Beats (Apple) - Powerbeats Pro 2

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 would definitely go with the Powerbeats Pro 2 https://amzn.to/3HUwPxp

Based on what you said about integration, sound quality, and qol. I definitely think they are better than airpods.

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.

They are terrible for $29.95 TJ Maxx grab and go so the $250 they cost hurts. Coming from Galaxy Buds Pro 2 these are ridiculously bad sounding. Tinny and flat. MKBHD was lavishing the praise for these so I thought I'd give them a try. Super disappointed. What is another over the ear option that someone could recommend.

Since I’ve tried them which has been long but noise cancellation seems a lot weaker than AirPods Pro 2s and sound quality seems a lot weaker . Hoping for possible update hopefully . Like the fit very well . Will test for another week before possibly returning.

Been using Powerbeats pro for years, they’re great for working out. I just upgraded to the 2nd version they’re great

Got these today. I can’t stress enough how important it is to choose the correct ear tip for your ears. I usually use medium or large tips, but after playing a couple of songs, I immediately hated the sound. Then I tried the small tips, and they fit me best—what a difference in sound. Remember, larger tips don’t always mean a better seal. If you have small ear canals like me and choose a larger tip thinking they will over seal, it won’t fit properly and will likely pop back out instead of sealing correctly. Take the time to find the size that fits you best. If you’re still not happy with the sound, it might not just be the “fit” for you—the sound signature, rather than the quality seems to be a reason why many people dislike these headphones. I personally am not a big fan of this new neutral sound Apple is “testing out” for the AP3, but I don’t hate it either. If they still don’t work for you, don’t force yourself to like them, just return them.

I own both so I can speak for this comparison : 1. I totally agree. But it's not like the PBP2s are AirPods 4 ANC level, no. They're better than that and pretty near the APP2s, given you have the right ear tips size. 2. True, but in my case I don't even use anything MagSafe, so just having USB-C and Wireless Charging is massive since the APP2s can charge via the Apple Watch puck. 3. Yes it does. It even has multipoint, as I just proved it just now. The lack of "always on the widget" feature the APP2s have does make me sad but I can just check for battery whenever I wanna use it. 4. It's rumored to come in a future update. It's an H2 exclusive feature so it'd be a crime if Apple didn't use it since even the AP4s have it. 5. Yeah, but that's what you'd expect from a performance oriented earbuds. Still miles better than the 1st gens. 6. IPX4 water resistance do you mean? The PBP2s have IPX4 for both case and earbuds like the APP2s 7. Well, yes it's kind of a gimmick. But you gotta remember it only kicks in when you're in an activity that needs it. If not then it's just idle, sucking up no extra battery at all. Yes, I agree though, the APP2s are still superior but to say WAY BEHIND is just isn't fully true. The PBP2s sound better IMHO, definitely fit better, ARGUABLY looks better, and is more versatile since it's performance-oriented to begin with. And to expect Beats to create earbuds that are better than Apple's own flagship earbuds is just never a good expectation to have. Beats are under Apple's umbrella now, no way are they gonna let them be better than AirPods Pros. Plus they don't technically directly compete against each other anyways since the APPs are more for daily / casual use whilst the PBPs are more for athletes or people that move around a lot. Just my take, though :)

Do the ear fit test for them. On an iPhone it’s in Settings> Bluetooth>info & scroll down. I had to change my ear tip size & it definitely improved sound. However that being said the sound is good but yes I would have liked it to be better at the price point. The main feature I wanted was conversation awareness like the AirPods Pro

Power Beats Pro 2 I like them because you can don’t have to have both ears covered

I back this as well. Truly disappointing audio quality and anc. A big step backward.

Can also confirm, just bought them, tried different tips and it still sounded like crap. Then I tried the old powerbeats pro 1 tips, then it sounded awesome! It totally is because of the tips

I bought and returned these. Still have my AirPod 4’s despite them sometimes falling out doing certain extreme exercises. It’s not so frequent that I NEED workout designed earbuds. I thought the heart rate sensors and more snug fit would keep me more engaged in my workouts but the software implementation of heart rate on iPhone is not front and center, having to use external apps for clear real time data in the background.  Why oh why is Apples health app not updated to support real time heart rate tracking at the tap of a button. Instead an anomalous green light on the earbuds is your only indicator that it’s tracking. I can only assume a better implementation is coming with next AirPod pros, typical Apple. The earbuds still wiggle out of my ears reducing bass response so despite them not falling out it does not keep them tight inside the ear. I have always had this problem with ear tips, ear hooks unfortunately didn’t solve it.  These issues do not pair well with a 250$ price tag and a sound signature that has very little engagement. AirPods 4 sound right, bass response is simply more dynamic in comparison. Soundstage is more engaging as well, I can only assume beats marketing makes you expect an Apple experience that misses the mark on purpose. The only great thing about these is instant paring and long battery life. For heart tracking I may try a chest strap or something, the software implementation for these beats is surprisingly lackluster and unintuitive. Couple workout YouTube channels elaborating on this more.  If you are a highly active person and swayed by all the videos released after the embargo period I would suggest lowering your expectations.  

They sound terrible compared to AirPod Pro 2s.

Watches: Garmin Fenix 8, Garmin Forerunner 970 or 570. Pixel Watch 4 will have a much improved gps. The Garmins don't have cellular. Earbuds: Noise cancelling Sony or Bose are the best by far Working out: Pixel Buds Pro 2, PowerBeats Pro 2

Depends on what you are looking for.  Outside: Shokz Open Run Pro 2. Music suffers, but this model also has a speaker to boost bass. But then you lose the transparency. So it is a trade off.  Inside: AirPods Pro 2. The noise canceling and transparency options are great, as well as the great sound.  Inside Option 2: Powerbeats Pro 2. More secure due to the ear hooks but the sound isn’t as good as the AirPods Pro 2. And the noise cancelling is poor in comparison 

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?

