![]() Overall, the way music can sound out of these buds is quite impressive. Though you can still use the app to control things like touch customization and detailed battery status, it’s a small, emphasis on the small, step in the right direction. Android users will miss out on perks like automatic device switching, Apple’s spatial audio with head tracking, always-on Siri access, and audio sharing. ![]() Does Beats Pro Work on Android?īeats has also extended an olive branch to Android users here with the dedicated app for Android devices, making the Fit Pro compatible for most of its features (though it still misses a bit of the inherent cohesiveness of the Apple ecosystem). You may care about that feature more than others, but one thing Android users will probably appreciate here is the use of USB-C charging, and not Lightning cables. The wireless Qi-charging and MagSafe charging most notably found in AirPods Pro and AirPods 3 cases is also bafflingly absent here. One minor complaint we have is the laughably huge Fit Pro case - sure, it’s not as big as the Powerbeats Pro case, but we found it’s still pretty cumbersome if you have tight pockets. ![]() One new feature is that you can customize the final command in your Settings menu to either use Siri or change the volume. The basic touch controls have remained the same from the Studio Buds, which includes a satisfyingly tactile press onto either bud itself (no finicky tapping here): one tap to pause/play, two taps to skip forward, three to skip back, and holding down to switch between noise cancellation modes. Runners and HIIT enthusiasts will really rejoice at having a compact bud that still won’t slip. Thankfully, they also weigh only 5.6 grams, which is actually lighter than our favorite workout buds, Jaybird Vista Sport (though slightly heavier than AirPod Pros, and decidedly better for fitness). Twisting to adjust, these earbuds are secure and absolutely would not budge during out workout (also thanks to its IPX4 water and sweat resistance rating). It’s meant to fit into the natural curvature of your inner ear, and while I dreaded the usual soreness after a few hours, they were still surprisingly comfortable after a full seven hours of wear. The Beats Fit Pro has combined the best of both worlds, shrinking down the wing into a small, flexible wing-like tip that juts out of the compact pill earbud. That being said, not everyone loved the over-the-ear wing of the Powerbeats Pro, which could be cumbersome and hard to adjust. While we initially praised their lightweight comfort, the longer we wore them, the less we’d recommend them for sweaty, movement-heavy exercise (they tended to pop out even when we switched gummy tips). One thing we love about the Studio Buds was their compact, pill-like shape that didn’t feel like there was a suction cup shoved into your ear. Sure, the new AirPods do sound better than their predecessors, but in we found that lack of a tight seal prevented them from adding ANC and sacrificed bass frequencies while listening to music. It’s almost a little ridiculous how great the new Beats Fit Pro earbuds are compared to the latest generation of AirPods, especially since Apple refused to change a key aspect of their hard-plastic eartip design. Needless to say, Apple should be worried. ![]() ![]() The new true wireless earbuds are only slightly pricier (around $50 more), but feature a massive range of features from excellent audio quality, to much better active noise cancellation, and all with that same beloved long-lasting battery. But Beats has shown that they can really step up to the plate and improve upon their previous models. You would then think that they would be up against even steeper competition, having been released within two weeks of Apple’s third-generation AirPods. It seems like an odd move then, to compete with themselves by releasing the more premium Beats Fit Pro just mere months later. The Apple-owned brand released the Studio Buds earlier this year, which had some noteworthy features we loved (killer battery life being one of them), but curiously omitted some key standbys like Apple’s proprietary H1 chip. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Rolling Stone may receive an affiliate commission.īeats, no doubt, has had a busy year. ![]()
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