Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids such as dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (water).
Having a value of IPX4, the Beats Fit Pro'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 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 take in account a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Sony WF 1000XM4, at 7.1g
are lighter than the Beats Fit Pro by -4.1g
True wireless devices have no wires 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 since wireless earbuds have cables linking the two earbuds .
Sony WF 1000XM4 also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for workout earbuds and come as 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 ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Beats Fit Pro 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 Sony WF 1000XM4 and Beats Fit Pro have stereo speakers
ANC makes use of advanced technology to actively counter noise. ANC works when, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then generates a mirror signal to counter it. Simply put, it's like taking +1 (sound from your surrounding) then producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero thus "diluting" the noise.
Beats Fit Pro have ANC allowing 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 Active Noise Cancellation making either of the devices ideal for flights and rush hour travels. Each work with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Beats Fit Pro stay well in place, creating an acoustic covering that reduces your environment noise while preventing the device music from leaking out at the same. Both Sony WF 1000XM4, and Beats Fit Pro have passive noise reduction which means that they reduce ambient noise without 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.
A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the earbuds, its size corellates with the loudness of 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
, 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 it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they produce better quality sound.
The Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio component produces low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
both devices can produce equal bass
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response indicates how well an audio component generates high human frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it. Sony WF 1000XM4's highest frequency is at 40,000Hz, this implies that
Sony WF 1000XM4 produce a clearer and crispier treble than the Beats Fit Pro
SPL, 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 taken differently by separate persons, so we need to have the means to get 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings. 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 listening 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 the Beats Fit Pro's case has a full charge of 21 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.
Sony WF 1000XM4's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Beats Fit Pro by 5 hours
It requires 1 hours to fully charge the Beats Fit Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused for long periods. 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 notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights display the charging state of your earbuds and charging case. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have a battery level indicator, these allow you determine the charging state of your earbuds, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low. The Beats Fit Pro have USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Sony WF 1000XM4 too have 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 allows data transfers between devices placed in range, 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 to connect 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. Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it can provide better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Being the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Beats Fit Pro will work well with your MacBook.
If you intend 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.
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 device to filter out background sounds. Beats Fit Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Sony WF 1000XM4 too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas. Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient noises so that they can 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 would still want to be able to hear traffic.
Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears .
The 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. When lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature. Sony WF 1000XM4 too have the find earbuds feature.
Simply use the earbuds app on your phone to play an alarm from your earbuds to help you locate them. The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. Commonly, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the amount of 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 is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in thirty minutes.
Beats Fit Pro support 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 comes in handy when you can be on one call and not miss notifications from another device.
Beats Fit Pro have a mute function, they support the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds. The Sony WF 1000XM4 too support this function. The mute function means that you are in position turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the Beats Fit Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds. 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 have voice prompts. Automatically receive information through audio messages, like if there is an issue with the connection. The Sony WF 1000XM4 also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you if the battery is running low, and you need to recharge them.
Beats Fit Pro come with their own special pouch. Carrying earbuds openly, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged. Sony WF 1000XM4 also have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.
