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Updated April 11, 2024·
If portability and noise isolation are your top priorities and you frequently travel or exercise, the Beats Fit Pro would be a better fit for you; they're also sweatproof and have a good battery life. They're optimized to integrate seamlessly with Apple devices, featuring the H1 chip for better audio handling and compatibility. However, if you prioritize voice call quality and spend a lot of time on calls or meetings, the JLab JBuds Work Wireless with its excellent mic and call quality would suit you better. These also have the advantage of being useful for both wireless and wired connections, with a notably long battery life for extended use without charging. If you engage in gaming and TV watching, the lower latency and virtual surround capabilities of the Beats Fit Pro could be beneficial, but this feature is exclusive to Apple devices. Consider the JLab JBuds Work Wireless for a more comfortable over-ear design and better sound customization for various audio content. Keep in mind the Beats Fit Pro are more portable and offer better noise isolation compared to the JLab JBuds Work Wireless, which could be a drawback for noisy environments. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
Advantages of the JLab JBuds Work Wireless
- Good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
8.8
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is very good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
7.3
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless is good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
5.3
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the JLab JBuds Work Wireless is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
60.0 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has 60 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$79
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless costs $79.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
6.8
The Beats Fit Pro and JLab JBuds Work Wireless are both only fair for music.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.9
The JLab JBuds Work Wireless and Beats Fit Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the JLab JBuds Work Wireless compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | JLab JBuds Work Wireless |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $79 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | JLab | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | October 1, 2021 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 7.3/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.9/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 60 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | No | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | No | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | No | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 9/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 8.4/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 158 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Boom | |
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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."
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PC Magazine
Tim Gideon | February 2022
"The JLab JBuds Work is an affordable headset-headphone hybrid that you can use to listen to music in stereo and communicate on video calls thanks to a retractable boom mic, and we particularly like its convenient mono and passive wired modes. You won't find any frills here like you will with the costlier Jabra Evolve2 65 or Plantronics Voyager 4220 UC, but for less than half the price, the JBuds Work is an effective lower-cost alternative."
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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.
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