Fit
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Four ear-tip sizes
- CMF Ear B173
- Three pairs of ear tips
Headphones comparison
Beats Powerbeats Pro vs CMF Ear B173
Compare sound, battery life, fit, controls and connections.
01Selected  Beats Powerbeats Pro
KSh 22,300In Stock | 02  CMF Ear (3) B173
KSh 21,500In Stock |
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Our quick verdict
Choose the Beats Powerbeats Pro if you want faster recharging (5 minutes) and longer battery life (up to 9 hours). Choose the CMF Ear B173 if you want a newer model (2025) and a lower price (KSh 800 less).
Controls
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud
- CMF Ear B173
- Pinch controls on earbuds
Connections
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Bluetooth wireless
- CMF Ear B173
- Bluetooth 5.4
Charging
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours
- CMF Ear B173
- 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds
Sensors
- Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers
- CMF Ear B173
- In-ear detection, pinch sensor
Key differences
The main differences to help you choose.
Beats Powerbeats Pro
- Recharges faster: 5 minutes (vs 1.17 hours).
- Longer rated battery life: up to 9 hours (vs 5.5 hours).
CMF Ear B173
- Newer model: released in 2025 (vs 2019).
- Lower price: KSh 21,500 (vs KSh 22,300).
- Supports spatial audio.
- Hi-Res Audio certified.
- Active noise cancellation.
- Connects to two devices at once.
What matters most to you?
6 priorities selected.
| Priority | Beats Powerbeats Pro | CMF Ear B173 |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | Four ear-tip sizes | Three pairs of ear tips |
| Battery life | Up to 9 hours per charge; listed playback: 24 hours with the case | Up to 5.5 hours with ANC |
| Controls | Volume rocker and multifunction Beats button on each earbud | Pinch controls on earbuds |
| Connections | Bluetooth wireless | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Charging | 5 minutes for up to 1.5 hours | 5 minutes provides 1 hour on earbuds |
| Sensors | Optical wear detection, speech and motion accelerometers | In-ear detection, pinch sensor |
| Microphones | Dual beamforming microphones with speech-detecting accelerometers | Six MEMS microphones and two voice pickup units |
| Voice assistant | Hands-free Hey Siri with compatible Apple devices | Charging-case Talk button activates voice assistant |
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Detailed comparison
Explore the full specifications, section by section.
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
Choose Beats Powerbeats Pro for longer rated battery life and faster recharging; CMF Ear B173 is the cheaper choice if you do not need longer rated battery life.
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