Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance

Headphones Comparison, Reviews and Tests

Side by side comparison and review of Apple AirPods (1st generation) and Beats Powerbeats High-Performance. 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

Apple AirPods (1st generation) vs. Beats Powerbeats High-Performance Comparison Chart
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Product Type True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless Earphones - Bluetooth - wireless
Product Generation 1st generation -
Height 4.05 cm -
Width 1.65 cm -
Depth 1.8 cm -
Weight 4 g -
Dimensions & Weight Details Charging case: 4.43 cm x 2.13 cm x 5.35 cm / 38 g -
Colour - Black | White | Red
Protection - Sweat-resistant, water-resistant
Design - Sports
Recommended Use Portable electronics Portable electronics
SOUND QUALITY Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Headphones Form Factor Ear-bud In-ear - over-the-ear mount
Connectivity Technology Wireless Wireless
Wireless Technology Bluetooth Bluetooth
Noise Isolating - Yes Beats Powerbeats High-Performance are equipped with a noise isolating function.
Sound Output Mode Stereo Stereo
Features - Fast Fuel technology, Apple H1 chip
MICROPHONE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Form Factor Built-in Built-in
REMOTE CONTROL Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Controls Volume, answer/end, next/previous track Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant
CABLE Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Cable Type Lightning cable - detachable Lightning to USB cable
FEATURES Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Intelligent Assistant - Siri
Sensors Dual optical sensors, motion-detecting accelerometer, speech-detecting accelerometer -
Additional Functions - Wireless audio sharing
BATTERY AND CHARGING Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Battery Type Headphone battery rechargeable Rechargeable - Lithium Ion
Battery Life - 15 hour(s)
Auto On/Off Yes -
OTHERS Apple AirPods (1st generation) Beats Powerbeats High-Performance
Included Accessories Charging case Carrying case, 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
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