The wireless earbuds that fit perfectly when you’re at your desk working or sitting on the couch listening to an audiobook might not fit so perfectly when you’re on mile 9 of a run on a hot day. Active living requires buds that are up to the challenge of staying securely in your ear and delivering superb sound quality, and that’s the whole purpose of the Beats Powerbeats Fit. They’re $30 off right now at Amazon, making them a very reasonable $170 buy for anyone who’s not afraid to sweat.
The Powerbeats Fit use universal secure-fit wingtips that tuck into the ear canal and hold the buds steady through runs, gym sessions, and high-intensity training without requiring a custom ear tip size to get the fit right. The IPX4 sweat and water resistance on both the earbuds and the charging case means rain, humidity, and heavy sweat aren’t going to short-circuit your sound. The case itself is 17% smaller than its predecessor, which makes it easier to pocket at the gym without it taking up half your shorts.
Great Fit, Great Sound
Beats’ custom acoustic platform is designed to deliver powerful, balanced sound across the full frequency range. Active Noise Cancellation blocks external sound for focus during a workout, and Transparency mode lets ambient sound back in when you need to be aware of your surroundings — exceptionally important for outdoor runs and bike rides. Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking is included, and Adaptive EQ adjusts the sound output based on how each earbud actually fits and seals in your specific ear.
The battery life of the Powerbeats Fit is rated at 7 hours per earbud on a single charge, with the charging case extending total playtime to 30 hours. Fast Fuel adds an hour of playback from a 5-minute charge, so you can get yourself enough charge for a run in the time it takes to switch into your running shoes and shorts. The Apple H1 chip powers the iOS experience — Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing, hands-free Siri, and Find My — while the Beats app on Android gives you one-touch pairing, battery status, customizable controls, and Locate My Beats. Auto-Play/Pause sensors detect when the earbuds are in or out of your ears and adjust playback accordingly.
For Workouts and Work Alike
Nobody wants to have separate workout earbuds and work earbuds, and the Powerbeats Pro suit your needs when you’re sitting still or working. Call quality is handled by dual beam-forming microphones with internal noise processing, and Class 1 Bluetooth keeps the connection stable at range. On-device controls are customizable for music, volume, listening modes, calls, and voice assistant.
The new $170 price during this Amazon deal will pay for itself faster than you might think, and if you’ve ever lost or broken an earbud because it fell out during a run, you’ll agree. The box includes four ear tip sizes, a USB-C charging case, and a quick start guide — but no USB-C cable, which is worth noting before you assume one is in the box.