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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beats Powerbeats Fit

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AppleAirPods Pro 3BeatsPowerbeats Fit
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025October 2025
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-CNo–
ChipH2Apple H1
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driver and custom high dynamic range amplifierCustom acoustic platform with axial-aligned drivers; diameter not published
ChipH2 in each AirPod; second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in the MagSafe Charging Case–
Noise cancelling detailActive Noise Cancellation with Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode, Conversation Awareness and Loud Sound Reduction; foam-infused ear tips for passive isolation–
Audio featuresPersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; Personalised Volume; Voice Isolation; studio-quality audio recording; Live Translation; lossless audio when paired with Apple Vision ProAdaptive EQ; personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.4 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)
Hearing healthHearing Test, Hearing Aid (with automatic Conversation Boost) and Hearing Protection–
Health sensorsHeart rate sensor for workouts–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 8 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 24 hours
Wireless chargingYes–
Battery life detailUp to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking on; 6.5 hours with heart rate sensing during workouts; 10 hours in Transparency using the Hearing Aid featureUp to 7 hours per charge and 30 hours including the case with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours and 24 hours with either on
Charging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker for Find My and lanyard loop; charges with MagSafe, Apple Watch or Qi-certified chargers or a USB-C cableUSB-C
Fast charging5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listeningA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.55 g5.78 g
Water and sweat resistanceIP57IPX4
Bluetooth5.35.4
ControlsForce sensor with volume swipe on the stems (press to play, pause, answer calls and skip; press and hold to switch listening modes; swipe up or down for volume); camera remote; “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”; Siri InteractionsMulti-function button on each earbud; configurable playback, call, volume, voice assistant and listening-mode controls; automatic play and pause
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; speech-detecting accelerometerThree per earbud, with beamforming for calls
Fit and ear tipsFoam-infused silicone ear tips in five sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L)Flexible wing tips and silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L; fit test on Apple devices and in the Android app
Case weight43.99 g49.75 g
Dimensions–Earbud 2.74 × 2.15 × 2.04 cm; case 6.25 × 5.54 × 2.75 cm
Water resistance detailIP57 (IEC 60529) for the AirPods Pro and charging caseIPX4 for both earbuds and charging case
Works withFull features with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro on the latest software; works as Bluetooth headphones with other devices, with limited featuresApple H1 enables automatic switching, Audio Sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My; Beats Android app adds pairing, controls, battery status, location and a fit test
ColoursWhiteJet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, Power Pink
In the boxAirPods Pro 3, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, silicone ear tips (XXS, XS, S, M, L), documentation; USB-C cable sold separatelyEarbuds, charging case, four ear tip sizes, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; USB-C cable and power adapter sold separately

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