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Updated January 10, 2024·
The Beats Powerbeats Pro, being somewhat less expensive and with ear hooks, are ideal for exercise, offering sweatproof certification and a secure fit. However, their sound isolation and sound quality are moderate, which might affect immersion when listening to music casually. On the other hand, the Bose 700 headphones have superior noise cancellation and comfort, making them excellent for air travel and long listening sessions with higher overall sound quality. The Bose also includes features like a detachable cable and an optimized soundstage for rich audio experiences. For those prioritizing call quality and comfort over price or a secure fit for workouts, the Bose 700 would be a better choice. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose 700
Good for music
Very good for phone calls
Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.5/10
7.5/10
The Bose 700 is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Phone Calls
7.0/10
8.3/10
The Bose 700 is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is good.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2/10
7.8/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose 700 is good.
Noise Reduction
4.6/10
9.1/10
The Bose 700 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Battery
10.0 Hours
20.0 Hours
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The Bose 700 has 20 hours of battery life.
Cost
$250
$299
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the Bose 700 costs $299.
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Bose 700 are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7/10
5.6/10
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and Bose 700 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.8/10
9.0/10
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose 700 to have excellent build quality, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro has very good build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the Bose 700 compare to other earbuds and headphones
"Sweat resistance, actual noise isolation, and a secure fit in your ears make these the true wireless earphones you want in Apple-land. Android users may find other options they like better, as these only support AAC."
"Bose took active noise canceling and made it mainstream but eventually, the market caught up. Well, it seems like Bose was listening, because the Noise Canceling Headphones 700 is a complete redesign of its iconic product. The Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 have a new design, improved sound quality, a touch-sensitive gesture pad for playback controls, and even USB-C charging."
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About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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