Honestly? IEMs. For actually being on the move and surviving near anything you just can't beat dedicated exercise earphones. A lot of them don't have the very best sound, but you can actually stick with Beats here for something premium like the Fit Pro or Powerbeats Pro 2 that can take a splash and stay securely in your ears while still offering a reasonably fun sound.

I hear you but you have to believe Apple/Beats knew charging was the big weak spot in the Powerbeats Pro and led to all kinds of warranty and out of warranty issues so I’d imagine it would be a big focus of the new design to prevent that from ever being an issue again. One of the YouTube reviews mentioned that the magnets were way stronger in the Powerbeats Pro 2 and showed how with the case OPEN you could shake the case upside down and the Powerbeats Pro 2 would not disconnect or stop charging for what it is worth.

I think the design was inherently flawed and they didn’t want to do a running fix for whatever reason. I’d hope since this is a new model with redesigned everything this was their chance to do the fix.

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. ☹️

I don’t love the highs on mine too. I’m wondering what are the chances that a future firmware update could fix this? I already did the day 1 one, but still don’t love the sound I’m trying to avoid returning them as I don’t have a lot of options for earbuds, they never stay in my ears, but I’m sick of over-ears

Even if I like hold them in my ear with what feels like a perfect seal it sounds so tinny, certain voices in the show I’m watching are like nails on a chalkboard

Do you have a link that explains what I need to do?

I agree. The trebles are so sharp that I need to turn the volume down to avoid giving myself a headache or to avoid making myself wince (about 58% loud on iPhone). Doing this to a comfortable level makes the mids quiet and the bass nearly nonexistent (about 48% loud on iPhone). I tried every different bud size, slightly better with the larger ones, but still definitely a driver problem. Shame you can’t adjust the EQ manually. The accessibility settings were basically useless (for this, I’m sure others will find use). They should have kept the insides of the original Pros, swapped to USB-C and reduced the case size and considered it a refresh not an upgrade. The heartbeat sensor is cool, but when the key feature of the headphones, the sound, is bad then what’s the point. I will be returning these and praying my original Pros never break so I don’t get stuck with these again.

If you're in the market for Beats get the Powerbeats Pro 2. The hook is more stable, has better battery, H2 chip instead of H1.

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.

The sound quality is majorly lacking all around. Comparing them to my AirPod pro 2 is night and day.

I just recently upgraded to the Shockz Openfit 2 and I am so impressed! As someone who usually prefers good sound quality in headphones, these have both the incredible Shockz comfort and fit, the sound quality was really solid as well. I tried the Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 headphones recently, and the Openfit 2 were significantly better in my opinion.

They sound fine. They don’t sound good. Nowhere near great. The Method 360 ANC curb stomp them.

There just not good sounding. You can get them to be serviceable after all that work, but they’re not even Method 360 good, let alone any good in their price range.

DISCLAIMER: UPDATE THEM. GO THROUGH ALL YOUR AUDIO SETTINGS. I was ready to return these, but it turns out that Apple just enables EVERY setting possible. They have a day 1 update, which makes them sound a bit better. But after doing the update, you still need to turn all those settings off. These are very sensitive to the headphone accommodation settings and Spatial Audio. Turn it all off and work your way up from there to where you want them. They’re quite good after. Punchy, a little more centered than AirPods Pro, better instrument separation, a nice set that works well if you make sure to update and clean house.

I was hoping these would replace my AirPods Pro because they fit my ears badly. Idk, I may send the Powerbeats back because the sound is just not there. Further experimentation needed.

Absolutely loving the Powerbeats Pro 2, so is my wife

They are Android compatible, and the clip design is great for keeping them on ear even during sweaty runs. I found that the medium ear tips slightly push out after a very sweaty run, so I went up to the large tips and have had zero issues. They are expensive but have great deep sound, and ANC + Transparency mode. But I know some people don’t like how the hooks feel after a while. Food for thought!

I don’t recall having bad wind noise, but lately it’s been cold on my morning runs so I wear an ear warmer over the headphones. Will test this on a run later today though!

If you have a iPhone .. set up the Spatial Audio .. and will sound way better.. I hated the audio compared to my last generation.. soon as I did the spatial setup it’s way better and definitely has better drivers than the last generation

This! The tinny sound is so bad in these that it hurts my ears. EQ'ing doesn't help much either.

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.

I mean, if you want to stick with wired you could, you’d only need a headphone jack to USB-C adapter. That being said, Powerbeats Pro 2 is generally safe to recommend for those like you that have a hard time with them staying in. They are pricier, but they’re more of a no compromise product. Anker with their Soundcore brand make the Sport X lineup that I’ve heard some good things about. When it comes down to it, it may be a little bit of trial and error. For me, I find most earbuds to be fine if you wear proper ear tips. For example, AirPods Pro 2 and CMF Buds Pro 2 fit me very well with the right tips.

I am having the same issue. Other then that, it doesnt seem like my Active Noise Cancelation is working either. Have you had the same problem?

