Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Detailed comparison and review of Apple AirPods (3rd generation) and Beats Powerbeats Pro. With our comprehensive overview, you can simply compare design, sound quality, but also other key features of both headphones and easily decide which ones are the right choice for you. Our goal is to help you identify the main differences between products and find the headphones that best fit your needs and expectations.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Apple AirPods (3rd generation) vs. Beats Powerbeats Pro Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 3rd generation -
Height 3.079 cm -
Width 1.826 cm -
Depth 1.921 cm -
Weight 4.28 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 5.44 cm x 2.138 cm x 4.64 cm / 37.91 g -
Colour - Pink cloud | Black | Ivory | Lava red | Spring yellow | Glacier blue | Navy | Moss
Protection IPX4 Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 5.0 -
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Powerbeats Pro are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects Adaptive EQ -
Features Apple H1 chip Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
Microphone Operation Mode Beamforming -
Microphones Included 2 -
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Cable Type USB-C to Lightning cable Lightning to USB cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible Yes -
Intelligent Assistant Siri Siri
Sensors Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor, skin-detecting sensors -
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life 6 hour(s) 9 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats Pro lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods (3rd generation).
Battery Life Details Continuous playback: up to 6 hours
Continuous talk: up to 4 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 30 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 20 hours
Continuous playback (spatial audio on): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback: up to 9 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Wireless Charging Standards Qi -
Auto On/Off Yes Yes
OTHERS Apple AirPods (3rd generation) Beats Powerbeats Pro
Included Accessories Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable Charging case, Lightning to USB cable, ear tips with four size options
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Compliant Standards - Bluetooth Class 1
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
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