Earbuds / Compare
Beats Powerbeats Fit vs Nothing Ear (3)
Product A: Beats
74 of 166 known
Change Beats Powerbeats Fit
Product B: Nothing
95 of 166 known
86 of 157 fields differ
- 37 different values
- 49 known for one only
- 16 the same
- 55 missing for both
Biggest differences
Each bar uses the scale of all 138 earbuds.
- Battery lifeA: 7hB: 10hNothing is 3 h higher.
- With caseA: 30hB: 38hNothing is 8 h higher.
Size, drawn to scale
Front and side.
- ABeats: 21.5 × 20.4 mm
- BNothing: 21.5 × 30.5 mm
Weight
0 to 80 g
Weight per bud
A5.78g
B5.2g
All 166 fields
Every value links to where we found it.


General
7 of 8 differ
Series
Model numbers
A3476, A3477, A3479, ME2J4LL/A, ME2K4LL/A, ME2L4LL/A, ME2M4LL/A1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker ProductGroup links US color SKUs. A3476/A3477/A3479 independently established by exact original safety document.
GTIN / EAN
6974434226791, 697443422678412Retailer paged.otto.de/files/55d6413c-1574-5555-87e8-974bc4bfc77f.pdfRead 30 September 2026One-page exact Ear3 branded factsheet, EAN-Codes box: 6974434226784 black and 6974434226791 white. Identifier labels establish EAN, independent of store sku/checksum.13Retailer pageboulanger.scene7.com/is/content/Boulanger/6974434226784_f_0Read 30 September 2026CODES EAN box explicitly identifies white 6974434226791 and black6974434226784.
Announced
Status
Predecessor
Beats Fit Pro1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker FAQ says Powerbeats Fit is the next evolution of Beats Fit Pro. Existing record is the 2021 Fit Pro generation, not Powerbeats Pro 2.
Nothing Ear4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026RTINGS says the Nothing Ear (3) replaces the Nothing Ear.14Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-truly-wirelessRead 23 October 2026RTINGS calls the Nothing Ear (3) the successor to the Nothing Ear.
Successor
Not available
Not available
Launch price (US)
Launch price (EU)
Not available
Markets
Colours
Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Power Pink, Spark Orange1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker Powerbeats Fit product page. US reference Jet Black ME2J4LL/A.
Design
2 of 4 differ
Form factor
Bud shape
Use one bud alone
Not available
Either bud3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Each earbud can function independently8Owner's manualsupport.nothing.tech/hc/en-us/sections/38937892085265-Product-FeatureRead 30 September 2026Can I use just one earbud FAQ: either can be used alone after the pair has been paired together.
RGB lighting
Not available
Not available
Drivers and sound
13 of 17 differ
Drivers per bud
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
Not availableBNothing Ear (3)
| Type | Diameter (mm) | Count per earbud |
|---|---|---|
| Dynamic | 12 | 1 |
Driver type
Not available
Driver size
Not available
12mm
Drivers per bud
Not available
1
Diaphragm material
Not available
Frequency response
Not available
Impedance
Not available
Sensitivity
Not available
Not available
Sensitivity reference
Not available
Not available
Max sample rate
Not available
Max bit depth
Not available
Adaptive EQ
Not available
Personalised sound
Not available
Onboard EQ
Not available
Not available
Custom EQ bands
Not available
EQ presets
Not available
Volume limit
Not available
Not available
Spatial audio
2 of 2 differ
Spatial audio
Head tracking
Noise cancelling
3 of 11 differ
Active noise cancelling
ANC type
Not available
Not available
ANC microphones in both earbuds
Not available
Not available
Adaptive ANC
ANC levels
Not available
ANC attenuation (claimed)
Not available
Transparency mode
Adjustable transparency
Not available
Not available
Automatic ANC and transparency blend
Not available
Not available
Conversation detection
Not available
Not available
Measured
6 of 23 differ
Frequency response notes (measured)
Sub-bass is emphasized, upper bass and mids are recessed, treble has detail before a high-frequency roll-off.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own published response commentary/curve, supplemented by exact comparison article. No invented numeric bass or treble amount, impedance or sensitivity.9Measurementsoundguys.com/beats-powerbeats-fit-vs-beats-powerbeats-pro-2-146448Read 8 October 2026Objective Measurements section distinguishes Fit from Pro 2 response, describes sub-bass <100 Hz emphasis, 100-900 Hz upper-bass/mid recession and 2-7 kHz treble detail with upper roll-off. Test EQ/level/codec unspecified. No numeric curve reading.
