Sound Quality. AirPods are great wireless earbuds for pretty much everyone, but if they don't cut it for you, we highly recommend Beats Powerbeats Pro. Powered by the same Apple H1 chip as AirPods 2, the Powerbeats seamlessly connect to iOS devices and support faster audio switching between iOS and Mac devices. The wireless earbuds aren't as compact as AirPods, but they do provide better fit, superior sound, and longer battery life (up to 9 hours versus 5 hours on a single charge).