Apple AirPods Pro (1st generation) vs Beats Fit Pro

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AirPods Pro (1st generation) compared with Fit Pro
AppleAirPods Pro (1st generation)BeatsFit Pro
Overview
ReleasedOctober 2019November 2021
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-CNo–
ChipH1Apple H1
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driver and high dynamic range amplifierDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameter
Noise cancelling detailOutward- and inward-facing microphones; noise cancellation adjusts 200 times per second; pressure-equalising ventsAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode
Audio featuresAdaptive EQ; Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking added after launch; Audio Sharing; AAC and SBC Bluetooth codecs (What Hi-Fi?)Spatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)
Hearing healthConversation Boost, Live Listen, headphone levels and Headphone Accommodations–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 4.5 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the case–Up to 24 hours
Wireless chargingYesNo
Battery life detailUp to 5 hours with ANC and Transparency off; more than 24 hours of listening with case recharges (Apple's claim)Up to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either on
Charging caseOriginal Wireless Charging Case supports Qi and Lightning; MagSafe Charging Case added in 2021 also supports MagSafeUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)
Fast chargingAround 1 hour of listening after 5 minutes in the caseA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.4 g (better)5.6 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.05.0
ControlsForce sensor for playback, calls and switching ANC/Transparency; “Hey Siri”; no stem volume adjustmentMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controls
MicrophonesDual beamforming and inward-facing microphones; dual optical sensors, motion- and speech-detecting accelerometersDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometer
Fit and ear tipsSilicone tips in S, M and L; Ear Tip Fit TestFlexible wing tips, pressure-relieving vents and silicone ear tips in three sizes; ear tip fit test on Apple devices and in the Beats Android app
Case weight45.6 g55.1 g
DimensionsEach earbud 30.9 × 21.8 × 24.0 mm; original case 45.2 × 60.6 × 21.7 mm (height × width × depth)Earbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cm
Water resistance detailIPX4 earbuds; Wireless Charging Case and MagSafe Charging Case are not sweat or water resistantIPX4 for the earbuds
Works withApple devices with current iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, macOS or tvOS; Bluetooth audio with older Apple software and non-Apple devices, with limited featuresClass 1 Bluetooth; Apple H1 enables automatic switching and Audio Sharing; Android app supports pairing, controls, battery levels, updates and the fit test
ColoursWhiteBlack, White, Sage Gray, Stone Purple at launch (MacRumors)
In the boxAirPods Pro, charging case, three sizes of silicone tips, Lightning to USB-C cable, documentationEarbuds, charging case, three sizes of ear tips, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; power adapter sold separately

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