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Beats by Dre Powerbeats2

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3.3 out of 5
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Pros

  • they work and are comfortable except
  • better connectivity and performance
  • better connectivity to Apple devices

Cons

  • Beats Headphones Does Wireless Powerbeats Have a Microphone
  • decked out in the Shock Yellow configuration
  • sound frequency is noticeably thin and lacking in warmth

Key specs

  • Stereo
  • In-Ear
  • Wired

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Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 - Pros & Cons

Beats by Dre Powerbeats2

Pros

  • they work and are comfortable except
  • better connectivity and performance
  • better connectivity to Apple devices
  • quicker charging
  • and longer battery life
  • their design is compact enough to fit in your pocket
  • honest and well-researched
  • Setup is easy and the Bluetooth 4 connects quite quickly
  • is lightweight and clearly built for those who are keen on exercising
  • easy-to-use controls
  • now offers decent feedback and buttons are now easy to push

Cons

  • Beats Headphones Does Wireless Powerbeats Have a Microphone
  • decked out in the Shock Yellow configuration
  • sound frequency is noticeably thin and lacking in warmth
  • Beats has narrowly missed the mark
  • sound a bit muffled and lacking in detail
  • poor isolation and sound quality
  • pairing them to your Bluetooth device is a bit tedious
  • No cherry-picked units sent by brands
  • the buttons feel shallow and do not provide a good tactile feedback
  • poor unbalanced audio reproduction and an in-ear design
  • there doesn t seem to be an auto-off feature

Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 - Technical Overview

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Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 - Full Specifications

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Technical details
Sound outputStereo
StyleIn-Ear
Connectivity technologyWired
Headset (integrated/enclosed microphone)yes
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Dimensions
Height1.72 in
Weight0.94 oz
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Connectivity
Cable length1.19
3.5 mm/6.3 mm adapter includedno
Type of connector3.5mm
USBno
Detachable cableno
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Power
Battery operatedno
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Design
Colour of product
  • Black
  • Black,Red
  • Blue
  • Red
  • White
Attachment typeEarloop/Ear conch
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Microphone
Microphone typeIn-line microphone
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Features
Buttons
  • Answer button
  • Next song
  • Play/Pause
  • Previous song
  • Volume
Carrying caseyes

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Beats by Dre Powerbeats2 Beats by Dre - Editorial Reviews (7)

3.3
Based on 7 reviews
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TechRadar
Published: 23.10.2015
Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless review
3.5

Iconic Beats design, now for the workout crowd

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SoundGuys
Published: 05.08.2014
Beats Powerbeats2 Review

The Beats Powerbeats2 are a solid pair of sport-friendly wireless earbuds that hold up to the competition in everything but price.

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Good Housekeeping
Published: 23.09.2016
Beats PowerBeats2 Wireless Headphones
3.0

The Beats scored well with our consumer testers, and have a good bass.

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RTINGS.com
Published: 18.07.2016
Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Review
3.8

The Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless are stable headphones great for the gym but disappoint with their sound quality. They're comfortable and are easy to carry around...

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Craving Tech -Technology and Reviews
Published: 22.07.2014
Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless Bluetooth Headset Review

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn More Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats 2 Review – There are lots of ways to motivate you during an exercise. Listening to the right music is one of them (try lifting weights while listening to a soothing instrumental music vs an upbeat one). Even with the right music, you need the right […]

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Tom's Guide
Published: 05.05.2015
Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless Earbuds Review
3.0

The $199 Beats Powerbeats 2 wireless earbuds provide deep bass and a comfortable design, but the battery life isn't long enough to justify the premium.

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ProductReview.com.au
Published: 04.07.2017
Beats Powerbeats 2

Beats Powerbeats 2 (Wireless Headphone): 2.8 out of 5 stars from 4 genuine reviews on Australia's largest opinion site ProductReview.com.au.

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