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Beats Fit Pro vs Sony LinkBuds S

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BeatsFit ProSonyLinkBuds S
Overview
ReleasedNovember 2021May 2022
Sound
TypeIn-earIn-ear
Noise cancellingYesYes
Transparency modeYesYes
Driver size–5 mm
Spatial audio with head trackingYes–
Bluetooth codecsSBC and AACSBC, AAC, LDAC and LC3
ChipApple H1V1
DriversDual-element diaphragm driver in a two-chamber housing; Apple does not publish its diameter5 mm dynamic driver with a high-power neodymium magnet
Chip–Integrated Processor V1
Noise cancelling detailAdaptive Active Noise Cancelling and Transparency modeNoise cancelling using the microphones on both earbuds; Ambient Sound Mode; Adaptive Sound Control; Quick Attention Mode; Speak-to-Chat
Audio featuresSpatial audio with dynamic head tracking; Bluetooth 5.0 and SBC/AAC codecs (SoundGuys)LDAC up to 990 kbps (Hi-Res Audio Wireless); DSEE Extreme upscaling; 360 Reality Audio; LE Audio (LC3); equaliser in the app
Battery
Listening time (maker's claim)Up to 6 hoursUp to 6 hours
With the caseUp to 24 hoursUp to 20 hours
Wireless chargingNoNo
Battery life detailUp to 7 hours with noise cancelling and Transparency off; up to 6 hours with either onUp to 9 hours with noise cancelling off (AAC or SBC); 14 more hours from the case with noise cancelling on; with LDAC, 3.5 hours with noise cancelling on or 4.5 hours off; with LC3, 5.5 hours on or 9 hours off; talk time up to 3.5 hours
Charging caseUSB-C; no wireless charging (SoundGuys and TechRadar)USB-C; about 3 hours to fully charge the case, 2 hours for the earbuds
Fast chargingA 5-minute Fast Fuel charge gives up to 1 hour of playback5 minutes of charging gives about 1 hour of playback
Design
Weight (each earbud)5.6 g4.8 g
Water and sweat resistanceIPX4IPX4
Bluetooth5.05.2
Two devices at once–Yes
ControlsMulti-function button on each earbud; playback, calls and configurable press-and-hold controlsTouch sensor on each earbud (by default the left switches noise cancelling and Ambient Sound Mode and holds for Quick Attention Mode; the right plays and pauses, skips tracks and holds for the voice assistant; tap four or more times for volume), reassignable in the app; Quick Access for Spotify and Endel; IR sensors pause music when an earbud is taken out and switch the earbuds off after about 15 minutes
MicrophonesDual beamforming microphones and voice-detection accelerometerMicrophones on both earbuds with Precise Voice Pickup Technology and a mesh structure against wind; MEMS, omnidirectional
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 appHybrid silicone rubber earbud tips in SS, S, M and LL (M fitted); either earbud can be used on its own
Case weight55.1 gAbout 35 g
DimensionsEarbud 3 × 2.4 × 1.9 cm; case 6.2 × 6.2 × 2.85 cm–
Water resistance detailIPX4 for the earbudsIPX4 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 testSony | Sound Connect app (formerly Headphones Connect) for iOS and Android; multipoint connection to two devices; LE Audio with compatible devices; Google Assistant and Amazon Alexa; Google Fast Pair and Microsoft Swift Pair; Bluetooth 5.2 Class 1, about 10 m range
ColoursBlack, White, Sage Gray, Stone Purple at launch (MacRumors)White, Black, Ecru at launch; later Earth Blue
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, USB-C cable (USB-A to USB-C, about 20 cm), hybrid silicone rubber earbud tips in SS, S, M and LL

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