Beats Powerbeats Pro Black
Score: 83/100
Apple AirPods 3
Score: 78/100Rankings
The Powerbeats Pro 2 are true-wireless sports earbuds featuring secure earhooks, active noise cancellation, and up to 45 hours of total playback. Their bulky charging case and limited color palette are notable trade-offs. Ideal for athletes within the Apple ecosystem seeking ANC and fitness tracking.
Apple AirPods (3rd generation) provide an open-fit design with up to 30 hours of total battery life and spatial audio support. They omit active noise cancellation and may not seal as tightly as in-ear models. Best for Apple users who prioritize lightweight comfort and long battery over ANC.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hoursbest | 6 hours | |
24 hours | 30 hoursbest | |
| ↓ lower better | — | 5 minutesbest |
| ↓ lower better | 18.14 gbest | 42.19 g |
1best | — | |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(2) | ||
Battery Life (Earbuds) (hours) | 9 hours | 6 hours |
Battery Life (With Case) (hours) | 24 hours | 30 hours |
Connectivity(1) | ||
Bluetooth Version | unspecified | 5.0 |
Build & Design(2) | ||
Total Weight (including case) (g) | 18.14 g | 42.19 g |
Fit Type | earhook | Open-fit |
Audio(2) | ||
Active Noise Cancellation | true | false |
Transparency Mode | true | false |
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Professional reviewers highlight the Powerbeats Pro 2 as a major step forward for Beats sports earbuds, emphasizing the secure earhook fit, the addition of ANC and heart-rate monitoring, and the long 45-hour battery life. They also note that while the case is smaller than before, its bulk remains a downside, and the limited color selection may deter style-focused buyers.
Everyday users overwhelmingly praise the stable, sweat-proof fit and the powerful, balanced sound for workouts, while also valuing the long battery life and hands-free controls. Recurring complaints focus on the still-bulky charging case, occasional fit challenges for smaller ears, and the narrow range of available colors.
Everyday users appreciate the lightweight design, long total battery life, and Spatial Audio, but note the lack of ANC and that the open-fit design may not provide a secure seal for some listeners.
“"most ambitious" with 20% lighter buds, smaller case, IPX4 rating, heart rate sensor, ANC (Beats' best)”
“"great for sports" with stable hooks, breathability, and easy controls”
