Beats Powerbeats Pro
Score: 79/100
Apple AirPods 3
Score: 79/100Rankings
The Powerbeats Pro are true-wireless earbuds with a secure-fit ear-hook design and up to 9 hours of playback on a charge, highlighted by the Apple H1 chip for fast, stable connectivity. They lack active noise cancellation and fast-charging capabilities. Ideal for athletes and Apple ecosystem users who prioritize durability and battery life.
AirPods 3 provide immersive spatial audio, adaptive EQ, and a lightweight three-driver design with MagSafe wireless charging. They omit active noise cancellation and have a non-compatible case design. Perfect for users who want high-quality sound without ANC.
| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
9 hoursbest | 6 hours | |
| ↓ lower better | 20.3 g | 4.28 gbest |
1 yearsbest | 1 yearsbest | |
| ↓ lower better | 1 hoursbest | — |
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| Attribute | | |
|---|---|---|
Battery & Power(1) | ||
Battery Life (hours) | 9 hours | 6 hours |
Build & Design(1) | ||
Weight (g) | 20.3 g | 4.28 g |
Products in the top-left offer the best value (high score, low price).
Professional reviewers praise the solid sound quality, secure fit, and H1 chip integration, while noting the absence of ANC.
Users appreciate the comfortable ear-hooks and long battery life, but miss ANC.
Professional reviewers commend the AirPods 3 for their immersive spatial audio, adaptive EQ, and three-speaker design, but criticize the lack of ANC.
Everyday users appreciate the comfortable, lightweight fit, MagSafe case, and three-speaker design, while noting the absence of ANC and case incompatibility as pain points.
