Beats Fit Pro is a premium pair of true wireless earbuds priced at $208, making them one of the higher-end options in the earbuds market. In this in-depth review, we’ll delve into the design, connectivity, controls, audio quality, active noise cancellation (ANC), microphone performance, battery life, and provide a final verdict on whether beats fit pro earbuds are worth the investment.
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Design
The Beats Fit Pro Buds comes in four different colors, including black, white, and sage green. The box includes three sizes of fleshy ear tips, allowing users to find the perfect fit for their ears. The insertion process is straightforward—simply rotate the earbuds to secure them firmly in place. Designed with active users in mind, these earbuds also feature a flexible wingtip that ensures a stable fit during physical activities. While the fit is generally stable, some users may find the wingtips uncomfortable for long-term use, causing ear fatigue.
Connectivity
When it comes to Bluetooth connectivity, the Beats Fit Pro performs reliably. Although there may be occasional connection issues, they are infrequent. Pairing with devices is smooth, and the connection remains strong and stable, even in crowded areas.
Controls and Beats App
The Beats Fit Pro offers a range of features expected from premium true wireless earbuds. Unlike most earbuds with touch-sensitive controls, these earbuds feature physical push buttons that provide intuitive access to controls. A single tap pauses the music, while another tap resumes playback. Double-tap skips to the next track, and triple-tapp goes back to the previous one. However, the Beats app for Android doesn’t allow customization of the controls, limiting their functionality. The app does offer control over the long press, allowing users to toggle between ANC and transparency modes or summon their smartphone assistant. Notably, Hey Siri hands-free support is available for iPhone users.
Audio Quality
The audio quality of the Beats Fit Pro is commendable. The earbuds deliver a balanced sound, with a slightly emphasized bass, which is common in this price range. The overall audio experience is solid, making it suitable for various music genres. However, the earbuds may not capture all the finer details in more complex tracks, such as jazz or metal. The vocals come through crisp and clear, making them ideal for audiobooks, podcasts, and spoken-word content. iPhone users can enjoy the additional benefit of special audio features in supported content.
ANC
The active noise cancellation (ANC) feature on the Beats Fit Pro Buds is effective, although it may not match the performance of top competitors like Sony. In moderately noisy environments, such as busy streets, most surrounding sounds are comfortably blocked out, allowing for an immersive listening experience. The quality of ANC depends on the fit of the earbuds, so it’s crucial to use the right size of ear tips for optimal results. Additionally, the transparency mode, accessible through a long press, utilizes built-in microphones to provide awareness of the surrounding environment.
Mics and Call Quality
The built-in microphones in the Beats Fit Pro are intended to capture the user’s voice while reducing background noise. However, their performance is underwhelming, as they struggle to drown out ambient noise during phone calls. This can be problematic when making calls in noisy environments, compromising call quality. Users should avoid making calls in crowded areas for a better experience.
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Beats Fit Pro Battery Life
So, in terms of battery life, you’ll get a full 6 hours of playtime from the Fit Pro if they are fully charged, and that is with the active noise cancellation turned on. Otherwise, you can expect an extra 1 or 2 hours. In my testing, pretty accurate, in fact, they sometimes got a little bit more than those 6 hours, usually around six and a half hours. When they are fully drained or if you just want to stash them away, you’ve got the Beats Fit Pro case, which matches the color of your buds. As with most premium true wireless earbuds, you’ve got fast charging support. So, if you put them in that case for around five to ten minutes, you’ll get around an hour of use from fully drained buds, and that is with ANC on. Even though the case itself is a bit of a whopper, you’ll get around three full recharges of your buds from it before the case itself is fully drained as well. You can charge it back up again using a Type-C USB cable. Unfortunately, there’s no wireless charging support on the Beats Fit Pro, which is a massive shame because most premium rivals and even some true wireless earbuds roughly half the price of this thing do offer wireless charging.
Verdict
The Beats Fit Pro is a premium pair of true wireless earbuds that deliver a solid audio experience and effective active noise cancellation. The design, although providing a stable fit, may cause ear fatigue for some users. The physical push-button controls are intuitive, but the lack of customization options limits their functionality. The audio quality is commendable, with a balanced sound signature, although it may not capture all the finer details in complex tracks. The ANC feature is effective, blocking out most surrounding noise, but it may not match the performance of top competitors. The microphone performance during calls is underwhelming, struggling to drown out background noise. The battery life is respectable, with the charging case providing additional hours of playback.
Considering the price tag of $208, the Beats Fit Pro offers a good overall package, especially for those who prioritize audio quality and active noise cancellation. However, if microphone performance and customization options for controls are crucial factors for you, you may want to explore other options in the market.
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Design9.5
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Connectivity10
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Touch Controls and App Support8
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Audio Quality9
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ANC7.5
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Mic and Call Recording7
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Battery Life8
