For the price I think they are really good and I prefer the fit over over ear vs on ear. Not perfect but of the 3 options they are actually my preference. I really didn't have any complaints aside from the Beats styling. The Solo 3's were a good all around headphone. The AirPods are for phone calls and the gym.

I also have QC35's and had MX1000m3's (299 at target a few months ago). I have the AirPods, Studio 3 and had the Solo 3 which I gave to a friend when I got the Studio 3's. With my PowerBeats, I have managed the same workout times with charging every other week. The AirPods of course will need to be charged more, but I could get a full week of gym with only charging the case on Sunday (3 hours 4 times a week, 1.5 hours 2 times a week). Sound is almost as good as the Studio's, but less base heavy.Īs for all 3, the Studio's and PowerBeats Pro run neck and neck with battery. THey fit great, are pretty light, and seal out most ambient noises. My PowerBeats Pro are my goto headphones for the gym and most things other than yard work (thats what I use my Studio's for now). Nice lightweight and for me very comfortable. They don't drown out the ambient noises of the gym, but its also nice when someone talks to you and you can hear them without stopping the music. Never had a problem with them falling out or getting ruined by sweating. I've used AirPods at the gym since they were first introduced.

Sound is really good, though a bit heavy on the base. Sound wise, the Studio's drown out the most ambient noises and have the best seal, albeit with a heftier weight, and for me a lot more sweat while working out. I have AirPods, PowerBeats Pro and Studio3's.

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