Beats
Powerbeats Fit
H1 chip · Wingtip · Heart-rate sensor
89
/ 100
From $199
VS
Samsung
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Dual driver · 24-bit hi-res · Galaxy AI
89
/ 100
From $249
Specdex verdict
Dead heat — it comes down to priorities.
In our weighted Specdex score, Powerbeats Fit lands at 89 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at 89. With scores tied, the decision hinges on which sub-scores matter most to you.
Pick Powerbeats Fit if…
- ✓Heart-rate monitoring during workouts
- ✓Wingtip stability for running
- ✓IPX4 sweat/water resistance
Pick Galaxy Buds3 Pro if…
- ✓Great sound with Galaxy phones
- ✓New open-stem design
- ✓Real-time translation
Powerbeats Fit 89
vs 89 Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Score breakdown
Powerbeats Fit
89 sound 88
comfort 92
battery 86
durability 92
features 86
anc 0
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
89 sound 92
comfort 84
battery 82
durability 0
features 94
anc 88
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | Powerbeats Fit | Galaxy Buds3 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver | Custom dynamic | — |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | — |
| Codecs | AAC + SBC | SSC Hi-Fi, LDAC, AAC, SBC |
| Battery | ▲ 7 h (30 h with case) | 6 h (ANC) / 26 h case |
| Charging | USB-C | — |
| Weight | 5.6 g per bud | — |
| IP rating | IPX4 | — |
| Drivers | — | 10.5 mm woofer + planar tweeter |
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
Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Pros
- +Great sound with Galaxy phones
- +New open-stem design
- +Real-time translation
Cons
- −Fit issues for some ears
- −Galaxy-first (AI features limited on iOS)
- −App needed for tuning
FAQ: Powerbeats Fit vs Galaxy Buds3 Pro
Which is better, Powerbeats Fit or Galaxy Buds3 Pro? +
Both score 89 on our weighted rubric — tied. 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 Galaxy Buds3 Pro worth the price? +
At $249, Galaxy Buds3 Pro delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in features.
Does Powerbeats Fit or Galaxy Buds3 Pro 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.