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Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Beats Fit Pro: which should you buy?

On aggregated review scores the Apple AirPods Pro 3 comes out ahead with a HearWiki score of 86. The full breakdown - sub-scores, specs and what reviewers actually said - is below.

Our pick: Apple AirPods Pro 3 - Outstanding overall at around $179.

Score breakdown

Each axis is a 0–10 blend of what reviewers scored, not a lab measurement.

Apple AirPods Pro 3 leads on 5 of 7 measures.

  • Apple AirPods Pro 3
  • Beats Fit Pro
HearWiki score
86
77
Sound
8.6
7.7
Noise cancelling
9.3
7.8
Battery
7.3
6.8
Calls
7.4
6.4
Value
8.3
8.3
Price (USD)
$180
$110

Generation & platform

The scores rank quality. This is the other question: is the newer one actually newer technology, or the same platform in a new shell?

New platform

Apple AirPods Pro 3 (2025) against Beats Fit Pro (2021). The Apple AirPods Pro 3 is the newer platform here: Bluetooth 5.3 against 5.0 and ANC type Adaptive against Hybrid. It also adds Wireless charging and Water resistance IP57 against IPX4.

  • AirPods Pro 320254 yr newer
  • Fit Pro2021
What differsAirPods Pro 3Fit Pro

Platform

Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
ANC type
Adaptive
Hybrid

Everyday features

Wireless charging
Yes
No
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4

Level on: Top codec, Multipoint pairing, USB-C, Wear detection, Transparency mode, Companion app.

Specifications

AirPods Pro 3Fit Pro
Type
True Wireless
True Wireless
Price (USD)
$180
$110
HearWiki score
86
77
Released
2025
2021
Availability
Sold new
Still sold new
Driver
10.7 mm dynamic
9.5 mm dynamic
Driver type
dynamic
dynamic
Driver size
10.7 mm
9.5 mm
Drivers per side
1
1
Frequency response
20 Hz - 20 kHz
20 Hz - 20 kHz
Sensitivity
110 dB/mW
-
Bluetooth
5.3
5.0
Codecs
SBC, AAC
SBC, AAC
Multipoint pairing
Yes
Yes
Wireless range
-
100 m
Battery life
8 h
6 h
Battery life (ANC on)
8 h
6 h
Battery incl. case
-
24 h
Quick charge
-
5 min → 1 h
Wireless charging
Yes
No
Active noise cancelling
Yes
Yes
ANC type
adaptive
hybrid
Transparency mode
Yes
Yes
Companion app
Yes
Yes
Custom EQ
-
Yes
Wear detection
Yes
Yes
Controls
touch
both
Voice assistant
Siri
Siri
Weight
5.5 g
5.6 g
Case weight
44 g
55.1 g
Water resistance
IP57
IPX4
USB-C
Yes
Yes
Model code
-
MK2H3LL/A
Microphones
3
2
Microphone type
beamforming
-

What reviewers said

Apple AirPods Pro 3

The Apple AirPods Pro 3 are premium true wireless earbuds that combine adaptive active noise cancellation with a comfortable, secure fit. They deliver clear calls, robust battery life, and a balanced sound profile, all wrapped in an IP57-rated design that handles water and dust. With Bluetooth 5.3, multipoint connectivity, and wireless charging, they offer a polished experience for Apple and non-Apple users alike.

  • Pro:Excellent adaptive noise cancellation
  • Pro:Clear call quality with beamforming mics
  • Pro:Strong battery life of 8 hours with ANC on
  • Con:Fit may be tricky for some ears
  • Con:Premium price point
  • Con:Limited codec support (SBC, AAC only)

Beats Fit Pro

The Beats Fit Pro are sporty true wireless earbuds that pair a secure, wing-tipped fit with energetic, bass-forward sound. They deliver effective hybrid noise cancellation, transparency mode, and multipoint connectivity, making them a versatile option for workouts and daily use, though they lack wireless charging and have average call quality.

  • Pro:Secure, stable fit for exercise
  • Pro:Punchy, V-shaped sound with clear highs
  • Pro:Effective ANC and transparency modes
  • Con:No wireless charging support
  • Con:Call quality is mediocre
  • Con:Battery life is modest at 6 hours

Summaries are AI-condensed and paraphrased from published reviews and specs - not original hands-on testing. More on our method.

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