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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you're looking for a convenient, wireless earbud that's great for exercise, commuting, and provides active noise cancelling, the Beats Fit Pro would suit your active lifestyle, especially with their sweatproof certification and secure wingtips. They also feature an H1 chip for seamless integration with Apple devices, offering adaptive sound enhancements and lower latency, which is ideal if you're in the Apple ecosystem. On the other hand, if you prioritize sound quality above all and primarily listen to music in quiet environments, the HifiMan Edition XS headphones may be worth the investment, thanks to their excellent sound performance and soundstage. However, they are wired, open-back headphones, meaning they won’t isolate noise as effectively, aren't convenient for outdoor use, and would benefit from a dedicated amplifier to reach their full potential. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the HifiMan Edition XS
- Very good for music
- Good for gaming
- Best in class for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.9
8.8
The HifiMan Edition XS is very good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
7.4
The HifiMan Edition XS is good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.0
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
9.5
The HifiMan Edition XS is best in class for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the HifiMan Edition XS is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
N/A
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The HifiMan Edition XS does not have a battery.
Cost
$179
$269
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The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the HifiMan Edition XS costs $269.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.9
The HifiMan Edition XS and Beats Fit Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and HifiMan Edition XS both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the HifiMan Edition XS compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | HifiMan Edition XS |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $269 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | HifiMan | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | December 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 7.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.4/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | N/A | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | N/A | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | N/A | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | N/A | |
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 | 2.5/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 421 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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Beats Fit Pro
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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."
HifiMan Edition XS
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Headphonesty
Eric D Hieger | January 2023
"The Edition XS easily compete with headphones in their price range with a very high price-to-performance ratio. The XS are an amazing value and offer performance not far off from headphones more than twice their cost. These will be a mind-blowing revelation for enthusiasts and music lovers who have only heard standard big-brand mainstream headphones."
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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 HifiMan
HiFiMAN is a Chinese, high-end, audio product manufacturer, with 20 years of experience, that specializes in amplifiers, digital audio players and planar magnetic headphones, some of which have become a staple in the audiophile community such as the entry-level Sundara, the midrange Edition X, and the very well-regarded, high-end, Arya.
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