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Each bud has full volume and track controls, so you don’t need to fumble with your smartphone to make adjustments. And that smartphone can be an iPhone or Android device — the Powerbeats Pro are compatible with both. They also have Audio Sharing so you can pair two sets of Powerbeats Pro with the same device so you can listen with a friend.

The Beats Fit Pro and second-gen AirPods are both a few years old, but that doesn't mean they're long in the tooth — here's how each pair performed

Historically, AirPods Pro allowed users to switch between four different listening modes. Off: Turns off all noise control modes. Active Noise Cancellation: An outward-facing microphone or microphones detect external sounds,