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Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones Neighborhood Collection Brick Red
Last Updated: November 24, 2018 (Refresh Now)
5.5
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/10
Total Reviews
1000
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Product Reliability
296stopped working, pair, 3 months, 6 months, died
+11%
-89%
" ... works for 4 months only, does not charge anymore. ... "
" ... These quit working 5 months after purchase. ... "
" ... They worked great for 4 months and then all of a sudden they will no longer connect to my device and it is too late to return them. ... They are too expensive to have them stop working in 4 months! ... "
" ... They just stopped working, they won't even turn on now. ... The little light blinks but nothing happens. ... "
" ... The sound isn’t anything special and now after less than 3 months they have started disconnecting from my iPhone X. ... "
" ... I have had to exchange 2 pairs of them twice as they just stopped working. ... Now they are all our of warranty and 2 pairs of them have again failed so we have been through 5 pairs of these and only have 1 working pair. ... These have lasted less than 6 months. ... If these only cost $30 a pair they would be worth the money as I could afford to replace them every 6 months or so with a new pair. ... "
" ... Stop working after 6 months ... "
" ... Left side stopped working after 4 months of light usage. ... "
Sound Quality
145sounds, sound quality, bose, beats, hear
+75%
-25%
" ... you see the box the letters should be red true dre beats r red !!! ... "
" ... They have good sound and pair easily ... "
" ... Sound quality is better on clock radio speakers ... "
" ... You sound amazing, you fit amazing, but you last like crap. ... "
" ... On the plus side, these sounded pretty good when they worked. ... "
" ... Finally a set of headphones with good range, good sound quality, doesn’t fall off my ear and work great. ... "
" ... Sound quality was as expected for a Beats product. ... "
" ... Sound quality is decent but the earpiece that hooks around the ear to keep the earbud in place broke after only having them for 2 months. ... "
Battery Life
137battery life, battery, turn, lasts, hold a charge
+39%
-61%
" ... I plugged in with enough time to charge and battery doesn’t last 2 minutes. ... "
" ... works for 4 months only, does not charge anymore. ... "
" ... Only one year after purchase the battery began to drain more frequently/easily. ... Now they won't even turn on anymore even after charging for hours. ... "
" ... I bought this less than a year and the headset will not charge ... "
" ... It stopped taking a charge and never turned back on. ... "
" ... Well, I got these for Christmas and they only lasted 4 months before not holding a charge or working. ... "
" ... There is a major defect that affects most powerbeats3, as after the first month the battery life disappears and the headphones cannot get a full charge. ... "
" ... Battery doesn’t last ... "
Charging
125charging, turn, stopped charging, charged, battery
+15%
-85%
" ... I plugged in with enough time to charge and battery doesn’t last 2 minutes. ... "
" ... works for 4 months only, does not charge anymore. ... "
" ... Now they won't even turn on anymore even after charging for hours. ... I even swapped out the cord and tried a different USB to charge the headphones - no luck. ... "
" ... I bought this less than a year and the headset will not charge ... "
" ... It stopped taking a charge and never turned back on. ... "
" ... The "Fast charge" gimmick does not work anymore. ... I believe that Apple is aware of this problem and instead of issuing a recall, they're charging money for replacements for customers with older powerbeats3 that are no longer covered by their warranty as this problem has come up in many support forums. ... "
" ... purchased in Dec 2017 and they just shut off for no reason and they are fully charged. ... "
" ... Also, the beats stopped taking a charge after 6 months. ... "
Comfort
119ears, comfortable, fit, wearing, sound quality
+55%
-45%
" ... The whole idea of these is they are for exercising and are supposed to be durable and stay in during your workout. ... "
" ... They're a bit clunky, but they do stay in my ears. ... "
" ... Finally a set of headphones with good range, good sound quality, doesn’t fall off my ear and work great. ... "
" ... If you are considering these, I would recommend the BeatsX in-ear. ... "
