Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats³ Wireless - Black
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Description
Features
Connect via Class 1 Bluetooth® with your device for wireless workout freedom
Up to 12 hours of battery life to power through multiple workouts
With Fast Fuel, a 5-minute charge gives you 1 hour of playback when battery is low
Sweat and water resistance to handle tough training
Flexible, secure-fit earhooks maximize comfort and stability
Dynamic, high-performance sound pushes you to the next level
Take calls, control your music and activate Siri with RemoteTalk
What's Included
- Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones
- Eartips with four size options
- Carrying case
- Universal USB Charging cable (USB-A to USB Micro-B)
- Quick Start Guide
- Warranty Card
Key Specs
- Sound ModeOther
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Water ResistantYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- Battery Life12 hours
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedExtra small, Large, Medium, Small
General
- Product NamePowerbeats³ Wireless
- BrandBeats by Dr. Dre
- Additional Accessories IncludedEartips with four size options; Carrying case
- Ear CushionsYes
- Ear Tip Sizes IncludedExtra small, Large, Medium, Small
- Model NumberML8V2LL/A
- SeriesBeats Earphones
- ColorBlack
- Color CategoryBlack
Audio
- Sound IsolatingYes
- Sound ModeOther
Connectivity
- Connection TypeWireless
- Wireless ConnectivityBluetooth
- True WirelessNo
- Bluetooth Version1.0
Features
- Water ResistantYes
- Built-In MicrophoneYes
- Carrying CaseYes
- ControlsCall, Volume
Design
- Headphone FitIn-Ear
- StyleSports and Exercise
Power
- RechargeableYes
- Battery Life12 hours
- Charging Accessory IncludedCable
- Fast ChargingYes
- Charging Interface(s)Micro USB
Dimension
- Product Height0.21 inches
- Product Width0.24 inches
- Product Weight0.75 pounds
Warranty
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Parts1 year
- Manufacturer's Warranty - Labor1 year
Other
- UPC888462602556
Customer rating
Rating 4.5 out of 5 stars with 28166 reviews
(28,166 Reviews)Expert rating
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 4 out of 5 stars with 1 review
GREAT Headphones!!
|Posted .Owned for 1 month when reviewed.Features
Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5These headphones are really great, with one exception. (*Now I'm no expert in the details of the capabilities of different technologies.) The one problem I seem to have with 2 different pairs of these headphones is with the actually connectivity via Bluetooth. If you keep your phone in a pants pocket or maybe in a backpack, the connection seems to drop in & out with simple turns off your head.
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Quality4 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendRating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Great for everyday use!
|Posted .I use these everyday, they only take 5 mins to charge for 1 hr playback! So convenient when I’ve been using them all day and want to keep using them!
I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Excellent
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5One of the best. If not the best headphones I’ve ever own. Love it.
This review is from Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats3 Wireless Earphones - Neighborhood Collection - Break Blue
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 3 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Good Bluetooth headphones
|Posted .Owned for 3 weeks when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5They are good Bluetooth headphones, but when wearing for a long time they start to hurt.
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Quality5 out of 5Value4 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 1 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Powerbeats 3 Wireless Earbuds
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Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I have purchased 2 sets of PowerBeats 3 wireless earbuds during the last 2 years and I'm deeply disappointed in the quality. The first pair developed a problem with one of the earbuds covers became disengaged from the base. Best Buy was not supportive in accepting my return for a free replacement because I had purchased them a year earlier. I purchased a new set in October 2019, and I have experienced the same problem 13 months later. Luckily,the sales agent encouraged me to purchase a two-year insurance replacement coverage. Now I'm forced to get another pair of PowerBeats 3 earbuds for the replacement. Considering the repeated problems with PowerBeats earbuds, I would rather get another brand. I would not recommend the Power Beats 3 Earbuds.
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Quality2 out of 5Value2 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality2 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Battery life, Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:MaterialRating 2 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Sound great but.....
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Features
Quality2 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Pros mentioned:Battery life, Price, Sound qualityCons mentioned:MaterialThese sound amazing but one major flaw at least in my pair. When i used them to work out after a few mins they would shut off all the sudden, and thats it u got no tunes in the middle of your workout :( I’m thinking because of sweat they are not as moisture resistant as advertised. They work fine in my office and never shut off, going on 1.5 yrs battery still holds a decent charge. They comfortable in my ears and don’t hurt. It connects perfect on my iphone as well. It may lack some of its build quality since now some plastic parts are starting to fall apart and brake. So not sure if the price is worth it for what they last (for me 1.5 years) unless you super baby them. PROS: - Great sound - Comfortable to wear - excellent iphone connection CONS - sudden shut off - built quality - price
This review is from Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats³ Wireless - Shock Yellow
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Quality2 out of 5Value1 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5No, I would not recommend this to a friendRating 3 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Have to replace.
|Posted .Owned for 1 year when reviewed.Bought this about 15 months ago. I’m the only one using it and one side is already broken. The wire is exposed in the part you have to pace in your ear. For the cost of this, I should have at least gotten more usage.
