Powerbeats (2020): In-depth analysis
Apple is updating its wireless game headsets Powerbeats for this new 2020 model, placing them somewhere between 2016's Powerbeats3, and the current Powerbeats Pro.
They maintain the same design of this family of headphones, and they integrate the H1 chip and (supposedly) offer the final performance with a much less expensive version than either of the two mentioned above.
Are they worth what Powerbeats (2020) calls for? Let's take a look at the full headphone review including a comprehensive assessment of its audio quality, battery performance, ease of use, built-in features, and more.
Design
Powerbeats have a thicker design, compared to other lightweight marketplaces. They feature an adjustable receiver unit on each side, so the handset fits into the listener's ear and the large curved piece allows it to hang over the ear.
All of its finishes are kept in the same color, whether it is black, white or red, and therefore, the composition of the two tone changes to give a lighter match, such as the black tongue and the latest cream, is lost a bit. generation.
We found that they are slightly off the ears, while the ear hooks also push your ears forward.
Powerbeats 2020 is rated by IPX4 to ensure water resistance and sweat while you are able to exercise. This assumption provides more splash resistance than the larger end of the immersion range.
However, it is a step forward in comparison to what the previous generation has to offer, which has not considered any form of IP differentiation.
Headphones communicate with the audio source wirelessly. In fact, the cable that connects the two heads is designed to keep it connected and you can carry it hanging around your neck to make it difficult to get rid of it.
Protective falls
And that when Powerbeats produces something, it's their own unique modifications that they offer as security. For marked cable and neck cable systems, additions are also added to tablets of 4 different sizes.
Responsible for a program known to all Apple AirPodsPowerbeats are like wearing a belt with tight pants. It is really good news to prevent you from losing the first change.
In the market, there are articles such as those that use metal hooks to hang on the ears, which are often difficult to place and uncomfortable to wear. In this case, those of Apple are uncomfortable, but in order to set them up you have to use the same process.
As for the connecting cable, the recommendation is to try using them without any previous installation. The length of the cable does not change, so it is possible that you can sometimes be pulled to one side or the other if it gets a little tight on the shoulder or neck.
Control of S.
For management and usability, we have a power button located on the left. Press and hold to turn Powerbeats on or off. Press and hold for longer to reset the factory.
Note that it is easy for you to restart yourself accidentally, which will cause you to; reconnecting with your device or iPhone, which takes a little time. Button on the other right side of the volume control.
The right earbud also has a & # 39; play / pause & # 39; (again, it's a physical, non-touch button) button built into the Beats logo. This is easy to find by touch, but you have to remember that it's OK, because on the left there's nothing.
There are no additional controls available on the cable itself, such as hands-free control to handle calls, something different from what you'll find in the Powerbeats3 model.
He is telling the truth, we think it is uncomfortable that we have to behave with touch to get to the control.
Additional functions
Powerbeats has an Apple H1 chip, the same one used in Powerbeats Pro and two 2019 AirPods models. IPhone to make everything easy.
It's not as easy to set up as AirPods are, since you have to press a button before it can be seen, instead of simply moving it closer to the iPhone. But it's still a nice, nonsense process: pressing one button followed by a tap on the screen.
Powerbeats connect via Bluetooth and can be paired with non-Apple devices, although it won't be as easy as any other device that is part of the Apple ecosystem.
There is no ear detection, so you can remove Powerbeats and the iPhone will continue playing non-stop music. It is something that as a regular AirPods user may shock you, but that does not mean that something is wrong.
Audio quality
First of all, be aware that Powerbeats provide excellent audio quality and great sound power. At Macworld we always check headphones for a long time so hearing can be done.
Powerbeats at first may seem like a superpower, with a lot of warmth and detail. As the days go by, we see how deep and clear the bass is, which is very important when you exercise.
And is that too far off, good bass tones are now a big win between headphones. Listening to Justice "One Minute to Midnight" at high volume provides a great experience, with opportunities to properly disassemble instruments.
Jazig as a whole sounds really good, with warm and rich tones that will allow you to enjoy its context. Powerbeats are prone to midtones and high frequency classical music. It is a very impressive bus.
Audio cancellation
Powerbeats do not have the Active Noise Canceling (ANC) technology available on AirPods Pro and the monitors have a consistent sound to produce a crazy waveform to cancel.
However, the right one is good enough to be categorized as extreme. It is a result obtained by simply bending the ear canal of the headphones.
Obviously, it doesn't work as an effective cancellation of the ANC, but with headphones that, living alone outdoors is less guaranteed. If you are one of those who use it for running, you will see a bit of wind, but all the noise will be off.
Battery life
Powerbeats 3 offers 12-hour battery life; Another major development for this generation is that they guarantee 15 hours of use. That's a huge jump, and totally worth the test.
Our preliminary tests showed that using 41 minutes of continuous music playback did not significantly affect 4% of their battery capacity. Putting this data, the total health of Powerbeats extends to over 17 hours.
After a full charge we tested them at a very high volume and worked with their volume control, allowing us to deal with a period of 17 hours and 27 minutes before running out of battery.
The battery is charged with the help of Lightning / USB-A cable installed with a length of 21.5 cm from end to end. The Lightning port on the Powerbeats headset is located under the right earphone.
Quick charging function
Powerbeats, like the previous generation models, have the fast feature that Apple calls Fast Fuel, designed for those who get their headphones just before they leave home.
Producers say a five minute fee will be enough to guarantee you up to an hour of use. Unfortunately, we weren't able to achieve that much in our tests, in just 36 minutes using the 10W iPad adapter.
For the second time we repeat the process we have managed for 46 minutes of independence. Either way, that's enough for a balanced race, but it won't let you deal with one race.
Specifications and Features
In addition to Fuel Fuel, Powerbeats 2020 supports Audio Sharing, an Apple feature that lets you output the same sound from one iPhone to two sets of headphones. This works with any device installed with an H1 or W1 chip.
Thanks to the H1 chip, Powerbeats 2020 is compatible with bluetooth 5.0 (compared to 4.2 on the W1 chip) and manufacturers say that 30% is lower than the W1.
Wireless communication was consistently stable during testing. The H1 also offers better performance during talk time. H1 chips also mean the best headphones & # 39; Hie Siri & # 39; are compatible.
Saying the wake-up phrase activates Siri and allows you to increase the volume, stop it or start playing, and simple actions like this, and you can also read messages on a connected device.
One way to do this is to hold down the Beats button on the first page of the Powerbeats handbook to do command and control commands.
Price
The Powerbeats (2020) Currently they cost € 149,95 when you buy them directly from stores App Store Apple. In fact, it's the same price where you'll find them again Amazon.
They are obviously not cheap, but for an Apple product, their price is in line with what they offer in exchange. It's much less than that Powerbeats Pro which costs € 249.95.
Remember that the price of the previous generation Powerbeats cost € 199.95, it turns out to be much more expensive than the current one.
The decision
Powerbeats (2020) Bluetooth wireless headsets will be able to adapt well to those users who play games due to the type they provide.
The sound quality is satisfactory, with deep bass, while the battery performance is also better than expected. Its ear stabilizer system is great for preventing falls and ensuring good audio output.
The sound quality meets the Powerbeats family's expectations, turning into quality and with great bass. Even soft soft sounds are rediscovered with warmth and detail.
In the end, battery life is excellent, and while the Fuel's fast charging feature doesn't work as efficiently as the manufacturer says, it's still a useful option for emergency times when you have to run away.
If you want to know in-depth the entire list of Powerbeats headphones sold by Apple, check out the article Beats heads are excellent you can buy.
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