Looking for a sporty alternative to AirPods? Beats Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones will be available to pre-order from Apple.com for $249.95 this Friday, May 3rd at 7 am PT in the United States and Canada.

Powerbeats Pro will hit stores one week later on Friday, May 10th. The all-new Beats earphones are powered by the same Apple H1 chip as AirPods 2, work with ‘Hey Siri’, and have sporty features including longer battery life and physical playback controls.

[Update May 3: Beats Powerbeats Pro are now available to pre-order on Apple.com ahead of the launch May 10. Early shipping estimates show arrival dates around May 13, although Powerbeats Pro have a May 10 release date.]

Powerbeats Pro earphones are a new entry in the Beats lineup, joining Powerbeats3 Wireless but with major upgrades including both physical and sonic improvements. For starters, Powerbeats Pro earphones are totally wireless — no cord between each earphone — just like AirPods. Here’s how Beats describes sound enhancements:

You can pre-order Powerbeats Pro in one out of the four colors starting Friday. Black is available at launch; ivory, navy, and moss will follow later this summer. Each pair includes four sizes of changeable ear tips and a redesigned, adjustable earhook. While AirPods top out at 5 hours of battery on a single charge, Powerbeats Pro pack up to 9 hours of power between charges and up to 24 hours of battery using the included magnetic closure case.

Powerbeats Pro totally wireless earphones are premium-priced at $249.95 in the US compared to AirPods from $159 to $199 and corded Powerbeats3 Wireless at $199.95 (which currently go for around $99). But unlike AirPods, Powerbeats Pro earphones are rated for sweat and water resistance, have louder volume, and adjustable earhooks which makes them ideal for intense workouts.

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