Apple just launched another pair of truly wireless earbuds. Here's how they compare to the new AirPods.
The Powerbeats Pro have a much different design than Apple's AirPods that includes hooks meant to be wrapped around the wearer's ear.
AirPods, comparatively, look very similar to the wired EarPods that come included with every iPhone — minus the cable.
The Powerbeats Pro also come in four different color options, which include Black, Ivory, Moss, and Navy.
AirPods only come in one color option: white.
The Powerbeats Pro headphones come with multiple ear tips, while the AirPods' fit remains the same out of the box.
The Powerbeats Pro includes ear tips in four size options, enabling wearers to customize the fit to their liking.
The Powerbeats Pro have been designed with audiophiles in mind.
The company says the new headphones feature an upgraded linear piston driver that should result in a "powerful acoustic response," adding that the upgraded sound quality means wearers won't experience much distortion when listening.
The second-generation AirPods offer clear sound, but for the most part performed just as well as the older model.
The Powerbeats Pro should also offer longer battery life than AirPods on a single charge.
The company says the Powerbeats Pro can deliver nine hours of listening time on a single charge, while the AirPods can achieve five hours of listening time and three hours of talk time according to Apple.
But unlike the AirPods, the Powerbeats Pro's case does not support wireless charging.
Apple offers the option to purchase its new AirPods with a wireless charging case for $199. Those who already own Apple's wireless earbuds can order the wireless charging case individually for $79.
With AirPods, you can double tap an earbud to access playback controls. But the Powerbeats Pro has dedicated buttons.
The Powerbeats Pro has physical keys for controlling the volume and skipping tracks.
Like the recently launched AirPods, the Powerbeats Pro run on Apple's new H1 chip.
That means they will be able to connect to your wireless devices more quickly and reliably.
They also can pair with your device automatically once the case is opened, just like AirPods.
The Powerbeats Pro headphones can automatically pair with any devices signed into your iCloud account. Android device owners can pair the Powerbeats Pro with their smartphones just like they would connect any other Bluetooth accessory.
And since it's powered by Apple's A1 chip, the Powerbeats Pro also support 'Hey Siri.'
That means wearers will be able to access Siri by just saying the phrase "Hey Siri," as is the case with Apple's new AirPods too.
Business Insider will be doing a hands-on review of the new Powerbeats Pro headphones in the coming weeks, so stay tuned for a more detailed comparison of how Apple's two wireless headphones perform in real life.
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