In an era where so many companies are offering true wireless headphones, returning to a cabled neckband design can't help but feel like something of a throwback. The redesigned Beats Powerbeats do look rather like the existing Powerbeats Pro headphones with cables attached to each earpiece end. The same design idea is in place here with a solid hook to rest over the top of your ear, making them potentially a good choice for exercise fans worried about true wireless buds popping out of their ears during a particularly vigorous workout.
However, if you are looking to them as your next pair of workout headphones, it's worth noting that while they're sweat-resistant, they're only rated as IPX4, so they can't stand much more than a very low level of moisture. If your workouts leave you drenched in sweat, your Powerbeats might not take that nicely over time.

The combination of cable and earphone hook does make the Powerbeats very secure on your head, but I often found that after very long listening sessions, they became just a little bit uncomfortable around my ears and the back of my neck.
I've probably been spoilt by the pricier Powerbeats Pro in this regard, and it doesn't help either that I'm a glasses wearer. Balancing the hooks and cable over and behind my ears with glasses in play as well was trickier than I'd like. You do at least get a couple of different bud tips to fit your ears, as well as a simple drawstring bag to keep your Powerbeats in.
Where many Bluetooth headphones rely on touch controls for a simpler design, the Powerbeats instead opt for old-school buttons. The left ear houses the power button, while the right has standard volume controls, as well as a multi-purpose button built into the Beats logo on the side.

I've long had issues with touch controls that interpreted double-taps as single ones, so simply being able to adjust the volume or power down the Powerbeats was quite refreshing. There's also an open Lightning port for recharging your Powerbeats, because one way that Beats/Apple has kept the price down is by not offering any kind of in-case charging.
The Beats Powerbeats are sold in black, white or red, with relatively deep colour tones. I tested with the red pair, which are definitely the extrovert's choice, although they also felt a lot like the PRODUCT(RED) charity-focused iOS devices that Apple has produced over the years.