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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for portable earbuds suited for exercise with good noise isolation and the convenience of wireless charging, the Beats Fit Pro would be a great choice, especially if you have an Apple device to take advantage of specific features like the H1 chip for lower latency. On the other hand, if you prioritize comfort, superior noise canceling for air travel, and sound quality for enjoying TV and video, the more expensive Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones are better suited, offering longevity in battery life and the versatility of both wireless and wired connections. Keep in mind that the Bose headphones also support a wider range of codecs including AptX Adaptive which can enhance your listening experience. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
- Very good for music
- Excellent for gaming
- Excellent for TV and video
- Best in class for air travel
Key differences
Music
6.9
8.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is very good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
9.3
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
29.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has 29 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$429
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$400
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones costs $429.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $429 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | November 1, 2023 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.1/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 29 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
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 | 255 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Bose Quiet Comfort Ultra Headphones
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Christian Thomas | January 2024
"The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones are a credible step up from previous Bose ANC headphones, and they're built to hang tough with the competition for years into the future. No waterproofing is a bit of a letdown, but these headphones have the technical chops to make most quite happy."
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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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