" ... Sound quality is decent but the earpiece that hooks around the ear to keep the earbud in place broke after only having them for 2 months. ... There is no way to get the earbud to stay in place without the earpiece. ... "
" ... Hook around the ear ... Beats X has better sound quality in my opinion, but (Beats X) is a lot bulkier with the strap around the neck ... "
" ... You have different fittings for your ears to find the most comfortable fit. ... "
" ... They’re comfortable and don’t fall out. ... "
Price
80worth, waste of money, pair, cost, waste your money
+36%
-64%
" ... I'm disappointed, especially considering the cost - planned obsolescence is a real thing. ... "
" ... The quality just doesn't line up with the price. ... "
" ... Waste of my money!!!!!!!! ... "
" ... This is by far the biggest waste of $150. ... "
" ... it sucks I want my money back 😡😠 ... "
" ... So guess what I'm stuck with a 130 dollar pair that does not work. ... "
" ... I purchased these back in early December thinking, if I pay more I will get what I pay for but beware, that is not the case. ... "
" ... Just want my money back. ... "
Bluetooth
68bluetooth, second pair, wireless CAT, pairing, another pair
+65%
-35%
" ... They have good sound and pair easily ... "
" ... I have purchased less expensive wireless earbuds that have preformed better. ... "
" ... This is my second pair (Powerbeats 2 previously) ... "
" ... I owned more than 5 blue tooth earphones, this one so far the best quality. ... "
" ... Seamlessly connects with iPhone ... "
" ... The most convenient of wireless headsets, he uses it all the time. ... "
" ... Pairing to his Iphone was easy too! ... "
" ... But, I really liked the quality of the sound so I purchased another pair. ... "
Returns
67refund, send, returned, repair, sent
+3%
-97%
" ... Since it is past the time of returns you can’t contact seller for help. ... "
" ... Sent to Apple to repair, and they sent them back with an excuse on why they couldn't be repaired. ... "
" ... I’m not going for a 3rd try. ... "
" ... Bought on amazon so can’t return or replace?! ... "
" ... Have been asking about replacement/refund but no response from the seller for over a week now. ... "
" ... I paid so much for it and it is being returned. ... "
" ... There is nothing on my order that says we can return them, or have them fixed. ... there was a 1-2 month window for them getting fixed or returned . ... he didn't start working out again until February so by the time he started using them and realized it was broken, the return policy was up. ... "
" ... it sucks I want my money back 😡😠 ... "
Fit
67ear, ears, stay, sound quality, stay in place
+60%
-40%
" ... These were given as a gift and they are high quality headphones that fit. ... My problem with headphones is the fit around my ears because they are big but these fit perfectly and have a great quality sound. ... "
" ... They are 50 bucks and the sound and fit are better. ... "
" ... These headphones fit well, have decent sound, and are great for a cord free listening experience. ... "
" ... Finally a set of headphones with good range, good sound quality, doesn’t fall off my ear and work great. ... "
" ... Sound quality is decent but the earpiece that hooks around the ear to keep the earbud in place broke after only having them for 2 months. ... There is no way to get the earbud to stay in place without the earpiece. ... "
" ... You have different fittings for your ears to find the most comfortable fit. ... "
" ... Awesome quality, awesome battery life, great fit. ... "
" ... I also have small ears and I replaced the buds with the ones they provide and the fit was great. ... "
For Running
64gym, workouts, workout, workout CAT, sweat
+77%
-23%
" ... I love the earhooks as they help keep the headphones in during sprints and intense workouts. ... "
" ... Excellent sound during workout (gym & trail run). ... "
" ... I can do burpees and run without issues. ... "
" ... Great performance with same W1chip as used in AirPods but designed for hard workouts. ... "
" ... My son likes his Powerbeats for use during workouts. ... "
" ... These pair well with her Apple Watch 3 so there is no need for her to lug around her I phone during a jog. ... "
" ... Now time to hit the gym! ... "
" ... I use these for intense cycling and they are perfect. ... "
Marketplace
63fake, seller, described, product, expected
+38%
-62%
" ... !$ these are fakes !!! ... "
" ... Its a piece of Junk don't buy from this seller. ... "