Bass amount (measured)
Not available
Treble amount (measured)
Not available
Deviation from target (measured)
Not available
Not available
Consistency between fittings (measured)
Not available
Not available
Harmonic distortion (measured)
Not available
Not available
Sound leakage (measured)
Not available
Not available
Noise isolation (measured)
Not available
Not available
Noise isolation, best (measured)
Not available
Not available
Passive isolation (measured)
Not available
Not available
Call quality notes (measured)
Speech is intelligible but lacks clarity. Office, street and wind noise are poorly suppressed.8Reviewsoundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954Read 8 October 2026Own microphone sample tests in ideal, office, street, wind and reverberant conditions. Host/codec/firmware unspecified. Numeric microphone metrics not inferred.
Speech is intelligible but slightly congested. The earbud microphones reject a broad range of background noise. The case Super Mic captures higher-fidelity audio when held near the mouth.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Microphone verdict paragraph distinguishes earbud mic results from case Super Mic, method 2.3. Detailed test settings are locked.
Mic low-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Not available
Mic high-frequency extension (measured)
Not available
Not available
Mic speech-to-noise ratio (measured)
Not available
Not available
Latency (measured)
Not available
Not available
Bluetooth latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Not available
2.4 GHz latency, worst (measured)
Not available
Not available
Latency in game mode (measured)
Not available
Not available
Battery life (measured)
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 7.17 |
BNothing Ear (3)
| ANC | Hours (h) |
|---|---|
| Yes | 5.2 |
| Yes | 5.3 |
Source3Reviewsoundguys.com/nothing-ear-3-review-144486Read 30 September 2026Battery paragraph: 5 h 12 min with ANC on, one charge. Source does not state codec.4Measurementrtings.com/headphones/reviews/nothing/ear-3-in-earRead 30 September 2026Public Travel verdict explicitly says 5.3 h with ANC enabled. 5.2 h is the separate SoundGuys result.
Longest tested use per charge
7.17h
5.3h
Battery life with case (measured)
Not available
Not available
Full charge time (measured)
Not available
Not available
Weight per bud (measured)
Not available
Not available
Microphones and calls
4 of 7 differ
Voice microphones in both earbuds
Not available
All microphones in both earbuds
Bone conduction voice sensor
Not available
Mic noise reduction
Call audio bandwidth
Not available
Not available
Mic mute control
Not available
Sidetone
Not available
Not available
Connectivity
11 of 18 differ
Chip
Not available
Connections
Bluetooth
Not available
Bluetooth codecs
Bluetooth profiles
Not available
Not available
LE Audio
Not available
Auracast
Not available
Not available
Multipoint
Multipoint devices
Not available
Multipoint with LDAC
Not available
Not available
Paired devices remembered
Not available
Automatic switching between own devices
Not available
Fast pairing
Google Fast Pair, Microsoft Swift Pair1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Feature and spec table: Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair.
Audio sharing
Not available
Wireless range (claimed)
Not available
Wireless receiver
Not available
Not available
Receiver connector
Not available
Not available
Simultaneous 2.4 GHz and Bluetooth audio
Not available
Not available
Latency
3 of 3 differ
Low latency mode
Not available
Claimed latency
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
Not availableBNothing Ear (3)
| Connection | Mode | Latency (ms) |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Game Mode with a Nothing phone | 110 |
Lowest claimed latency
Not available
110ms
Compatibility
3 of 4 differ
Platforms
Connection per platform
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Platform | Connection | Microphone works |
|---|---|---|
| iOS | Bluetooth | Yes |
| Android | Bluetooth | Yes |
| macOS | Bluetooth | Not available |
Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact guide documents Apple/Android Bluetooth audio and calls. Mac pairing is explicit in linked Pair Beats guide, but Mac microphone routing is not separately asserted from mere pairing.6Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev46c519179/webRead 8 October 2026Current Pair Beats guide explicitly supports iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Powerbeats Fit listed in guide scope. Only Bluetooth routes stored, no USB-C audio claim.
