

I absolutely agree with this suggestion. I’ve had mine for years and love them so much. I’ve been looking for a replacement since my mic no longer works for calls but outside of that issue they are still great!

I also back these comments. Returned mine because they do indeed so awful. Keeping my Powerbeats Pro Gen 1 for the gym because they sound great (way better than the new ones) and they're comfortable. OP, much like you I watched the YouTube reviews and was sold on them. I've been excited about them for months now and I wanted to love them. But they really truly do sound THAT bad. Like free earbuds you get from an airline. But the only way you'll really know it's to try them. If they sound great and the fit is good, awesome! If youre not happy with them, you have 14 days to return them. So no harm in trying them!

I also back these comments. Returned mine because they do indeed so awful. Keeping my Powerbeats Pro Gen 1 for the gym because they sound great (way better than the new ones) and they're comfortable. OP, much like you I watched the YouTube reviews and was sold on them. I've been excited about them for months now and I wanted to love them. But they really truly do sound THAT bad. Like free earbuds you get from an airline. But the only way you'll really know it's to try them. If they sound great and the fit is good, awesome! If youre not happy with them, you have 14 days to return them. So no harm in trying them!

Just got my PBP 2, and I can't believe how awful they sound. There is no way I can justify spending $250 on these and I will returning them. Hell, my OG Powerbeats Pro sound better. I first tried them with the tips they were shipped with and my jaw hit the floor, couldn't believe how bad they sounded. Like listening through a tin can. So I did the ear fit test and it told me I had a poor seal, which lead my to try the L and XL. The XL ended up sounding a little bit better (fuller bass/mids) but the highs were so harsh and distorted. It was almost unbearable. And yes, I'm using Apple Music on lossless (not that lossless really matters for these but my point still stands). I tried several different songs/types of music and keep switching between my OG PBP and these, and the OG PBP blow them out of the water in regards to sound. To say I'm disappointed is an understatement. I've been looking forward to these for a long time now, following all the updates and reviews on this sub. If anyone has any suggestions other than the XL ear tips I'm open for them, I just can't believe how horrible these sound after the reviews hyped them up. EDIT: I retuned them today (2/19/2025) to the Apple Store. Was chatting with two Apple Employees when one asked me why I was returning them. I said something to the effect of "I'm not trying to rip on Apple or anything, but these are the worst sounding earbuds I've ever used. And I own APP 2, OG PBP, and AirPods 4. And I love them all". The guy understood and said they appreciated the feedback (I know, that's his job lol). But, the girl looked at me and said "omg don't feel bad. I've been hearing the same thing from a lot of my coworkers, they're telling me the highs are harsh and they don't like the way they sound". I thanked her for being honest and I thought it was pretty cool for her to share that with me. Made me feel less crazy lol, since there are a lot of people here on Reddit who think the PBP 2 are the best earbuds ever lol. TLDR: Even some Apple Employees think they sound bad.

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.

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.

Power beats pro. Got them like 2 years ago or something. Not for audible but shortly after getting them I started using audible and they worked amazing. Great battery, pretty good range away from phone even though I rarely have them in use whole away from phone. I mean really great battery though. If I'm only using 1 earbud, usually at work, I wouldn't have to charge it (and the case) for multiple days at a time despite at least 4 hours of use a day. And amazing quality of sound. I mainly got them because I wanted some good wireless earbuds for music, YouTube, and anime without bothering other people, especially at lunch at work and back then I was working closing shift so I had more free time at work, but I wanted the hook around the ear too. The sound quality is so much better than I was expecting. In some audiobooks I can even hear when the narrator pauses their recording between chapters LOL Controls are pretty simple. 1 tap for pause/resume. 2 for skip foward 15 seconds. 3 to skip back 15. They were a bit expensive when I bought them, 200, but it was SO worth it. And the case is sturdy! Dropped it more than I'd like to admit but onyl a few minor scratches to the exterior.

Powerbeats pro. They hook on your ears so they dont fall out. And they have a transparency mode that allows sound to pass through, so you can always hear whats around you.

I've been using the PowerBeats3 for 6+ years. The little cord annoys me when it gets caught in my collar and pulls on one ear. I bought the PowerBeats Pro and they seem to have no depth or bass. Idk I've only used them for an hour or two and put my old ones back in which have thousands of hours of use. Some people have said they haven't broken in yet but I don't remember the 3's being "tinny" when they were new and this is my 2nd pair.

