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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize portability and fitness use, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds would suit you well, as they're sweatproof and offer good noise isolation, which is ideal for noisy environments and exercise. They also provide an adaptive sound experience and lower latency with Apple devices, and they support virtual surround but it's exclusive for Apple users. On the other hand, if cost and battery life are more important and you prefer headphones over earbuds, the JBL Live 670NC could be a more budget-friendly choice; they also include a cable if you prefer a wired connection or run out of battery. These headphones provide satisfactory noise cancellation but might not be as convenient for physical activity given their larger form factor. However, the JBL's also grant you the versatility of using them in wired mode, which the Beats lack. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
Good for exercise
Advantages of the JBL Live 670NC
Good for phone calls
Very good for podcasts and audiobooks
Key differences
Phone Calls
6.3/10
7.4/10
The JBL Live 670NC is good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6/10
8.6/10
The JBL Live 670NC is very good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Beats Fit Pro is good.
Noise Reduction
8.3/10
6.7/10
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Live 670NC is only fair.
Battery
5.2 Hours
65.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The JBL Live 670NC has 65 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$100
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$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the JBL Live 670NC costs $100.
"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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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 JBL
JBL is an American audio equipment manufacturer. Owned by Harman International which is, itself, owned by Samsung Electronics. JBL markets a wide array of monitoring speakers, professional headphones and consumer market headphones and earbuds. It was founded in 1946 by James Bullough Lansing (whose initials give the company its name) and has become one of the most prolific audio companies ever. Their products were responsible for audio during the 1969 Woodstock Festival.
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