Apple Airpods Pro (2Nd Gen) Vs. Beats Fit Pro Review

IP ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).

Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates 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 Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) have a weight of 10.6g . We consider a lower weight better for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.

Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are heavier than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 0.6g True wireless devices have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major difference since wireless earbuds have wires linking the pair of earbuds . Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds together. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have sweat resistance Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.

Both Beats Fit Pro and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers ANC makes use of more advanced kind of tech to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and after inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) giving zero thus "diluting" the noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for plane rides and morning travels. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Beats Fit Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit well in place, creating an acoustic covering that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the earbuds voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which implies that they limit ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass.

A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the earbuds, 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 Pro (2nd Gen) by 1.5mm , many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they deliver better quality sound.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal bass The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high recognizable frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices generate equal treble Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours . Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to.

The battery life of the charging case is given by the vendor, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case is said to have a charge of 24 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before recharging the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, less than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by 3 hours It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery.

It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you just put down on a supported charging pad.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5.3, 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, older than that of Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.

Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.

Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) will work fine with your iPad. If you intend 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. The Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out background sounds from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises to still be heard even when wearing them The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, for example when you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears . The Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. You can use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to locate them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge a device. The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery is filling up much faster.

For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without having to manually disconnect and reconnect.

The Beats Fit Pro have a multipoint count of 2, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications coming from another connected device. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro too have this function.

It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. With the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Fit Pro too have a control panel on them.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. Beats Fit Pro too support voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or putting them inside your pockets without a cover can easily damage them. Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.