Agree. These are the only ones i've tried that have decent controls for volume, stop, fast fwd, rewind.

Seconding the power beats. Great battery life and also you can still hear your music if you turn them down low so you can hear runners coming up behind you on the trail, or just be aware of your general surroundings.

Anyone that says beats are “overpriced garbage” are the types of people that can’t afford them. Best headphones I’ve ever had, don’t let negative people put you off them. They are so much better than any version of AirPods. I’ve had my beats for 3 years and have had no issues with them.

Seconding Powerbeats but the pro version!! These really never accidentally dislodge

Used my Powerbeats pro for the last two years! Right bud doesn’t hold a charge anymore though so I’m looking for new options!

Agree! It’s a shame they are discontinued but the can still be found online.

Exactly this happened to me.

Second this, I've used mine daily for several years and they're great.

I'm assuming Powerbeats Pro's? Yeah, the charging case has a tendency to have the contacts oxidize after contacting sweat, if you don't clean them once in a while. I find it a minor inconvenience compared to how much I love them otherwise. The bluetooth thing sounds like either a fluke or an issue with your Garmin, because both pairs of mine worked flawlessly up to several meters (or more) away from the source device (be it a watch, phone, or laptop).

AirPods always fall out of my ears when I run so I have the Beats Powerbeats Pro and love them

Power Beats Pro. I have to occasionally clean the metal contacts, but they still get the job done. I want to get the new version soon

I'm very happy with my Powerbeats Pro.

Still like my Powerbeats Pro

Love mine. Try my best to just stay aware lol

Adding to the chorus. The Beats Pro are rock solid in my ears. I think the problem might be slightly smallish ear canals. I also can't keep the iPod Pros in my ears, no matter which cushions I install. They just work themselves out.

Word of warning, if they haven’t fixed the “hook” durability I’d be careful with your money. Or at least get one of those cheap replacement warranties. The issue is the hook that goes into your ear will [eventually come apart](https://www.reddit.com/r/beatsbydre/s/2H5s3F01HG), which is so silly to me because it causes the entire device to be useless. There are now aftercare parts to replace the hooks but they require professional tools and it’s not easy for the average consumer to do it. Powerbeats Pro used to have the same issue but they fixed it with the recent releases. Even the marketing for Powerbeats Pro uses the stronger hooks in its advertising.

Powerbeats Pro. They hook around the ear.

Love my Power Beats Pro. Great battery, over ear loops so they don’t fall out- which is a huge problem for me. Outside of Shokz these are the only ones that work for me and are much better sounding.

Not a diesel mechanic but, I've been using the Power Beats Pro for over 2 years now. The ear phones have an 8 hour charge and the case holds/charges them. One complaint is, the case is pretty big - about the size of my palm. I like that they have hooks so they never fall out of my ears

Powerbeats Pro. Wrap around your ear and are comfortable

I’ve lifted with both (and still do from time to time). It depends on the headphones and earbuds. Headphones I’ve had success with using Bose over ear headphones because they are lighter and don’t slide around. My AirPod max are terrible because they are so heavy and slide when my head is horizontal to the ground. Earbud wise: Regular AirPods fall out of my ears, AirPod pros are my bread and butter, Bose QC2 earbuds will stay in place but protrude a bit more than AirPods, and Beats Pros were my favorite (best fit and comfort) but they crapped out just after my apple care on them expired so I refused to buy another pair.

I switched from Powerbeats Pro that went over the ear and had some connectivity problems to the Beats Fit Pro that twist into your ear and I love them. Small form factor, attractive, and flat out work. I stream music from my Garmin Forerunner. They’ll also work great with any Apple device.

Seconded, I’ve had Powerbeats Pro for many years now, I replaced the silicon caps at some point as I lost one, but otherwise a solid product!

One thing to consider is that they will get sweaty and the leather pads (or whatever they are called) will eventually discolor. Also I find the over ear type to be a little clunky and kind of bounce around with movement, which I don’t like, but everyone’s preferences are different. Lastly, if they are too noise cancelling, this can be dangerous for running outdoors where you still want to be able to hear a bit of your surroundings for safety. My favorite running headphones are my PowerBeats Pro, they are small in-ear pods but have a little loop to go over the ear so they don’t bounce around or fall out.

Keep getting this skipping sound when they’re in my pocket at the gym. Have to think it’s a connection issue? Hopefully there’s a fix soon. Love the sound quality and button touch features. Never had this issues with beat pro in ears. Really annoying.

