Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless
6 h, Wireless
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Good product with good performance
The PowerBeats2 with the Bluetooth function have proven themselves in my running gear. They hold very well and the sound is balanced and full. Rather special for Beats products is the bass on these devices, this is not completely overdriven as with other devices, here it comes very appropriately. This is also because these headphones allow ambient noise through, which is very useful for running along the road.
The voice quality of the microphone is also good, making phone calls works wonderfully. As for the interruptions in the sound, these normally no longer occur from Bluetooth version 4.0 onwards, and if they do, it is more likely to be due to the mobile phone than the headphones.
The headphones are easy to switch on using a button, and pairing is very quick. Volume up/down, pause & play work wonderfully on my Samsung Glaxy Notes (2 & 4). What I miss is a battery indicator next to the LED in the earpiece itself.
The battery does what it promises, it lasts quite a long time and recharges extremely quickly. As usual for Beats, the headphones are very well made. If you want to walk around the street with the headphones, it's no problem, they don't look bad. However, this type of headphones is rather rarely seen on the street, especially with the batteries on the side and the bracket.
To the ergonomic:
- The temples are easy to adjust and fit comfortably.
- The neck loop is only a little annoying if you put something on over it (e.g. a scarf when running). If you sweat a lot at the back of the neck, the loop could also be a little annoying when you turn your head, because then it doesn't slide nicely from left to right and vice versa.
- The Akktus/receivers are only annoying when you lie on your side or something else presses on them (e.g. headband). Otherwise, they are hardly noticeable.
I am very satisfied, I can recommend them. However, the price is not quite justified.Pro
- Hold very well
- Battery power
- Loading times
- Audio quality
Contra
- Fit (Probably does not fit all ears)
- Neck strap partly disturbs
- Density bad (can also be seen as positive depending on the sport)
- Price
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
The range is a disappointment for this price =(
Sound quality, workmanship, design all ok but unfortunately not what I had hoped for from Bluetooth headphones. The connection starts to falter after about 5 metres and breaks off at just under 8 metres, so nothing about perfect sound up to 10 metres away.
I tested it with several mobile phones - HTC ONE M9 PLUS and IPHONE 6s - both with the same result. If you wear the smartphone on your arm and listen to wireless music, the whole thing is no problem. It is not suitable for athletes in the gym who leave the smartphone on the table, because the distance is simply too short.Pro
- Design
- Processing
- Good sound
Contra
- Connection problems after 5 metres
- Disconnections
- Price
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
Good sound, a must for athletes!
Good sound, a must for athletes!
Pro
- bluetooth is convenient,sound meets the beats quality
Contra
- connection sometimes falters
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
I would not buy again
The sound is quite nice, the battery life is also ok, but the Bluetooth connection (tested with various mobile phones) is quite poor. When I have the phone in my back pocket or backpack, turning my head to the right is enough for the Bluetooth connection to start stuttering. Why to the right? Because the receiver is on the left side, and the Bluetooth signal not only has to pass through the body (or outside), but also through the head.
Another shortcoming: as soon as it's even a little windy, you hear quite loud wind noise while jogging. The only remedy is a headband. It doesn't work at all for cycling (but you're not supposed to do that either).
Oh yes, on the subject of hands-free talking, I often get the feedback that I'm sitting in a tin barrel ...
All in all, not really recommendablePro
- Nice sound
- Problem-free pairing
- Acceptable runtime and charging time
Contra
- Poor Bluetooth range / signal strength
- Hands-free audio quality not good
- strong wind noises
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
Bad buy!!
Very disappointed with the product - unfortunately the headphones no longer work as soon as you sweat. I only use the headphones for fitness.
Range max 1-2 metres, sound quality could be better, nice design, packaging too.
But it's no use if the actual thing doesn't work properly!Pro
- Design
- Sound
Contra
- Functionality
- Price/Performance
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
Will not buy any more dr. dre product.
In my opinion, the price/performance ratio is not right. The product makes a cheap impression on me.
Pro
- Sound quality is okay
Contra
- Processing
This review was created for a different variant: Powerbeats2 Wireless (6 h, Wireless)
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