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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beats Powerbeats Pro 2

What AirPods Pro 3 does better (2) and where Powerbeats Pro 2 wins (1) — every spec side by side.

Apple AirPods Pro 3
Apple · 2025AirPods Pro 3
9.0Score
2 advantages≈ $220
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Beats Powerbeats Pro 2
Beats · 2025Powerbeats Pro 2
7.3Score
1 advantage≈ $230
7.2Noise control & calls7.2
6.7Battery8.5
9.5Build & features2.5

Why is AirPods Pro 3 better than Powerbeats Pro 2?

  1. Water resistance (IPx)IPx7 vs IPx4+75%
  2. Earbud weight (each)5.6 g vs 8.7 g+57%

Why is Powerbeats Pro 2 better than AirPods Pro 3?

  1. Total with charging case24 h vs 45 h+88%
Specifications

Side by side

Sound
FitIn-earIn-ear
Ear cup design—Closed-back
Driver type—Dynamic
Number of drivers—2
Impedance—10 Ω
Spatial / 3D audioYesYes
Head trackingYesYes
Adjustable equaliserYesYes
Noise control
Active noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency / ambient modeYesYes
Battery & charging
Battery life10 h10 h
Battery life with ANC8 h—
Total with charging case24 h45 h
Battery capacity—100 mAh
Quick charge (claimed)5 min → 1 h5 min → 1,5 h
Fast charging supportYesYes
Wireless charging (case)Yes—
Connectivity
WirelessYesYes
Bluetooth version5.3—
Bluetooth codecs—AAC
Hi-res codec (LDAC / aptX HD / LHDC)—No
aptX—No
LDAC—No
USB-CYesYes
Smart & streaming
Voice assistantSiriSiri
Companion app—Yes
Design & build
Earbud weight (each)5.6 g8.7 g
Protection ratingIP57IPX4
Water resistance (IPx)IPx7IPx4
Dust protection (IP)5—
Features
Touch controlsYes—
Hands-free callsYes—
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