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Updated April 11, 2024·
The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are suited for a more active lifestyle with strong noise isolation, sweatproof certification, and a secure fit feature, which is ideal for exercise and travel. However, if you prioritize battery life and prefer the feel of over-ear headphones, the Beats Solo 3 may be a better choice despite its less effective noise isolation. The Beats Fit Pro include more contemporary features like H1 chip integration for Apple devices, which means they offer better audio handling and lower latency, especially for Apple users. If your use is mostly casual and cost is a concern, the cheaper Beats Solo 3 could be sufficient, but for a wider range of activities and enhanced features for Apple devices, the Beats Fit Pro might justify the extra expense. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Beats Solo 3
- The Beats Solo 3 has no clear advantages over the Beats Fit Pro.
Key differences
Music
6.9
6.3
The Beats Fit Pro and Beats Solo 3 are both only fair for music, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
4.7
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.8
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Beats Solo 3 is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
41.5 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Beats Solo 3 has 41.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$117
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Beats Solo 3 costs $117.
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Key similarities
Gaming
4.9
5.3
The Beats Solo 3 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming.
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Beats Fit Pro and Beats Solo 3 are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Beats Fit Pro and Beats Solo 3 both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Beats Solo 3 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $117 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Beats | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | October 1, 2016 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 4.7/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 5.9/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 41.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 4.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | No | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 5.7/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 213.1 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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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Lily Katz | May 2023
"The Beats Solo3 Wireless is an old set of headphones but still works reliably well with iPhones, due to W1 chip integration and AAC support. The Beats Solo3 Wireless holds up well today with just a few features showing its age."
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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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