It’s not you. These are trash in terms of sound. All of the reviews (Tong, Floss, etc) were positive, most said they sounded “as good” as AirPod Pros 2. Some said they were better. This couldn’t be further from the truth. I’m not an audiophile, but I can discern quality sound. To me, this proves that these high-earning YouTube reviewers are either not interested in real reviews, or don’t have the time. They’re just going through the motions — part of the machine. I returned mine to the Apple Store less than an hour after getting them in the mail. I was the first one to return. So I hung out and even tried another one from their stock. It’s anecdotal, but two more people came in to return in the 15-20 minutes I was there. I imagine they’ll be restocking a ton of these. Major, major, major….trash.

CORRECTION | UPDATE - it was the fit after all. I chatted to a journalist who gave a strong review and although I’ve never had seal issues, it was the tips. I ordered a new pair and it turns out the supplied tips are just too shallow for my ears. Slapped on old pi7 large tips (I usually don’t need large) and they sound really, really good. Similar to APP2. Nuts!

I wouldn’t even believe me, I’m such a cynic. But trust me, this worked 1000%. For me, at least. It’s making me rethink my whole identity tbh. I was so sure these were junk. I was wrong.

Yeah well, I was fine bringing my own tips until the case stopped charging the buds tonight (the case is fully charged). Garbage is garbage. Apple spent their money on athletes. Not quality. Going back to the store tonight.

I say the power Beats Pro 2. I have the previous version and they are great. Good sound quality. They are wrap around so they don’t fall out. I wear them for all my runs. Plus the new ones have noise cancellation and passive mode, so you can hear your surroundings on your run. Highly recommend.

Same issue here, they sound awful. I'm on 7B30 so I believe it's the latest firmware. The highs/trebles are pretty harsh (what you would expect for a $15 pair), the "beats" signature with heavy bass is actually non existent somehow. And if you crank the volume past 50% you can start hearing the distortions. I tried with spatial audio turned off etc. I'm using the XS ear tips as I have small ears. I'm going to try replacing the tips with triple or double flange conical ones to see if it helps but might not compatible with the design of the beats casing/shape.

Just picked up some Power Beats Pro 2 (I've had the original for ages and they were starting to go). I love them. Great sound. Good fit. But as someone else mentioned, getting the right fit is so personal. AirPods I cannot keep in my ears even sitting still. I have a pair of the Beats Pro with the wings and I like them, but they never feel quite as secure and I find myself adjusting them fairly often. Likely my weird ears.

No AirPods? Unfortunate because they are by far the most reliable… Unless you go for the Powerbeats Pro 2, which are essentially AirPods Pro 2 on the inside but with better Android compatibility, battery life, and a more secure fit for working out.

The main reason why I have bought power Beats Pro 2 and I have been using them since day 1 of the launch, is for gym. I have AirPods Pro 2 how ever they don’t stay in my ears when I run or do strength training. Keeps falling off. I tried beats fit pro for sometime but that didn’t work well as my ears started hurting a little from the wing tip that stays inside of your ears unlike power Beats Pro 2. I tried Sony wf1000xm5, I am not sure if the earbuds I received had an issue or it is generally like that( I have seen quite a number reviews of what I experienced ) noise cancellation was pathetic. Then finally Powerbeats pro 2 launched and I purchased it. Happy with the purchase no regrets. It is great fit for gym and running outdoor with noise cancellation close to AirPods Pro 2 with right fit ear tips and transparency mode for outdoor use. You get sizes xs to xl which is great. Sound is not very bass heavy as it used to be in beats and no sound leakage with right sized ear tip. If your primary use is for workout and running this is best especially you use iPhone which works seamlessly with Apple. Purchase from an Apple Store as i don’t think it will be on sale anytime soon and if you not happy with the purchase atleast you can return them. I hope you will find it enjoyable.

Same here, returning mine, can't stand the sound quality. My one year old AirPods Pro 2's sounds epic compared to this.

PBP2. Better than the reviews, you may need 3rd party ear tips but they are just as good as AP2

Got mine this morning and not impressed and returning. Was expecting them to sound at least as good as my APP2 but they aren’t. Sound harsh to me, all tips tried to rule that out. Disappointed but there we go. Happy to stick with the APP2. If you prioritise physical buttons and locked in fit, etc. then of course these should do it for you. Incidentally, they were auto swapping from my iPhone to Mac so they DO have that feature.

That’s interesting as I found the difference between PBP2 & APP2 is similar to APP1 to APP2. So makes sense the APP1 & PBP2 sound similar. 👍🏻

PBP2 any day over these. It only takes one slip out the ear to make this annoying and more cumbersome than the hook.

I just got these and found that any sound issues are entirely related to spatial audio. When I turned spatial audio off entirely (no fixed or head tracked), the bass was more punchy and the treble not tinny. It sounded almost exactly the same as my Powerbeats Pro version 1, if not slightly better. And I tested spatial audio both on/off with dolby atmos and lossless apple music tracks vs apple music stereo non-lossless. In all cases, turning on spatial audio messed up the sound. It was fine without spatial audio on -- if not great. I think spatial audio via Apple for stereo headphones is simply collapsing the sound towards the center, and removing punch. It is just an emulation anyway -- so it's fake (like doing dolby digital 5.1 on a stereo track. So I think leave spatial audio off, and these headphones are great.

I have the wired Earpods, an Airpods 2, an Airpods 4 ANC and now the new Powerbeats Pro 2. From all of them, the Powerbeats Pro 2 sounds the worst. I have small ears, I tried out at least 25 several wireless earbuds within 1,5 years, only the Airpods 2 stays in my ear, and the new Airpods 4. I hate and can’t wear eartips. I think the poor sound quality of the PBP2 is becuse of the eartips. I have small ears, but the Sound Test says, I have a good seal only with the XL sized tip. Weird. The PBP2 should be pushed deep into the ear canal for better sound quality, but the width of the tips doesn’t allow this. So that’s why the sound quality is and will be trash - in my opinion. All earbuds I own sound better than the PBP2. The Airpods 4 ANC is the best, Earpods is 2nd, Airpods 2 is 3rd for me. But also a simple 12$ Redmi Buds 6 Active sounds better. Really.

