The best wireless earbuds have worked the same way for decades now. Similar to big over-ear cans, there are drivers within each that transform the digital signal of any song you listen to into a mechanical vibration that pushes air into your ears as sound waves.

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Each bud has full volume and track controls, so you don’t need to fumble with your smartphone to make adjustments. And that smartphone can be an iPhone or Android device — the Powerbeats Pro are compatible with both. They also have Audio Sharing so you can pair two sets of Powerbeats Pro with the same device so you can listen with a friend.