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Updated April 11, 2024·
For an immersive audio experience and better noise isolation, consider the Beats Fit Pro. They're suitable for a range of activities, including exercise, and have the advantage of sweat resistance. If you own an Apple device, you'll benefit from features like spatial audio and lower latency. However, if you prioritize a natural listening experience with an open design, the Sony Linkbuds would be preferable. The Linkbuds excel in soundstage quality and are more suitable for outdoor use where situational awareness is essential. Both options provide similar battery life, but only the Beats Fit Pro offers active noise cancelling for crowded environments like air travel. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Sony Linkbuds
- The Sony Linkbuds has no clear advantages over the Beats Fit Pro.
Key differences
Gaming
4.9
5.5
The Sony Linkbuds and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the Sony Linkbuds is somewhat better.
Noise Reduction
8.3
2.5
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Sony Linkbuds is poor.
Cost
$200
$178
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $200 and the Sony Linkbuds costs $178.
Build Quality
8.5
9.3
The Sony Linkbuds has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Music
6.9
6.6
The Beats Fit Pro and Sony Linkbuds are both only fair for music.
Phone Calls
6.3
6.8
The Sony Linkbuds and Beats Fit Pro are both only fair for phone calls.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.8
The Sony Linkbuds and Beats Fit Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
TV and Video
5.6
5.4
The Beats Fit Pro and Sony Linkbuds are both poor for TV and video.
Battery
5.2 Hours
5.5 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Sony Linkbuds has 5.5 hours of battery life.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Sony Linkbuds compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
 |  | |
| Beats Fit Pro | Sony Linkbuds |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$200 | $178 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | February 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 6.7/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 6.9/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.4/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 7/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 5.5 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 1.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
Case Battery Life | |||
Case Battery Life | 18 | 17.5 | |
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 | Yes | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | Yes | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | Yes | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | 7/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9.3/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Small | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 4.5 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | Integrated | |
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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."
Sony Linkbuds
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Sam Moore | February 2022
"The Sony LinkBuds is definitely the most unique audio product to release so far in 2022, and it largely executes well on it's unoccluded design. However, it's hamstrung by all the same things as other unsealed earbuds."
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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 Sony
Sony is a multinational corporation, based out of Japan, with over 75 years of experience in the consumer electronics industry. In the audio market, Sony has been a trendsetter several times throughout its history. In 1979 they released the first-ever portable music player, the Sony Walkman, followed by the Discman 20 years later. Today, Sony is one of the leaders in the wireless headphone and earbud market, especially in terms of Active Noise Cancellation technology.
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