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Updated April 10, 2024·
If portability, effective noise isolation, and the convenience of wireless use are top priorities for you, especially for exercise or travel, then Beats Fit Pro is the better choice, and they have a good reputation for use during physical activities. They also offer features like virtual surround sound and integration with Apple devices, but keep in mind that the surround is exclusive to Apple users. On the other hand, if you prioritize overall sound quality, comfort for extended listening sessions, and a more immersive experience for calls, gaming, and TV, the Sennheiser HD 400S headphones would be preferable. They are also more affordable, but they're wired, which might limit mobility and they do not feature active noise cancelling. Consider your primary use cases and compatible devices when making your decision. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sennheiser HD 400S
- Good for music
- Very good for phone calls
- Very good for gaming
- Good for TV and video
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
8.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
8.2
The Sennheiser HD 400S is very good for phone calls, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
TV and Video
5.6
7.6
The Sennheiser HD 400S 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 Sennheiser HD 400S is poor.
Battery
5.2 Hours
N/A
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Sennheiser HD 400S does not have a battery.
Cost
$179
$61
$50
$100
$150
$200
$250
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Sennheiser HD 400S costs $61.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
7.1
Although they have very similar scores, PerfectRec considers Sennheiser HD 400S to be good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.6
The Beats Fit Pro and Sennheiser HD 400S are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
Build Quality
8.5
8.5
The Beats Fit Pro and Sennheiser HD 400S both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Beats Fit Pro | Sennheiser HD 400S |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $61 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sennheiser | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | January 1, 2019 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 7.2/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 8.2/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 8.7/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 7.7/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.2/10 | |
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 | 5.3/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.5/10 | |
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 | 213 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Sennheiser HD 400S
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Headphone Dungeon
Jim | August 2022
"Sennheiser has done it again. The HD 400S performs well beyond its price range and is one of the better budget model headphones I’ve tried. It has very few bells and whistles and offers a simple means of listening that still delivers amazing clarity and quality. If you need a good first pair of headphones or need something that you can take out of the house, then the HD 400S is definitely for you."
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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 Sennheiser
A family-owned company, Sennheiser is a German, high fidelity, audio equipment manufacturer founded in 1945. Their consumer audio division is now owned by the Swiss hearing aid and cochlear implant manufacturer Sonova. Sennheiser offers a wide variety of, very high quality, audio equipment solutions, from headphones to earbuds, full sets of monitoring speakers, amplifiers and microphones. They also make what is widely regarded as the best, and most expensive, headphones in existence, the HE-1 Orpheus, costing a whopping $59,000 dollars.
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