The Beats by Dre BeatsX headphones deliver more than just a slick design, premium workmanship and first-rate aesthetics. These in-ears in fact seem a lot closer in technical function and capability to Apple's new AirPods, rather than their own Beats brothers.

The Powerbeats3 don't look all that different from . There are a few tweaks here and there, mostly aimed at getting them to fit better. The primary distinction is tucked away inside, a happy addition to the Bluetooth earbuds that arrives as a result of the headphone company's acquisition by Apple.

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.

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.

The Powerbeats 3 are the best Beats yet

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.

Apple W1 chipset boosts range and battery life; Great performance; Comfortable fit

Micro-USB charging; You'll need an iPhone 7 to get the best from it

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.

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Hey, did you hear the news, Apple owns Beats now. OK, so it's not exactly new news, it happened years ago, but it's still a pretty big deal, and important for what we're going to say next.

Comfortable; cool; secure design; Impressive Bluetooth connection; Brilliant battery life

No noise cancelling; Let in a bit of wind noise; Not the deepest sound

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.

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

Poor fit relative to competing products; outer earhooks can be uncomfortable; some Bluetooth connectivity issues around walls (even at short range

In addition to the buds that jam into your ear canals, the Powerbeats3 have big adjustable hooks on both sides that wrap over your ear to keep everything secure. As a result, they're the most stable, comfortable wireless headphones I've ever tried. I can wear them all day without pain.