BNothing Ear (3)
Not availableFeatures that need a specific device
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Apple automatic switching and Audio Sharing | Compatible Apple devices signed into same Apple Account for switching. Audio Sharing requires supported iPhone, iPad or Apple TV and second compatible Beats/AirPods pair. |
| Personalized Spatial Audio and head tracking | Compatible Apple hardware/software and supported content/apps. iPhone TrueDepth camera required to create personal profile. Android Apple Music spatial content does not establish dynamic head tracking. |
| Android settings and one-touch pairing | Beats app for Android for fit test, control customization, battery status, updates and Locate My Beats. One-touch Android pairing is app-supported, not assumed Google Fast Pair. |
| Volume buttons | Enable Volume Control and assign press-and-hold in Apple settings or Android Beats app. Listening-mode and assistant hold actions then become unavailable. |
| ANC Off button cycle | Off listening mode is not enabled in press-and-hold cycle by default. Select Off in control settings to include it. |
| Siri | Compatible Apple device and Siri setup. Siri availability depends on language and region. Android uses its own configured voice assistant. |
Source4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact Powerbeats Fit guide and linked settings support pages. Current OS guide scope does not establish minimum original firmware. No universal latest-OS minimum claimed.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Off mode not enabled by default. Hold reassignment and volume-control tradeoff explicitly documented. Exact Powerbeats Fit guide links to this supported-controls procedure.
BNothing Ear (3)
| Feature | Needs |
|---|---|
| Latency as low as 110 ms | Paired with Nothing phone devices, with Game Mode turned on |
| Essential Space | Select Nothing devices with the Essential Key |
| Talk to ChatGPT | Pair with a compatible Nothing phone and configure the control in the Nothing X app. |
| Find My and device renaming | Android 10 onwards |
| Super Mic with Dual Connection | Only one microphone system can be active at a time. Dual Connection can slow Super Mic activation. Super Mic is prioritized with Dual Connection off. |
| LDAC high-resolution playback | Connected source must support LDAC. AAC and SBC are the other supported Bluetooth codecs. |
Official licence
Not available
Not available
Battery and charging
9 of 13 differ
Battery per bud
Not available
User-replaceable earbud battery
Not available
Claimed battery life
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
| Mode | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|
| ANC off | No | 7 |
| ANC off | Yes | 30 |
| ANC on | No | 6 |
| ANC on | Yes | 24 |
| Transparency | No | 6 |
| Transparency | Yes | 24 |
BNothing Ear (3)
| Mode | Codec | Includes case recharges | Hours (h) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ANC off | AAC | No | 10 |
| ANC on | AAC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC off | AAC | Yes | 38 |
| ANC on | AAC | Yes | 22 |
| ANC off | LDAC | No | 5.5 |
| ANC on | LDAC | No | 3.5 |
| Call | Not available | No | 5 |
| Call | Not available | Yes | 19 |
Longest claimed use per charge
7h
10h
Playback per charge with ANC (claimed)
6h
5.5h
Playback per charge without ANC (claimed)
7h
10h
Total with case (claimed)
30h
38h
Total with case and ANC (claimed)
24h
22h
Talk time (claimed)
Not available
5h
Full charge time, buds
Not available
Not available
Charging guidance
Not available
Not available
Quick charge time
Earbud playback after quick charge
Charging case
4 of 10 differ
Case battery
Not available
User-replaceable case battery
Not available
Case charging port
Case full charge time
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging
Wireless standards
Not available
Not available
Wireless charging power
Not available
Speaker in case
Not available
Not available
Screen on case
Not available
Not available
Case works as audio transmitter
Not available
Not available
Controls
4 of 5 differ
Controls
Earbud volume control
Buttons4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Guide links volume press-and-hold setup on Apple and Android. Buttons must be reassigned, replacing mode/assistant hold action. No dedicated volume rocker.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev50d3a7815/webRead 8 October 2026Volume press-and-hold settings on iPhone/iPad, Mac and Android. Enabling it replaces listening-mode/Siri hold action, unlike dedicated Pro 2 rocker.
