The AirPods Pro 2 and Beats Powerbeats Pro 2 earbuds promise a lot of the same key features, so we put them head-to-head to see which one is most worth your money.

In typical Apple fashion, the latest Beats earbuds miss out on some key features offered by the AirPods Pro 2. Despite packing the same H2 chipset, the Powerbeats Pro 2 lack Adaptive Audio support, which combines the ANC and Transparency modes to suppress loud noises without completely isolating users from their surroundings.

Looking for a set of earbuds and are thinking Apple? The flagship AirPods Pro 2 are top-tier but pricey, but the AirPods 4 with ANC might just do the trick. We help you decide.