Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation). Compare design, sound quality and other key specifications and features to simplify the choice of your perfect headphones. Our goal is to make it easier for you to decide on the headphones that will best meet your expectations by revealing the main differences between the products.

Headphones Specifications Comparison

Beats Powerbeats3 vs. Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Product Type Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation - 1st generation
Height - 3.09 cm
Width - 2.18 cm
Depth - 2.4 cm
Weight - 5.4 g
Dimensions & Weight Details - Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 45.6 g
Colour White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black -
Protection Waterproof, sweat-resistant IPX4
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Headphones Form Factor In-ear - over-the-ear mount In-ear
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Bluetooth Version Bluetooth 4.0 Bluetooth 5.0 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3.
Active Noise Cancelling - Yes Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) are equipped with active noice cancellation.
Noise Isolating Yes - Beats Powerbeats3 are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Sound Effects - Adaptive EQ
Features - Apple H1 chip
In-Cord Volume Control Yes -
MICROPHONE Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Form Factor - Built-in
Type On-cable -
Microphone Operation Mode Mono -
REMOTE CONTROL Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Controls Volume, answer/end Answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, audio transparency, ANC on/off
CABLE Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Cable Type USB charge cable -
FEATURES Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible - Yes
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors - Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, force sensor
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging
Battery Life 12 hour(s) 5 hour(s) Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation).
Battery Life Details - Continuous playback: up to 4.5 hours
Continuous talk: up to 3.5 hours
Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling off): up to 5 hours
Continuous playback (with included charging case): up to 24 hours
Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 18 hours
Wireless Charging Standards - Qi
Auto On/Off - Yes
OTHERS Beats Powerbeats3 Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation)
Included Accessories Carrying case, 4 ear tips 3 pairs of silicone ear tips, wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable
Compatibility iPhone, iPad, iPod iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac
Service & Support Limited warranty - 1 year Limited warranty - 1 year
Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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