Has it killed yours or are you making an assumption?sweat will kill the AirPods
Has it killed yours or are you making an assumption?sweat will kill the AirPods
We'll the PB3s I passed over to my wife crapped out after 2 months of usage. First they would only hold an hour of charge and soon they wouldn't take a charge at all.
Having ordered them online from Apple I contacted them first but was told I'd have to bring them into the store for a "genius" appointment. My wife went and was told she could leave them at the store so they could try to fixed? them, and if not they would have to be sent out for repair taking 5-7 days. That sounded a bit silly, so I went back in for another appointment through my Joint Venture account and they exchanged them for a new pair.
Apparently the build quality hasn't improved.
This is disheartening. I've seen this issue with a lot of PB2's and I believe it's due to salts etc from sweat getting in there and corroding the internals. If they're primarily used for working out, you may try wiping them down with a small amount of rubbing alcohol afterward and letting them dry before storing them.
I was hoping this issue would be fixed with the 3's, or that the overall quality would improve after Apple took over. As it stands now, there are too many issues like that with nearly every Beats product for me to ever buy one, even though I like the design and the sound.
Powerbeats are the best for the gym, not even a competition. AirPods are best for everyday use however, again, not even a competition.First off I have something like 15 pairs of bluetooth headphones of different sizes and varieties, from Sony XB950BTs to 3 pairs of knock off powerbeats I found on Amazon for $10-$25, etc. But I'm really curious about the new Apple W1 chipped headphones and I'm wondering what everyone is planning on getting.
Airpods - essentially wireless Earpods... which includes the "OK" sound quality and probably slightly loose fit in my ears but they are the cheapest and have no cables at all. This is my favorite of the 3. They have 5 hours charge per use and a 24 hour recharging case.
Beats X - Essentially wireless versions urBeats which I've never tested before. Anyone know if they are any good? 8 hours battery life seems a bit sparse IMO.
PowerBeats 3 - Essentially PowerBeats 2 with a W1. I tested these out for a week about a year or so ago. They were really good and loud but not sure if they were worth the asking price of $200 and I sort of feel the same about the 3s.
I would use these headphones at my desk at work AND at the gym since they work seamlessly with all my iOS devices. I'm not considering the Solo3 because I've come to realize I hate using full sized headphones at the gym. My head just gets way too hot.
What are you guys considering?
Powerbeats are the best for the gym, not even a competition. AirPods are best for everyday use however, again, not even a competition.
With that being the conundrum, I'd say the BeatsX are the best middle ground; W1, decent sound, secure fit (they come with wingtips) and charged by lightning cable meaning no extra cables lying around.
I imagine the ear clips are a turn off for some folks?I hear this all the time and I just don't get it. Why can't people just use Powerbeats3 for both working out and everyday use?
I imagine the ear clips are a turn off for some folks?
I own both AirPods and Powerbeats, and the main reason is that the hooks require more effort to put on and take off. Fine if you're hitting the gym, but if you want to use them casually while at home, or want to quickly slip them in as you're getting off the train and get a phone call, its far easier to slip AirPods in and go. Those few extras seconds add up to unnecessary inconvenience. First world problems I suppose!I hear this all the time and I just don't get it. Why can't people just use Powerbeats3 for both working out and everyday use?
I know this is a Airpod / Beats X / PB3 thread but I wanted to give my two cents. Purchased Bose SoundSport wireless this weekend and worked out with them this morning. For me, these are way better than the PB3 in terms of fit & sound. Sure, they may look a bit bulky but I don't mind too much about the looks. Fit & sound quality is more important to me. If anyone here is looking for another workout earbuds, I recommend the Bose SoundSport wireless.
I just returned by AirPods. Just not quite there yet for me. Yes there completely wireless but that's all they have over the beatsX which are far superior in terms of sound quality and noise reduction. However the cord is a bit to long but not a big deal. So it's Beats for me.
I just returned by AirPods. Just not quite there yet for me. Yes there completely wireless but that's all they have over the beatsX which are far superior in terms of sound quality and noise reduction. However the cord is a bit to long but not a big deal. So it's Beats for me.
We'll the PB3s I passed over to my wife crapped out after 2 months of usage. First they would only hold an hour of charge and soon they wouldn't take a charge at all.
Having ordered them online from Apple I contacted them first but was told I'd have to bring them into the store for a "genius" appointment. My wife went and was told she could leave them at the store so they could try to fixed? them, and if not they would have to be sent out for repair taking 5-7 days. That sounded a bit silly, so I went back in for another appointment through my Joint Venture account and they exchanged them for a new pair.
Apparently the build quality hasn't improved.
Actually beats sound quailty is worse than PowerbeatsHave you tried the PowerBeats? Same sound qualities as the Beats X, but the cord is much more manageable.
Thanks for the info!Actually beats sound quailty is worse than Powerbeats
Not impressed by xbeats at all..
Been following this thread as my cheap amazon working out headphones bit the dust last week. I love the AirPods, just can find any.
Bought a pair of Powerbeats3 from Costco today. They sound good to me. They are really hurting my ear though. I also can't walk 20 feet away from my iPhone 6 without them cutting out. Kinda disappointed by the range. They also never did the whole Notification Center pop up window to pair which was kinda odd.
I like the looks of the beats x and the lightning port, but I sweat a lot when I run in the summer so I need something that will hold up.
Still undecided but thanks to costco I can always return them.
Been following this thread as my cheap amazon working out headphones bit the dust last week. I love the AirPods, just can find any.
Bought a pair of Powerbeats3 from Costco today. They sound good to me. They are really hurting my ear though. I also can't walk 20 feet away from my iPhone 6 without them cutting out. Kinda disappointed by the range. They also never did the whole Notification Center pop up window to pair which was kinda odd.
I like the looks of the beats x and the lightning port, but I sweat a lot when I run in the summer so I need something that will hold up.
Still undecided but thanks to costco I can always return them.
Bought a pair of Powerbeats3 from Costco today. They sound good to me. They are really hurting my ear though. I also can't walk 20 feet away from my iPhone 6 without them cutting out. Kinda disappointed by the range. They also never did the whole Notification Center pop up window to pair which was kinda odd.
I guess? They seem perfectly fine to me. Can't imagine most people would care.