Powerbeats Pro 2 absolutely SUCK ASS comparted to Powerbeats Pro Worst waste of $300 EVER. Total garbage.

I bought one of each color and purple sounded amazing while all else sounded like $5 earbuds. Very disappointed. Worst product ive had and they had like 4 years to work on this

Powerbeats Pro 2. Lightweight, crazy battery life, ANC, and transparency mode.

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. 

So you’ve tried ear buds with a wing tip and they wouldn’t stay in?  In my experience the Fit Pro provides an even more stable and secure fit than the Powerbeats Pro 2. But I’ll still adjusting to the fit of Powerbeats Pro 2, as they are the first earbuds I’ve ever used with an earhook. 

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.

Yeah I returned mine. Could never got a good fit and I tried every singe tip size. The highs were so harsh and I was shocked at how bad they sounded for $250 headphones. Picked up some AirPods 4 instead and am 1000x more happy with them.

I returned mine specifically because of this. Sounds tinny and shrill.

What are you looking for? For me I would pick both the Powerbeats Pro 2 and BFP over the APP2 but it's simply because the APP do not fit well in my ears. If they did fit my ears well I would pick them over the PP2 but not the BFP. BFP sound better and have physical controls which I prefer over squeeze controls. If you need good ANC (BFP isn't bad but APP is better), wireless charging, or prefer having a better case then APP are better. I still pick BFP over APP even if APP had good fit because I don't care about wireless charging or having a kinda flimsy case

It doesn’t just reconnect for mine. I love the sound but I’ve lost a lot of life stupidly fiddling with the magnets and resetting over and over. I’m about done. I just use mine for workouts and the over the ears are great with the sound quality. But the lack of connecting is such a frustration

My husband got me Power Beats Pro 2! Amazing!! I heard shokz has pretty bad sound quality, and I NEED my music to keep me pumped and going! The sound is amazing on my Beats. Has transparency mode and noise cancelling!

Agree that the sound profile is not great—too shrill on the trebles, and if your ear tips don’t fit just right, the bass can sound far away. Having said that, the orange is pretty. I will keep them for travel, where I don’t care quite as much about the music and the podcasts, etc. are fine.

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

Powerbeats pro 2 for the eaehooks. Those will stay on your ear no matter the activity

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

Powerbeats Pro 2. You don’t have to worry about them falling out.

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.

Powerbeats Pro 2 all day. They use the same Bluetooth protocol, and have all the same hardware as AirPods. So they’re just as seamless as AirPods. I just switched to them from my AirPod pros and the difference is remarkable. Battery life, function, and comfort are all better than AirPods. The only downside is that the case is a bit bigger. But again, the battery life makes up for it so much.

They suck!!! The sound is so bad! And the volume is horrible!! If you had air pods before you can definitely tell these are low quality! I’m actually returning today for AirPods! These are a joke!! The noise cancellation is so inferior when it comes to AirPods! Do not waste your money !!!

Had the same sound quality issues as others in the thread. They sounded too trebly and harsh for my hears. Tried every size ear tip and found that none of them go deep enough into the ear. The larger sizes just seem to be wider but don’t go deep enough to the ear. I was about to box them up and return them when I had a thought…Let me see if other ear tips fit. I have a bunch of tips lying around from Sennheiser IE 80s and they fit! The sound difference is amazing with the Sennheiser tips because the seal is so much tighter in my ear. The sound quality is now amazing and they are some of the best sounding ear buds I have…they are not far behind my Sennheiser IE 600s. If anyone is on the verge of return these, give it a shot and get some off brand ear tips, you will not be disappointed!

I've found exactly the same harshness - like you I need the XL ear tips but I still find that I need to adjust them in my ears every few minutes. I also have AirPods 4 which fit well and sound great - in fact, quite surprisingly, the AirPods 4 sound very close to the sound of my Sony WH-1000XM5's! (I used to sell high-end audio equipment and come from a technical background.) If listening to hip-hop, edm, workout playlists, etc the Powerbeats sound quite good, but, for example, higher voices, guitar or horns sound overwhelming and harsh, so much so that I am thinking of returning the Powerbeats. Listening to Sam Fender Hypersonic Missiles or something older like Earth Wind & Fire's September and the sound is harsh and fatiguing. It seems to be the 5Khz-6Khz region that is the root of the problem. I use Apple Music on Hi-Res-Lossless. Perhaps a solution for me could be to also subscribe to Spotify and set Spotify's EQ to compensate for the harshness.

It is so bad that I've just returned my pair for a refund, but I also had a 30-minute chat with Apple Support, he wasn't a Beats specialist but was very open to discussing the problem and I pointed him to the multiple discussions on Reddit about the harshness - he's written in the support notes that the problem appears to be wide-spread. I'm not sure if it will get taken further and fixed with a software update, or even how long that would take, so I opted to send mine back whilst I still could.

Agreed. I’m returning mine. They sound awful!

