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Updated April 11, 2024·
If prioritizing exercise, portability, or the need for good noise isolation and the added benefit of sweat resistance, the Beats Fit Pro would serve better, especially if you use Apple devices given their H1 chip integration for seamless pairing and spatial audio experience. On the other hand, if you're looking for more affordable options that come with an on-ear design and the versatility of both wired and wireless connectivity, along with significantly longer battery life, the JBL Tune 660NC would be a sensible choice. Note, however, that the JBLs might not be as comfortable during athletic activities or as compact for travel as the Beats. If virtual surround sound is important to you, the Beats Fit Pro offers this feature, but it's exclusive to Apple users. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the JBL Tune 660NC
- The JBL Tune 660NC has no clear advantages over the Beats Fit Pro.
Key differences
Music
6.9
6.1
The Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune 660NC are both only fair for music, though the Beats Fit Pro is somewhat better.
Gaming
4.9
5.4
The JBL Tune 660NC and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the JBL Tune 660NC is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.1
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
5.7
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the JBL Tune 660NC is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JBL Tune 660NC is only fair.
Battery
5.2 Hours
42.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The JBL Tune 660NC has 42 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$50
$0
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the JBL Tune 660NC costs $50.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.6
5.6
The Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune 660NC are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.0
The Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tune 660NC both have very good build quality.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the JBL Tune 660NC compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | JBL Tune 660NC |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $50 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JBL | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | February 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.1/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.5/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 42 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 2 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
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 | 6.8/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 172 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."
JBL Tune 660NC
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Chase Bernath | April 2023
"The JBL Tune 660NC is the best value you can get from a set of on-ear headphones. There's no companion app so you don't get many additional features, but everything the JBL Tune 660NC sets out to do, it does well. At this price, the JBL Tune 660NC is an easy recommendation for on-ear headphone lovers"
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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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