" ... Therefore, I wrote to the company that sold them, "Highway-Deals" and they did not respond. ... I wrote again and again no response. ... If you are a retailer, there is a way to handle a problem where the customer comes away believing that you at least care for them. ... "
" ... Since it is past the time of returns you can’t contact seller for help. ... "
" ... Take my advice and don’t buy these from amazon. ... "
" ... I don't recommend purchasing this item, especially not from Amazon. ... "
" ... Knock offs for sure, but not even good quality knock offs. ... "
" ... And if you must, don't buy them here. ... "
Build Quality
58ear, break, wire, ear piece broke, months of use
+14%
-86%
" ... While I loved having wireless headphones its hard to justify the price when they break after just 6 months of use. ... "
" ... These things aren’t worth the plastic they are made of. ... The carry case is cheap too! ... "
" ... After 6 months of use, the vinyl casing around the headphone rips apart and wires are exposed from normal use and Apple will not honor the warranty claiming that this is not manufacturing defect. ... How can the casing just falls apart after 6 moths of use. ... "
" ... Over the ear piece broke off. ... "
" ... Bought in January fell apart by April. ... "
" ... The loop that holds it onto the ear just broke off. ... "
" ... Under normal use one of mine came off, the other is loose. ... "
" ... Beats are made from different material and fail after one use. ... "
Device Compatibility
52connect, apple, powerbeats, pairing, pair
+50%
-50%
" ... Apple can suck it. ... "
" ... I was hopeful that Apple would fix this, but they have not! ... "
" ... Apple support can’t help without the serial number which isn’t on the device. ... "
" ... They worked fine at first, but recently when I was working-out, they stopped working and will not reconnect to my phone. ... "
" ... I used them at the gym for 2 weeks and I experienced blue connecting problems after 3 days. ... "
" ... When paired with my phone they are just sporadically disconnecting. ... "
" ... and they will disconnect from the phone after 10 seconds of being inactive. ... "
" ... I would not recommend, as there has to be a better option out there for I-Phone. ... "
As Gift
44bought, loves, christmas, son, loved
+93%
-7%
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he loved it, especially the color that is so unique. ... "
" ... Son loved them . ... "
" ... Bought theses as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. ... He loves them! ... "
" ... WORK WELL BOUGHT PROTECTION PLAN AS WELL GIFT ... "
" ... I bought these for my husband for a gift. ... He loves them! ... "
" ... Brought these for my 16 yro for Christmas . ... He loves them! ... "
" ... I bought these for my teenage grandson from his Christmas wish list. ... "
" ... Purchase for Christmas present 7 day before the day of, they actually came before Christmas which is very impressive and they work great, ... "
For Kids
43son, daughter, christmas, uses, teenage
+95%
-5%
" ... Bought these for my GF and she loves tgem ... "
" ... Son loved them . ... "
" ... Bought these for our son who loves to use them while working out and doing homework. ... "
" ... He loves them! ... "
" ... He loves them! ... "
" ... He loves them! ... "
" ... My son bought these and he seems to love them. ... Now my daughter wants them too ... "
" ... my son loves them they are perfect thank you ... "
Controls
43button, control, buttons, start, songs
+7%
-93%
" ... volume button kept malfunctioning, wouldn’t turn off, etc.) ... "
" ... They start randomly reducing volume, skipping book chapters, then randomly do not respond to turn-on until they stop working . ... "
" ... The volume button automatically lowers when talking. ... "
" ... Quality control is suspect with these headphones. ... "
" ... Mic and volume buttons no longer work. ... "
" ... Out of the box, features did not work on the buttons and working out with the headphones I keep hitting the buttons on the wire. ... Sound quality, button placement, and functionality are similar or worse to the $15 pair I have. ... "
" ... The volume decides to gradually decrease when your working out which can be quite annoying when your in your routine, even if you intercept it manually and try to increase volume it still keeps decreasing. ... "
" ... Frequently, they would not turn off. ... "
Delivery
28arrived, package, delivery, delivered, new
+75%
-25%
" ... It was delivered well packed and safe. ... "
" ... Great product and delivered on time ... "
" ... Shipping brought my new Beats right on time! ... "