I'm an audiophile and I've been through quite a bit of true wireless earbuds and headphones. I just recently purchased the Powerbeats Pro 2. I definitely understand the concerns with the sound. I would say that the Powerbeats Pro 2 have a more balanced sound profile, as compared to my Beats Fit Pro, which are a little more bass heavy. I actually like the punchiness of the Powerbeats Pro 2, but I would agree that they are a bit more pronounced in the mids and highs, providing a little bit of air and defined treble. But again, I still feel they have a balanced sound profile, and not too bass heavy. The H2 chip is amazing, just like in the Airpods Pro 2. In regards to the harshness or sound quality some users are complaining about, I also experienced this at first. But if you are experiencing harshness or sound quality issues, I highly recommend going up a size in ear tips. It's likely that these users do not have the proper ear tip fit. The goal is to get a good seal in your ear canal, and this harshness that we are experiencing is due to an improper seal and leakage. The Ear Tip Fit Test is pretty accurate, but if you are not consistently passing the test, you definitely should try going up in ear tip size. Once I got a good seal, the harshness I was experiencing diminished and the sound quality was great. Another piece of advice is to make sure that you are wearing them properly. I find this video on YouTube by r/SoundGuys to be great at showing how to wear them properly: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLfk2\_0AVs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLfk2_0AVs) Regarding the latest firmware, I see some comments mentioning that. It's always good to make sure you are on the latest firmware, but I think the root of the issue is finding a proper fit and seal. I hope this helps.

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 :/

Haven’t tried the Denon (heard very mixed reviews), but I was really unimpressed with AirPod pro 2s and the Powerbeats pro 2s. Sound quality wasn’t great and it drove me nuts that you couldn’t customize the EQ like all other earbuds in that price range. Honestly I would recommend the Sony XM5s near that range. Right now on sale for $213 on Amazon. I really liked the ANC and sound, and they were really comfortable (for me at least). Good luck!

Just updated mine, they sound OK. Behind my APM and APPs in sound quality. But these are for being active running, working out, and just staying in your ear. I’ll keep my PBP2s just for those purposes.

May be a bad set, might return or try another set.

Update: I've opted for the PBP2. Ordered tonight direct from Beats/Apple, with full intention of returning them if they simply aren't for me. But I'm hoping that they are. Long Story? Popped by a Liquidation Store, had some Powerbeats Pro's for $120 CAD. Very reasonable price. Gave 'em a go, they were . . . fine. Couldn't get a good fit, could only get a decent sound if I physically pressed them into my ear . . . they were fine. I returned within 30 mins, decided to move on from those. Tried my wife's Beats Studio Buds. The sound was insanely better. Much louder - bass hit better . . they were better. However, they were falling out of my ears with the slightest movement just sitting on the couch watching TV. No good, I'm out. I ordered the PBP2's on the spot. However, I wish I took another 30 mins, and watched the reviews of the Beats Pro Fit's before I did . . . likely would have just ordered those . . . however, I'm excited for the PBP2's. Here's hoping I don't want to return them. If I do, I'll just order the Pro Fit's. Cheers!

Thanks. It would be the Powerbeats Pro 2. Fit Pro look interesting, but again, I simply cant' wear ear buds. Have never stayed in my ear no matter what I do.

Yes. I love them for the Gym and Hiking. Around the house I prefer my Studio 3s. Powerbeats Pro 2s are the perfect fitness headphone for me. If I lost them, I would replace them immediately with another set of Powerbeats Pro 2s.

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.

Powerbeats Pro 2 uses an in ear heart rate sensor and it’s absolutely useless

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’m having to take mine back to the Apple Store. Randomly my right ear bud started to disconnect and after going through some trouble shooting I forgot this device but now what’s happening is the right ear bud won’t charge at all. Cleaned etc… ( taken into consideration that these are 11 days old and I’ve not used them every day). With the right earbud not making connection at all I can’t even get the case to connect either lol. Oh the sound, don’t get me started on that one. Going to return them, stick to my older power Beats 1. Over rated crap, no idea what MKHBD was on about.

Agree, literally disappointed with the audio! Seems like they weren’t event tested before being manufactured :(

Preparing to do the same aswell

Similar experience in the gym, they actually ruined the workout lol

I think the connect/charging issue people are talking about is when one side will just drop out even though there is plenty of charge in it. If you put it back in the case and take it back out again, it reconnects.

Powerbeats Pro 2. Shokz tend be the most popular option in the running community, but I’m absolutely happy with my choice. Transparency mode allows ambient sound to pass through almost as if they’re bone conduction headphones and noise cancelling makes them functional for office use as well. Try transparency mode on your AirPods Pro while you run and see how that does for you if you’d like more ambient noise to come through.

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

Best I've used is the Powerbeats pro 2 - over ear loop holds them, super light and comfortable, I don't even know they're there. Sound is great, perfect connection with iphone. And they look decent

i feel like i can’t be the only one underwhelmed by the sound quality. Just got them from Target and they sound so high pitched? like there is a weird frequency going on that make the sound more tinny. I’m coming from Airpod Pro 2s and it’s a night and day difference. I just updated my Powerbeats from 7B15 to 7B24 and no ‘fix’ yet in sound quality issues. I’m going to let some music play in them for a bit to see if it improves over time. Other than the sound quality, i really love how secure they feel in my ears, however i really dislike the beats logo being a button that’s easily press-able while adjusting them.

After i went into Headphone Accommodations settings and turned it off completely the audio definitely improved but still not on par with airpod pro 2s. For whatever reason Headphone Accommodation settings affect the Powerbeats Pro 2’s more than the Airpod Pro 2’s

Same here. Maybe I had the wrong tips in, but I used them on a plane today and the ANC was awful. Could still hear the plane engines and the music sounded super tinny. Def not worth 250 for awful sound on a plane

My 5 year old Powerbeats have more of a studio sound feel than these Powerbeats Pro 2. Was very disappointed in them. Tried messing with the settings all day yesterday.

