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Apple AirPods Pro 2 vs Beats Fit Pro

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AppleAirPods Pro 2BeatsFit Pro
Overview
ReleasedSeptember 2023November 2021
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
Lossless over USB-CNo–
ChipH2Apple H1
DriversCustom high-excursion Apple driver and custom high dynamic range amplifierDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameter
ChipH2 in each AirPod; U1 chip in the MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C)–
Noise cancelling detailUp to 2x more Active Noise Cancellation than AirPods Pro (1st generation) and AirPods 4 with Active Noise Cancellation; Adaptive Audio, Transparency mode and Conversation AwarenessAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency mode
Audio featuresPersonalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking; Adaptive EQ; Personalised Volume; Voice Isolation; Live Translation (with iOS 26 and an Apple Intelligence iPhone); lossless audio when paired with Apple Vision ProSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)
Hearing healthHearing Test, Hearing Aid and Loud Sound Reduction in the UK; active Hearing Protection is available only in selected regions, not the UK–
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 30 hoursUp to 24 hours
Wireless chargingYesNo
Battery life detailUp to 5.5 hours with Spatial Audio and head tracking on; up to 4 hours of Lossless Audio listening with Apple Vision ProUp to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either on
Charging caseMagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker for Find My and lanyard loop; charges with MagSafe, Apple Watch or Qi-certified chargers or a USB-C cableUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)
Fast charging5 minutes in the case gives around 1 hour of listeningA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.3 g5.6 g
Water and sweat resistanceIP54IPX4
Bluetooth5.35.0
ControlsTouch control on the stems (press to play, pause, answer calls and skip; press and hold to switch listening modes; swipe up or down for volume); “Hey Siri” or just “Siri”; Siri InteractionsMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controls
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and an inward-facing microphone; speech-detecting accelerometerDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometer
Fit and ear tipsSilicone ear tips in four sizes (XS, S, M, L)Flexible 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 weight50.8 g55.1 g
Dimensions–Earbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cm
Water resistance detailIP54 (IEC 60529) for the AirPods Pro and charging caseIPX4 for the earbuds
Works withFull features with iPhone, iPad, Mac, Apple Watch, Apple TV and Apple Vision Pro on the latest software; works as Bluetooth headphones with other 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 2, MagSafe Charging Case (USB-C) with speaker and lanyard loop, silicone ear tips (XS, S, M, L), USB-C Charge 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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