Rating 3.7 52 reviews
Manufacturer: Beats
Chip Chick
9 years ago

Beats Powerbeats3 In-Ear Headphones Review

When Apple made their big iPhone 7 announcement in September, they managed to carve out the smallest sliver of time to introduce three new Beats products - the first set to directly benefit from the Apple's acquisition of Beats.
Pros:
  • Fantastic bass response for a pair of wireless in-ears
  • great all-around sound quality
  • can get very loud
  • 12-hour battery life is stellar
  • fast charging is great in a pinch
  • W1 chip makes pairing with Apple devices a breeze
Cons:
  • Poor fit relative to competing products
  • outer earhooks can be uncomfortable
  • some Bluetooth connectivity issues around walls (even at short range
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AppleInsider
9 years ago

Review: Powerbeats3 with Apple W1 chip are the most reliable Bluetooth headphones we've ever used

Bluetooth audio-?especially when exercising-?has always been "good enough,"has always been "good enough," but never great. Apple's W1 chip in its latest headphones lineup changes that, and the proprietary wireless technology steals the show in its new sports-focused Powerbeats3 headphones.
Cons:
  • Beats
  • bluetooth
  • headphones
  • W1
  • Powerbeats3
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Stuff.tv
9 years ago

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless review review

Pros:
  • Apple W1 chipset boosts range and battery life
  • Great performance
  • Comfortable fit
Cons:
  • Micro-USB charging
  • You’ll need an iPhone 7 to get the best from it
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Stuff.tv
9 years ago

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless review

I've spent ages searching for the perfect sports earphones, but always came up short. Whether it's ill-fitting earbuds, wireless dropouts, or multiple device woes, there's always some sort of letdown.
Pros:
  • Apple W1 chipset boosts range and battery life
  • Great performance
  • Comfortable fit
Cons:
  • Micro-USB charging
  • You'll need an iPhone 7 to get the best from it
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Reviewed
9 years ago

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Sports Headphones - Decade Collection - Defiant Black/Red MRQ92PA/A review

The Powerbeats 3 are the best Beats yet
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printerinfo.com
9 years ago

The Powerbeats 3 are the best Beats yet
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Nerd Techy
9 years ago

Beats by Dre Powerbeats3 Wireless Headphones Review

If you're a fan of the Beats line and you own an iPhone 7, then these headphones are clearly the best choice for you, thanks to the W1 chip. Even without an iPhone, there are still plenty of benefits from the Powerbeats3 . They are very durable, and the battery lasts for a long time.
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PC Authority
9 years ago

Review: Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless

Whether you love ‘em or loathe ‘em, Dr. Dre's eponymous headphones are everywhere, from the treadmill to the weights bench. Even I joined the Beats brigade, picking up a pair of Powerbeats2 wireless in-ears under the (misguided) belief that they'd get me exercising more.
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CNET
9 years ago

Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones review: Beats popular wireless sports headphone is improved but still pricey

The PowerBeats3 Wireless is a decent step up over its predecessor, but it's no bargain in an increasingly crowded market for wireless sports headphones. When you have one of the best-selling wireless earphones in the world, what do you do for an encore?
Pros:
  • The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless offers an improved fit, very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphone, reliable operation, and strong battery life (12 hours), thanks to Apple's W1 chip
  • Pairing is dead-simple for iOS users and the headphones also work just fine with Android phones.
Cons:
  • Competing models are just as good or better and cost less
  • not a major upgrade over Powerbeats2 Wireless.
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CNET
9 years ago

Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless Sports Headphones - Decade Collection - Defiant Black/Red MRQ92PA/A review

The PowerBeats3 Wireless is a decent step up over its predecessor, but it's no bargain in an increasingly crowded market for wireless sports headphones.
Pros:
  • The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless offers an improved fit, very good sound for Bluetooth sports headphone, reliable operation, and strong battery life (12 hours), thanks to Apple's W1 chip
  • Pairing is dead-simple for iOS users and the headphones also work just fine with Android phones.
Cons:
  • Competing models are just as good or better and cost less
  • not a major upgrade over Powerbeats2 Wireless.
Read more on CNET
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