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Updated April 11, 2024·
If portability and use during vigorous activities like exercise are important to you, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are more suitable with good sweatproof certification, a secure fit with wingtips, and a lighter, stemless design. For frequent travelers or those who prioritize comfort and noise cancellation in quieter environments, the Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones provide superior noise isolation and are rated best in class for comfort and air travel suitability but are bulkier and less suited for exercise. The Beats are optimized for Apple devices offering features such as spatial audio; conversely, the Bose headphones offer multipoint connectivity allowing them to connect to two devices simultaneously. While the Beats have a shorter battery life for continuous use, they are the more budget-friendly option. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort 45
- Very good for phone calls
- Best in class for air travel
- Excellent for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
5.5
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
8.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is excellent for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3
10.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 is best in class for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
22.5 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 has 22.5 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$260
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The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 costs $260.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
6.4
The Beats Fit Pro and Bose Quiet Comfort 45 are both only fair for music.
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Bose Quiet Comfort 45 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Bose Quiet Comfort 45 both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Bose Quiet Comfort 45 compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Fit Pro | Bose Quiet Comfort 45 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $260 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | September 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 8/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 22.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.1 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | N/A | |
FEATURES | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Active Noise Cancelling | |||
Active Noise Cancelling | Yes | Yes | |
Noise Reduction Score | |||
Noise Reduction Score | 8.4/10 | 10/10 | |
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 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 10/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 235.8 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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SoundGuys
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."
Bose Quiet Comfort 45
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What HiFi? | November 2022
"If you want a set of wireless over-ear headphones you can put on, deploy noise-cancelling on your commute or at your desk and largely extinguish the outside world for up to 24 hours, the Bose QC 45 has the edge over most of the competition at the price."
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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.
About Bose
Bose is an American audio equipment manufacturer based out of Framingham, Massachusetts. Founded in 1964 by Amar Bose with the goal of creating a speaker system that could accurately recreate the sound of a concert hall, Bose has become one of the most prominent players in the modern consumer audio market due to the premium feel of their products and their wide brand recognition.
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