Not bad, eh?
Price-wise, they’re also a little hot and heavy-handed at $249.99 / 249.99 / AU$399.95.
Despite arriving at the same price as their older siblings, times have changed.
See the sensor?
you’re free to buy similar designs for considerably less now; you couldn’t then.
We need to talk matters of the heart.
Simply put, competition has brought prices right down.
Well, it’s here now and if you’re not using anything else, it’s good.
But really, you’re meant to be in training and with a third-party fitness app.
If you’re on Android, it’s different again (and arguably, better).
Now, on to Personalized Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos and dynamic head-tracking.
Want to hear how good it is?
Try listening to Sam Fender’sArm’s Lengthand holding your gadget atarm’s length.
Yes, I love the color so much, I did this…
no hi-res audio, unless you’re using them with the Vision Pro).
I’ve also praised the up-to-45-hour stamina, which is a huge plus.
Other than that, there’s a lot to celebrate in the design department.
In 2025, it’s a very unusual proposition.
And the praise keeps coming!
The only downside to all this security?
The thing is, if security is your main issue, it’s worth it.
Ultimately, the design here is still a hit with me.
As always, it’s a matter of priorities.
Honestly, I never thought I’d recommend a product that can’t boast top-tier sound.
4/5
Sound quality
Of all their talents, sound quality is middling with the Powerbeats Pro 2.
3.5/5
Design
Some of the best-fitting and secure earbuds I’ve ever worn.
4.5/5
Value
For stamina and security, they’re great value.
If sound is king, less so.
Buy them if…
You need buds for gymnastics, athletics, dancing or trainingNiche?
But these earbuds offer the most secure fit I’ve ever tested in a true wireless design.
But make no mistake, these are in-ear earbuds.
is a delight).
Ive been testing audio products for just over six years now.