Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

The ear hooks are a matter of taste, but they do result in a very large housing. The heart rate measurement directly on the ear is practical.

The Powerbeats Pro 2 belong to the upper sound class and "can be compared with over-ear headphones", according to one test runner (€300). The sound is checked and adjusted via the internal microphone, even when moving. They sit almost pressure-free over the ear with the fine, elasticated ear hook. And: good noise-cancelling, battery lasts up to 10 hours.

The Powerbeats Pro are probably one of the most popular fitness headphones of all time and are also our favourite headphones for sports. The earpieces, which make them ideal for sports, are 50 per cent smaller than their predecessor, but still hold the headphones securely in the ear...