Here’s a spoiler alert: they’re still the company’s popular Powerbeats, but they just glow in the dark. Beats, in collaboration with design label Ambush, has released a new special edition Powerbeats. Inspired by Tokyo’s energetic nightlife, Ambush wanted to capture the city’s energy when someone is outside late at night listening to music:
While glow in the dark earphones may seem unnecessary, especially when they cost $50 more than the regular Powerbeats, we won't be surprised if they do find buyers. Firstly, it's admittedly cool and will easily draw attention (if you want that kind of stuff). And speaking of attention, city runners could definitely find utility in these for their night runs.
The new variant sports a minty green colour of sorts which glows bright green in the dark. Another aesthetic difference is that there is now an Ambush logo stamped on the earbuds, right alongside a red Beats logo.
Apart from these aesthetic differences, this is still very much the Powerbeats Pro. They last up to 15 hours on a single charge, offer IPX4 sweat-resistance, and ear-hooks which make them suitable for workouts. In terms of sound they're comparable to the more expensive Powerbeats Pro. They also have an Apple H1 chip which lets it seamlessly connect to Apple devices and access to 'Hey Siri' for hands-free control.
The Ambush x Powerbeats cost $199.95 and go on sale in the US from November 18.
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