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Beats Powerbeats Pro vs PlayStation PS5 Pulse Explore

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Beats Powerbeats Pro

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • Up to 9 hours per charge.
  • Bluetooth connection.
  • 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours.
  • Sensors: optical wear detection.
KSh 22,300In Stock
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PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds

PS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 6.1 g per earbud.
  • Up to 15 hours with the case.
  • 2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection.
  • No noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 23,000In Stock

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Our quick verdict

Choose the Beats Powerbeats Pro if you want longer rated battery life (9 hours per charge) and a lower price (KSh 700 less). Choose the PS5 Pulse Explore if you want a newer model (2023).

Connections

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Bluetooth connection
PS5 Pulse Explore
2.4 GHz wireless and Bluetooth connection

Battery life

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Listed playback: 24 hours with the case
PS5 Pulse Explore
Up to 15 hours with the case

Fit

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Four ear-tip sizes
PS5 Pulse Explore
Silicone ear tips

Controls

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
PS5 Pulse Explore
Touch controls for playback, calls and listening modes

Charging port

Beats Powerbeats Pro
Lightning on charging case
PS5 Pulse Explore
USB-C (case)

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Beats Powerbeats Pro

  • Rated for up to 9 hours per charge (vs 5).
  • Lower price: KSh 22,300 (vs KSh 23,000).
  • Connection: Bluetooth wireless.

PS5 Pulse Explore

  • Newer model: released in 2023 (vs 2019).
  • Connection: PlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth.

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How each product answers the selected priorities
PriorityBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore
FitFour ear-tip sizesSilicone ear tips
Battery lifeUp to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the caseUp to 15 hours with the case
ControlsVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbudTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
ConnectionsBluetooth wirelessPlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
Charging portLightning on charging caseUSB-C (case)
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometersAI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
BrandBeats—
ModelPowerbeats Pro (original)PULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds
AnnouncedApril 20192023
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Weight—6.1g per earbud; 71g case
Dimensions—Earbud 35 x 23 x 19mm; case 88 x 42 x 38mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Battery LifeUp to 9 hours per earbudUp to 5 hours; up to 15 hours with charging case
Fast Charging5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours; 15 minutes for up to 4.5 hours playback—
Charging PortLightning on charging caseUSB-C (case)

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
ConnectionBluetooth wirelessPlayStation Link 2.4GHz and Bluetooth
Bluetooth—Bluetooth
Multipoint Connection—Simultaneous PlayStation Link and Bluetooth audio

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Voice AssistantHands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices; connected-device assistant via button—
SensorsOptical wear detection; speech and motion accelerometers—
Special FeaturesApple H1; either earbud independently usable; automaticplay/pauseLossless low-latency PlayStation Link audio

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometersAI-enhanced noise-rejection microphones
Drivers—Planar magnetic drivers
Active Noise Cancellation—No
Transparency / Ambient Mode—No
Spatial Audio—PlayStation 3D Audio compatible

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Case TypeCharging caseCharging case
Case Battery LifeMore than 24 hours combined listeningIncluded in the total battery-life figures above
Case ChargingLightning wired chargingUSB-C
Case Charging PortLightningUSB-C
Case Wireless Charging—No
Case Dimensions—88 x 42 x 38mm
Case Weight—71g
Case Features—Protective charging case

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
ControlsVolume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbudTouch controls for playback, calls and listening modes
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsFour ear-tip sizes; adjustable ear hooksSilicone ear tips

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationBeats Powerbeats ProPS5 Pulse Explore Wireless Earbuds
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Pro earbudsPULSE Explore Wireless Earbuds earbuds
Charging CaseCharging caseCharging case
Ear Tips / AccessoriesFour ear-tip sizesSilicone ear tips
Charging Cable—USB-C charging cable
Audio Cable—True wireless design
Documentation—Quick start and safety documentation

Similarities

  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same case type: charging case.
  • Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.

In summary

Choose Beats Powerbeats Pro for longer rated battery life.

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