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Updated April 11, 2024·
If you prioritize active noise cancelling and using your earbuds during exercise, the Beats Fit Pro will suit you better, and they offer good portability and sweatproof features, which makes them a solid choice for an on-the-go lifestyle. They also have built-in controls and are optimized for use with Apple devices, featuring special functionalities like spatial audio when paired with them. However, if your main focus is on having the best sound quality for music and a wider soundstage, you might prefer the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II despite their higher price and their lack of wireless connectivity, noise cancelling, and workout suitability. Moreover, the Monarch Mk II is known for excellent build quality but may require additional purchases such as balanced audio cables to unlock their full potential. Give Feedback
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Advantages of the Beats Fit Pro
- Good for exercise
- Very good for air travel
Advantages of the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
- Best in class for music
- Very good for TV and video
Key differences
Music
6.9
9.5
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is best in class for music, while the Beats Fit Pro is only fair.
Gaming
4.9
6.7
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair for gaming, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Phone Calls
6.3
5.1
The Beats Fit Pro is only fair for phone calls, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is poor.
TV and Video
5.6
8.8
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is very good for TV and video, while the Beats Fit Pro is poor.
Noise Reduction
8.3
6.0
The Beats Fit Pro is very good for noise reduction, while the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II is only fair.
Battery
5.2 Hours
N/A
The Beats Fit Pro has 5.2 hours of battery life. The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II does not have a battery.
Cost
$179
$999
$100
$150
$200
$250
$300
$350
$400
The Beats Fit Pro has a price of $179 and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II costs $999.
Build Quality
8.5
9.0
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II has excellent build quality, while the Beats Fit Pro has very good build quality.
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Key similarities
Podcasts and Audiobooks
7.6
7.9
The Thieaudio Monarch Mk II and Beats Fit Pro are both good for podcasts and audiobooks.
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How the Beats Fit Pro and the Thieaudio Monarch Mk II compare to other earbuds and headphones
Spec Comparison
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| Beats Fit Pro | Thieaudio Monarch Mk II |
GENERAL | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | |||
$179 | $999 | ||
Brand | |||
Brand | Beats | Thieaudio | |
Release Date | |||
Release Date | November 1, 2021 | October 1, 2020 | |
Form Factor | |||
Form Factor | Earbuds | Earbuds | |
Connectivity | |||
Connectivity | Wireless | Wired | |
SOUND | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Music Score | |||
Music Score | 7/10 | 9.5/10 | |
Phone Calls Score | |||
Phone Calls Score | 6.4/10 | 5.1/10 | |
Gaming Score | |||
Gaming Score | 5/10 | 6.8/10 | |
TV and Video Score | |||
TV and Video Score | 5.7/10 | 8.9/10 | |
Exercise Score | |||
Exercise Score | 7.3/10 | 4.5/10 | |
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 | 6/10 | |
Virtual Surround | |||
Virtual Surround | Yes | N/A | |
Android App | |||
Android App | Yes | N/A | |
iOS App | |||
iOS App | Yes | N/A | |
Mic Quality | |||
Mic Quality | 6.7/10 | N/A | |
BUILD AND DESIGN | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Build Quality | |||
Build Quality | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | |
Comfort score | |||
Comfort score | 7/10 | 7.6/10 | |
Size | |||
Size | Medium | Large | |
Weight (headset or single earbud) | |||
Weight (headset or single earbud) | 5.6 Grams | 9 Grams | |
Microphone style | |||
Microphone style | Integrated | N/A | |
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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."
Thieaudio Monarch Mk II
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Audiophile On | August 2021
"No other earphone I have listened to in the past 12 months has given me as much joy as the Thieaduio Monarch MKII. One of those IEMs will make you question where we can go from here. The sound is jaw-dropping, leaving you wanting more and more. It makes you want to run through your entire music library and reevaluate. It makes you not feel bad about paying full price for them, especially in a hobby where buyers' remorse is genuine. For me, it's top tier, rivaled by a few but not surpassed."
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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 Thieaudio
Thieaudio is the in-house brand of Linsoul Audio, a Chinese earbud and headphone retailer specializing in what the community lovingly calls Chi-fi, that is high fidelity brands out of China. Thieaudio was established in 2019 as the creative engineering branch of Linsoul. As of today, they market three different lines of earbuds, Voyager, Legacy and the extremely well-received Monarch.
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