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A Review of the Powerbeats Pro

Last updated on Mar 14, 2023   3 min read
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Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro

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Reasons why you might like the Powerbeats Pro

Overall Score 4.5 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.

  • Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating of IPX4
  • Battery Life of 9 hours
  • Number Of Microphones of 2 only

A breakdown of the review per specifications

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Powerbeats Pro IPX4

Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Powerbeats Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Weight

Powerbeats Pro 20.3g

The Powerbeats Pro have a weight of 20.3g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.

Has No Wires Or Cables

Powerbeats Pro

For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Powerbeats Pro are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is a key distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the two earbuds together.

Wingtips Included

Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.

Sweat Resistance

Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro are resistant to sweat

Is Dust Proof And Water-Resistant

Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant.

Has Stereo Speakers

Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Powerbeats Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

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Sound Quality

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro sit tightly in place, creating an acoustic seal that reduces background sounds well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .

Driver Unit Size

Powerbeats Pro 12mm

Powerbeats Pro have a unit size of 12mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size determines the loudness of the earbuds.

Lowest Frequency

Powerbeats Pro 10Hz

Powerbeats Pro's lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through.

Power

Battery Life

Powerbeats Pro 9hours

The Powerbeats Pro's battery life is 9 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Powerbeats Pro 24hours

This is given by the manufacturer, and the Powerbeats Pro's case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself.

Charge Time

Powerbeats Pro 0.7hours

It takes 0.7 hours to fully charge the Powerbeats Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended periods.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights indicate the charging status of your device and charging case.

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Connectivity

Bluetooth Version

Powerbeats Pro v5

The Powerbeats Pro have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Powerbeats Pro 10meters

Powerbeats Pro have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Has Aac

Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Powerbeats Pro will work well with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Powerbeats Pro 2only

The Powerbeats Pro have 2 microphones.

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Extras

Supports Fast Charging

Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Powerbeats Pro

With the Powerbeats Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.

Travel Bag Is Included

Powerbeats Pro

The Powerbeats Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them.

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