Powerbeats Pro

Powerbeats Pro provides wireless earphones with adjustable, secure-fit earhooks.

Apple first announced the Powerbeats Pro Wireless Earphones on April 3, 2019, starting at $249.99 USD.[2][3] Each earbud features an ear hook design to ensure a secure fit. Each earbud also comes equipped with volume and track controls, which allows users to use the earbuds independent of each other or together.

They feature Apple’s H1 chip, which can also be found in the second generation AirPods. This chip allows for compatible Apple devices (see below) to be able to use certain features such as a stronger connection and faster pairing.[4] The Powerbeats Pro can automatically sync through Apple's iCloud service allowing users to switch audio sources to other supported devices connected by the same Apple ID. These features aren’t available to android users.

The H1 chip also has improvements when it comes to battery life.[5] Apple claims that each earbud on the Powerbeats Pro can get up to 9 hours of playback. In addition, the included charging case will allow for users to gain an additional 1.5 hours of playback with 5 minutes of charging.[6]

Powerbeats Pro are compatible with any device that supports Bluetooth 4.0 or higher, including Android devices, although certain features such as automatic switching between devices are only available on Apple devices using iCloud. Powerbeats Pro have full functionality with the following Apple devices:

• iPhone 5 or newer, running iOS 10 or later
• iPod Touch 6th generation or newer, running iOS 10 or later
• 2013 iPads (Air, Mini 2) or newer, running iOS 10 or later
• Macs running macOS Sierra or later
• Apple TV 4th generation or newer
• Apple Watch models running watchOS 3 or later.[7][8]

Apple offers AppleCare+ with the purchase of the Powerbeats Pro. AppleCare+ is Apple's brand name for extended warranty and technical support for most of their devices. Each set of AirPods, Beats earphones, or Beats headphones purchased from Apple will come with one year of hardware repair coverage through its limited warranty.[9] In addition, the Powerbeats Pro contain upgradable firmware.[10]