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Powerbeats3 Wireless In Ear Headphones Black
Last Updated: November 25, 2018 (Refresh Now)
6.1
SCORE
/10
Total Reviews
579
Old Reviews
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Unverified
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Review Analysis - 478 recent, verified reviews
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Product Reliability
112stopped working, working, pair, lasted, 4 months
+13%
-88%
" ... cheap I think they are knock offs only worked a handful of times ... "
" ... Didn’t last three months. ... "
" ... Had them for less than 6 months and they started to shut off after 20 minutes. ... "
" ... Failed 11 months after purchase - no sound in right ear. ... "
" ... I havent had these a year and they have already stopped working ... "
" ... These headphones just stopped working a few months after I purchased them. ... "
" ... Had these for a few months before they totally died. ... "
" ... Stop working and fully charge it and for whatever reason after an hour they’re dead ... "
Sound Quality
73music, sounds, beats, sound quality, listen
+79%
-21%
" ... Great Headphones I have used them also everyday since I received them the sound is great ... "
" ... Sounded great when they worked. ... "
" ... When they work, they're great sound quality and everything. ... "
" ... Did not expect such great sound canceling. ... "
" ... The sound quality is okay. ... "
" ... Works well and good sounds quality. ... "
" ... Look good, sound good . ... "
" ... They sounded well when they worked. ... "
Battery Life
61battery, battery life, hours, lasts, hold a charge
+43%
-57%
" ... Stop working and fully charge it and for whatever reason after an hour they’re dead ... "
" ... However, each time he used them, the battery lasted less than usual. ... "
" ... Had these for 6 weeks and the battery will not take a charge and will not power up. ... "
" ... All of a sudden turned off one day and would turn back on or charge. ... "
" ... before the battery died. ... "
" ... I've had these headphones for like a month and now they don't even last an hour on a full charge very disappointing product from beats. ... "
" ... These earbuds worked for 4 months and then wouldn’t hold a charge. ... "
" ... Had these for less then 3 months and started have problems with them charging and now will only hold a charge for about 30min. ... "
Comfort
53comfortable, ears, fit, beats, sound quality
+58%
-42%
" ... I have them in my purse and wear them daily for work to block out annoying coworkers and then for running as well. ... "
" ... I got them because my friend had a pair, wears them everywhere at school, and cannot be seen without them. ... "
" ... Very comfortable fit and clear crisp sound ... "
" ... Other than that they sound great, pair well and feel comfortable. ... "
" ... Easy to wear and works great! ... "
" ... my son loves these ear phones. ... "
" ... The whole idea of these is they are for exercising and are supposed to be durable and stay in during your workout. ... "
" ... 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 ... "
Charging
52charging, charger, charged, minutes, hold a charge
+17%
-83%
" ... They just stopped charging 🤬 ... "
" ... Stop working and fully charge it and for whatever reason after an hour they’re dead ... "
" ... They would just stop turning on and stop charging. ... "
" ... And it stopped charging and when it charged, it shut’s off out of the sudden. ... "
" ... Had these for 6 weeks and the battery will not take a charge and will not power up. ... "
" ... All of a sudden turned off one day and would turn back on or charge. ... "
" ... I've had these headphones for like a month and now they don't even last an hour on a full charge very disappointing product from beats. ... "
" ... They will find something wrong with your product and charge you $100 to repair it . ... "
Price
39money, paid, waste your money, waste of money, cost
+33%
-67%
" ... Not worth at all. ... "
" ... Worst $139 ever spent. ... "
" ... Would not recommend buying these for the price that they are being sold at. ... "
" ... They aren't built well, and if you want a headphone that performs for what you pay for it, don't buy these. ... "
" ... Don’t waste your money, buy quality! ... "
" ... complete waste of money! ... Dont waste your money! ... "
" ... Do Not waste your money. ... "
" ... Do not waste your money on these. ... "
Bluetooth
34bluetooth, second pair, wireless, earbuds, wireless CAT
+53%
-47%
" ... These were a replacement for my husband's other pair of Powerbeat Wireless Headphones. ... "
" ... Great range on blu tooth. ... "
" ... I owned a pair myself previously and also loved them, until I upgraded to the Apple Airpods and Beats Studio 3 Wireless. ... "
" ... They paired easy because of the W1 chip. ... "
" ... Sound is very good which is often not the case with headphones that work through blue tooth. ... "
" ... They work perfectly using Bluetooth and are a great alternative to regular earbuds when working out, practicing, or playing a sport. ... "
" ... They have good sound and pair easily ... "
" ... I have purchased less expensive wireless earbuds that have preformed better. ... "
Marketplace
33fake, sold, wrote, thanks, stood
+42%
-58%
" ... Beware of scam! ... "
" ... There’re fakes! ... "
" ... I purchased these directly from Amazon. ... "
" ... It is now late June and I believe today marks the day in which my headphones have done the same thing as countless other buyers when exposed to sweat ... "
" ... Here’s a disappointed customer. ... "
" ... These are garbage. ... "
" ... It would have been different had the description said they were used but AMAZON said they were new! ... "
" ... This is a fake product BE AWARE! ... "
For Running
29gym, workouts, workout, exercising, intense
+79%
-21%
" ... They have lasted me through running workouts as well as getting caught in the rain on several occasions. ... "
" ... easy to wear while running. ... "
" ... Very reliable and durable for exercising. ... "
" ... I have them in my purse and wear them daily for work to block out annoying coworkers and then for running as well. ... "
" ... great for training and running ... "
" ... Great for running ... "
" ... I primarily use it for running and I love it. ... "