This review is from Beats by Dr. Dre - Powerbeats³ Wireless Earphones - Defiant Black-Red (The Beats Decade Collection)
No, I would not recommend this to a friendFeatures
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Rating 5 out of 5 stars with 1 review
Excellent
|Posted .Owned for more than 2 years when reviewed.Features
Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5Best choice i made, buy this beats for use every day i recommend this profuct
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Quality5 out of 5Value5 out of 5Ease of Use5 out of 5I would recommend this to a friend
Rating 4.2 out of 5 stars with 13 reviews
(13 Reviews)- CNETRating, 3.9 out of 53.9David Carnoy on November 5, 2016Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless headphones: Better, but how much better?The Powerbeats3 Wireless adds better battery life and Apple's W1 wireless chip for easy iPhone pairing. But is it otherwise any different from the Powerbeats2?Full Review
- TechRadarGareth Beavis on December 12, 2019Beats PowerBeats 3 reviewCan a solid build quality and excellent battery life make these fitness-focussed earbuds worth the price of admission?Full Review
- PCMagRating, 3.5 out of 53.5Tim Gideon on January 23, 2017Beats Powerbeats3 WirelessThe Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless earphones use the Apple W1 chip for superior Bluetooth performance and deliver a highly sculpted, bass-forward audio experience.Full Review
- TechCrunchBrian Heater on November 4, 2016The Powerbeats3 bring some nice upgrades for iPhone ownersThe Powerbeats3 don't look all that different from their predecessors. There are a few tweaks here and there, mostly aimed at getting them to fit better. The primary distinction is tucked away inside, a happy addition to the Bluetooth earbuds thatFull Review
- T3December 19, 2017Beats Powerbeats 3 Wireless review: top running headphones with 5 min quick chargeUpdated: Great battery life mean these are excellent running headphones despite the high priceFull Review
- MacworldDavid Price on August 17, 2018Powerbeats3 Wireless review: Bluetooth headphones with a terrific bass kickWe review the Powerbeats3 Wireless running headphones for design, features, sound quality and value for moneyFull Review
- What Hi-Fi?What Hi-Fi? on August 20, 2019Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless reviewSupremely practical buds with a more-than-decent soundFull Review
- rtings.comMarc Henney on February 1, 2019Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless ReviewThe Beats Powerbeats3 Wireless are great sports headphones that are fairly versatile for everyday casual use. They have more accurate audio reproduction than theFull Review
Q: QuestionHow do you redeem the free Apple Music
Asked by Carl.
- A:Answer Received code for 4 months of free Apple Music from Best Buy. Entered code but not sure it’s working as phone keeps asking if I want music fee for 3 months.
Answered by Musiclover
Q: QuestionMy Powerbeats are very “tinny”. Is there a way to adjust the bass quality of the sound?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Not that I know of. Really was expecting some more bass when I purchased these.
Answered by Stuart
Q: QuestionDo they stay secured to your ears while running?
Asked by Turk.
- A:Answer They stay very secure. A part folds behind the ear and there are three sizes that come with the product so u can change based on ear canal size and comfort.
Answered by Idontsmileoften
Q: QuestionI'm thinking of getting another pair but in the white color. I wanted to know if the white will start to turn yellow overtime while I sweat playing soccer?
Asked by Chimp.
- A:Answer I got these for my girlfriend, and had the same worry. She works out 3-4 times a week, and has had them for a few weeks with no discoloring so far. She wipes them down with anti bacteria cloths when she remembers to.
Answered by TheDeepestBlack
Q: QuestionDoes this work well for answering calls and the background noise not being heard by the person on the other end of the phone? I’m looking for one that cancels out the background noise so the caller doesn’t hear anything besides my voice on the phone.
Asked by PlainJane.
- A:Answer Yes you can answer calls and if the noise is minimal it will be cancelled but if extremely loud and close to your call it will be heard. These are great for workouts and answering when you can’t use your phone.
Answered by MrsDealz
Q: Questionhow good is the range? about how far can you be away from your source of media before it starts to disconnect?
Asked by Anonymous.
- A:Answer Has a great range. I have left my phone behind in my room, walked into the kitchen..even outside to my car and have had no issue . I
Answered by IWantmyMTV
Q: QuestionHow we find the warranty or where supposed to call or send the beats for the warranty ??
Asked by Mary2.
- A:Answer You should contact the numbers provided in the box that the head phones came in with. I registered mine soon as I opened the box to make the process go faster in case I have to use the warranty
Answered by Death
Q: QuestionIs Strictly headphones or does it work as a Bluetooth to answer the phone and will it connect to multiple phones two phones like some of the Bluetooth do
Asked by Clarkgriswald2018.
- A:Answer These wireless headphones can also be used for phone calls. It can only connect to one phone at a time.
Answered by CommunityAnswer
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