Apple to pay $9.75 million over 'shoddy' Powerbeats 2 — how to get your money

Apple to pay $nine.75 million over 'shoddy' Powerbeats ii — how to get your coin

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Do y'all own Apple's PowerBeats 2 earbuds? You might be entitled to a greenbacks payout. Every bit reported by MacRumors, Apple has agreed to pay a $ix.75 million settlement over a lawsuit subsequently being sued for declared defects with the sports headphones.

The lawsuit, filed in 2017 co-ordinate to Cnet, claimed that the "shoddy" PowerBeats 2 battery life did not match upward to Apple tree'due south half dozen-hour rating and deteriorated over fourth dimension. The adjust likewise alleges that the headphones fail to alive up to their IPX4 sweat and water resistance.

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If you purchased a pair of new Powerbeats 2 earbuds before August seven, 2020, you tin can claim your payment online right hither from now through November 20. Information technology'due south unclear exactly how much Powerbeats two owners will exist eligible for, but the $9.75 meg will be split betwixt all Class Members afterward necessary fees have been paid.

Note that customers will only receive a payout if the settlement is approved by the Superior Court of the State of California, County of Santa Clara. A fairness hearing is taking place on Jan fifteen, 2021 to make up one's mind on next steps.

In our Powerbeats two review, we plant Apple's wireless earbuds to be comfortable and offer solid bass, but were put off by its high price and disappointing battery life. And based on this settlement, it looks like we weren't alone.

If you're looking for a much better take on the Powerbeats, the Powerbeats iv released earlier this year are a much better selection with impressive sound, good battery life and a variety of colour options.

Mike Andronico is Senior Writer at CNNUnderscored and was formerly Managing Editor at Tom'south Guide. When not at work, you can commonly catch him playing Street Fighter, devouring Twitch streams and trying to convince people that Eagle is the best Avenger.