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Updated January 10, 2024·
If you prioritize wireless convenience and plan to use your earbuds during exercise, the Beats Powerbeats Pro are sweatproof and have ear hooks for a secure fit. They are also optimized for Apple devices and offer higher build quality with built-in controls. On the other hand, if you're looking for a more budget-friendly option that still delivers good sound quality and superior microphone quality, the KZ ZSN Pro with a mic is a wired option that offers great value. The KZ earbuds are also better for gaming and TV due to lower latency. Keep in mind, though, that Beats offer more portability and a longer battery life for those who are always on the move. 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 KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
- Good for music
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.5
7.7
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for music, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is only fair.
Gaming
5.5
8.0
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is very good for gaming, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
7.0
5.1
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is good for phone calls, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
9.2
4.9
The Beats Powerbeats Pro is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is poor.
TV and Video
5.7
7.4
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is good for TV and video, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
4.6
5.3
The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) and Beats Powerbeats Pro are both poor for noise reduction, though the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) is somewhat better.
Battery
10.0 Hours
N/A
The Beats Powerbeats Pro has 10 hours of battery life. The KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) does not have a battery.
Cost
$124
$24
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The Beats Powerbeats Pro has a price of $124 and the KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) costs $24.
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Key similarities
Build Quality
8.8
9.0
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) 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 KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Powerbeats Pro | KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic) |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$124 | $24 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | KZ | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | May 1, 2019 | March 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.5/10 | 7.8/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.5/10 | 8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.8/10 | 7.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.6/10 | 4.3/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.8/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Large | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 11 Grams | 7 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | In-Line | |
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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."
KZ ZSN Pro (with Mic)
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PrimeAudio
David Becker | 2019
"Undoubtedly the focus and the star of the show, the ZSN Pro’s bass is big, bold and bangin’. The amount of gusto in the low end should satisfy anyone who likes a large lick of bass and even certified bassheads will probably get a kick out of this."
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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.
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