" ... They stay on my ears while running ! ... "
Fit
26ear, ears, stay, piece, sound quality
+65%
-35%
" ... The quality of sound and how they fit. ... "
" ... Very comfortable fit and clear crisp sound ... "
" ... -Good sound & fit ... "
" ... The fit is great and so is the sound quality. ... "
" ... Epic sound, fits exactly as expected, good quality. ... "
" ... Fits under hard hat. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... You have different fittings for your ears to find the most comfortable fit. ... "
Build Quality
25knock, ripping, piece, offs, months
+12%
-88%
" ... cheap I think they are knock offs only worked a handful of times ... "
" ... Just switched back to a cheaply made $25 knock off from China that I bought before buying these a few years ago. ... "
" ... Faulty design as the ear hook snapped right off after a little over a year of use. ... "
" ... These broke less than 3 months after purchase & the seller refused to do the right thing. ... "
" ... Product broke and no one wants to replace it ... "
" ... But today, the little piece that wraps around the ear simply broke off. ... I removed them, and it broke! ... "
" ... unfortunately the build quality is trash. ... "
" ... Within 6 months started tearing/breaking. ... Very disappointed in the lack of quality and durability. ... "
As Gift
22bought, loves, loved, christmas, present
+91%
-9%
" ... Purchased as a gift. ... "
" ... I purchased these as a present for my younger brother for his birthday, and since then he's loved them. ... "
" ... My sister bought these for my nephew as a graduation present and be loves them. ... "
" ... Birthday present for my husband. ... "
" ... I got these for a birthday Present for a loved one. ... "
" ... This was a gift for my husband and he loved it, especially the color that is so unique. ... "
" ... Bought theses as a birthday gift for my boyfriend. ... He loves them! ... "
" ... I bought these for my teenage grandson from his Christmas wish list. ... "
For Kids
21son, daughter, likes, christmas, bought
+100%
" ... Son loves his beats!!!! ... "
" ... My son likes them! ... "
" ... I bought it for my daughter and she loves It! ... "
" ... I purchased these as a present for my younger brother for his birthday, and since then he's loved them. ... "
" ... My sister bought these for my nephew as a graduation present and be loves them. ... He can not wait to brag to all his friends. ... "
" ... My daughter of 15 loves them ... "
" ... For my grandson Julian. ... "
" ... Bought these for our son who loves to use them while working out and doing homework. ... "
Delivery
18arrived, shipping, price, new, delivered
+83%
-17%
" ... arrived exactly as described, and in the correct timeframe! ... "
" ... Came quick and in perfect packaging. ... "
" ... Square trade promised to get back with me in three days. ... "
" ... It was delivered well packed and safe. ... "
" ... Shipping brought my new Beats right on time! ... "
" ... Shipped very quickly from seller and was just what he wanted. ... "
" ... i got what i ordered . ... "
" ... It arrived on the exact day to its destination. ... "
Returns
16apple, back, send, refund, sent
+6%
-94%
" ... The first few times we brought them to the Apple store and got them replaced. ... I will not be returning them to Apple. ... "
" ... I have had these headphones for 5 weeks and they have already broke and it is past the 30 day Amazon return date . ... "
" ... They did not work and when I return they had no more in stock ... "
" ... I was told to return to Apple, who did nothing about them. ... "
" ... I paid so much for it and it is being returned. ... "
" ... i have to return them. ... "
" ... I am having to return them for the SECOND time as they have broke twice. ... "
" ... I tried to send them to Apple to have them repaired. ... "
Original Product
15offs, new, knockoff, knock, fakes
+33%
-67%
" ... Beware of scam! ... "
" ... There’re fakes! ... "
" ... These are garbage. ... "
" ... This is a fake product BE AWARE! ... "
" ... !$ these are fakes !!! ... "
" ... Nope, 100% fake. ... not even a fake one! ... Fake fake fake. ... "
" ... They were fake knock offs! ... "
" ... Headphones are fake. ... "
Cables
14cord, wire, short, charging, neck
+36%
-64%
" ... The wire started chipping where you control the length. ... "
" ... I bought this in March of 2017 for my little sister, and by December of 2017, the wires were shredded and she couldn’t use them anymore. ... "
" ... " DOOHICKEY" in the back u move to adjust the earphones right where it bends has ripped the actual cord. ... The wires Inside are visible and for the money I paid for these this is unacceptable. ... "
" ... We tried a different charger, different cable, everything we could think of and finally figure it's useless. ... "
" ... 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. ... "
" ... Also, there is no charging cable included. ... "
" ... however, the cord is a little too short, it would snag on my neck often. ... "
Device Compatibility
14connect, wirelessly, phone, music, connection
+71%
-29%
" ... They paired easy because of the W1 chip. ... "
" ... Seamlessly connects with iPhone ... "
" ... They connect easy with iPhone 6! ... "
" ... Nice wireless earphones. ... "
" ... They connect easily when they work. ... "
" ... Easily pairs to my iPhone and Apple Watch. ... "
" ... Connection is quick and easy. ... "
" ... Easy to connect wirelessly to IPad Pro and IPod 6 Touch. ... "
Controls
13button, control, turn, buttons, randomly
+8%
-92%
" ... A few weeks later and the volume button COMPLETELY stopped working. ... "
" ... They turn themselves off and on and the volume up and down randomly, allowing me no control over the volume anymore. ... The power button only works sometimes, and the volume buttons/middle button that plays and pauses the music do not work at all. ... "
" ... Volume turned off and jumped randomly between tracks. ... "
" ... On the latest pair the volume switch deteriorated. ... "
" ... volume button kept malfunctioning, wouldn’t turn off, etc.) ... "
" ... Quality control is suspect with these headphones. ... "
" ... The volume went haywire started going up and down for no reason. ... "
" ... They get sweat in the volume control and that is when the problems start. ... "
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