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Powerbeats (2010)

Released 2010

Original wired sports earphones with bendable ear hooks, two drivers and a microphone remote.

Specifications

Type: In-ear
Noise cancelling: No
Bluetooth codecs: None (wired)
Drivers: Two drivers in each earpiece, described in the original maker announcement as a bass driver and a midrange/tweeter. Driver diameters are not published.
Noise cancelling detail: Ported tips deliberately admit surrounding sound; no active noise cancelling.

Headphone cable: Yes
Controls: Cable remote provides playback, track navigation, volume, calls and voice commands on compatible devices; functionality varies by device.
Microphones: Microphone built into the cable remote.
Fit and ear tips: Bendable rubber ear hooks and interchangeable silicone ear tips. The maker guide identifies these as in-ear headphones despite the hooks resting over the ear.
Water resistance detail: No IP code is published in the maker sources used. The guide advises avoiding liquids and warns that wet internal circuitry can be permanently damaged.
Works with: Wired 3.5 mm stereo connection. The guide lists iPod, iPhone, iPad, HTC, BlackBerry and Android devices, with remote functions dependent on the device.
Colours: Black, red and white in the September 2010 maker announcement. Apple's November 2010 price list includes the black and red models; the precise first sale month is unproved, so the release retains year precision.
In the box: Earphones, interchangeable ear tips and protective case in the maker guide.