Testseek.co.uk have collected 53 expert reviews of the Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats 2 In-Ear Wireless and the average rating is 71%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Beats by Dr. Dre Powerbeats 2 In-Ear Wireless.
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Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Minimalistic design
Universal controls
Powers workouts with tons of bass
For an in-ear wireless headphone
The sweat-resistant Powerbeats 2 Wireless offers strong sound and a comfortable
Secure fit that makes it an appealing choice for workouts
The Beats Solo 2 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone. Its battery life is decent and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup
Solid
Satisfying sound
Extremely secure
Comfortable fit
Physical buttons
Heart rate monitoring
Works well with iOS and Android OS
The editors didn't like
Expensive
Comfort issues
Sound lacks fidelity
Doesn't automatically shut off when disconnected from your device
Fairly expensive
Battery life could be a bit better
Doesn't sound quite as good as the Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth
Minimalistic design, Universal controls, Powers workouts with tons of bass
Expensive, Comfort issues, Sound lacks fidelity
Beats will please users looking for a flashy set of in-ear headphones that provide booming sound and a handful of features. But for value-centric shoppers, there are many options that outperform for less cash...
Published: 2014-12-05, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
The Beats Solo 2 Wireless is a well-built wireless headphone that sounds good in both wireless and wired modes and is relatively comfortable to wear for an on-ear headphone. Its battery life is decent and has a remote control built-in to the right earcup
Expensive; doesn't sound quite as good as the Bose SoundLink On-Ear Bluetooth, which costs $50 less
Beats on-ear Bluetooth headphone has lot going for it, but it doesn't quite justify its lofty price tag....
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Published: 2014-06-25, Author: David , review by: CNET.co.uk
For an in-ear wireless headphone, the sweat-resistant Powerbeats 2 Wireless offers strong sound and a comfortable, secure fit that makes it an appealing choice for workouts
Doesn't automatically shut off when disconnected from your device; fairly expensive; battery life could be a bit better
While it's a bit overpriced, the Beats Powerbeats 2 Wireless is among the best wireless sports earphones....
Abstract: Beats has excellent name recognition, and with LeBron James' memorable television ad, the Powerbeats2 wireless headset is fairly well-known. They are promoted as a device for sports enthusiasts and gym rats. They are perfect for anyone who wants to listen...
Weak highs and mids, Battery life could be longer, Expensive
The $199 Beats Powerbeats 2 wireless earbuds provide deep bass and a comfortable design, but the battery life isn't long enough to justify the premium....
Abstract: Pairing to an iPod was simple - just hold the power/pairing switch for four seconds and locate the Powerbeats2 on your playback device. I paired it to my nano quickly and flawlessly. It's compatible with Android phones - I paired it to my Sony Xperia as w...
Abstract: While they're pretty much a household name at this point, Beats products don't command the same respect in audiophile circles that they do elsewhere. Whether or not this is deserved is debatable. Do people attack the brand because the products are truly l...
Aroundear hooks keep them secure, Comfortable for long sessions
Pricey, Boomy lower mids
The bad reputation Beats has among audiophiles is only half-deserved at best. Some of the company's products have indeed been truly bad, but that was in the past. Their recent releases have, with one exception, been on par with their competitors. That exc...
