Bose SoundSport
Score: 65/100
Beats Powerbeats Pro Ivory
Score: 77/100Rankings
Beats Powerbeats Pro are sport-focused true-wireless earbuds featuring secure earhooks, active noise cancellation, a heart-rate sensor, and up to 45 hours of total battery life. The charging case is relatively bulky and only offers IPX4 protection, which may be a drawback for some users. Perfect for athletes and iOS users needing robust fitness features.
Bose SoundSport Wireless earbuds provide a sweat-proof, secure fit with up to six hours of playback and Bluetooth 4.1 connectivity. They lack active noise cancellation and have a short battery life with an outdated micro-USB charger. Targeted at runners and gym-goers who need a lightweight, water-resistant earbud.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
6 hours | 9 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 22.7 gbest | 77.7 g |
9 mbest | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 6 hours | 9 hours |
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Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
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Weight (g) | 22.7 g | 77.7 g |
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Professional reviewers rate the SoundSport Wireless as good sports headphones with above-average sound quality, a comfortable and stable fit, and reliable Bluetooth connectivity, but they criticize the short battery life, poor noise isolation, and outdated charging and Bluetooth standards compared with newer Bose offerings.
Everyday users appreciate the secure StayHear+ fit, easy pairing, balanced sound and sweat resistance, while repeatedly noting the limited 6-hour battery, lack of noise isolation, and concerns about the durability of the micro-USB charging port.
“won't fall out even during intense sessions”
“gym bag only”
Professional reviewers commend the Powerbeats Pro 2 for their secure earhook fit, the substantial upgrade to the H2 chip that brings industry-leading ANC, Transparency and Spatial Audio, and the addition of a heart-rate sensor that turns the earbuds into a fitness tracker. They also highlight the impressive 45-hour total battery life and the smaller, wireless-charging case, while noting the case is still relatively bulky and the IPX4 rating is only basic for water resistance.
Everyday users love the earbuds' stability during intense workouts, the lighter 20% reduced weight, and the long battery life that lasts through multiple training sessions. Common complaints focus on the case size, which many still describe as only fitting in a gym bag, and occasional fit tweaks needed despite the earhooks.
