The Powerbeats are the latest workout-friendly headphones from Beats (and Apple)

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  The new Beats Powerbeats in-ear headphones. [credit: Beats ]

Beats on Monday announced Powerbeats, its latest Bluetooth earphones. The new model is the successor to Powerbeats3 Wireless, which the Apple subsidiary launched in 2016. Like that pair, the Powerbeats—which are not called “Powerbeats 4”—are primarily aimed at gym goers and active use. They’ll arrive on March 18 for $149.

The reveal should come as no surprise, as the Powerbeats have been leaked extensively over the last two months. One Twitter user even spotted them in stock at a local Walmart in New York over the weekend.

Beats is positioning the Powerbeats as a lower-cost version of the Powerbeats Pro, a pair we’ve recommended in the past. Whereas the Powerbeats Pro are completely devoid of wires, the Powerbeats have a more traditional neckband design with a cable between the earbuds. Still, both pairs feature Apple’s H1 wireless chip, which allows for a more intuitive setup and pairing process with iOS and iCloud devices. This also gives the Powerbeats hands-free Siri support—through the “Hey Siri” command—and there's a Class 1 Bluetooth radio, which should help the earphones maintain a steadier wireless connection with longer range.

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