I’m been training with the Powerbeats Pro 2 and I absolutely love them. These have a transparency feature that helps you stay in tune with what’s going around you if needed. These were recommended on a separate post. Whichever ones you decried to go with, purchase them soon so that you can train with them and get used to them before your race!! Have fun and good luck!

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).

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 tried the new buds for a couple days but decided to send them back. I think they are a great product and likely a great upgrade from the previous generation, but it really comes down to priorities and fit. They are way better for working out but I found them a little painful after a couple hours due to the shape/size of the actual buds. The case is still huge by comparison. They take longer to install in your ears and I would start/stop my music multiple times with each installation because the button is right where I intuitively want to press the buds into my ear. This is more of a minor frustration compared to the first two issues. For working out, I'm going to stick with the silicone wings I've been installing on my AirPods for workouts.

This is already outdated- there’s a Powerbeats Pro 2 that are significantly better than the original. Just got them for running and they’re incredible for anyone who has issues with earbuds falling out/sweats a lot.

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.

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

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

I have been running for a couple years in AirPod Pro 2s. Recently, the waterproofing seemed to go out in one of them. I let them dry out for a wile and they work again until I sweat heavily. I’m now using Power Beats Pro 2 and I generally like them. They have transparency mode too.

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 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.

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.

Just retuned mines, def not worth the $250.

Exact same experience here. They sound poor and treble is almost painful. Especially when turning up volume beyond 60%.

Pre ordered and can’t wait to get mine. Since i started working out i used the Powerbeats from the pb3 to the pro and now the pro2.

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.

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.

I love my Powerbeats Pro 2. The noise canceling is great, comfortable to wear and hold up well after sweating during a long workout. I prefer the sound profile as it has a richer bass, as opposed to others, but some don’t like that.

Just returned my PbP2 today. The ANC is basically transparency mode. The size and weight is amazing of these headphones but the beats fit pro ANC is superior and still #1 over the airpods/other headphones I think they intentionally left them out of top tier functionality in order to have people come back to upgrade/order a 3rd gen version in the future.

Just got mine, tested them a bit in direct comparison to the AirPods Pro 2. "Tinny" describes the sound best, I think. Had the constant urge to push them into my ear canal further (yes, tested different size tips) in order to make the bass sound fuller. Increasing the volume quickly lead to the treble being painful and the bass not really improving much. Shame, wanted something I can wear on the bike a little bit more safely than the AirPods. But not with that sound quality/ price (and limited feature set, to be honest - though that would not be a deal breaker for me)

I need to weigh in as a Beats Fit Pro user and someone who never used the original PBP1’s. When I first put the PBP2’s in they immediately sounded terrible, like a tin can, and my response was “return these immediately”. Two days later, playing with different ear tips, and adjusting the angles how they sit in the ear I can tell you these are great buds. It’s all about the fit and making sure you play around with the ear tip test to make sure you have the right seal. Once you do, these come to life. I hope there are not too many people returning these immediately as was my first reaction. Now how much better are they than the Beats Fit Pro on sound? I would say 10-15%, but noticeable. The beats fit pro’s have been my daily workout driver for three years and I love the fit and sound. Do they have the latest tech no, and the PBP2’s definitely have all the latest bells and whistles which differentiate them enough to keep them as part of my collection. I can tell you these PBP2’s are growing on me and the sound was full and rich on my morning run. My takeaway here is they don’t sound amazing I would definitely play with the seal and fit for a bit. Some combinations didn’t feel good at first but I think I found my perfect size now. Initial thoughts for anyone looking to return them immediately, give it time, but it is true everyone’s ears are different and only you will know if they make sense. Am I eagerly anticipating the Beats Fit Pro 2’s, absolutely, but I can see a place for both because I am a workout earbud junkie. Hope this helps anyone that had first doubts about the PBP2’s to be a bit more patient as the fit/seal out of the box did make them feel like $50 headphones. Now if I can just get this heart rate monitoring to work…

PB 2 has a lot of new functions. But the sound is awful. It is inferior to the previous and definitely inferior to the Sennheiser Sport which I have. I have used the PB original for 6 years because the hooks stay in my ears so I couldn't wait for an upgrade. But after 6 days I sent them back. the high / treble is painful and tinny. The lows don't exist. It is lighter so it moves easily and dislodges the sweet spot for fit. You raise the volume and it is shrill almost and feels like it will destroy your ears, you keep the volume low and you don't hear anything in the low range. They have sacrificed sound for a whole bunch of functionality that many people will not even use. I can't they released it with sound quality like this.

PB 2 has a lot of new functions. But the sound is awful. It is inferior to the previous and definitely inferior to the Sennheiser Sport which I have. I have used the PB original for 6 years because the hooks stay in my ears so I couldn't wait for an upgrade. But after 6 days I sent them back. the high / treble is painful and tinny. The lows don't exist. It is lighter so it moves easily and dislodges the sweet spot for fit. You raise the volume and it is shrill almost and feels like it will destroy your ears, you keep the volume low and you don't hear anything in the low range. They have sacrificed sound for a whole bunch of functionality that many people will not even use. I can't they released it with sound quality like this.

