On paper the Beats Powerbeats 4 (2020) look like a slam dunk, offering 15 hours of battery life, a secure fit thanks to the ear hook design, and the same great sound quality as the Powerbeats Pro truly wireless headphones, all for £129.95 / $149.95 – £90 / $100 cheaper than the Powerbeats Pro.

Do they live up to that promise in practice? Run Tester Nick put the Beats Powerbeats (unofficially the Powerbeats 4) to the test to see if they're a candidate for the best value running headphones available.

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@00:20 – Design and fit
@03:26 – Battery life
@04:36 – Sound
@06:39 – Verdict
@07:33 – Vs Jaybird Tarah Pro

Beats Powerbeats 4 key info:

Price: £129.95 / $149.95
Battery: 15 hours
Waterproof rating: IPX4
Weight: 26.3g

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