Neckband
Beats Powerbeats
68Good
$160
Full review dataBeats Powerbeats vs Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro: which should you buy?
Specs, scores and condensed review verdicts for the Beats Powerbeats vs Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro, side by side. Where a product has no HearWiki score yet, not enough reviews have been aggregated to rate it.
Neckband
Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro
Not yet scored
$89
Full review dataScore breakdown
Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.
Beats Powerbeats leads on 4 of 5 measures.
- Beats Powerbeats
- Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro
HearWiki score
68
-
Sound
7.7
-
Battery
8.4
-
Calls
6.5
-
Price (USD)
$160
$89
Generation & platform
The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?
New platform
Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro (2021) against Beats Powerbeats (2019). The Beats Powerbeats is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.0 against 4.0 and Top codec AAC against SBC.
- Powerbeats2019
- Electronics Run Free Air Pro20212 yr newer
What differsPowerbeatsElectronics Run Free Air Pro
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 4.0
- Top codec
- AAC
- SBC
Platform
Specifications
PowerbeatsElectronics Run Free Air Pro
- Type
- Neckband
- Neckband
- Price (USD)
- $160
- $89
- HearWiki score
- 68
- Not scored
- Released
- 2019
- 2021
- Availability
- Discontinued
- Discontinued
- Driver
- dynamic
- -
- Driver type
- dynamic
- -
- Drivers per side
- 1
- -
- Frequency response
- 20 Hz - 20 kHz
- -
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
- 4.0
- Codecs
- SBC, AAC
- SBC
- Multipoint pairing
- Yes
- -
- Battery life
- 9 h
- 8 h
- Battery incl. case
- 24 h
- -
- Quick charge
- 5 min → 1.5 h
- -
- Wireless charging
- Yes
- -
- Active noise cancelling
- No
- No
- Companion app
- Yes
- -
- Wear detection
- Yes
- -
- Controls
- buttons
- -
- Voice assistant
- Siri
- -
- Weight
- 8.7 g
- 17 g
- Case weight
- 80 g
- -
- Water resistance
- IPX4
- -
- Detachable cable
- No
- -
- USB-C
- No
- -
- Model code
- -
- Run Free Pro
What reviewers said
Beats Powerbeats
These wireless neckbuds are built for workouts, offering a secure fit, long-lasting battery, and quick charging to keep you moving. They deliver a balanced sound with clear vocals, though the treble can be a bit soft, and they rely on Apple's H1 chip for easy pairing and Siri access. While they lack noise cancellation and modern USB-C, their sporty design and reliable performance make them a solid pick for active listeners.
- Pro:Excellent battery life with fast charging
- Pro:Secure, comfortable fit for exercise
- Pro:Stable Bluetooth 5.0 connection with multipoint
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Limited to SBC and AAC codecs
- Con:No USB-C charging port
Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro
The Soul Electronics Run Free Air Pro are lightweight wireless neckband earphones designed for active use, offering sweat and water resistance for workouts. They provide up to 8 hours of playback on a single charge and support Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity with SBC codec, making them a budget-friendly option for casual listeners.
- Pro:Lightweight design at only 17 grams
- Pro:Water and sweat resistant for workouts
- Pro:Up to 8 hours of battery life
- Con:No active noise cancellation
- Con:Only SBC codec support
- Con:Bluetooth 4.0 is older technology
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