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Does it have the H1 chip from the second Generation AirPods?
Yes, the PowerBeats Pro have the H1 chip from the second gen Airpods. As a result they have both "Hey Siri" functionality and improved connectivity & wireless range.
Yeah. For years, I've been doing what previous answer noted. I have big over-the-ear hearing protection that cuts out most sound from the world and have no input for music. UNDER that, I wear my Powerbeats 3 wireless. Works like a dream. Listen to podcasts at normal room sound.
I success to connect my new Beats Powerbeats Pro to my Dell laptop (window 10), I can hear the sound
AirPods (2nd Generation) Differences
Non-hook based designed
Available optional Wireless charging case that is more compact than the Powerbeats Pro case
Design that points the beam-forming microphones towards your mouth for clear voice input
Pure white glossy finish
Double Tap gesture for customizable interactions like Play/Pause, Next/Prev Track, Siri-activation
15 minutes in the case gives you 3 hours of listening time4 or 2 hours of talk time.
Powerbeats Pro Differences
Hook-based design
9 hours of playback vs 5 hours for AirPods
Physical volume buttons and Beats logo button
Sweat and water resistant
Customizable ear tips
4 matte finishes: Ivory, Navy, Moss, Black
In-ear design provides more sound isolation from background noise
5-minute Fast Fuel charging gives 1.5 hours of playback when the battery is low.
"Completely re-engineered from the inside out, the earphones boast an upgraded linear piston driver that leverages an efficient, pressurized airflow to create a powerful acoustic response in a small package. Enhanced sound quality means incredibly low distortion and great dynamic range across the entire frequency curve."
Same
H1 Chip for 30% better latency than W1 chip headphones, Hey, Siri, and improved battery
Auto Play Pause when taking out a bud from the ear
Lightning Charging port
Beam-forming microphones, accelerometers, and optical sensors to detect ears
1-year Apple warranty
Yes, it is.
Based on the YouTube videos from the tech bloggers, the sensor detects when you take them out of your ear. So, as long as they are in your ear, they are on. If you take them out, and put them down and they are idle, then they will go to sleep.
No they are not included in the Find my devices.
I'm looking to buy these ear phones but I heard they may not be compatible with my current ipod, so
IPX4. Which means they're certified to hold up to water splashing against the enclosure from any direction, but have the potential to fail when immersed or exposed to jets of water.
I lost my left headphone and was wondering if I buy a new one will it pair.
Yes, the PowerBeats Pro have a sensor on each ear to identify when they are removed. They will auto pause and auto resume.
Other non-iOS smartphones?
Yes. Powerbeats Pro, just like AirPods, can be paired to non-Apple devices but will be treated as a normal Bluetooth accessory. This means you won’t have the same seamless pairing like on iOS but can still use them like normal earbuds.
Sailing: Can I wear them while Sailing on a moderate sized sailboat? Could they blow off my ears or
AppleTV has Bluetooth audio out so you can receive audio from your AppleTV to Powerbeats Pro. You can only connect one set of headphones and there will be no audio sent to your TV when you connect the PowerBeats.
You can connect them via the settings/remotes and devices/Bluetooth or by swiping down while playing a video in order to bring up the subtitle and audio options. You can also hold down the play/pause button prior to opening an app and select them from there.
Yes, each bud has a beam-forming microphone.
The YouTube videos from tech bloggers say 9 hours of listening time and 6 hours of talk time. But the case holds a charge, so as long as you put them back in the case when you're not using them, they will keep recharging...just make sure your case stays charged and you're good to go.