In-ear works best for me I use the Beats Pro, works well in keeping your headphones in and not falling out during a workout

Powerbeats pro are so good

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

The pair I have stopped working after 8 months. Intermittently only one ear would connect when I put them in (it would switch between left and right) and now the right one won't connect at all.

Any Beats ear buds(the earbuds are dust and sweat resistant), the Powerbeats pro are my favorite. A little expensive but it’s worth every dollar.

I love my PowerBeats Pro for running, biking etc. lightweight, great sound, with a loop so they never fall out. Great for exercising!

I use power beats pro

I use Beats Pro ear buds. Sound is great and there is no wind noise. Might be going deaf though.

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.

Pros 2 best ear buds I ever used, then there’s Beats Pro

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.

Beats powerbeats pro... But I've switched to no headphones, and it's actually not as bad as I expected😂 My breathing has been more structured,

Agreed, over the ear keeps them snug so they don't fall out. Easy to use and go forward or backwards between tracks just by pressing the button. One downside is wearing them with a winter hat on causes issues. Charging can be tricky but is easy once you figure out the system.

AirPod pros because moisture. Or the new Beats Pro too is the direction you want to go. I have all three but I don’t use the APM in the gym for sweat and moisture prevention. I enjoy the new beats heart rate capability but my ears are weird they don’t stay as inserted as I like. But the bass is great in comparison to APP2

Powerbeats Pro. I had Galaxy Buds 2. They wouldn't stay in my ear, the screens came off the first week, and the right one had the speaker just fall off one day. I tried Raycon. Absolute shite. Returned within 48 hours. Beats aren't perfect if there's a lot of ambient noise, but at least they stay in my ears.

Powerbeats Pro are the only earbud that works for me

Powerbeats Pro (1 or 2). But if your ear tips fit well, in my experience they shouldn’t fall out.

The new pros have resolved the charging case issues too

Sorry, I’m thinking “power Beats Pro” which had a recent upgrade. The prior model’s charging case design was terrible, but the new case is great

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?

If you're looking for gym earbuds, I'd recommend the Jabra Elite Active 75t and Beats Powerbeats Pro.The Jabra earbuds are sweatproof, stay in place during intense workouts, and have solid bass for that extra motivation. They also offer just the right amount of noise isolation without completely blocking out the environment. The Beats Powerbeats Pro are super secure with their over-ear hooks, perfect for weight training. They have great bass, are sweatproof, and have long battery life. They’re a bit bulkier but stay put no matter how intense your session gets.

Honestly, my biggest concern is whether or not the earbuds charge everytime you put them in the case. I have the powerbeats pro's and like 30% of the time the buds don't actually make physical connection in the case and I wake up to one dead ear bud.

I know beats don't have the greatest reputation but after being a audiophile nerd for years but just wanting solid sports headphones, the Beats Powerbeats Pro absolutely slap

The new Powerbeats pro are basically AirPods with a hook. They’re great.

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.

Powerbeats Pro. You can still hear traffic and other noise just fine. I've been using the same pair for years and they will handle sweat, during rain etc for hours. I also bike and the battery life easily lasts 10+ hours. They're unmatched

Powerbeats pro. They have ear hooks and you can still hear other noise (traffic etc) just fine

Powerbeats pro but theyve got shit sound quality so wouldn't recommend , but they've never fallen off once while running so there's that 🤷

I have the power beats pro - not the most affordable but if you can find something with a similar shape (wraps around the top of your ear) I find that works best.

Depends if you like bone conduction, it’s not for me, I like the new Powerbeats pro

Have had Powerbeats Pro twice and they’ve been great - bar some connecting issues and the slow death of one earbud before the other. Now working with the Jabra Elite Active 8 (I think) and they’re excellent.

I’ve since moved on to the Jabra Elite 8 Gen 2 - which are good, but perhaps not as ‘premium’-feeling as the PowerBeats. I don’t think Jabra are that easy to find any more either

The Soundcore x2 work fine for me. I had Powerbeats Pro before and they were always trouble.

I use Powerbeats pro. Never fall out 10+ hour battery.

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.

To be fair, the PowerBeats Pro are old and, if the AirPods Pro never fit your ears, you should have returned them. That being said, any pair of earbuds will work well with your iPhone. JBL, Technics, Soundcore, it doesn’t matter. The AirPods Pro 2 and PowerBeats Pro 2 are going to integrate a little better, especially the AirPods Pro 2. However, if the AirPods Pro 1 don’t stay in your ears, the Pro 2 won’t either. You never mentioned other features you want, like ANC, Qi charging, how important call quality is, or your budget. You can spend as little as $120-ish and get a solid pair of earbuds or as much as $300+ and get something that will sound great (but have terrible ANC).

