IP ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
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 of liquids 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
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g
weigh more than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by of 2.64g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the two earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience. The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise.
How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero therefore "diluting" the noise.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to overcome background sounds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC making either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for travel or that suites your chill time. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay tightly in place, creating a sound covering that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds sound from leaking out .
Both Beats Fit Pro, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction which implies that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass. The driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.5mm
, many people have a misconception 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 are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. 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) can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Fit Pro
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates high human frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal treble
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a full 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
It requires 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 0.7 hours
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a compatible charging pad. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data movement 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.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the 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 provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your iPad. If you intend on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, 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. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones.
The Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to filter out background sounds from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone.
This is useful in noisy areas. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused. Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature. Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Also 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 is charged to 50% in 30 minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
For example, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect. The Beats Fit Pro support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device.
Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them. 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 a malfunction occurs.
Beats Fit Pro have a warranty period of 1Years,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Fit Pro too have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
