Beats Fit Pro vs Beats Powerbeats Pro

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Fit Pro compared with Powerbeats Pro
BeatsFit ProBeatsPowerbeats Pro
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021May 2019
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesNo
Transparency modeYes–
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
ChipApple H1Apple H1
DriversDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameterLinear piston drivers with a pressurised airflow design
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency modePassive noise isolation only; no active noise cancelling (SoundGuys)
Audio featuresSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)Class 1 Bluetooth; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 9 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hours–
Wireless chargingNoNo
Battery life detailUp to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either onMore than 24 hours of combined playback with the case; the maker does not give an upper bound
Charging caseUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)Lightning; no wireless charging (Macworld)
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playbackA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1.5 hours of playback; 15 minutes gives up to 4.5 hours
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.6 g (better)11 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.05.0
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controlsVolume rocker and multi-function button on each earbud; optical sensors for automatic play/pause; motion sensors for idle sleep
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometerTwo beamforming microphones and a speech-detecting accelerometer per earbud
Fit and ear tipsFlexible wing tips, pressure-relieving vents and silicone ear tips in three sizes; ear tip fit test on Apple devices and in the Beats Android appAdjustable ear hooks and four ear tip sizes
Case weight55.1 g80 g
DimensionsEarbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cmEarbud height 2.3 cm, length 5.9 cm, width 3.8 cm; case height 4.3 cm, length and width 7.7 cm
Water resistance detailIPX4 for the earbuds–
Works withClass 1 Bluetooth; Apple H1 enables automatic switching and Audio Sharing; Android app supports pairing, controls, battery levels, updates and the fit testApple H1 with hands-free Siri and pairing across devices on the same iCloud account; manual Android Bluetooth pairing; Find My
ColoursBlack, White, Sage Gray, Stone Purple at launch (MacRumors)Originally announced in Black, Ivory, Moss and Navy; Black shipped first
In the boxEarbuds, charging case, three sizes of ear tips, USB-C to USB-C cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty card; power adapter sold separatelyEarbuds, charging case, four ear tip sizes, Lightning to USB-A cable, Quick Start Guide and warranty card

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