I would've killed to keep my APP2, they sounded amazing, looked good. But the issue for myself and I think a lot of others on the PB series is they simply don't stay in ear. Especially during workouts

I'll second this. Wouldn't pick Beats for audio quality for at home listening, but for running they are top notch.

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 have sensitive ears so my options were limited for comfort. I tried Apple pro pods and couldn’t make it 30 mins before my ears were aching. I then tried the Beats Pro and got a little more time before ear ache but also didn’t find the noise canceling to be that great. Ultimately went with the beats quiet comfort and have loved them. I can wear for probably 2 hours before I start experiencing any discomfort. I got mine during a sale so they were a little more affordable and they’ve last me I think like 4 or 5 years so far. I got my sister a pair of Sony ear buds that she’s really liked as well so could look into those too.

highly recommend pro beats but now looking at the new pro beats 2. i think they have a smaller case.

I have owned Beats, Beats pro, Jabra, Bose earbuds. The Sony is the best sound quality and ANC, I mostly use them in the gym and they have never once fallen out of my ear. Even when running for miles

I’ve enjoyed the Beats Powerbeats Pro for several years. Used daily on walks, hikes, and other excursions. Not sure about ANC and are probably just a bit above your range.

I live in fear that mine will break/die and that will be the day I find out that they discontinued the line.

And now you have heard that they work great! Good luck!

That feeling of panic when you put your powerbeats pro in your ear, and it feels uncomfortable in one ear...

I second these. I use them daily to exercise and listen to books while I’m doing yard work. The newer models took a lot of notes from AirPods but I need the wraparounds or else they will fall out.

Powerbeats pro are my go to

I bought the PBP2 to be my daily drivers for the gym as well. I returned them yesterday due to how terrible the sound was. I tried every trick, messing with Spatial Audio, turning it off, different ear tip sizes, Apple Music vs Spotify, nothing helped to bring them near the level of AirPod Pro 2s. The ANC was terrible too. I went to warm up on a rowing machine and could hear everything around me. I thought it was a fluke and turned off ANC, then back on, and still could hear everything, including treadmills and stairmasters that had steady motor noise. I loved the original Powerbeat Pros until my right earbud stopped charging. It’s a common complaint with them. They also pretty consistently sucked at connecting to my phone. I would have to take them out of the charging case multiple times sometimes to get them to work. These would be a filler option imho. Honestly, if you can wait for a DEEP discount on the PBP2 or a fix for the sound quality and ANC, I would. I’m keeping them in mind if Apple intends to improve the product through software. But right now, I’m just going to rock my old APP2.

Similarly, I’ve only just started having issues with battery life in the one Powerbeats Pro that I’ve used significantly more than the other. I bought them from a friend 3 years ago and I think he had them for 2-3 before that, likely got them when they released in 2019. However, if you want overear headphones, unfortunately the company may be gone now but my Plantronics Backbeats Pro 2 are going strong 10 years and 3 earcup pad replacements later.

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.

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

As you said, it's all preference and different people have different preferences, but let me just say: Beats Powerbeats Pro. The design means that all of the weight of the earbud doesn't have to be held up by "insertion force" into the ear canal. And, when it's a less noisy environment, you can wear them a bit "less inserted" and they hardly feel like anything.

I have Powerbeats 2 & 3, beat fit pro, Powerbeats pro (x2), AirPod Pro 1 & 2 and an old pair of beat solo 2 I’ve spent my fair share and this doesn’t count all the versions I have given as gifts. Just got the Powerbeats Pro2 yesterday (as a gift) and as I sit here typing this I’m also thinking how can I tell my gf that they suck and I want to return and just get another pair of AirPod Pro2. It’s funny Apple states same chip but yet PBP2 have less features than AirPod Pro2. Isn’t hearing loss still important? And I’m sorry but as weird as this sounds the AirPod pro2 sounds better. The shape is not great either. The first gen fit great shape wise. They seemed to lock into the shape of my ear and they stayed put. These don’t move around (yet) but they feel loose and for some reason when playing a song they keep stopping. I’ve triple checked and my phone screen is facing outward. A quick press of the button and song picks up where it stopped but three times while playing one song. Again phone in loose shorts side pocket screen outward. I looked forward to these because I liked the thought of the heart sensor built in but very disappointed.