I spent 40 dollars on a pair of Jlabs and they sound so much more better that my Powerbeats pro 2. Idk why but my standards for ear buds are through the roof so maybe that's why I'm so harsh on them

Wow I did the exact same thing, and had the exact same takeaway, I’m also super torn because I was so excited and I still love the way these fit, and look, and of course the case. I was so excited at the prospect of drowning out gym music during quiet parts of my songs… but I can’t unnotice how small they sound … it sounds like really nice phone speakers … tinny as hell .. and just because the bass is louder, doesn’t make it richer or deeper

Same. I really hope apple / beats takes notice and releases an updated version… I’ll happily buy them again… also not having double flanged tip option kills me. It’s the perfect design for getting deep in the ear but keeping the wider opening sealed. And I think even with the hook and the XL tips, the seal gets loose

I returned mine today too…I’m a headphone person and compared them to fit pro..AirPods pro 2, xm5, etc….the pbp2 sounded terrible compared to these and the fit pro sounded way better to me. Plus they were hurting my ears after about 15 mins of use. I wanted to keep them but just couldn’t Justify the purchase. I don’t need the hr cause I have an Apple Watch too….

I’ve been using the Powerbeats pro 2 for years and they are the most comfortable and secure for me by far. The sound quality isn’t amazing but it’s decent and they let some outside noise in but that’s not a bad thing outdoors. I have weird shaped ear holes and anything that doesn’t go over ear falls out for me during even light jogging. Powerbeats stayed in during the most intense heavy bag workouts and have dealt with torrential sweat.

I back this comment. The sound absolutely sucks. It’s insane that these made it to market sounding so bad.

That’s the same order I went in. I love the hook over the ears.

I bought the Powerbeats Pro 2 for $350cdn + tax. I then bought some Anker Soundcore x20s for $79cdn + tax I returned the Powerbeats Pro 2. The x20s are better in every category for me except they don't have wireless charging. For me, ear hooks, physical customizable buttons, EQ, long battery life, Android compatibility, and great sound were what I was looking for. (Also wireless charging) I'd make a checklist of what you expect from your earbuds and watch YouTube review videos. There's a ton of them.

I use the beats powerbeats pro 2 which came out recently. Hands down the best headphones you can get for fitness imo. The original ones lasted me 5 years and the new version is definitely an upgrade Edit: you can try them on at the apple store if you have one nearby

3rd this....I have these and the power beats pro 2. They were on sale for 159.00. The fit pro I've had for 2 years. Both don't budge, sound great and you can get for 180.00 or less on a holiday or sale. Both have noise cancelling...the sound isn't S tier but a solid B+ to A - which is plenty for me. And just take them back after a run/workout/bike etc if you don't like them.

New and Powerbeats pro 2 are incredible and feel Comfortable for hours on end.

I use Powerbeats pro 2. They're rock solid in my ear, no troubles with water and the ANC is pretty decent

Yes, using the same. Generation 2 also has the noise cancellation and they play nice with your phone.

These did fall out with me, I love them while just walking, but running with them just got me very anxious. I got a pair of Powerbeats pro 2, that have a clip that sticks behind your ear

Just got mine, and they are night and day better than the AirPods Pro 2, which I’ve owned and used for the last couple years. They sound better. They fit better. They *do* have auto switching. ANC absolutely *is* better, purely by nature of the fact the PBP2 are held in your ear by physical structure, not the “push-in” design of the AP2. If your ANC seemed worse, I think your eartips must not have been the best size. M, L, and XL all gave me a “good seal” on the test, but the ANC got better each size I went up. I settled on the XLs and won’t be going back. Don’t assume a “good seal” test result is the best seal for you. Try the others. Hands down the best earbuds I’ve ever owned, and I’ve owned most of the top end buds.

I absolutely loved the beats fit pro, you should give those a try. But beware, the wing takes a few days for your ears to get used to. There’s also the Powerbeats pro 2, which I think outclass the beats fit pro in features, but I thought the fit pro sounded better. Take my sound opinion with a grain of salt though. Either of those 2 pairs should do

While that might be true, larger drivers can push more air and have more bass potential by design. What companies do with that is what matters more but a 9.5 mm driver has substantially less surface area than a 12mm driver, so it has to work harder to create equivalent bass energy. PBP2 and BFP both having the same driver size now and similar acoustic chambers is probably why they sound so similar. I work with audio gear all the time as a musician and driver sizes are something that matters, but not to a large extent outside of things like subwoofers and stage speakers.

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

Agreed. Sound quality and ANC both really poor. The influencers/reviewers pretty much talking rubbish when they say sound quality as good as APP2.

I'm pretty much feeling the exact same way as OP. I REALLY wanted to love these things, but when I put them in, at first, I didn't feel like there was much bass at all, so I increased the volume, and the tinny highs were borderline painful on my ears. Went on YouTube to see if there was anyone else having this issue, and some dude is just aggressively attacking anyone that says these aren't the best earbuds ever because they use the same driver or some nonsense, in other words, don't believe your lying ears. Seeing a lot of these comments though on Amazon and Bestbuy and even YouTube in addition to here, so it's definitely a widespread problem. I didn't say anything to my wife, I told her to check these out, she normally utilizes the fit pro's, and she immediately scrunched her face up, and shook her head saying she didn't care for them at all. We both agree that the originals and fit pro's sound better than these, maybe we're both just crazy?! Glad to see that some people enjoy them, and I'm jealous of that too, because I really wanted to keep them, I like the ear hooks, but I think I'll be returning these, they don't sound like $250 earbuds in my humble opinion, and that tinny sound actually hurts and distracts me from my workout, rather than helping me power through it. I too expected these to be amazing after all of the reviews, I'm just left stunned over just how terrible mine sound.

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.

