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Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Nothing Ear (3)

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BeatsPowerbeats FitNothingEar (3)
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2025September 2025
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesNo
Driver size–12 mm
Impedance–32 ohms
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC and LDAC
ChipApple H1–
DriversCustom acoustic platform with axial-aligned drivers; diameter not published12 mm dynamic driver with a patterned PMI dome and TPU surround; 20 Hz – 40 kHz frequency range
Noise cancelling detail–Real-time adaptive ANC, up to 45 dB depth and 5000 Hz bandwidth (Nothing's figures); High, Mid, Low and Adaptive modes; Transparency mode and ear-tip fit test
Audio featuresAdaptive EQ; personalised spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.4 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)Static spatial audio; Personal Sound hearing profile by Audiodo; advanced EQ, Dynamic Bass Enhancement and low-latency mode
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 5.5 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 22 hours
Wireless charging–Yes
Battery life detailUp 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 onAAC with ANC provides up to 5.5 hours, or 22 hours including case recharges; without ANC, 10 hours or 38 hours total. LDAC with ANC provides 3.5 hours, or 5.5 hours without ANC. Tested at 50% volume and 25°C; 55 mAh per bud and 500 mAh case
Charging caseUSB-CUSB-C charging to full in 70 minutes, or wireless charging in 120 minutes; case base made from 100% recycled aluminium
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playbackWith ANC off, 10 minutes charging provides up to 10 hours including case recharges; 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour from earbuds alone
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.78 g5.2 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IP54
Bluetooth5.45.4
Two devices at once–Yes
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; configurable playback, call, volume, voice assistant and listening-mode controls; automatic play and pauseCustomisable pinch controls and in-ear detection; TALK button selects the case Super Mic
MicrophonesThree per earbud, with beamforming for callsThree MEMS microphones and a voice pickup unit per bud; dual-microphone Super Mic in the case for calls and voice notes
Fit and ear tipsFlexible wing tips and silicone ear tips in XS, S, M and L; fit test on Apple devices and in the Android appFour sizes of silicone ear tips (XS, S, M and L)
Case weight49.75 gEarbuds and case together weigh 71.4 g; standalone case weight not specified
DimensionsEarbud 2.74 × 2.15 × 2.04 cm; case 6.25 × 5.54 × 2.75 cmEach bud 30.5 × 21.5 × 20.75 mm (H × W × D); case 55.5 × 55.5 × 22.25 mm (H × W × D)
Water resistance detailIPX4 for both earbuds and charging caseIP54 for both earbuds and case
Works withApple H1 enables automatic switching, Audio Sharing, hands-free Siri and Find My; Beats Android app adds pairing, controls, battery status, location and a fit testNothing X app; Android 6.0 or later and iOS 13 or later; two-device connection, Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair. Essential Space voice-note transcription and ChatGPT integration require compatible Nothing OS devices
ColoursJet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, Power PinkBlack, White
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, four ear tip sizes, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; USB-C cable and power adapter sold separatelyEarbuds, charging case, four sizes of ear tips, USB-C cable, safety information and user guide

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