I'm in absolute love with these headphones. I am hard of hearing. The problem with every wireless headphones I've tried is that they are not loud enough. These are plenty loud enough. I even have to turn the volume down at times. The charge lasts for hours and they charge up quickly.

"Perfect earphones,they don't fall out, very easy to set up. Yeah a tad expensive but up to now looks like they are built to last"

Ease to use; Good build quality; Value for money; Looks good; None

“If hip-hop is your main jam, the Powerbeats3 deliver mondo bass in a sporty package.”

Impressive battery life; Secure fit for workouts; Water-resistant; Long Bluetooth range

Bass is frequently overpowering; Control piece feels flimsy; Earhooks aren’t ideal for daily use

The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones use the Apple W1 chip for superior Bluetooth performance and deliver a highly sculpted, bass-forward audio experience.

Powerful audio performance for bass lovers; Uses Apple W1 chip for quick pairing, better connectivity with iOS devices; Sweat- and water-resistant design; Very secure fit

Insanely boosted bass and sculpted highs aren't for anyone seeking an accurate sound signature; Expensive

Solidly built and with a great battery life, the PowerBeats 3 get a lot of things right - but at this price point they need to do a little more than this to make them a worthwhile purchase.

Great battery life; Solid bass response; Good wireless range

A bit bass-heavy; Fit could be better; High price

This wireless in-ear is the third Powerbeats generation of Beats and surprises with its sound and long battery life.

The cable-free AirPods ($124.99 at Amazon) ushered in Apple's W1 chip, which allows easier pairing and better Bluetooth connectivity across supported iOS devices. The Powerbeats3 Wireless from Beats bring the W1 chip to the realm of Bluetooth earphones that still use a cable to connect each earpiece. At $199.95, the Powerbeats are quite expensive for exercise-focused, neckband-style earphones. From an audio standpoint, the Powerbeats3 deliver distortion-free, intense sound aimed at lovers of boosted bass. The W1 chip and water-resistant, secure-fitting design help justify some of the cost, but as with many Beats and Apple products, you are also paying a brand premium. Design Available in black, white, gray and blue, red and black, or yellow and black, the Powerbeats3 Wireless utilize a lightweight neckband and built-in ear hooks to stabilize the in-canal fit. The hooks work wonders—the fit is exceptionally secure, and it's difficult to imagine the earpieces falling out during ev...

The Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones use the Apple W1 chip for superior Bluetooth performance and deliver a highly sculpted, bass-forward audio experience.

Powerful audio performance for bass lovers; Uses Apple W1 chip for quick pairing, better connectivity with iOS devices; Sweat- and water-resistant design; Very secure fit

Insanely boosted bass and sculpted highs aren't for anyone seeking an accurate sound signature; Expensive

Great sounding earbuds that can stand up to the most rigorous workouts

Secure fit; great sound quality

Expensive; can get in the way of sunglasses; Expensive; can get in the way of sunglasses

The Powerbeats3 are a good pair of headphones, not great. And unless you get them on a good sale the asking price of $199 is way too much.

No skips; Haven't had any issues with sweat; Ear hooks keep them securely in place; Battery life

Price; Initially have to repair; Ear tips get slippery with sweat

When you have one of the best-selling wireless earphones in the world, what do you do for an encore?

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.

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.

Competing models are just as good or better and cost less; not a major upgrade over Powerbeats2 Wireless.