Interesting. I’ve had my PBP for about 6 years and no issues. If not push down securely sometimes they wouldn’t charge but I got used to just pressing down on them when putting them in the case and haven’t had any issues. Looking forward to trying the PBP2 as I want noise cancelling. Too bad they don’t have conversation awareness. I like this feature on my AirPods Pro 2 and my Sony wh-1000xm5

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

I have also had mine for a few years and never any issues.

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.

I love them! They never fall out.

I’ve had these for 3 years and never had this problem thankfully

Honestly I’m sort of surprised these buds have lasted me this long, so if anything happens at this point, I’d kind of be ok with it. Looking for reasons to upgrade

Seconding all of the above, Powerbeats Pro have served me extremely well on lyra. Never a problem.

These (the Powerbeats Pro) are the ones I had to buy for my mother-in-law :D She had the exact same problem as you have and these were the first and seemingly only ones that fit her ears without falling out immediately :) Good luck for you and always glad to help!

I really like the Powerbeats Pro for training and shorter runs, but age they aged the battery degraded and they don’t last more than about 2 hours. So on runs longer than a couple hours, I run with the wired buds that came with my iPhone.

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 .

I use beats but they are big, bulky and uncomfortable

Thanks. My Powerbeats Pro are big and bulky. Can you hear the music clearly with these?

I have used Bose Ultra Quiet, Air Pro, Powerbeats Pro, and Pixel Buds. The Bose Ultra Quiet are the best of the bunch Both for sound quality and noise canceling If anyone has specific experience of something being better than the Bose Ultra Quiet, let me know

Just bought a pair since I lost my left xm4 bud and my right beats pro bud 💀. God I hope I don't lose these too.

Airpods (gen2) for daily use, beats powerbeats pro for sporting (skateboarding), beats solo3 for random moments and beats flex when traveling/flying (the neckband is great for not losing them when falling asleep). Love the fact that apple/beats headsets easily switch between my iphone, watch, ipad and macbook. Would probably bought other headsets if they would work the same. Except for the powerbeats pro those are simply the best for sporting.

Beats Pro. Very reliable. Seemless connectivity to both iOS and Android.

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

I have power beats pros fully wireless. They have a loop that goes over my ear as I have the same issue with traditional ear buds (even when I’m not being active!). I also have an older pair of regular power beats (with the wire going between the two buds. I use them for bike rides so that I don’t loose one of the full wireless in the even that they fall out (has never happened).

To me Power Beats Pros are still way behind than the AirPods Pros * ANC is not as good as AirPods Pros 👎🏾 * Wireless Charging without the Magsafe 👎🏾 and doesn't charge with Apple Watch Charger. * Automatic Switching between Apple Devices not there, a feature all Apple users live 👎🏾 * No conversation awareness like AirPods Pros 👎🏾 * Still Heavier than AirPods Pros 👎🏾 * No iPV6 👎🏾 * Heart rate to me is a gimmick and eats battery life. 👎🏾 Don't expect an upgrade after five years to be so underwhelming. I'm disappointed.

Status audio earbuds I've got both the anc and standard. Had them a 2-3 years Yes I'd recommend they are comfortable enough with the silicone tips they come with, but I did replace them with comply tips. I feel like they are secured better with them. I use them for the gym and everything else and they stay well, the sound quality is amazing with multiple drivers. I'd for sure recommend the ANC version of them it works really well. Powerbeats pro Would not recommend Used them for 2 years and hated them. Continued using them because they were 250 dollars in 2019 and didn't wanna buy more. Galaxy buds FE Good sound quality, would recommend but don't have them anymore. Gf lost one and one won't work without the other rip. Tldr; status audio ANC I'll buy again if they get lost or die, would recommend.

neither of those 2, they will fall out powerbeats pro/pro 2 will stay in no matter what

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

PowerBeats Pro is my fav of all time.

Love my Powerbeats Pro!

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.

Powerbeats Pro are awesome earbuds for exercise/outdoor activity. Built tough and sound great. Most importantly, they stay in place—if you don't mind eat hooks. I have the older generation, but they just released a new version with more features. I'm sure they are just as good.

I've had my Beats Powerbeats Pro for years and they are still going strong. They are aimed at exercise, but they are very comfy and can be worn for long periods of time.

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

When I’m running, I love to use my power beats. They stay in my ear, and they are very comfortable.