Gestures
Press once, Press twice, Press three times, Press and hold4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone.
Pinch, Double Pinch, Triple Pinch, Hold, Pinch and Hold1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Controls table lists pinch, double pinch, triple pinch, hold and pinch and hold.
Remappable controls
Sensors and health
1 of 9 differ
In-ear detection
Sensors
Not available
Not available
Heart rate sensor
Not available
Not available
Skin temperature sensing
Not available
Not available
Hearing aid feature
Not available
Not available
Medical clearances
Not available
Not available
Hearing protection
Not available
Not available
Health features
Not available
Not available
Fit and durability
3 of 7 differ
Ear tips included
Ear tip materials
Stabilisers
Ear tip fit test
Dust and water rating, buds
Dust and water rating, case
Water resistance depth
Not available
Not available
Software
3 of 6 differ
Companion app
App platforms
User firmware updates
Finding network
Apple Find My, Last location in the app1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact FAQ supports Find My on Apple devices and Locate My Beats last-known location through Android Beats app. App tracking is not Google Find Hub.
Not available
Precision finding
Not available
Not available
Live translation
Not available
Not available
Dimensions and weight
4 of 4 differ
Weight per bud
Bud dimensions
Width21.5Height20.4Depth27.4mm(0.8 × 0.8 × 1.1 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker explicitly Width 2.15 cm, Height 2.04 cm and Length 2.74 cm per bud. Metric dimensions exactly converted to 21.5/20.4/27.4 mm, source Length mapped to depth.
Width21.5Height30.5Depth20.75mm(0.8 × 1.2 × 0.8 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Buds dimensions: width 21.5 mm, height 30.5 mm, depth 20.75 mm
Case weight
Not available
Case dimensions
Width55.4Height27.5Depth62.5mm(2.2 × 1.1 × 2.5 in)1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Maker Width 5.54 cm, Height 2.75 cm, Length 6.25 cm case, converted 55.4/27.5/62.5 mm. Empty case weight separately 49.75 g. No arithmetic mass calculation.
Width55.5Height55.5Depth22.25mm(2.2 × 2.2 × 0.9 in)1Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Case dimensions: width 55.5 mm, height 55.5 mm, depth 22.25 mm. Buds and case weigh 71.4 g together, so case_weight_g is left out
Certifications
1 of 3 differ
Hi-Res Audio
Not available
Communication certifications
Not available
Not available
FCC IDs
2AZEQ-B173R, 2AZEQ-B173L, 2AZEQ-B173C10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Regulatory section prints right/left/case FCC IDs.
Other certifications
Not available
Not available
In the box
2 of 2 differ
In the box
Powerbeats Fit wireless earbuds, Charging case, Ear tips in XS, S, M and L, Quick Start Guide, Warranty card1Maker product pagebeatsbydre.com/earbuds/powerbeats-fitRead 8 October 2026Exact maker list. Power adapter and USB-C cable expressly sold separately, so no included cable row.
Earbuds x 2, Charging case x 1, Ear tips x 3 pairs, User guide, Safety and warranty information, USB-C to USB-C cable x 11Maker product pageus.nothing.tech/products/ear-3Read 30 September 2026Page lists these in capitals
Cables included
ABeats Powerbeats Fit
Not availableBNothing Ear (3)
| Type | Count |
|---|---|
| USB-C to USB-C | 1 |
Links
Not compared
Product page
Spec sheet
Manual
support.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/web4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/guide/beats/dev6f7b5266d/webRead 8 October 2026Exact shared guide explicitly includes Powerbeats Fit, not inferred from Fit Pro alone. Playback/call actions can use either bud. Current guide describes iOS 27/other Apple 27 and Beats app for Android.
d.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdf10Owner's manuald.otto.de/files/a43ba334-6eca-54b3-8512-5edd62424088.pdfRead 30 September 2026Nothing Ear (3) Quick Start Guide and safety/warranty booklet, model B173, manufacturer-authored document hosted by Otto. Official full-guide link was unavailable.
EPREL registration number
Not available
Not available
Warranty
1 of 1 differ
Both are also in the API. Back to all earbuds.



















