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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beats Powerbeats Pro

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AppleAirPods Pro 3BeatsPowerbeats Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2025May 2019
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency modeYes–
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-CNo–
ChipH2Apple H1
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driver and custom high dynamic range amplifierLinear piston drivers with a pressurised airflow design
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 isolationPassive noise isolation only; no active noise cancelling (SoundGuys)
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 ProClass 1 Bluetooth; Bluetooth 5.0 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 9 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hours–
Wireless chargingYesNo
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 featureMore than 24 hours of combined playback with the case; the maker does not give an upper bound
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 cableLightning; no wireless charging (Macworld)
Fast charging5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listeningA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1.5 hours of playback; 15 minutes gives up to 4.5 hours
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.55 g11 g
Water and sweat resistanceIP57IPX4
Bluetooth5.35.0
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 InteractionsVolume rocker and multi-function button on each earbud; optical sensors for automatic play/pause; motion sensors for idle sleep
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; speech-detecting accelerometerTwo beamforming microphones and a speech-detecting accelerometer per earbud
Fit and ear tipsFoam-infused silicone ear tips in five sizes (XXS, XS, S, M, L)Adjustable ear hooks and four ear tip sizes
Case weight43.99 g80 g
Dimensions–Earbud height 2.3 cm, length 5.9 cm, width 3.8 cm; case height 4.3 cm, length and width 7.7 cm
Water resistance detailIP57 (IEC 60529) for the AirPods Pro 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 with hands-free Siri and pairing across devices on the same iCloud account; manual Android Bluetooth pairing; Find My
ColoursWhiteOriginally announced in Black, Ivory, Moss and Navy; Black shipped first
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, Lightning to USB-A cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty card

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