Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and the second number 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 Beats Fit Pro, Sony WF 1000XM4 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
Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We prefer a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to move with.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Beats Fit Pro by -4.1g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds together. Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it has no wires connecting the 2 earbuds together.
The Beats Fit Pro come with wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit. Beats Fit Pro are resistant to sweat
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices good for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers, what this means is that Beats Fit Pro's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience. Both Sony WF 1000XM4 and Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation utilises more advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds.
ANC works when, it detects and analyzes the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and after inverts the soundwaves to counter it. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
The Beats Fit Pro have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that enhances your relaxation time. Beats Fit Pro stay tightly in place, this creates an acoustic covering that tones down background noise and also prevents the device sound from leaking out .
Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Beats Fit Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out.
The Beats Fit Pro have a unit size of 9.5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that produces sound in the device, the unit size determines the sound made by the earbuds. Sony WF 1000XM4 driver unit is 6mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Beats Fit Pro by 3.5mm
, 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 yeah, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply that they produce better quality sound. The Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it alters the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
both devices produce equal bass
The Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high human frequencies and if it adjustments to the signal while at it.
Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure 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. Sony WF 1000XM4's sound pressure level measurement is 105dB/mW.
How loud something is can be considered differently by separate persons, so we need to have a way of getting a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. The Beats Fit Pro's battery life is 7 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's battery life is
more than that of Beats Fit Pro 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 time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time. The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and the Beats Fit Pro's case is said to have a charge of 21 hours.
A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go several times before recharging the case itself. Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Beats Fit Pro by 5 hours
It takes 1 hours to fully charge the Beats Fit Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Sony WF 1000XM4 takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Beats Fit Pro by 0.5 hours
Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator shows you when the device has a low battery. Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators allow you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or having a low battery.
Beats Fit Pro have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable. Sony WF 1000XM4 too support USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
Beats Fit Pro 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. Sony WF 1000XM4 has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Beats Fit Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Beats Fit Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Sony WF 1000XM4 have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
Beats Fit Pro 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 Beats Fit Pro will work fine 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 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 Beats Fit Pro have 6 microphones. The Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Beats Fit Pro by 2
. More microphones record better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise.
Beats Fit Pro have a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Beats Fit Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The Sony WF 1000XM4 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 be found in your bag, the Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play a sound from your device to find them. The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging.
Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the time it takes to charge the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just 30 minutes. The Beats Fit Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another connected device. Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support the mute function.
It means that you are in position turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Beats Fit Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them.
The Beats Fit Pro 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 that has followed instruction manuals. The Beats Fit Pro support voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also support voice prompts .i.e the device will notify you when the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them. Beats Fit Pro come with a special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them inside your bag without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which offers safe transportation.
