Fit
- CMF Ear B173
- Three pairs of ear tips
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Four ear-tip sizes
Earbud comparison
CMF Ear B173 vs Beats Powerbeats Pro
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  CMF Ear (3) B173
KSh 21,500In Stock | 02  Beats Powerbeats Pro
KSh 22,300In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
The CMF Ear B173 has active noise cancellation and virtual surround sound, while the Beats Powerbeats Pro lasts longer between charges (up to 9 hours).
Controls
- CMF Ear B173
- Pinch controls on earbuds
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
Connections
- CMF Ear B173
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Bluetooth wireless
Charging
- CMF Ear B173
- 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
Sensors
- CMF Ear B173
- In-ear detection, pinch sensor
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
CMF Ear B173
- Active noise cancellation.
- Virtual surround sound.
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
- Ambient mode to hear your surroundings.
- Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 22,300).
- Supports spatial audio.
Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Longer rated battery life: up to 9 hours (vs 5.5 hours).
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | CMF Ear B173 | Beats Powerbeats Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Three pairs of ear tips | Four ear-tip sizes |
| Battery life | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC | Up to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case |
| Controls | Pinch controls on earbuds | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud |
| Connections | Bluetooth 5.4 | Bluetooth wireless |
| Charging | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours |
| Sensors | In-ear detection, pinch sensor | Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers |
| Microphones | Six MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers |
| Voice assistant | Charging-case Talk button activates voice assistant | Hands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices |
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Detailed comparison
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These products have the same published specifications.
Similarities
- Both have built-in microphones for calls.
- Both connect over Bluetooth.
- Same case type: charging case.
- Both use In-ear design uses sealing ear tips.
In summary
For most buyers the CMF Ear B173 is the better buy; the Beats Powerbeats Pro makes sense if you want longer battery life.
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