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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you're looking for convenience and portability for activities like working out, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are wireless earbuds that offer ease of use and are sweat-resistant. However, if sound quality is your main concern and you mostly listen to music at home or in a studio setting, the HifiMan Sundara headphones provide superior audio fidelity but are larger and require careful handling. The Powerbeats Pro have a built-in microphone for calls, which the Sundaras lack, making them more practical for everyday use. Consider how you intend to use them and whether the extra investment in the Sundaras is justified by your need for high-quality sound. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Good for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the HifiMan Sundara
- Excellent for music
- Good for gaming
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
9.3
The HifiMan Sundara is excellent for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
7.2
The HifiMan Sundara is good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
4.9
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the HifiMan Sundara is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
7.8
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the HifiMan Sundara is good.
TV and Video
5.7
8.8
The HifiMan Sundara is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
2.5
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and HifiMan Sundara are both poor for noise reduction, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Sundara does not have a battery.
Cost
$250
$279
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $250 and the HifiMan Sundara costs $279.
Build Quality
8.8
8.2
The Beats Powerbeats Pro and HifiMan Sundara both have very good build quality, though the Beats Powerbeats Pro has somewhat better build quality.
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How the Beats Powerbeats Pro and the HifiMan Sundara compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | HifiMan Sundara |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$250 | $279 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | May 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 7.2/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 10 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | No | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 4.6/10 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | No | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 394.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Beats Powerbeats Pro
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Sound Guys
Christian Thomas | November 2022
"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."
HifiMan Sundara
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Christian Thomas | July 2023
"The HiFiMan Sundara is the set of headphones to get if you want high-end audio, but don't want to shell out a king's ransom for it. These planar magnetic headphones are comfortable, straightforward, and excellent performers."
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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