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Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX4 |
weight | 11.2g | ✗ | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✗ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
has an earbud foam | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 13mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20000Hz | 20000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | ✗ | |
has a neodymium magnet | ✓ | ✗ | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 9hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 25hours | |
charge time | 1hours | 2hours | |
battery power | 55mAh | 60mAh | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.2 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✗ | |
audio latency | 70ms | ✗ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | ✗ |
has a noise-canceling microphone | ✓ | ✓ | |
EXTRAS | has ambient sound mode | ✓ | ✗ |
has in/on-ear detection | ✓ | ✗ | |
has find earbuds feature | ✓ | ✗ | |
supports fast charging | ✓ | ✓ | |
multipoint count | 2only | ✗ | |
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 refer to the rating of protection given by a casing, against dust and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating represents protection against solids say dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first value of X denotes 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, 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 Beats Fit Pro have a weight of 11.2g . We consider a lower weight best because lighter devices are easier to carry.
True wireless devices have no wires linking any part of the device together, Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they have no wires. This is a major difference as some wireless earbuds have cables linking the 2 earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Beats Fit Pro have wingtips, these are reserved for earbuds for workouts and come as an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat
Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
The earbud foam is designed to be ultracompact and lightweight, with almost no interference with earrings, spectacles, hats, or hairstyles. The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have an earbud foam for some people it is more comfortable than the in-ear foam.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 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.
The Beats Fit Pro also have stereo speakers
Active noise cancellation makes use of more advanced technology to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) then adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds.
The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC which makes both earbuds ideal for plane rides and rush hour travels. Each operate with different noise cancellation modes, pick the setting that suits your travel or that enhances your relaxation time.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound covering that reduces background noise while preventing the device music from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this means that both limit ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a unit size of 13mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, and can produce better bass.
A driver unit is the component that produces sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 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 yes, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response measures if and how well an audio component produces low recognizable 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 can make sound with equal bass
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20000Hz, this means that
both devices can generate equal treble
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.
The Beats Fit Pro have neodymium magnets, when used in earbuds produce a higher sensitivity and substantial sound output while using less power. They can help generate music at quite a high sound pressure level, with the use of high magnetic flux.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery life is 9 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 requires fewer chargings.
Beats Fit Pro's battery life is
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your device, they get a little less playing time. The effect is not noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the manufacturer, and the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's case has a charge of 25 hours. A charging case with a longer battery life enables 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 4 hours
It takes 2 hours to fully charge the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery. It is highly adivsable to charge fully the battery before using the earbuds for the first time.
Beats Fit Pro takes 1 hours to fully charge the battery,
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 1 hours
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro's battery capacity is 60mAh, battery power, represents the amount of electrical energy that a battery can keep.
Beats Fit Pro's battery power is 55mAh.
less than that of Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro by 5mAh
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator alerts you when the device 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 tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro use USB TYPE-C, an industry-standard connector for transmitting both data and power through a single cable.
Beats Fit Pro too use USB TYPE-C. This USB-C plug is part and parcel of most current laptops, phones, and tablets.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have Bluetooth version of 5.2, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth.
Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro
Beats Fit Pro support AAC, a codec that is used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides 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.
Latency refers to the time it takes for the audio signal to be transmitted to your earbuds. Beats Fit Pro have a latency of 70ms, a lower latency reduces audio lag and is particularly important when playing games or watching videos.
The Beats Fit Pro have 6 microphones.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are made to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Fit Pro too use a noise-canceling microphone. This is useful in noisy areas.
The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to pass through ambient sound to still be heard even when wearing the earbuds
The Beats Fit Pro have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
If misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Beats Fit Pro have a find earbuds feature.
The Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to lower the amount of time it takes to charge a device.
Beats Fit Pro support fast charging. It's very similar to regular charging, only that the battery fills up much faster. For example, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in 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. For example, you can easily switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have a mute function, they have the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device.
The Beats Fit Pro too support this function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk.
With the Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro, so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the device.
Beats Fit Pro 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 Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro have voice prompts. Automatically receive information via audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
Beats Fit Pro also have voice prompts .i.e the device notifies you when the battery is low, and it's time to recharge them.
Nokia Clarity Earbuds 2 Pro come with their own special case. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.