I do a lot of calisthenics and I need something that will stay in my ear no matter what. So I’m using the pb pro 2. I’d say try them . They solved the connectivity and charging issues and if you can get a good fit they’re golden

I just got the Powerbeats Pro 2 and tested that, my gf couldn’t even tell I was outside! Let alone keeping up with traffic (20ish mph no wind noise could be heard)

I think it would been faster and easier to google that, but in ear.

Idk how this is possible. I am an audiophile and know audio and technical specs and the components they are made with and I find this as close to as impossible as anything could be. You should go return them then cuz they are defective cuz according to the specs there is no way. I’ve been waiting for these to be made for so long I still use my Powerbeats pro OG headphones and these have 10 plus different massive improvements over these. Idk what your expectations were but they’re still headphones it’s not gonna sound like a $20,000 focal 12.2 audio system it can only reach a certain frequency range but that’s constrained literally by the laws of physics there’s a limit on what they can do no matter what tech goes in them.

It’s more DSP and audio source fidelity than anything requiring a firmware update or any modified fit besides what’s most comfortable tho a minor tweak in DSP settings might be needed to compensate for different figment adjustments.

Turn off Spatial Audio to reduce the treble and the tiny sound. They sound much better with it off.

Second this, was using this for a few years and it never came off not even once, perfect for working out

The Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 just came out. Has almost every feature the AirPod pros have. More weather resistant too with the ear hooks to prevent falling out.

For me they’re too dependent on seal and I had to spend ten dollars on an EQ to really improve the sound which’s works in Tidal but not Apple Music. Why don’t they just include one? If I hadn’t done that, they would have been returned the same day because the sound was so bad and tinny, it was hurting my ears. I may still return them and get the seinhauser. I’m only holding on so far because they sync so well with the Apple Ecosystem. But is it worth their finicky nature? 

Swapped to a Garmin watch and still use PowerBeats Pro 2 (operate very similarly to Airpods, even has a lot of the same hardware because they're both apple). The swap has been fantastic so far for me. To be fair I'm running a Fenix 8 though, which is the "throw money at it and it will be perfect" option out of the Garmin lineup. I recommend looking at what you need from a watch then doing research or posting on their subreddit. There's a watch for every need and budget. My watch lasting two weeks with all features turned on is amazing though.

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.

Ok, mine updated and honestly I don't notice much of a difference. It has to be the size and shape of my ears, although I have no problems with my APP 2 and PBP gen 1. Directly comparing these to gen 1, the mids and highs sound tinny and distorted, like a cheap $5 pair of earbuds. Bass is ok I guess, but I can't get past the poor mids/highs. Another thing that makes me think it's my ears is the poor noise cancelling. Doesn't drown out much of anything and I don't notice a big difference between it being on or off, which means the tips aren't sealing or have a poor seal- which ultimately leads to poor sound. Maybe it's just me lol. I'm glad everyone else likes them, not gonna I'm a little jealous😂

Powerbeats Pro 2. They sound great and have ANC/transparency mode almost as good as AirPods Pro’s. Plus seamless connectivity if you have an iPhone.

That seal is everything with these. With these I found you have to really twist them way in the ear to get that seal. Sometimes going 1 size smaller helps with this however you have to twist and push way in the ear which most people don’t like. It’s literally the difference between garbage sound or glorious sound. This is such an issue with Apple and other companies that make in ear buds. The only way around it is try another company or use a traditional headphones set which completely defeats the purpose of buds.

I have had multiple pairs replaced because of reduced noise cancellation/mic issues. This was back when the AirPod pro replacement program was happening due to the sheer amount of issues people experienced. My current pair still has the same issue. Cleaning never seems to bring them back to “normal” either. I bought the PowerBeats Pro 2s also hoping they’d be better and also actually stay in my ears which they do but are also a little cumbersome to take with me or to put in my ear compared to AirPods.

Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 have ear hooks and ANC, and they fit your budget. I haven't tried many ANC headphones, but these left a pretty good impression on me.

I second this, I own or have owned airpod gen 1, airpod pro 1, airpod pro 2, studio pros and now these. most wired cheap chinese IEMs would outclass these in terms of sound so I never went searching for that in the first place. my two cents: sounds meh, nothing offensive, maybe the treble if the eartips are two small or not securely fit. I think the airpod pro 2s sound a hair better (full or richer?\_) and are more comfortable for me at least for longer durations. But I do think airpod pro 3 could be way better so I'll stop the praise here. Powerbeats pro 2 starts hurting my ears after a couple of hours but these are my first workout buds so I'm very happy with the secure fit. I never owned the previous generation so I cannot compare. The only thing that sucks is the price. I guess that's the Apple tax for slick UX.

The powerbeats pro 2 are essentially airpod pro 2’s with ear hooks

Ok. I was just about to return these after the redoing the settings, update, changing ear tips and it was still crap. Sounded like cheap earbuds until I unpaired it and re-paired it and now it works just like it should finally! To those having problems try to pair and re-pair it. It worked magically for me after that. I was THIS close to chucking them at the wall….lol

After changing the tips, did the bass become heavier and fuller or no? Mine sound like they have very cheap bass.

Man, I’m so pissed. I can’t even return mine because of hygiene reasons/laws. I’m so disappointed. I so regret this purchase. The highs are pretty cheap imho, not unbearable, but the bass is so flat i cannot enjoy my workout.

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

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.

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

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

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---------------)

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.

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

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.

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

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. 

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

I just went with AirPod pros. Stay in my ears better and the noise cancellation is beyond compare in a loud gym. Some leak, but otherwise love em. This is mainly due to the face my wife told me I’d look like a dork with over the ear headphones lol