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

Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value represents protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (water).

Scoring IPX4, the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates 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 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 because lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.

Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g weigh more than the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) by of 0.6g For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it has no cables connecting the 2 earbuds together.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd 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 Pro (2nd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent 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 utilises advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and then generates a mirror signal to cancel it out.

In simple terms, it's like having +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 hence "diluting" the noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears since you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) and Beats Fit Pro work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that suits your commute or that enhances your chill time. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) sit tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both of these devices have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, and can produce better bass.

The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, its size determines the sound produced by the device. 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 , as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.

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

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device generates low audible frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that both devices make sound with equal bass Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio component generates high recognizable frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this means that both devices can produce 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 before recharge.

A device's battery life is 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 Pro (2nd Gen) by 1 hours . Each time you recharge your earbuds, 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.

This is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s case has a full charge of 24 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows 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 takes 1 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen)'s battery.

It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for extended 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 simply put down on a compatible 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 indicate the charging status of your device and charging case. Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 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 Pro (2nd Gen) will work well 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. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have 6 microphones. Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) . More microphones record better sound quality and help the device to filter out noise.

Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but would still want to hear traffic. Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device 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 lost in a room, or can't be found in your bag, Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support the find earbuds feature.

Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to locate them. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) support fast charging.

Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device. The Beats Fit Pro too support fast charging. This kind is 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 just 30 minutes. The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 manually disconnect and reconnect.

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

The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. With the Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen), so you can 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 Pro (2nd Gen) support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection. The Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts meaning the device notifies you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.

The Apple AirPods Pro (2nd Gen) come with a special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Beats Fit Pro also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.