" ... After seeing the reviews, I was skeptical in buying them, but they got here all well packaged. ... "
" ... Comes in a brand new box. ... "
" ... Prompt shipping, as described. ... "
" ... Fast ship time. ... "
" ... the whole package! ... "
Cables
21wires, cord, neck, worry about wires, wires getting
+38%
-62%
" ... After 6 months of use, the vinyl casing around the headphone rips apart and wires are exposed from normal use and Apple will not honor the warranty claiming that this is not manufacturing defect. ... "
" ... First, the delivered product is NOT the same as advertised, it was not wireless, but included a plug in cable. ... "
" ... They are extremely low and the wire is very blocky and feels very stiff. ... "
" ... After charging through 2 different cord attempts today they will still not power on. ... "
" ... 2-treat the cables gingerly. ... After intensive use of these buds, the place where the wires connect to the buds is where the insulation broke down exposing the wires on both sides. ... Stuff happens to any intensively used product and I certainly will be more mindful of how I care for the wires. ... "
" ... After owning for three months the outer rubber shielding that covers the wires going from ear piece to ear piece literally split down a seem all the way across. ... "
" ... However the cord is extremely annoying. ... So i'll put the cord under my chin instead of behind my neck and it looks goofy as heck haha, but works I guess. ... Just annoying having the cord hitting your face all the time. ... "
" ... At first I loved them until I got done with my 3 quarter of school the top adjustable wire broke. ... "
Bass
20sound, good sound, base, volume, sound quality
+85%
-15%
" ... These have the best BASS for any in-ear headphones that I've ever owned. ... "
" ... The sound quality is not as great as I would have wanted, the bass specifically is lacking a little, but for a compact style of earbuds, I am impressed. ... "
" ... my $29 Apple earbuds have better base . ... "
" ... They are awesome i read some people didn’t think they were powerful enough but they are plenty of volume and bass for a great sound and comfortable the extra ear pierces let you pick the perfect fit ... "
" ... They have good sound quality, but a little heavy on the bass ... "
" ... They have good sound quality, but a little heavy on the bass ... "
" ... I’m especially pleased with the bass response, being a bass player (there’s never enough bass :0) I guess you might say that I’m a power user since I listen to music/audio books probably 6-8 hours a day. ... "
" ... Sure it might not have the insane highs and lows as Bose, but who cares when you're working out? ... "
Water Resistance
20resistant, water, sweat proof, claim, workout
+25%
-75%
" ... I guess they couldn’t hold up with the sweat. ... "
" ... If you use them to workout, sweat gets trapped in ... Not waterproof/water resistant at all ... They removed the waterproof flap from Powerbeats2 and left it open, making it not water resistant. ... "
" ... I bought these headphones a little over a year ago because they were supposed to be sweat resistant. ... They were marketed as sweat resistant but if they get covered in too much sweat, they quit. ... "
" ... I sweat, yea, but they claim to be water resisitant. ... "
" ... I used them for running and indoor cycling, so I did get sweaty, but they claim to be sweat proof. ... "
" ... It turns off after 30 mins into more workout - advertisement said it water/sweat resistance. ... "
" ... The product boasts itself for being sweat resistant but stopped working a couple of times before while working out. ... "
" ... Clearly this is a defect of the headphones and they are not sweat proof as advertised. ... "
Volume
17loud, sound, music, low, hear
+24%
-76%
" ... The volume decides to gradually decrease when your working out which can be quite annoying when your in your routine, even if you intercept it manually and try to increase volume it still keeps decreasing. ... "
" ... Music listening volume is horrible. ... U barely can hear the music even at max volume. ... "
" ... The volume becomes uncontrollable. ... "
" ... They worked for about 2 months with very low volume. ... "
" ... They worked for about 2 months with very low volume. ... "
" ... The headphones decided to start turing up the volume all the way to the max on their own.id turn it down and then I would see the volume screen come on and it would start clicking. ... "
" ... even if you adjust the volume it again goes to zero . ... "
