Earbuds Guide
Beats vs AirPods
Beats and AirPods are both owned by Apple and share chip technology, but target different design identities and, often, different price points.
AirPods Max 2#1Apple
AirPods Max 2
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AirPods Pro 3
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Beats
Beats Powerbeats Fit
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Powerbeats Pro 2
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Solo Buds Kim Edition
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AirPods Max (USB-C)
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AirPods 4 (ANC)
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AirPods 4
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Solo Buds
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AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C)
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Studio Buds+
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AirPods Pro 2 (Lightning)
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Same company, different identity
Beats leans toward a distinct design and bass-forward tuning reputation, while AirPods emphasize minimal design and deep Apple ecosystem integration.
Compare the generation, not just the brand
A newer Beats model should not be compared automatically with an older AirPods generation, or vice versa — check release date and price together.
Use the live comparison
The candidates below are pulled from the current database so you can open individual product pages side by side.