Workout Gear Review: Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones

Hi friends!

Can you guys believe that we’re halfway through August? I actually can because I’m currently in Jersey with my family, where it’s been sweltering out as only August can be! Last weekend I was in Philly, and at 97 degrees and crazy humidity, it was just too hot to walk around much. It felt like a sauna every time I stepped outside!

The place to be in this heat is definitely on the water, and fortunately I’ve gotten the chance to be out on both my parents’ and my father-in-law’s boats this trip. It’s sweet relief to feel the breeze in your hair when it’s so humid + hot out!

I haven’t been doing too much exercise outdoors while I’ve been on the east coast for fear of melting, but this summer when I’ve been home in California, I’ve been enjoying my latest outdoor workout gear: my Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Headphones. 

The lovely folks with AT&T San Diego recently sent me the headphones to try out, and I’ve been loving having wireless earbuds to listen to my favorite playlists while I’m hiking and biking.

The Powerbeats2 are so much more convenient than having wired headphones. I just slip the earbuds in my ears, throw my iPhone in my backpack, and I’m off! No tangled wires, no having to carry my phone in my hands. The sound quality is great, and I haven’t had any signal issues at all.

While I admittedly haven’t thoroughly tested this theory out yet, the headphones have the ability to connect up to 30 feet from your Bluetooth-enabled device – which also would make them perfect for the gym when I bounce around using different equipment and leave my phone/towel/water in one spot nearby. The next time I find myself in a regular gym working out, I’ll be testing out the signal range more!

The headphones are lightweight and easy to use. For some reason I tend to have an issue with headphones not fitting me right and falling out of my ears a lot, but the Powerbeats2 feel comfortable and seem to stay in pretty well. I also like that I have the option to pick up calls with my headphones during workouts. They’re also water resistant – which is necessary for my sweaty outdoor workouts in the hot San Diego sun!

The Powerbeats2 headphones feature a rechargeable battery with 6-hour playback. I’m finding that I usually need to charge it right near the 6-hour use mark, which is around 4 workouts for me. It’d be nice if they had a bit of a longer battery life, but it’s not a big deal to remember to charge them every couple of workouts.

Thus far, I’m loving the headphones as a convenient way to jam out to music while working out. My husband has used them too during his long bike rides, and after his first time wearing them, he reported to me that they “worked like a dream.” It’s safe to say that our household is giving the Powerbeats2 headphones 2 thumbs up!

The Beats Powerbeats2 Wireless Bluetooth Stereo Headphones retail for $199 and are available at AT&T stores.

Tell me… Do you use wireless headphones? What’s your favorite new workout gear? 

Disclaimer: While I received complimentary headphones from AT&T, as always, all opinions expressed are genuinely my own.