" ... They broke in less then two weeks and the left ear was low in volume then the right ... "
Design
17cheap, black, terrible, sound, red
+41%
-59%
" ... Poorly manufactured and designed. ... "
" ... And on top of that, the product just looks cheap . ... "
" ... This is not original beats it’s fake, look alike. ... "
" ... This is not original beats it’s fake, look alike. ... "
" ... White Powerbeats have black scuff marks on them! ... "
" ... Product is pink. ... "
" ... Product is pink. ... "
" ... The red light doesn't show up. ... "
Headphones
16ear buds, ear, wireless earbuds, sound quality, much better
+63%
-38%
" ... Tired of being told to speak up or repeat I wanted a ear system that works on a call and sounds great when just listening as well. ... "
" ... The sound quality is good, and seems to be better than the standard Apple buds. ... "
" ... These are very high quality wireless earbuds. ... "
" ... These are very high quality wireless earbuds. ... "
" ... great head phone buds! ... "
" ... "In ear" headphones may cancel noise a little better because they are plugging your ear. ... "
" ... The Bose wireless in-ear headphones are much better in terms of sound quality. ... "
" ... Secondly, the headphones come with a rubber clip that attach to the ear buds. ... "
Original Product
16original, knock offs, beats, thought, refurbished
+19%
-81%
" ... !$ these are fakes !!! ... "
" ... Knock offs for sure, but not even good quality knock offs. ... "
" ... Nope, 100% fake. ... not even a fake one! ... Fake fake fake. ... "
" ... They were fake knock offs! ... "
" ... Headphones are fake. ... "
" ... Not even good knock offs. ... "
" ... I will not buy refurbished ones again. ... "
" ... Item was a fake ... "
Product As Described
12product, expected, exactly, misleading, inside
+83%
-17%
" ... Exactly what I expected! ... "
" ... Exactly as described ... "
" ... Just as described. ... "
" ... very nice as described ... "
" ... very nice as described ... "
" ... Product inside was in great condition and works as expected. ... "
" ... Product inside was in great condition and works as expected. ... "
" ... Exactly as described. ... "
Call quality
12calls, talking, call, wind, listening
+67%
-33%
" ... Tired of being told to speak up or repeat I wanted a ear system that works on a call and sounds great when just listening as well. ... "
" ... I can hear my music clearly. ... "
" ... The call quality is very good with the Powerbeats, I have asked many people about the clarity of voice, all confirmed the clarity was great. ... "
" ... The connection is strong and there is no lag in the button call. ... I sync them to my phone and the Bluetooth call works great, mic works well, no distraction in the phone call . ... "
" ... Best for indoor use as you can hear the wind when outside and it gets in the way. ... "
" ... Best for indoor use as you can hear the wind when outside and it gets in the way. ... "
" ... I really hope not for the price as these are great if you are on the go and talk on the phone for work a lot. ... "
Band
10strap, pair, knock, fit, fell
-100%
" ... Over the ear piece broke off. ... "
" ... The loop that holds it onto the ear just broke off. ... "
" ... The fit and stability in my ears is still good but the plastic of the connecting strap is nowhere near as flexible to the point it twist uncomfortably if it’s not perfectly straight. ... "
" ... Bought these band new 7 months ago and now I’m having issues with getting them to fully charge. ... "
" ... you will be ripped off. ... "
" ... I feel like it’s going to fall apart with the slightest tug. ... "
" ... When I grabbed the bag strap from around my neck I apparently grabbed the head phones too. ... "
" ... Got knock off pair! ... "
Defective Delivery
10pair, package, ordered, opened, new
+20%
-80%
" ... they gave us broken headphones. ... "
" ... I had the real ones and was replacing them when they stopped working and these were an obvious fake the second I opened the package. ... "
" ... Advertised as new and I received the package sealed, but the headphones were delivered with visible damage. ... "
" ... The box had clearly been torn and opened! ... "
" ... The first time around, I thought I had a faulty pair or that I had broken them somehow. ... "
" ... Ordered these as a replacement for my first pair I lost. ... "
" ... Ordered this product twice and the same thing has happened. ... "
" ... Would strongly advise against purchasing this expensive, defective product. ... "
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