Dr. Dre, the man who boasted about being the first billionaire in hip-hop after selling his Beats by Dre to Apple, can be forgiven for taking it easy these days. He has nothing left to prove to anyone.

Superbly comfortable and steady in the ear; even during intense workouts; Huge soundstage for true wireless earphones; Rich sound with satisfying bass thump; Sweat and water resistance; Epic battery life for the category

Laughably large carrying case; The treble energy can be fatiguing with long listening sessions; Wireless or USB-C charging would have been nice; Not the most discreet look for office or casual environments

The true wireless PowerBeats Pro a big step up for the Apple-owned headphone brand. They have their limitations (see: lack of noise-cancellation, limited noise isolation and IPX4 rating), but they are Apple's most premium play into the true wireless space… at least until we get the Apple AirPods 2.

Easy pairing with iOS; Immaculate fit; Enjoyable sound

Case is fairly bulky; Limited noise isolation; Only IPX4 rated

Apple’s AirPods continue to be the most widely used and sold pair of true wireless earphones, but that’s not stopping subsidiary Beats from coming up with its own pair. Enter the Beats PowerBeats Pro, which mark the brand’s first real entry into the true wireless space. With a $250 price tag attached to them, the PowerBeats Pro could make many people hesitant about picking them, especially when Apple’s newest AirPods costs $159. Needless to say, it’s going to take a lot to convince people to side with them over all the other options in the market right now. /124260794/.2_6924.3_phonearena.com_tier1 DesignIf you’ve seen the Beats PowerBeats 3 Wireless already, then the design of the PowerBeats Pro should be rather familiar. Unlike the AirPods, the PowerBeats Pro were designed for individuals with a more active lifestyle. Yes, you can still use them to casually listen to music during your commutes, but they’re designed to stay on snuggly in your ear even during intense activities – achie...

Incredible battery life; Superb audio quality; A fit that won’t come off; No issues with latency or connectivity;

Chunky battery case; Lack of extra features like ambient noise passthrough or a wireless charging case;

I'll lay it right out there: The degree to which you'll like the new Powerbeats Pro, Beats' first true wireless earphones, will depend largely on how well they fit your ears. If you get a comfortable, snug fit with a tight seal from one of the four different sized included silicon tips, you'll...

The Powerbeats Pro have better sound and battery life than the AirPods and will stay on your ears securely; They offer all the same basic conveniences of the 2019 AirPods, including fast pairing, rock-solid wireless connectivity and always-on Siri voice-recognition for iOS users.

The Powerbeats Pro are more expensive than AirPods; The charging case isn't pocket-friendly, nor does it offer wireless charging; The headphones deliver some treble push, and may not fit all ears perfectly

Let’s get the bad out of the way first, shall we? For starters, that charging case is huge. There’s no way around it. It’s something that’s become more and more apparent as the weather is warmer and I no longer have jacket pockets to carry it around in.

The Beats Powerbeats Pro aren't going to do much to end step-sibling rivalry in Cupertino, but some healthy family competition pays dividends for music fans. AirPods have shared their toys, in the shape of the Apple H1 Bluetooth chip, and Powerbeats Pro have run with it, adding features and talents...

Sound quality is great; Incredible battery life; Convenience of physical buttons; It's not just an Apple party

Charging case is huge; Ambient sound isolation; not cancellation; More expensive than many wireless earbuds

On the whole, we don't think there's a more complete pair of wire-free earphones than the Powerbeats Pro. They offer incredible battery life, enjoyable sound, and a fit that's both comfortable enough to wear for long periods and secure enough to take it on your most extreme workout sessions.

Great fit and tips; Sound is impressive; Really long battery life; H1 Chip adds convenience for iPhone users; Brilliant for running/exercise

Noise isolation/cancellation isn't great on loud trains; Case lid feels a bit flimsy when open; No wireless charging case

The Beats PowerBeats Pro are the first true wireless earphones that manage to make this category seem normal. That is no insult. Nine hour battery life means all the usual annoyances of true wireless pairs melt away. Beats: the grown-up face of true wireless. Who would have thought it

Stable; comfortable fit; Decent sound; Very good battery life for true wireless

Connectivity isn't perfect; Slightly synthetic mid texture; Bass boost improved; but not high-end

Compared to AirPods, Beats Powerbeats Pro sound better, have longer battery life, and fit better.

Great sound ; Super long battery life ; Really snug fit ; Physical control buttons on both earbuds

Large charging case ; Pricey

The best truly wireless earphones for iOS users and a serious temptation to everyone else

Grown up sound; Battery life; Apple’s innards; Smooth setup and controls

Bulky charging case; No USB-C; Price; Noise isolation