Side by side comparison and review of Beats Powerbeats3 and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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.
| DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Product Type | Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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| Product Generation | - | 2nd generation | |
| Height | - | 3.09 cm | |
| Width | - | 2.18 cm | |
| Depth | - | 2.4 cm | |
| Weight | - | 5.3 g | |
| Dimensions & Weight Details | - | Charging case: 6.06 cm x 2.17 cm x 4.52 cm / 50.8 g | |
| Colour | White | Black | Siren red | Flash blue | Shock yellow | Black, gold | Pop indigo | Pop blue | Pop violet | Pop magenta | Red, defiant black | White | |
| Protection | Waterproof, sweat-resistant | Sweat-resistant, IPX4, water-resistant | |
| Recommended Use | Portable electronics | Portable electronics |
| SOUND QUALITY | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Headphones Form Factor | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | In-ear | |
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| Connectivity Technology | Wireless | Wireless | |
| Wireless Technology | Bluetooth | Bluetooth | |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.0 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) have a more advanced version of Bluetooth than Beats Powerbeats3. |
| Active Noise Cancelling | - | Yes | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 H2 chip, Adaptive Transparency technology, vent system for pressure equalisation, MagSafe charging case with Precision Finding, MagSafe charging case with Apple U1 chip | |
| In-Cord Volume Control | Yes | - |
| MICROPHONE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Form Factor | - | Built-in | |
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| Type | On-cable | - | |
| Microphone Operation Mode | Mono | Beamforming |
| REMOTE CONTROL | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Controls | Volume, answer/end | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant, ANC/transparency |
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| CABLE | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Cable Type | USB charge cable | USB-C to Lightning cable |
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| FEATURES | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | - | Yes | |
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| Intelligent Assistant | - | Siri | |
| Sensors | - | Motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer, skin-detecting sensors, touch control | |
| Additional Functions | - | Wireless audio sharing |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | Headphone battery rechargeable - wireless charging | |
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| Battery Life | 12 hour(s) | 6 hour(s) | Beats Powerbeats3 lasts longer on a single charge than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation). |
| Battery Life Details | - | Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on): up to 6 hours Continuous playback (personalised spatial audio, head tracking on): up to 5.5 hours Continuous talk: up to 4.5 hours Continuous playback (active noise-cancelling on) (with included charging case): up to 30 hours Continuous talk (with included charging case): up to 24 hours |
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| Wireless Charging Standards | - | Qi | |
| Auto On/Off | - | Yes |
| OTHERS | Beats Powerbeats3 | Apple AirPods Pro (2nd generation) |
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| Included Accessories | Carrying case, 4 ear tips | 4 pairs of silicone ear tips (extra small, small, medium, large), Lightning to USB-C cable, MagSafe charging case with speaker and lanyard loop | |
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| Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
| Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |
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