The BeatsX earphones offers all-day comfort as well as impressive sound and a battery that will last all day.

Whether you love ‘em or loathe ‘em, Dr. Dre's eponymous headphones are everywhere, from the treadmill to the weights bench. Even I joined the Beats brigade, picking up a pair of Powerbeats2 wireless in-ears under the (misguided) belief that they'd get me exercising more.

Like 'em or hate 'em, Apple's AirPods have been the talk of the headphone world ever since they were announced alongside the iPhone 7 and 7 Plus back in September 2016. But there's another Apple wireless headphone from the company's Beats by Dre subsidiary that's also received its share of buzz: The BeatsX ($150, £130, AU$200). And like the AirPods, the BeatsX was also delayed, but it's officially available as of February 10.

The slickly designed BeatsX is an appealing neckband-style wireless headphone that offers a lot of the "magic" of Apple's AirPods in a more conventional, sports-friendly design.

The BeatsX is a comfortable, lightweight, water-resistant, neckband-style Bluetooth headphone with a secure in-ear fit and good sound quality; It pairs instantly with Apple devices, rolls up to fit in an included carrying case, and charges quickly via Lightning, not MicroUSB.

Slight treble push; cords may seem a bit long for some users.

The slickly designed BeatsX is an appealing neckband-style wireless headphone that offers a lot of the "magic" of Apple's AirPods in a more conventional, sports-friendly design.

The BeatsX is a comfortable, lightweight, water-resistant, neckband-style Bluetooth headphone with a secure in-ear fit and good sound quality; It pairs instantly with Apple devices, rolls up to fit in an included carrying case, and charges quickly via Lightning, not MicroUSB.

Slight treble push; cords may seem a bit long for some users.

In addition to the buds that jam into your ear canals, the Powerbeats3 have big adjustable hooks on both sides that wrap over your ear to keep everything secure. As a result, they're the most stable, comfortable wireless headphones I've ever tried. I can wear them all day without pain.

These headphones have a great sound and are easy to sync if using an apple phone, but if you are training and doing weights at the gym they have a tendency to slip out of your ears.

Less tech than the AirPods, but still probably Apple's best earphones to for everyday use, if you don't mind a bit of bass.

There was NO eartips with four size options, removable secure-fit wingtips, pocket-sized carrying case or Lightning to USB-A charging cable, quick-start guide, warranty card.... it just came with earphones ... that's really pathetic way to earn money

Super neckband headphones - but if you want to run then get some Powerbeats instead.

Super sound quality; W1 pairing is ace; They don't tangle

The neckband bounces around everywhere

The Beats X headphones offer all the cool connectivity functionality of the Apple AirPods in a more conventional form factor.

Big bass as you'd expect; Comfortable fit with multiple tips; Quick charge feature is great; W1 chip connectivity is super easy; Bluetooth range is great

Awkward fit with shirt collar; Lightning charger means Apple focus; Bass might drown things; Magnetised fit out of ear doesn't stop the music