Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 5.1 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | JBL Tour Pro 2 | Beats Fit Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | ✗ | IPX4 |
weight | ✗ | 11.2g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✗ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 10mm | 9.5mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | ✗ | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 10hours | 7hours |
battery life of charging case | 30hours | 21hours | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5.3 | v5 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✓ |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✓ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
has a mute function | ✓ | ✓ | |
control panel placed on a device | ✓ | ✓ | |
warranty period | ✗ | 1Years | |
has voice prompts | ✓ | ✓ | |
travel bag is included | ✓ | ✓ | |
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Ingress protection ratings is the rating of protection offered by a casing, against dust and water. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of 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 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.
The 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 carry.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, JBL Tour Pro 2 are true wireless for this matter since they have no cables. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have wires linking the two earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to the separate silicone ear tip for a more secure fit.
JBL Tour Pro 2 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
JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers, what this means is that JBL Tour Pro 2's speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, this creates a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Fit Pro and JBL Tour Pro 2 have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. How it works, it studies 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) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make zero resulting in a reduced level of noise.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background noise.
The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC making either of the devices ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the setting that suits your commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 stay tightly in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background sounds and also prevents the earbuds music from leaking out .
Both Beats Fit Pro, and JBL Tour Pro 2 have passive noise reduction this implies that they limit ambient noise without using ANC to cancel it out.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a unit size of 10mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
The driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size determines the loudness of the device.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 0.5mm
, 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 can generate louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
The JBL Tour Pro 2's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well a particular audio device produces low audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
The JBL Tour Pro 2's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well an audio component generates high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal while at it.
JBL Tour Pro 2's battery life is 10 hours, a device's battery life is commonly given by the manufacturer, and with longer battery life, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chanrgings.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 3 hours
. Each time you recharge your device, they get a little less listening time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
The battery life of the charging case is given by the manufacturer, and JBL Tour Pro 2's case has a full charge of 30 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before recharging the case itself.
Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours,
less than that of JBL Tour Pro 2 by 9 hours
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the device has a low battery. Its lights show the charging state of your earbuds and charging case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, charging indicators enable you to tell the charging state of your device, whether fully charged, or the battery is running low.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have USB TYPE-C, a standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too have USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have Bluetooth version of 5.3, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows 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 JBL Tour Pro 2
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
JBL Tour Pro 2 have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the JBL Tour Pro 2
JBL Tour Pro 2 support AAC, a codec that is 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 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 JBL Tour Pro 2 use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient sound 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 but also be aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a jog but still want to be able to hear traffic.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the JBL Tour Pro 2 support the find earbuds feature.
Beats Fit Pro also have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play an alarm from your device to find them.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 support fast charging. Most often, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in 30 minutes.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have the mute function. The mute function means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice.
With the JBL Tour Pro 2, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro 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 following instruction manuals.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 have voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection.
The Beats Fit Pro also support voice prompts meaning the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
The JBL Tour Pro 2 come with a special pouch. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them in your pockets without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro too have a case included, which is useful for safe transportation.