Beats Fit Pro vs Google Pixel Buds Pro

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Fit Pro compared with Pixel Buds Pro
BeatsFit ProGooglePixel Buds Pro
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021July 2022
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Spatial audio with head trackingYesYes
Driver size–11 mm
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC and AAC
ChipApple H1Custom six-core audio chip
DriversDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameterCustom-designed 11 mm dynamic speaker driver in each earbud
Chip–Custom six-core audio chip running Google's noise cancellation algorithms
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency modeActive Noise Cancellation with Silent Seal; transparency mode; active in-ear pressure relief; Conversation Detection pauses playback and switches to transparency when speaking, then resumes playback and ANC
Audio featuresSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)Volume EQ; adjustable EQ added after launch; spatial audio with head tracking on compatible Pixel 6 or newer phones and supported content; low-latency gaming mode needs compatible games, Pixel 8 or newer and Android 14 or newer; SBC and AAC codecs confirmed by SoundGuys, not listed in Google's spec sheet
Hearing health–Hearing Wellness records listening habits and suggests lowering the volume
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 7 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 20 hours
Wireless chargingNoYes
Battery life detailUp to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either onUp to 11 hours per charge and 31 hours including the case with ANC off; ANC-on totals are 7 and 20 hours, respectively; Google's music playback tests used pre-production hardware and software with other features disabled
Charging caseUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)USB-C port and Qi-certified wireless charging; 25 × 50 × 63.2 mm; Hall effect sensor detects case opening and closing
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playbackFive minutes in the case gives up to one hour of listening or 50 minutes of talk time
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.6 g (better)6.2 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.05.0
Two devices at once–Yes
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controlsCapacitive touch controls for playback, calls and assistant; swipe to adjust volume; IR in-ear detection for automatic play and pause; Gemini voice control needs Android 10 or newer, current Google and Pixel Buds apps, a Google Account and an internet connection
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometerThree microphones per earbud, voice accelerometer and wind-blocking mesh covers; Bluetooth Super Wideband on Pixel 8 or newer with Android 14 or newer; Clear Calling added in the 2023 update
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 appSmall, medium and large eartips; medium fitted; motion accelerometer and gyroscope in each earbud
Case weight55.1 g62.4 g including earbuds
DimensionsEarbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cmEach earbud 22.33 × 22.03 × 23.72 mm with the medium eartip
Water resistance detailIPX4 for the earbudsEarbuds IPX4; case IPX2; neither is waterproof, and water resistance can diminish with wear
Works withClass 1 Bluetooth; Apple H1 enables automatic switching and Audio Sharing; Android app supports pairing, controls, battery levels, updates and the fit testPairs with Bluetooth 4.0 or newer Android and iOS devices, tablets and laptops; full app features need a Google Account, an Android 6.0 or newer companion phone and internet; multipoint and automatic audio switching
ColoursBlack, White, Sage Gray, Stone Purple at launch (MacRumors)Fog, Charcoal, Lemongrass and Coral at launch; Bay and Porcelain added in 2023; availability varies by region
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, wireless charging case, three sizes of eartips, quick start guide and safety, warranty and regulatory guide; no charging cable

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