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Updated April 10, 2024·
If you're looking for portability and use during exercise, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are a better choice due to their sweatproof design, secure wingtips, and good noise isolation, making them suitable for workouts and travel. However, if you prioritize sound quality, especially for music and noise cancellation for a quieter listening environment, the Sony WH-1000XM5 headphones would be better despite their higher price. They also offer great comfort and build quality with the added advantage of wired connectivity. Keep in mind that the Beats Fit Pro offers more interaction with Apple devices, while the Sony headphones have a longer battery life and a more immersive virtual surround experience with compatible apps. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Good for podcasts and audiobooks
Advantages of the Sony WH-1000XM5
- Very good for music
Key differences
Music
6.9
8.2
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is very good for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
5.6
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for gaming, though the Sony WH-1000XM5 is somewhat better.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.5
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is poor.
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is good for podcasts and audiobooks, while the Sony WH-1000XM5 is only fair.
Noise Reduction
8.3
9.1
The Sony WH-1000XM5 is excellent for noise reduction, while the Beats Fit Pro is very good.
Battery
5.2 Hours
40.3 Hours
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Sony WH-1000XM5 has 40.3 hours of battery life.
Cost
$179
$398
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The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Sony WH-1000XM5 costs $398.
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Key similarities
TV and Video
5.6
5.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Beats Fit Pro are both poor for TV and video.
Build Quality
8.5
8.8
The Sony WH-1000XM5 and Beats Fit Pro both have very good build quality.
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Spec Comparison
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| Beats Fit Pro | Sony WH-1000XM5 |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $398 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Sony | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | May 1, 2022 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Headphones | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired + Wireless | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 8.3/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.6/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 5.6/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 5.8/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 6.3/10 | |
PERFORMANCE | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Battery life | |||
Battery life | 5.2 Hours | 40.3 Hours | |
Wireless charging | |||
Wireless charging | No | No | |
Charging time | |||
Charging time | 1.3 Hours | 3.5 Hours | |
Bluetooth version | |||
Bluetooth version | 5 | 5.2 | |
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 | 9.1/10 | |
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 | 8.5/10 | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 8.8/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | N/A | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 249.4 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."
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Kazi Mahbub Mutakabbir | February 2023
"The Sony WH-1000XM5 are the best Sony Bluetooth headphones so far and one of the most well-rounded Bluetooth headphones around. Look no further if you need class-leading ANC with a mostly inoffensive sound signature. Just be ready to pony up the price premium."
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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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