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.
DESIGN AND DIMENSIONS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
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Product Type | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | True wireless earphones - Bluetooth - wireless | |
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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 |
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Headphones Form Factor | Ear-bud | In-ear - over-the-ear mount | |
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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 |
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Form Factor | Built-in | Built-in | |
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Microphone Operation Mode | Beamforming | - | |
Microphones Included | 2 | - |
REMOTE CONTROL | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
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Controls | Volume, answer/end, next/previous track | Volume, answer/end, play/pause, next/previous track, voice assistant |
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CABLE | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
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Cable Type | USB-C to Lightning cable | Lightning to USB cable |
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FEATURES | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
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Internet of Things (IoT) Compatible | Yes | - | |
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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 |
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Battery Type | Headphone battery rechargeable | Headphone battery rechargeable - Lithium Ion | |
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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 |
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Wireless Charging Standards | Qi | - | |
Auto On/Off | Yes | Yes |
OTHERS | Apple AirPods (3rd generation) | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
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Included Accessories | Wireless charging case, Lightning to USB-C cable | Charging case, Lightning to USB cable, ear tips with four size options | |
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Compatibility | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | iPhone, iPad, iPod, Mac | |
Compliant Standards | - | Bluetooth Class 1 | |
Service & Support | Limited warranty - 1 year | Limited warranty - 1 year |