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Earbud comparison

Powerbeats Pro 2 vs Apple AirPods Pro 3

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

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Powerbeats Pro 2

Powerbeats Pro 2

  • In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
  • 8.7 g per earbud.
  • Uses USB-C for charging.
  • Noise cancellation for listening.
  • Class 1 Bluetooth.
KSh 32,500In 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 Powerbeats Pro 2 lasts longer per charge (10 hours), while the Apple AirPods Pro 3 has better water and dust protection (IP57).

Weight

Powerbeats Pro 2
69 g for the case
Apple AirPods Pro 3
43.99 g for the case

Controls

Powerbeats Pro 2
Multifunction button and volume rockers on each earbud
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Press once to play or pause media

Connections

Powerbeats Pro 2
Class 1 Bluetooth
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Bluetooth 5.3

Water resistance

Powerbeats Pro 2
IPX4 water and dust resistance
Apple AirPods Pro 3
IP57 water and dust resistance

Audio

Powerbeats Pro 2
Adaptive EQ
Apple AirPods Pro 3
Custom high dynamic range amplifier

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Powerbeats Pro 2

  • Rated for up to 10 hours per charge (vs 8).

Apple AirPods Pro 3

  • IP57 water and dust resistance (vs IPX4).
  • Lighter charging case: 43.99 g versus 69 g.

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PriorityPowerbeats Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
Weight8.7 g per earbud5.55 grams
Battery lifeUp to 10 hours per charge; 45 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 1.5 hours5 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 Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
BrandBeatsApple
ModelPowerbeats Pro 2AirPods Pro 3
Announced20252025
TypeTrue Wireless In-Ear EarbudsTrue Wireless In-Ear Earbuds

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
Weight8.7g per earbud; 69g case; 77.7g total5.55 grams
DimensionsEarbud 45 x 41 x 24mm; case 75 x 66 x 34mm30.9 mm x 19.2 mm x 27.0 mm

Battery & Charging

Battery & Charging specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
Battery LifeUp to 10 hours / 45 hours with case (Adaptive EQ); 8 hours / 36 hours with case (ANC/Transparency)Up 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 1.5 hours5 minutes in the case provides around 1 hour of listening time
Charging PortUSB-CUSB-C
Wireless ChargingYes (Qi case)Yes

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple 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 Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
Voice AssistantHands-free Siri; Android voice assistantSiri
SensorsHeart-rate sensors, optical wear sensors and motion accelerometersSkin-detect sensor; Motion-detecting accelerometer; Speech-detecting accelerometer; Heart rate sensor for workouts; Touch control
Special FeaturesReal-time workout heart-rate monitoring; Apple H2 chipLive Translation for communicating across languages; Hearing Test; Hearing Aid; Automatic Conversation Boost when using Hearing Aid feature; Hearing Protection

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple 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
Microphones3 microphones per earbud; Voice IsolationDual beamforming microphones; Inward-facing microphone
Audio FeaturesAdaptive EQ; Apple H2 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 Pro 2Apple 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 Wireless ChargingYesYes
Case Dimensions75 x 66 x 34mm47.2 mm x 62.2 mm x 21.8 mm
Case Weight69g43.99 grams
Case FeaturesCharging caseIncludes a speaker for use with Find My
Case Water & Dust Resistance—IP57

Design & Controls

Design & Controls specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
ControlsMultifunction button and volume rockers on each 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)Dust, sweat, and water resistant (IP57): AirPods Pro and charging case
Ear Tips / Ear CushionsSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooksSilicone ear tips (five sizes: XXS, XS, S, M, L)

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationPowerbeats Pro 2Apple AirPods Pro 3
Headphones / EarbudsPowerbeats Pro 2 earbudsAirPods Pro 3
Charging CaseCharging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop
Charging CableUSB-C cableUSB-C charge cable sold separately
Audio CableTrue wireless designNot included
Ear Tips / AccessoriesSilicone ear tips, XS/S/M/L/XL; nickel-titanium earhooksSilicone 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

Get the Powerbeats Pro 2 if you want longer rated battery life, or the Apple AirPods Pro 3 if you would rather have better water and dust protection.

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