Beats
Powerbeats Fit
H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor
89
/ 100
From $199
VS
Powerbeats Fit wins by 1
Apple
AirPods 4 (ANC)
True-wireless · 2024
88
/ 100
From $179
Specdex verdict
Powerbeats Fit takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, Powerbeats Fit lands at 89 and AirPods 4 (ANC) at 88. That puts Powerbeats Fit ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick Powerbeats Fit if…
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- ✓Wingtip stability for running
- ✓IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Pick AirPods 4 (ANC) if…
- ✓Compact carry
- ✓Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- ✓Quick pair
Powerbeats Fit 89
vs 88 AirPods 4 (ANC)
Score breakdown
Powerbeats Fit
89 sound 88
comfort 92
battery 86
durability 92
features 86
anc 0
AirPods 4 (ANC)
88 sound 87
comfort 86
battery 78
durability 0
features 84
anc 85
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Powerbeats Fit | AirPods 4 (ANC) |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
| Type | — | True-wireless |
| Release year | — | 2024 |
Powerbeats Fit
Pros
- +Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- +Wingtip stability for running
- +IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Cons
- −No ANC (Beats Fit Pro had it)
- −Charging case lacks Qi wireless
- −Mainly an Apple-ecosystem play
AirPods 4 (ANC)
Pros
- +Compact carry
- +Platform integration (brand-dependent)
- +Quick pair
Cons
- −Battery life limited
- −Fit varies by ear
- −Case bulkier than pod
FAQ: Powerbeats Fit vs AirPods 4 (ANC)
Which is better, Powerbeats Fit or AirPods 4 (ANC)? +
Powerbeats Fit scores 89 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is Powerbeats Fit worth the price? +
At $199, Powerbeats Fit delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in comfort.
Is AirPods 4 (ANC) worth the price? +
At $179, AirPods 4 (ANC) delivers a Specdex score of 88 — strongest in sound.
Does Powerbeats Fit or AirPods 4 (ANC) 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.