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Powerbeats Fit Review: Apple's New $200 Workout Earbuds Replace Beats Fit Pro

Tempted on these. I have the Beats Fit Pro and like them a lot. Much better for running than the AirPods I replaced. It would be nice to have the matching color for my iPhone. Fair points some others have made, though- not a lot of new features over the Fit Pro.
 
chelsel said:
Open air headphones that sit on the ear with behind the ear hooks are probably the best for working out, situational awareness and cleanliness due to sweat. Shokz makes some good ones.
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Shokz are an excellent option. Have two family members with different pairs. Sound quality is excellent and there’s nothing in the ear.
 
Good video. Like the orange color. Seems like nice earbuds. But not planning to buy one as I just purchased AirPods 4 with ANC. Very satisfied with it and not planning on buying a new one anytime soon.
 
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Royksöpp said:
Love mine for the gym. Can’t really see a reason to upgrade. HR sensing is irrelevant since most users will most likely be using an Apple Watch, or other fitness tracker.
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I have the opposite opinion... I find them crap for the gym (fine for runs)... the noise cancelling on them is rather weak (and have tried also with the Comply foam which help a bit)... as a result I need to have the volume at full.

With the AirPods Pro 3 and it's outstanding ANC it kills the gym noise and can have the volume at 50% (and still hear more detail in the EDM I listen to while running... or podcasts more clearly).

However the silicon (even with the internal foam) on the APP3 still has an issue of when they get sweat on them start this "Pop" noise when the slide on/off the skin during running which drives one bonkers...Maybe will have try comply tips with the APP3...anyone done that?
 
Also Timmy its a recession, bitch look around!!

You want me to upgrade but it don’t have nothing to really entice to upgrade why should I spend more money when my Fits pro now work properly!!!????
 
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I was looking to see if there's a compelling reason to be jealous of the new Powerbeats Fit since my 3+ year-old Beats Fit Pro (which I use daily at the gym) are still working perfectly with no physical damage. The only problem with mine is that the volume has to be near-max inside the gym and that battery life is starting to get shorter after 3 years.
I found no reason to be jealous of these new ones, let alone a reason to ditch my BFP.
 
chelsel said:
Open air headphones that sit on the ear with behind the ear hooks are probably the best for working out, situational awareness and cleanliness due to sweat. Shokz makes some good ones.
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I would agree with you, but now try running with a hat on and sunglasses.
 
Best thing the Powerbeats Fit did was reduce the price on Beats Fit Pros. Technology wise, they're virtually the same...why buy the new ones when the old are less expensive?
 
ceddy said:
If these sound as terrible as the Power Beats Pro 2... no thanks. You can get better sound from two soup cans and a a string.
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Good to know. I have Powerbeats Pros that I was considering upgrading from. Was looking at the Pro 2 because I like how it wraps around the ear, but if the Powerbeats Fit sound better for less $$, I may have to look at those and hope the wingtip works with my ears.
 
People complaining about no heart rate sensor as if majority of people working out actually fine tune their exercise to it. If you’re that elite of an athlete or need HR accuracy due to heart conditions, you’d be using a chest strap. Quit complaining for lack of features majority of people only use for novelty.
 
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ramallite said:
I was looking to see if there's a compelling reason to be jealous of the new Powerbeats Fit since my 3+ year-old Beats Fit Pro (which I use daily at the gym) are still working perfectly with no physical damage. The only problem with mine is that the volume has to be near-max inside the gym and that battery life is starting to get shorter after 3 years.
I found no reason to be jealous of these new ones, let alone a reason to ditch my BFP.
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I would say if they are working fine like the pair I have save your money .
 
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