Overall Score 8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Overall Score 7.8 Represents average audio ecosystem compatibility score.
Category | Features | Beats Fit Pro | Galaxy Buds 2 Pro |
---|---|---|---|
DESIGN | ingress protection (ip) rating | IPX4 | IPX7 |
weight | 11.2g | 11g | |
has no wires or cables | ✓ | ✓ | |
wingtips included | ✓ | ✓ | |
sweat resistance | ✓ | ✓ | |
is dust proof and water-resistant | ✗ | ✓ | |
has stereo speakers | ✓ | ✓ | |
SOUND QUALITY | has active noise cancellation (noise control) | ✓ | ✓ |
has passive noise reduction | ✓ | ✓ | |
driver unit size | 9.5mm | 10mm | |
lowest frequency | 20Hz | 20Hz | |
highest frequency | 20,000Hz | 20,000Hz | |
sound pressure level | 101.3dB/mW | 25dB/mW | |
POWER | battery life | 7hours | 8hours |
battery life of charging case | 21hours | 18hours | |
charge time | 1hours | ✗ | |
has wireless charging | ✗ | ✓ | |
has a battery level indicator | ✓ | ✓ | |
CONNECTIVITY | has usb type-c | ✓ | ✓ |
bluetooth version | v5 | v5.3 | |
maximum bluetooth range | 10meters | 10meters | |
has aac | ✓ | ✓ | |
MICROPHONE | number of microphones | 6only | 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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IP ratings is the rank of protection given by a casing, against solids and water. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to resistance against liquids (sweat).
Scoring IPX7, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's rating is read as, the first number of X denotes that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they are protected against temporary immersion in water under set conditions, say 1 metre for 30 minutes. In comparison to the Galaxy Buds 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,
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro has a higher liquid rating than Beats Fit Pro
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a weight of 11g . We consider a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are easier to carry.
The Beats Fit Pro, at 11.2g are heavier than the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro with a difference of 0.2g True wireless devices have no cables connecting any part of the device together, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are true wireless for this matter since they don't have wires. This is a key difference as some wireless earbuds have cables connecting the two earbuds . Beats Fit Pro also is true wireless since it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds . Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have wingtips, these are commonly used for earbuds for workouts and are usually an optional add-on to each silicone ear tip for a better fit. Beats Fit Pro too have wingtips, these rest against the triangular fossa and form a secure fit to combat vigorous movement, wingtips come in handy for sports and other physical activities.
If used as directed, they secure the earbuds from falling off. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are resistant to sweat Beats Fit Pro's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use while doing sports such as long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are both dustproof and water-resistant. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from separate channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
Both Beats Fit Pro and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have stereo speakers Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced kind of tech to actively counter noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and then inverts the soundwaves to cancel it out. Simply put, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and adding -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 which results in a reduced level of noise.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower levels of volume, good for your ears as you don't have to crank up the earbuds volume to outcompete background sounds. The Beats Fit Pro too have ANC making both devices ideal for plane rides and morning commutes. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro and Beats Fit Pro operate with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that you prefer for commute or that enhances your relaxation time.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that tones down background sounds and also prevents the earbuds voice audio from leaking out . Both Beats Fit Pro, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have passive noise reduction this means that they reduce ambient noise instead of actively using technology to cancel it out. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro driver unit is 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 device, the unit size determines the sound produced by the device.
Beats Fit Pro driver unit is 9.5mm in diameter,
which implies that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 0.5mm
, many people have a misconception that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so yeah, larger drivers can generate louder sound, but this does not indicate that they produce better quality sound. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well an audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal while at it.
Beats Fit Pro's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that both devices make sound with equal bass The Galaxy Buds 2 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 adjustments to the signal while at it. Beats Fit Pro's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that both devices produce equal treble The sound pressure level, is the level of pressure of sound, in decibels, dB, Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's measurement is 25dB/mW. Devices with a higher sound pressure level are generally louder when supplied with any given audio source.
Beats Fit Pro's sound pressure level measurement is 101.3dB/mW. The sound pressure level, a device is can be considered differently by different people, so we need to have the means to get an objective measurement of sound level expressed in numerical terms. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's battery life is 8 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average for a single charge.
A device's battery life is usually given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often. Beats Fit Pro's battery life is less than that of Galaxy Buds 2 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 a few years, your wireless earbuds will have shorter listening time.
This is given by the vendor, and Galaxy Buds 2 Pro's case is said to have a full charge of 18 hours. A charging case with more battery hours enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go many times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Fit Pro's charging case has a battery life of 21 hours, more than that of Galaxy Buds 2 Pro by 3 hours Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, the device supports wireless charging.
To charge the earbuds, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery. The battery indicator lights show the charging state of your device and case.
Beats Fit Pro too have a battery level indicator, these allow you tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or having a low battery. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support 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 electronics. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro 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 Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . Newer versions provide faster data transfers.
Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a 10meters distance connecting via Bluetooth. Beats Fit Pro have a maximum range of 10meters, equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio. It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps.
Because it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at the same bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro will work well with your MacBook. 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 Beats Fit Pro 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have 6 microphones.
While the Beats Fit Pro microphones are 6, equal to that of the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro . More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro use a noise-canceling type of microphone, these microphones are intended to reduce noise from the desired sound. The Beats Fit Pro too have a noise-canceling type of microphone.
This is useful in noisy environments. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support ambient sound mode, which uses microphones to channel ambient noises so that they can still be heard even when wearing the earbuds The Beats Fit Pro support ambient sound mode as well, it’s useful when you want to listen to music while being aware of what’s happening around you, say you’re having a run but still want to hear traffic. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when removed from your ears . Beats Fit Pro support in/on-ear detection, automatically pauses your music, or audiobook when you remove earbuds from your ears saving battery life.
When misplaced in a room, or can't be found in your bag, the Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a find earbuds feature. The Beats Fit Pro too have the find earbuds feature. Simply use the earbuds app on your smartphone to play a sound from your earbuds to help you locate them.
The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support fast charging. Usually, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to reduce the amount of time it takes to charge a device. Also the Beats Fit Pro support fast charging.
This kind is similar to regular charging, only 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. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro have a mute function, they support the option to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro too support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but still hear the other party talk. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions are supported on the earbuds.
The Beats Fit Pro also have a control panel on them. Galaxy Buds 2 Pro support 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 have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you if the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge them. The Galaxy Buds 2 Pro come with a special case. Carrying earbuds without a case, or placing them inside your bag without a cover may easily put them at risk of getting damaged.
Beats Fit Pro also have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.