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Powerbeats Fit vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.

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Powerbeats Fit

Powerbeats Fit

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.78 g per earbud.
  • Up to 30 hours with the case.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
KSh 34,000In Stock
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Apple AirPods Pro 3

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 5.55 g.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Up to 24 hours with the case.
KSh 32,500In Stock

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Our quick verdict

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy: it has better water and dust protection (IP57).

Weight

Powerbeats Fit
49.75 g for the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
43.99 g for the case

Battery life

Powerbeats Fit
Up to 30 hours with the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Up to 24 hours with the case

Controls

Powerbeats Fit
Multifunction button per earbud
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Press once to play or pause media

Connections

Powerbeats Fit
Class 1 Bluetooth
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.3

Water resistance

Powerbeats Fit
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods Pro 3
IP57 water and dust resistance

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Powerbeats Fit

  • 5 minutes provides up to 1 hour.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
  • IPX4 water and dust resistance.
  • Works with the Beats app.

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lower price: KSh 32,500 (vs KSh 34,000).
  • Lighter charging case: 43.99 g versus 49.75 g.

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PriorityPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Weight5.78 g per earbud5.55 grams
Battery lifeUp to 30 hours with the caseUp to 24 hours with the case
ConnectionsClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth 5.3
Water resistanceIPX4 water and dust resistanceIP57 water and dust resistance
Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
SoftwareWorks with the Beats appBuilt into supported Apple operating systems

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
BrandBeatsApple
ModelPowerbeats FitAirPods Pro 3
Announced20252025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Weight5.78g per earbud; 49.75g case; 61.3g total5.55 grams
DimensionsEarbud 27.4 x 21.5 x 20.4mm; case 62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Battery LifeUp to 7 hours; up to 30 hours with charging caseUp to 8 hours of listening time on a single charge with Active Noise Cancellation enabled (up to 7.5 hours with Spatial Audio and Head Tracking enabled); Up to 6.5 hours of listening time on a single charge with heart rate sensing during workouts; Up to 10 hours of listening time on a single charge in Transparency using the Hearing Aid feature
Fast Charging5 minutes provides up to 1 hour5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless Charging—Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
ConnectionClass 1 BluetoothBluetooth
App SupportBeats app on Android; native Apple integrationBuilt into supported Apple operating systems; no separate app
Bluetooth—Bluetooth 5.3
Connector—Wireless audio connection
Cable Length—No audio cable included

Features

Features specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; Android voice assistantSiri
SensorsAuto Play/Pause wear sensorsSkin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control
Special FeaturesApple H1 chip; tuck-to-lock wingtips; Fit TestLive Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Active Noise CancellationAdaptive ANCYes
Transparency / Ambient ModeYesAdaptive Audio; Transparency mode; Conversation Awareness
Spatial AudioPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head trackingPersonalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking
Microphones6 advanced microphones; dual beamforming microphones per earbud for callsDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Apple H1 chipCustom high dynamic range amplifier; Adaptive Audio; Conversation Awareness; Voice Isolation; Personalized Volume; Loud Sound Reduction; Adaptive EQ; Studio-quality audio recording; Vent system for pressure equalization; Apple H2 headphone chip; Apple second-generation Ultra Wideband chip in MagSafe Charging Case
Drivers—Custom high-excursion Apple driver

Charging Case

Charging Case specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Case TypeCharging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Case Battery LifeIncluded in total battery figures aboveUp to 24 hours of listening time with Active Noise Cancellation enabled
Case ChargingUSB-CWorks with MagSafe charger, Apple Watch charger, Qi-certified chargers, or USB-C connector
Case Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Case Dimensions62.5 x 55.4 x 27.5mm47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm
Case Weight49.75g43.99 grams
Case FeaturesCharging caseIncludes a speaker for use with Find My
Case Wireless Charging—Yes
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP57

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
ControlsMultifunction button per earbudPress once to play or pause media; Press once to answer a call or mute or unmute; Press once for camera remote; Press twice to end a call; Press twice to skip forward; Press three times to skip back; Press and hold to switch between listening modes; Swipe up or down to adjust volume
Water & Dust ResistanceIPX4 (earbuds and case)Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats FitApple AirPods Pro 3
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Fit earbudsAirPods Pro 3
Charging CaseCharging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging CableUSB-C cable sold separatelyUSB-C charge cable sold separately
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L; secure-fit wingtipsSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)
DocumentationQuick Start Guide and warranty cardDocumentation

Similarities

  • Both have active noise cancellation.
  • Both have an ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
  • Both charge over USB-C.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.
  • Same spatial audio: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking.

In summary

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the better buy for almost everyone, with better water and dust protection.

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