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Powerbeats Pro vs. AirPods 2

When it comes to wireless earbuds, Apple has two main options to choose from: the new AirPods and the new Powerbeats Pro. Vanessa Hand Orellana and Lexy Savvides compare these Bluetooth headphones to work out which ones are the best for working out, have the best design and sound quality.

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May 28, 2019

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Stig Msr

May 28, 2019 at 2:48 pm

One thing you didn’t mention is since you have kids, can you pair both to an Apple TV 4K at the same time (since all are BT 5.0)? Right now my wife and I share one pair of AirPods. It would be nice if we could each use our own pair so we can watch TV while the kids are sleeping.

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Nelson Mendes

May 28, 2019 at 2:49 pm

Don’t know about the powerbeats but do know about the airpods…I got rid of mine and got the sabbat E12 tws…they are better than airpods in comfort, sound, overall look and fitment, power charging and playback time…the airpods were better in call sound, functionality (it can just do a few extra things) an that was about it. Beng that price of the E12 are a 1/3 of the price of the airpods and better than them, why would you buy airpods!?

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Roogarube

May 28, 2019 at 2:52 pm

2:31 captures her beauty perfectly. She is as elegant as a delicate lilly floatung in a serene pond. I think i have a crush on you…..

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E_rich C

May 28, 2019 at 2:57 pm

The winner for me is the AirPods ??

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- Friki_Rican (PR)
  
  May 28, 2019 at 4:11 pm
  
  E_rich C why do you think so ? I’m undecided on which one should I buy!?
  
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Praveshan Achary

May 28, 2019 at 2:59 pm

Thanks V. Gona get the powerbeats?

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Omar Morales

May 28, 2019 at 2:59 pm

I have them both. Airpods I have them all the time with me and the Powerbeats Pro I use them when riding my bike and on hikes.

I really liked the format of this video. ????

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- Limza Nat
  
  May 28, 2019 at 4:42 pm
  
  Omar Morales how is using the power Beats when u r riding ?
  
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- Omar Morales
  
  May 28, 2019 at 4:46 pm
  
  Limza Nat they are very confortable on and very secure I used to ride with BeatsX and sometimes one will come loose. Well that don’t happens with the Pros. Call quality is good. Since I have first gen Airpods I didn’t had always on Hey Siri and now that I have them on the Pros I really like it super convenient so I don’t have to take my hands of the handles for anything.
  
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Omar Gonzalez

May 28, 2019 at 3:05 pm

LOL…. Mifo O5 much better than those 2, even Sabbat e12 better than those 2, either one less than $80

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Joel Samaniego

May 28, 2019 at 3:08 pm

Sharing your opinions and preferences is great, but also like to know how these two product compare at a feature level.

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Daniil Rusanau

May 28, 2019 at 3:09 pm

I love that Australian accent haha. Such a cherry on top of the great review. ??

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bobbyright2010

May 28, 2019 at 3:09 pm

And the winner is……. apple.

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biggmaki

May 28, 2019 at 3:13 pm

lexy got some big ole tittes.

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M Wms

May 28, 2019 at 3:14 pm

I *need* the over-ear feature. iPod buds don’t stay in my right ear, ever.

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DipzG

May 28, 2019 at 3:25 pm

After my Powerbeats Pro preorder got cancelled, I’ve been waiting for restocks. Why announce a product and not have it available for weeks…

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Veenith N

May 28, 2019 at 3:27 pm

I love Vanessa hand orellana

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Nathaniel12345678910

May 28, 2019 at 3:28 pm

I don’t understand why people are acting like this is new technology. Bluetooth earpieces have been around forever

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Michael Lienhop

May 28, 2019 at 3:33 pm

I’m probably the only person with both Powerbeats Pros and Airpods

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Parth

May 28, 2019 at 3:33 pm

I can’t afford either….?

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Marielle Restar

May 28, 2019 at 3:37 pm

Who else got a power beats ad while watching…

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phresh

May 28, 2019 at 3:38 pm

but airpods means richness

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tambulee

May 28, 2019 at 3:43 pm

Great review. Really enjoyed it.

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Titan Man

May 28, 2019 at 4:04 pm

black powderbeats looks like a “hearing aid device” I would definitely go with other colors

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Warrior Tiger 1

May 28, 2019 at 4:12 pm

Team AirPods

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Chris Wu

May 28, 2019 at 4:41 pm

I have both.
Powerbeats Pro is awesome for workout and I used AirPods at work.

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Rishabh Sharma

May 28, 2019 at 4:48 pm

I ll go for airpods

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Eduardo Szuster

May 28, 2019 at 4:51 pm

AirPods is better when you’re near somebody, because you can put it or put it out easily

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