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PowerBeats3 vs Bose Soundsport vs. Jaybird X3 (small ears)
I wanted bluetooth earphones for my workouts (weights + running). I have small ears, and tried Bose Soundsport Wireless and Jaybird X3 before purchasing the PowerBeats3.
Jaybird X3s were plain uncomfortable, so I returned those a day after purchasing them.
## PowerBeats3 vs. Bose Soundsport Wireless:
Sound Quality: Bose SoundSport wins (not by a huge margin). I'm into rock and metal music.
Battery Life: PowerBeats win hands down (12 hour battery on Powerbeats vs. 6 hour on Bose SoundSport Wireless). PB3s also have the fast charging feature that'll give you 2 hours of playtime with 15 min charge. This is super helpful for a quick charge before heading to the gym.
Comfort: PB3s are much more comfortable than Bose SS. The Bose earphones fell out of my ears every 2-3 minutes (yes, i tried the different sizes of the in-ear pieces). Bose SS also have an interesting shape that makes them stick out, and that makes them look a little silly.
Microphone quality: Both are good. I was able to take calls from both PB3 and SS, and folks on the other end of the call could hear me just fine.
Overall winner: PowerBeats3.
December 2018 · Electronics · verified purchase