Apple AirPods 4
Score: 78/100
Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Score: 92/100Rankings
Powerbeats Pro 2 combine a secure ear-hook design, adaptive ANC, and a built-in heart-rate sensor, delivering up to 10 hours of playback and 45 hours total with a wireless-charging case.
The AirPods 4 deliver solid sound, excellent integration with Apple devices, and a comfortable fit, but they lack ANC and wireless charging. They are best suited for users deep in the Apple ecosystem who value spatial audio and fast charging.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
5 hours | 10 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 118 g | 8.5 gbest |
12 monthsbest | 12 monthsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Audio(1) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | false | true |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Weight (g) | 118 g | 8.5 g |
IP Rating | IP54 | IPX4 |
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 5 hours | 10 hours |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the sound quality that rivals the AirPods Pro, the comfort of the new contour, and the H2 chip's computational audio, while noting the missing ANC and limited appeal for non-Apple users.
Everyday users love the richer bass, clear call quality, secure fit during workouts, and immersive Spatial Audio, but complain about the lack of ANC, no wireless charging, and case durability.
Professional reviewers praise the Powerbeats Pro 2 for its athlete-focused design, the inclusion of a heart-rate sensor, and the powerful H2-chip-driven audio stack, while noting the smaller case and fast-charge as meaningful upgrades.
Everyday users love the sound quality, long battery life, and secure fit, especially for workouts and commuting. Common complaints revolve around the lack of a wall charger, occasional ear discomfort, and fit challenges for smaller ears, as well as ANC that feels weaker when no music is playing.
“The bass is amazing - I never knew standard AirPods could sound this good.”
“Calls are crystal clear, even on windy streets.”
“They stay in my ears during workouts - no more falling out!”
