Xiaomi Amazfit PowerBuds With Smart Heart Rate Monitoring

Amazfit PowerBuds Review

The Amazfit PowerBuds are strong true wireless earphones competition for the Apple AirPods (2019), Samsung Galaxy Buds Plus and Beats Powerbeats Pro, with the added bonus of including heart rate tracking and optional ear hooks into their design.

With powerful bass and a firm fit, the Powerbuds are a well rounded set of true wireless earbuds geared towards the fitness market. The eight-hour battery life of the buds (plus another 16 via the charging case) ensures they have the staying power for even the longest workouts, and they can enhance the bass response on tracks automatically when you’re exercising, to keep your motivation up.

Built-in microphones allow you to take calls and interact with your phone’s smart assistant hands-free, while the heart-rate monitor can keep tabs on your beats per minute during any workout – you’ve just got to remember to start the workout in the app to begin with.

While the bass performance is great to keep you in the zone when working out, it can be a little overbearing at times and some users may find it a little too aggressive. You can use the equalizer in the smartphone app to balance the audio, which helps a bit, but the app itself isn’t overly intuitive and takes some time to master.

The PowerBuds are comfortable to wear, with additional magnetic ear hooks included to provide a more secure fit if required. The design is a little on the bulky side, and the charging case isn’t as elegant or aesthetically pleasing as those from the bigger brands.

If you’re after an inexpensive set of fitness-focused true wireless earbuds with a decent feature set and pleasing audio the Amazfit PowerBuds are a great option. They won’t set your music alight with crystal clear audio, but they’re more than capable of providing top-tapping, heart-pumping playback.