After a couple of weeks of use, it is already possible to give an opinion on the Powerbeats Pro, totally wireless headphones that, according to the manufacturer, are “designed to keep you moving.”
And once the experience from an iPhone user is already known, let’s talk about what it means to put them in the ears of a person who has only tried Android smartphones of all kinds.
The first thing to emphasize is that this pair is comfortable to wear or carry in different situations, such as sitting in front of the computer, taking a walk, or even doing an exercise routine. This is due to the adjustable ear hooks and different cushion options on each of the headphones.
Yes, removing them after a few hours may be necessary for safety, but also because they can become annoying, a situation that is not exclusive to a particular model or brand.
Each earphone includes two buttons: one that allows you to raise and lower the volume and another – with the Beats logo – that performs different actions depending on the number of touches.
- One touch: pause or play the music in progress. In a call, allow the same.
- Two quick touches: go to the next song.
- Three quick touches: go back to the previous song or the beginning of the current one.
- A long touch: activate the Google Assistant and ask about the day’s news or the weather report for tomorrow, for example.
In general, the Powerbeats Pro feel comfortable, they are soft to the touch, and their buttons respond well to the different requirements of the users.
As for what’s included in your purchase package, Beats ships with a Lightning cable, the charging case (details later), and three additional pairs of ear tips in different sizes.
With a youthful style (they are available in cotton pink, ice blue, volcanic red, ivory, black, and navy), the Powerbeats Pro is ready to “musicalize” the diverse activities of the users. They must ensure they’re wearing the pair of ear tips that fit them properly, especially for better noise isolation.
Thanks to the Apple-designed H1 chip, you have a stable connection independent of the headphones.
Noise cancellation is missed, as are more functions in its mobile application. Still, the significant autonomy offered by the pair should not be detracted from: a single charge would allow the user to carry only the team, without the case, and return with a good leader the same day.
Because the Powerbeats Pro allows everything from running the Google Assistant to answering calls, Android owners won’t feel like they’ve got an incomplete piece.
Powerbeats Pro Review : user experience
The most favorable point of the Powerbeats Pro is the performance: with a single charge, they offer, on paper, up to 9 hours (a time that did not have significant variations in the tests carried out). Also, the case provides a 24-hour backup, so it will not be necessary to charge it for at least a week if you have sessions of about 4 hours per day.
What should be considered is a space in the backpack for the case since it is not so compact as to carry it in the pants bag. Plus, it takes about 115 minutes to go from zero to 100 percent charge (connected to a computer).
In terms of sound quality, those looking for the highest possible fidelity or noise cancellation may have to turn to other headphones or opt for supra-aural ones; It is not that the excellent result of this Beats proposal is not up to what the user expects; but neither will he find the most detailed audio.
Powerbeats Pro is at its best when you want to go for a walk or run while listening to your favorite playlist or podcast. However, it seems a lack, especially for the price, that some noise cancellation has not been considered.
To start an unexpected conversation with someone, it is only necessary to remove one from the ear so that the reproduction is interrupted.
What about the app that can be downloaded from Google Play? What are its scopes? The Beats application is nothing more than a hub to add the different headphones that are purchased from the brand, in addition to allowing some essential functions in the case of Powerbeats Pro, such as seeing the charge level of each headphone, renaming the pair or even install software updates for better performance.
Again for the price, tools that allow customization or selection of different audio modes from the application is missed.
Finally, the manufacturer guarantees resistance to water and sweat, so there is no problem if you want to use the headphones in intense exercise sessions (yes, do not forget to take them off when you call).
Powerbeats Pro Review : pros
Great autonomy
multiple color options
Good response with the controls on each pieceCons
Few-featured mobile app
Price a bit high