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Ratings	(77,429)	(10,724)	(51,845)	(7,798)
Fit	In-Ear	In-Ear	In-Ear	In-Ear
Noise Canceling	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
Sweat+Water Resistant				N/A
Battery Life	Up to 9 hours (24 hours with charging case)	Up to 15 hours	Up to 12 hours	N/A
Fast Fuel Charging				N/A
Bluetooth® Wireless Connectivity*				N/A
Apple Audio Chip	Apple H1 Chip	Apple H1 Chip	Apple W1 Chip	N/A
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Built-in mic and controls

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Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones^eartips with four (4) size options^carrying case^universal USB charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B)^Quick Start Guide^warranty card

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3.9 out of 5

534 global ratings

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Customers like the sound quality of the headphones, mentioning it has amazing sound quality. They also like the fit, and versatility. However, some customers have reported issues with performance and value. They say the headphones stopped working and are a waste of money. Opinions are mixed on quality, battery life, and connectivity.

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119 customers mention84 positive35 negative

Customers like the sound quality of the headphones. They mention that it has amazing sound quality, great connectivity, and the bass feels a bit deeper. Some customers also like the noise cancellation feature.

"...The sound is clear and comes through REALLY good...." Read more

"...The bass does feel a bit deeper but overall I'd say the sound quality is the same...." Read more

"...First off, these beats are amazing. The sound quality is amazing, and these things are a must have!..." Read more

"...Sometimes they will stop playing back sound altogether...." Read more

47 customers mention35 positive12 negative

Customers like the fit of the headphones. For example, they say they stay perfectly tight to their ears, are comfortable to wear, and have great connectivity. Some mention that the extra ear pierces let them pick the perfect fit. Overall, most are satisfied with the fit and sound quality of these headphones.

"...They fit my ear perfect there is no falling out or trying to place it differently to make it stay...." Read more

"...clip that runs around the back of your ear, and they have different sized in ear parts to them, I have big ears, 6'-3" and 210 lbs, so the large..." Read more

"...They definitely have a better fit into the ear and are much more stable than the Power Beats 2...." Read more

"...However, the cords and the lack of a snug fit--despite trying on five different sets of plugs--meant that these weren't great for weightlifting...." Read more

16 customers mention13 positive3 negative

Customers like the versatility of the headphones. They say it's great for workouts and running, and perfect for the gym. Some customers also mention that the headphones are made for sport enthusiasts.

"...They're fine for exercising with, but I certainly wouldn't recommend them for every day use, as there are better options available...." Read more

"...Convenience and design = 5 starsConnectivity = 5 starsGreat for running, biking, etc... ear piece hooks on and stays in ear while being..." Read more

"...This has been great for exercise, travel, and even daily headphones for work." Read more

"I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THESE! THEY ARE PERFECT FOR THE GYM OR JUST A WALK IN THE PARK!!..." Read more

110 customers mention42 positive68 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the headphones. Some mention that they are great earbuds and sound good, while others say that they don't last, have numerous failures, and the parts aren't always the best quality.

"...It seems that any time I sweat while wearing these it causes the electronics to go haywire. Randomly turning the sound all the way up or down...." Read more

"...The sound is clear and comes through REALLY good...." Read more

"...The problem is that they don't last. My husband's first pair died in just over a year...." Read more

"...noise cancellation feature and sound quality, but the parts aren't always the best quality, so I end up having to replace them every 9-10 months...." Read more

64 customers mention22 positive42 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the battery life of the headphones. Some mention that the connectivity has no issues, and the battery lasts really long. However, others say that after 3 months of use they started shutting off randomly, stopped holding a charge, and completely died.

"...Upon returning home from the workout they would not power off. They are currently sitting on my countertop, powered on, wasting my $200...." Read more

"...I love that they last for 12 hours so I can leave my house without a charger or worry about them dying...." Read more

"...I use my beats 3-4x times a week. Battery life started decreasing already and last week the ear piece itself just broke off...." Read more

"After 3 months of use they started shutting off randomly. They were ok while they worked...." Read more

24 customers mention11 positive13 negative

Customers have mixed opinions about the connectivity of the headphones. Some mention that it's easy to connect and charge quick, with no hassle when using them to commute. However, others say that it disconnects and turns off and does not connect to their phone or stay on.

