AirPods 4 (ANC)
True-wireless · 2024
Powerbeats Fit
H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor
Powerbeats Fit takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, AirPods 4 (ANC) lands at 88 and Powerbeats Fit at 89. That puts Powerbeats Fit ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick AirPods 4 (ANC) if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Pick Powerbeats Fit if…
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- ✓Wingtip stability for running
- ✓IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Winner by scenario
Derived from the sub-score breakdown · not a separate testComfort
Powerbeats FitCompared on the comfort sub-score
Powerbeats Fit leads on comfort (92 vs 86).
Sound
TieCompared on the sound sub-score
Effectively tied — neither pulls a 2-point weighted lead.
Features
Powerbeats FitCompared on the features sub-score
Powerbeats Fit leads on features (86 vs 84).
Value for money
TieSpecdex score per dollar at MSRP
Effectively tied — similar score-per-dollar at MSRP.
Score breakdown
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | AirPods 4 (ANC) | Powerbeats Fit |
|---|---|---|
| Type | True-wireless | — |
| Release year | 2024 | — |
| Driver | — | Custom dynamic |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.3 |
| Codecs | — | AAC + SBC |
| Battery | — | 7 h (30 h with case) |
| Charging | — | USB-C |
| Weight | — | 5.6 g per bud |
| IP rating | — | IPX4 |
AirPods 4 (ANC)
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
Powerbeats Fit
- +Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- +Wingtip stability for running
- +IPX4 sweat/water resistance
- −No ANC (Beats Fit Pro had it)
- −Charging case lacks Qi wireless
- −Mainly an Apple-ecosystem play
FAQ: AirPods 4 (ANC) vs Powerbeats Fit
Which is better, AirPods 4 (ANC) or Powerbeats Fit? +
Powerbeats Fit scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is AirPods 4 (ANC) worth the price? +
At $179, AirPods 4 (ANC) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Is Powerbeats Fit worth the price? +
At $199, Powerbeats Fit delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in comfort.
Does AirPods 4 (ANC) or Powerbeats Fit last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.
Which is better for comfort, AirPods 4 (ANC) or Powerbeats Fit? +
Powerbeats Fit — leads on comfort (92 vs 86). Compared on the comfort sub-score.
Which is better for features, AirPods 4 (ANC) or Powerbeats Fit? +
Powerbeats Fit — leads on features (86 vs 84). Compared on the features sub-score.