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Updated April 11, 2024·
If price is a concern and you're looking for somewhat less expensive earbuds, the Beats Fit Pro can be a good choice with very good sound quality. If you prioritize noise isolation for air travel, need the best portability, and desire a pair optimized for Apple devices with features like spatial audio and lower latency, the Apple Airpods Pro are worth the premium. Both offer good comfort and build quality. For exercise, both are sweatproof, but the Beats have wingtips for added security. The Airpods Pro provide longer overall battery life with wireless charging, which Beats Fit Pro lacks. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Apple Airpods Pro
- Good for phone calls
- Excellent for air travel
- Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
Key differences
Phone Calls
7.4
6.3
The Apple Airpods Pro is good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
8.3
7.6
The Apple Airpods Pro is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
9.1
8.3
The Apple Airpods Pro is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Cost
$249
$179
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
The Apple Airpods Pro has a price of $249 and the Beats Fit Pro costs $179.
Build Quality
9.0
8.5
The Apple Airpods Pro has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.8
6.9
The Beats Fit Pro and Apple Airpods Pro are both only fair for music.
Gaming
5.1
4.9
The Apple Airpods Pro and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.7
5.6
The Apple Airpods Pro and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
5.0 Hours
5.2 Hours
The Apple Airpods Pro has 5 hours of battery life. The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life.
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How the Apple Airpods Pro and the Beats Fit Pro compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Apple Airpods Pro | Beats Fit Pro |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$249 | $179 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Apple | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | October 1, 2019 | November 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 6.9/10 | 7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 7.4/10 | 6.4/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5.2/10 | 5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 6.1/10 | 7.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5 Hours | 5.2 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | Yes | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.5 Hours | 1.3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5.2 | 5 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 24 | 18 | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 9.1/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | No | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | No | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 9/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 8/10 | 7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.4 Grams | 5.6 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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Apple Airpods Pro
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Sound Guys
Adam Molina | January 2023
"For just $50 USD more than the original model with the wireless charging case, this is definitely the pair of buds to get. The AirPods Pro (1st generation) sounds better than the originals and has a way better fit and active noise canceling to boot. If you have an iOS device, just get this."
Beats Fit Pro
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Lili Katz | January 2024
"The Beats Fit Pro is just as easy to use with an Android device as it is with an iPhone. It seems Apple-owned Beats is trying to appeal to a wider market, and it works. The Fit Pro fits like a pro with the ear tip fit test and multiple ear tips. Sound quality is sure to please most athletes, but the Fit Pro is just at home in the office as it is in the gym. The main factor holding the Beats Fit Pro back from gold is the price."
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About Apple
Apple Inc. is an American technology company, founded in 1976, known for its wide range of premium products, including smartphones, computers, and audio solutions. Apple offers the very popular personal audio line AirPods, highly regarded for their wireless, smart capabilities and their seamless integration with the iPhone, iPad and Mac devices. They provide a high-quality sound, comfort and lifestyle features perfect for all users invested in their ecosystem.
About Beats
Beats is an American, consumer-focused, audio products manufacturer. Founded originally by American rapper and producer Dr Dre, the company is now a subsidiary of Apple. Beats sells a wide range of audio products, including several models of headphones, earbuds and speakers as well as full car audio systems.
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