"...They still turn on and charge just no longer connect to Bluetooth which is really disappointing." Read more

"...The audio is great, connectivity has no issues, battery lasts really long, micro USB charger...." Read more

"...All the clues were there. The logo packaging was off, the smart connect didn't even work on the headphones...." Read more

"ProsSound = 5starsConvenience and design = 5 starsConnectivity = 5 stars..." Read more

72 customers mention14 positive58 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the performance of the headphones. They mention that the headphones stopped working after a few weeks, the quality is great, but the functionality is terrible. Some customers also mention that resetting the headphones doesn't work, and the light is always red and never shows fully charged.

"...At work and for workouts until they stopped working. They still turn on and charge just no longer connect to Bluetooth which is really disappointing." Read more

"...My previous (PB2) pair stopped working in one ear, and this new PB3 pair stopped working altogether and I had to get them replaced..." Read more

"I like my beats but they do not work consistently. Make I bought one that was defective but they seem temperamental...." Read more

"...been through several pairs of these Beats because they just randomly stop working...." Read more

53 customers mention14 positive39 negative

Customers are dissatisfied with the value of the headphones. They mention that it has a design flaw and is not worth the money. Some say that the headphones are expensive and only work for 3 months.

"...of depth of sound and ability to produce low end in these is really disappointing...." Read more

"...I was so happy until I go to open the package, come to find out they are fake!!! I had to ask around to make sure I wasn't wrong...." Read more

"...The price is a bit steep but well worth the money." Read more

"...; than the Powerbeats 2, but they have started skimming costs on a few things, including the case." Read more

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Brandon & Sara

I love these HEADPHONES

Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2017

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I love these headphones... I cant say it enough. I actually won these at my work and I cant say I am displeased at all. They fit my ear perfect there is no falling out or trying to place it differently to make it stay. They are sweat resistance so I can work out and run with them and not worry about them becoming damaged. I love that they last for 12 hours so I can leave my house without a charger or worry about them dying. The sound is clear and comes through REALLY good. Over all like other reviews if you want to spend the money its a good addition to your phone and or music device. The price is a bit steep but well worth the money.

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Samuel Kachmar

Good Battery Life, Comfortable headphones, easy to pair with your phone, highly rated!

Reviewed in the United States on March 13, 2017

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I purchased these headphones for my morning run with my dog around the pond near our house. My previous headphones the wire would always keep flopping against my chest for the whole run and while this was a small annoyance, I found that these wireless headphones with the A-1 chip, are great, no flopping, easy to stay in your ears with the clip that runs around the back of your ear, and they have different sized in ear parts to them, I have big ears, 6'-3" and 210 lbs, so the large in ear part helped the sound for these headphones work even better. my only criticism is that the headphones dont seem to have an automatic shutoff feature, I could be wrong, I haven't used them long enough to really be thorough, but it seems like you need to remember to shut them off when you are done with them or it will drain the battery.

the battery does work really great, I have been able to use them for a week +, usually 40 minutes per day of use, and have had them hold up well. looking forward to continuing to use these, also they take phone calls if someone calls you while you are out running/ walking, another nice feature.

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Brian

DO NOT BUY THESE FOR ANY SORT OF WORKOUT!

Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2017

Verified Purchase

The first pair I was shipped lasted about 35 days - just long enough that Amazon would not accept a return and referred me to Apple Support for warranty repair. Apple did not repair them. They simply sent me a new pair. "Good deal," I thought... The new pair made it through ONE charge cycle before exhibiting the same defects as the first pair.
It seems that any time I sweat while wearing these it causes the electronics to go haywire. Randomly turning the sound all the way up or down. Sometimes they will stop playing back sound altogether. Sometimes they will stop one song, jump to the next one for a second or two, then jump back to the previous song for a few seconds, then bounce to the next one.
The volume buttons, play/pause button and power button on the unit are rendered useless when they start to act up. Today, during my workout, I could not stop playback via the Powerbeats, so turned off the music playback directly from my iPhone. Within two minutes the headphones started playback again, at full volume. Fortunately, it only lasted a few seconds before they randomly decreased the volume until they could no longer be heard... but then they turned themselves back up and started skipping songs again. I disconnected the Bluetooth pairing and put them in my pocket. Upon returning home from the workout they would not power off. They are currently sitting on my countertop, powered on, wasting my $200.
I absolutely would NOT recommend these headphones - but if you really want to buy them, I'll be glad to sell you a the next replacement set that Apple sends me.

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Chris G

If you are using bluetooth headphones with Apple Watch, this is the pair to get

Reviewed in the United States on December 15, 2016

Verified Purchase

The obvious down side is the price point.

I had a previous pair of the Power Beats 2 and tried the cheaper Plantronic Backbeat Fit (waterproof) and returned them within a week due to skipping when in use with my Apple Watch. I never had an issue with Power Beats 2 skipping and thus far have had no issues with Power Beats 3.

The major change for the Power Beats 3 is the improved fit. They definitely have a better fit into the ear and are much more stable than the Power Beats 2. One other change is that the charging "flap" is gone and now exposed - which, does worry me a little as my first pair of Power Beats 2 had sweat intrusion and shorted out - but no worries, they were covered under warranty and the Apple Store replaced them with just my Amazon receipt.

The bass does feel a bit deeper but overall I'd say the sound quality is the same. The extended charge (12 hours) is real and a huge plus.

Once again, the only downside is the price, which is significantly higher than the competition. For me, it's worth the price to not worry about skipping and having an Apple Store down the road in case there are issues or a replacement is needed.

22 people found this helpful

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James S Brown

These things are simply amazing!

Reviewed in the United States on November 10, 2017

Verified Purchase

I’m not one to usually write a review, but I saw all of these negative reviews and I figured I have to say something. First off, these beats are amazing. The sound quality is amazing, and these things are a must have! The ear hooks make sure they don’t fall out, so don’t worry about losing them. These things have got great battery life for the size, and never get in the way! Just make sure the cord that connects them doesn’t get tangled, and you are all set! Great job by beats! Another great product!

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Gage R.

Best earbuds I've ever used!

Reviewed in the United States on July 27, 2019

Verified Purchase

I have had multiple different brands of wireless earbuds over the span of the last 3 years and I've had to keep buying more because I use them on a daily basis at work and eventually one earbud will stop working entirely, and then I'd have to order another pair. So I finally broke down and decided to pay the extra money for these powerbeats, and I'm so glad I did, I've had them for going on 2 years now and I've used them 5 days a week for 10 hours a day and they still work and look just as great as the day I bought them. I'm very happy with these and if your having the same issue I was, and your looking to get a great pair of earbuds that will last you a very long time, these are the right ones!

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PeppeHuix

LO QUE ESPERABA

Reviewed in Mexico on January 17, 2018

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No cabe duda que so unos audífonos increíbles, escogí los verdes por que tiene un estilo increíble y me dan motivación para hacer ejercicio.

escucho videos de terror en youtube y mientras hago mis actividades, puedo dejar mi celular a mas de 30 metros y no se afecta la Seañal.
los recomiendo mucho.

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Amazon Customer

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on June 5, 2017

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Fantastic quality

Ivan Davalos88

Hermoso el producto

Reviewed in Mexico on July 15, 2019

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Lo he tenido por 7 meses. Me encanto la calidad del sonido y como se ajustan. La bateria esta excellente. No me ha fallado Beats en sus productos asta la fecha

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Mario

BUEN PRODUCTO

Reviewed in Mexico on March 11, 2018

Verified Purchase

BUENOS AUDIFONOS, ME GUSTARON MUCHO, BUEN A CALIDAD Y MUY COMODOS, LOS RECOMIENDO SIN DUDA, UNA VUENA INVERSION, HAY QUE VER LA PRODUCTIVIDAD A LARGO PLAZO.

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