I don't go to the gym often (if ever) but might go for the occasional run or workout. Which would be best mainly just for listening to music every once in a while, not daily gym use.
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PowerBeats3 vs Bose Soundsport
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Soundsport. Better sound. Better fit. Haven't used X3 but have used X2 and Freedoms and they are fussy to fit.
No experience with pb 3 but owned the 2. Unless the sound has dramatically improved I would go with the Bose.
Re-reading your post, you say you don't go to the gym that often. Based on that, I might give the Jaybird's a look since a good fit isn't critical. You might also check out the RBH EP-SB headphones. Hands down best sounding BT in ear's I have heard. If you research them you will find stellar reviews from audiophile sources. They work fine for the occasional gym trip too. If sound is a priority, they are your best bet.
Honestly it's one of those things that I don't "need", but have in my head that I want. I'm traveling tomorrow for the holiday and currently have the PowerBeats3 and the Bose Soundsport, both still new in the box. Trying to decide which ones to open and keep....
I rarely listen to music as it is, but once I get something in my head that I want, I have to get something! (yes, it's a problem!!)
I rarely listen to music as it is, but once I get something in my head that I want, I have to get something! (yes, it's a problem!!)
Thanks. Only other benefit of the PB3 is the battery life. Not sure if I like have the ear "clips" or not...
I've got the bose and really like them. They are very comfortable and stay in my ears without any issue, plus they sound great. Really good bass response, very clear and a solid 5 hours of battery life. They also seem like they recharge fairly quickly. The only downside is they are large so they won't fit under most types of helmets, I was hoping to be able to wear them while riding my motorcycle but that's a no.
That's completely understandable, they make great products. I had Bose Buds I swore by for years and I have one of their wireless speakers, both flawless. However with Apples W1 and deeper ecosystem integration, I'm not really considering Bose any more