IP ratings refer to the level of protection given by an enclosure, against dust and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value refers to protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro's rating is read as, the first value 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. In comparison 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 for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to move with.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
weigh less than the Beats Fit Pro with a difference -4.1g
True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Beats Fit Pro are true wireless for this case since they don't have cables. This is a major distinction as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the pair of earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables connecting the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a better fit. Beats Fit Pro have sweat resistance
Sony WF 1000XM4's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit 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, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation uses advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it studies the sound pattern of incoming noise and generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (noise) then producing -1 (inverted noise) giving zero hence "diluting" the noise.
The Beats Fit Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower levels of volume, causing less ear fatigue as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to overcome background noise. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have ANC making both devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. The Beats Fit Pro and Sony WF 1000XM4 operate with different noise cancellation settings, pick the mode that you prefer for travel or that suites your relaxation time.
Beats Fit Pro sit tightly in place, this creates an acoustic seal that tones down your environment sounds and also prevents the device voice audio from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Beats Fit Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they tone down ambient noise instead of actively using ANC to cancel it out. Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, its size dictates 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
, a common assumption 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 imply that they produce better quality sound.
The Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio device produces low recognizable frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies 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 device generates high human frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this means that
Sony WF 1000XM4 can generate a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
The sound pressure level, is the pressure level of sound, measured 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 a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get a standard measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is 7 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, 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
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time.
The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the vendor, and the Beats Fit Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 21 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many 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 recommended 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
The Beats Fit Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights show the charging status of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your device, if charged fully, or having a low battery. The Beats Fit Pro use USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power in a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current electronics. The Beats Fit Pro 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.
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 are planning on using these with Android , 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. While the Sony WF 1000XM4 microphones are 4,
less than that of Beats Fit Pro by 2
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out noise. Beats Fit Pro use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound so that they can still be heard even when wearing them
The Sony WF 1000XM4 support ambient sound mode as well, helpful when you want to listen to music but also be aware of your surrounding, for example when you’re having a jog but still want to hear traffic.
Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears .
Sony WF 1000XM4 too support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears improving your listening experience. If misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Beats Fit Pro support the 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. Most often, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds.
Also the Sony WF 1000XM4 too support fast charging. This kind is 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 thirty minutes.
Beats Fit Pro have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect. The Sony WF 1000XM4 support multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Beats Fit Pro
. Bluetooth multipoint is useful because you can be on one call without missing notifications from another connected device.
The Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have the mute function. It means that you unilaterally turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
The Beats Fit Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a control panel on them. 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.
Beats Fit Pro have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you if the battery is low, and you need to recharge them.
The Beats Fit Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones without a case, or placing them inside your pockets without a casing can easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a travel bag included, which offers safe transportation.
