Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review In Detail

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Beats Fit Pro IPX4

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) IPX4

IP ratings is the rank of protection offered by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second value of 4 means that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes.

Compared to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Beats Fit Pro have a rating of IPX4 meaning that we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust) and that of liquids is that, they both have the same rating against liquids

Weight

Beats Fit Pro 11.2g

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 8.56g

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We take in account a lower weight best because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 2.64g

Has No Wires Or Cables

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the pair of earbuds .

Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .

Wingtips Included

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit.

Sweat Resistance

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat

Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc

Has Stereo Speakers

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Fit Pro and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

ANC utilises advanced kind of tech to reduce ambient sounds. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 thus "diluting" the noise.

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise.

The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes both devices ideal for flights and morning travels. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time.

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds well as preventing the earbuds music from leaking out .

Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that they tone down ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.

Driver Unit Size

Beats Fit Pro 9.5mm

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 11mm

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size dictates the sound made by the earbuds.

Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter, which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.5mm , a common assumption that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so yes, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

Lowest Frequency

Beats Fit Pro 20Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.

Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro

Highest Frequency

Beats Fit Pro 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 20,000Hz

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal on its way through.

Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can generate equal treble

Sound Pressure Level

Beats Fit Pro 101.3dB/mW

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

SPL, is the pressure level of sound, in decibels, dB, Beats Fit Pro's measurement is 101.3dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.

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Battery Life

Beats Fit Pro 7hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6hours

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.

Beats Fit Pro's battery life is more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Beats Fit Pro 21hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 30hours

This is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself.

Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 9 hours

Charge Time

Beats Fit Pro 1hours

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 0.3hours

It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for long periods.

Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 0.7 hours

Has Wireless Charging

Beats Fit Pro ✗

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad.

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device has a low battery. Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and case.

Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.

Has Usb Type-C

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

Beats Fit Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.

Bluetooth Version

Beats Fit Pro v5

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) v5

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data transfers between devices placed in close proximity, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.

Beats Fit Pro has a Bluetooth version of 5, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Beats Fit Pro 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 10meters

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth.

Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)

Has Aac

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.

Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work fine with your iPad. If you are planning on using these with Android , ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well.

The Beats Fit Pro support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.

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Number Of Microphones

Beats Fit Pro 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 6only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.

While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the desired sound.

The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✗

The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can still be heard even while wearing the earbuds

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.

Beats Fit Pro too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience.

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.

Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to help you locate them.

Supports Fast Charging

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.

The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just 30 minutes.

Multipoint Count

Beats Fit Pro 2only

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 2only

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.

Has A Mute Function

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.

The Beats Fit Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you unilaterally turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice.

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

With the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.

Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.

Warranty Period

Beats Fit Pro 1Years

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) 1Years

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use following instruction manuals.

If covered under the manufacturer’s warranty it is possible to get a replacement in the case of a malfunction. Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years, equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) .

Has Voice Prompts

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.

Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge the earbuds.

Travel Bag Is Included

Beats Fit Pro ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) ✓

Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your bag without a casing can easily damage them.

Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.

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Category	Features	Beats Fit Pro	Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
DESIGN	ingress protection (ip) rating	IPX4	IPX4
	weight	11.2g	8.56g
	has no wires or cables	✓	✓
	wingtips included	✓	✗
	sweat resistance	✓	✓
	has stereo speakers	✓	✓
SOUND QUALITY	has active noise cancellation (noise control)	✓	✓
	has passive noise reduction	✓	✓
	driver unit size	9.5mm	11mm
	lowest frequency	20Hz	10Hz
	highest frequency	20,000Hz	20,000Hz
	sound pressure level	101.3dB/mW	✗
POWER	battery life	7hours	6hours
	battery life of charging case	21hours	30hours
	charge time	1hours	0.3hours
	has wireless charging	✗	✓
	has a battery level indicator	✓	✓
CONNECTIVITY	has usb type-c	✓	✗
	bluetooth version	v5	v5
	maximum bluetooth range	10meters	10meters
	has aac	✓	✓
MICROPHONE	number of microphones	6only	6only
MICROPHONE	has a noise-canceling microphone	✓	✓
EXTRAS	has ambient sound mode	✓	✗
	has in/on-ear detection	✓	✓
	has find earbuds feature	✓	✓
	supports fast charging	✓	✓
	multipoint count	2only	2only
	has a mute function	✓	✓
	control panel placed on a device	✓	✓
	warranty period	1Years	1Years
	has voice prompts	✓	✓
	travel bag is included	✓	✓
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Apple Airpods (3Rd Gen) Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review In Detail

Design

Ingress Protection (Ip) Rating

Weight

Has No Wires Or Cables

Wingtips Included

Sweat Resistance

Has Stereo Speakers

Sound Quality

Has Active Noise Cancellation (Noise Control)

Has Passive Noise Reduction

Driver Unit Size

Lowest Frequency

Highest Frequency

Sound Pressure Level

Power

Battery Life

Battery Life Of Charging Case

Charge Time

Has Wireless Charging

Has A Battery Level Indicator

Connectivity

Has Usb Type-C

Bluetooth Version

Maximum Bluetooth Range

Has Aac

Microphone

Number Of Microphones

Has A Noise-Canceling Microphone

Extras

Has Ambient Sound Mode

Has In/On-Ear Detection

Has Find Earbuds Feature

Supports Fast Charging

Multipoint Count

Has A Mute Function

Control Panel Placed On A Device

Warranty Period

Has Voice Prompts

Travel Bag Is Included