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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you frequently travel or need to block out ambient noise, the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II with their excellent noise cancellation and comfort could be preferable. However, for workouts and sports, the sweatproof certification and wingtips of Beats Fit Pro could offer a more secure fit. Apple device users might lean towards the Beats for spatial audio and lower latency benefits. The Bose offers customizable controls and better soundstage, which might enhance your listening experience for music and movies, while the Beats may be more convenient with its features optimized for Apple and quicker charging time. Both offer very good overall sound quality and portability, so your choice should consider whether Apple integration, secure fit during exercise, and faster charging (Beats) or superior noise isolation and soundstage (Bose) fit your lifestyle better. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II
- Good for music
- Very good for exercise
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
5.5
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.1
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
6.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is only fair for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
7.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has 7 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$199
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II costs $199.
Build Quality
8.5
9.2
The Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
7.4
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II to be good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
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Spec Comparison
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| Beats Fit Pro | Bose QuietComfort Earbuds II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $199 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Bose | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | September 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.4/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 6.3/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 8.5/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 7 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.3 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 20 | |
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 | 6.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.2/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Medium | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 7.7 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 QuietComfort Earbuds II
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What HiFi?
What HiFi? | September 2023
"Bose’s flagship wireless earbuds were never going to be cheap, but the question was whether they’d be competitive in an area of the market where rivals have never been more capable. The fact that the company has not only managed to implement a successful redesign, but also push the envelope for noise-cancelling and sound quality in such a highly competitive category simultaneously is truly impressive."
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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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