A review summary of the wireless earphone "BEATS FIT PRO" that is evaluated as "more outstanding than AirPods"

https://www.theverge.com/22753158/beats-fit-pro-earbuds-review-apple

Beats Fit Pro Review: The Fitness Alternative to AirPods

https://www.newsweek.com/beats-fit-pro-review-fitness-alternative-AirPods-1643643

Beats Fit Pro review: The sportier AirPods I've always wanted - CNET

https://www.cnet.com/tech/mobile/beats-fit-pro-review/

Beats Fit Pro review: Ahead of the pack | TechCrunch

https://techcrunch.com/2021/11/01/beats-fit-pro-review-ahead-of-the-pack/

Beats Fit Pro review |

https://www.engadget.com/beats-fit-pro-review-140004462.html

Beats Fit Pro Review - SlashGear

https://www.slashgear.com/beats-fit-pro-review-01697756/

Good point

・Shape that does not get in the way and has a good fit

・Balanced sound quality

・Effective noise canceling function and excellent transparency mode

・The function of AirPods is inherited by the Apple H1 chip

- "Volume adjustment on the device" is possible, which is not possible with the 3rd generation AirPods

・Suitable for use on Android

・Battery life longer than 3rd generation AirPods

◆ Bad points

・The case does not support wireless charging

・Case is large and bulky

・The call function is weaker than the 3rd generation AirPods

・Somewhat uncomfortable due to long-term use

・ Difficult to use physical buttons

Here's what the Beats Fit Pro looks like in its case. The main body has a curved protrusion.

The size is 3cm long x 1.9cm high x 2.4cm wide and weighs 66.3g. It has a silicon tip.

The case measures 2.85cm high x 6.2cm long x 6.2cm wide and weighs 55.1g.

The slightly bulky case and the fact that it does not support wireless charging only with USB Type-C charging were the points that were rated low as "impossible for high-priced earphones."

Wearing it on your ear.

◆Shape and ear fit

Beats Fit Pro is an item that Newsweek calls “an alternative to AirPods during exercise” and CNET calls it “AirPods for sports”. . SLASH GEAR notes that the fit is "arguably the most comfortable we've tried in years."

Beats brand wireless earphones include Beats Studio Buds and Powerbeats Pro, and Powerbeats Pro has the advantage that it is hard to fall off during exercise because it is shaped to cover the ears, but on the other hand, the disadvantage is that it is large and bulky. It was. The Beats Fit Pro has a distinctive protrusion, and although it is larger than the Beats Studio Buds, it is much smaller and lighter than the Powerbeats Pro, and has an equally high fit to the ears. In addition, it has IPX4 grade waterproof performance, and there is no problem with splashing water and sweat resistance.

Left is Beats Studio Buds and right is Beats Fit Pro.

Powerbeats Pro looks like this.

Powerbeats Pro, Beats Fit Pro, and Beats Studio Buds cases side by side. As for the case, Beats Fit Pro is just in the middle size.

AirPods also have a unique shape, and although they have been devised to prevent them from falling out of their ears without using silicon chips, there have been multiple evaluations that they are not sufficient for vigorous exercise. On the other hand, most of the media view Beats Fit Pro as "the best solution for exercise".

Sound quality

The Beats Fit Pro has a 9.5mm driver, which ``produces better sound quality than the AirPods Pro,'' wrote The Verge. Regarding the 9.5mm driver, CNET wrote, "I think it creates clarity and makes the bass more punchy and deep." SLASH GEAR "impressed with the well-balanced sound", "The Sony WF-1000XM4 is better than the Beats Fit Pro when it comes to listening to orchestral and stringed instruments, but when it comes to dance, R&B and electronic tracks Beats Fit Pro delivers a warm, vibrant sound without unnecessary exaggeration or pitch." Overall, it seems to be finished at a level that is perfect for working out, although it is a little unsatisfactory to satisfy "audio fans who are extraordinarily particular about audio".

It also has a silicon chip that the 3rd generation AirPods don't have, which Newsweek said makes the sound richer, deeper, and more detailed.

◆ Spatial audio, etc.

Beats Fit Pro is powered by the Apple H1 chip, so you can take advantage of many of the cool features found in AirPods, including:

・Spatial audio and head tracking

・Automatic switching between iPhone, iPad and Mac

・Automatic synchronization with all iCloud devices

・Audio Sharing

・"Search" settings

・"Hey Siri" command

・Skin detection sensor

Spatial audio is when you are watching a movie, and different sounds flow from the left and right to create an immersive sound. Head tracking also adjusts the sound appropriately even if you change the direction of your head or move your iPhone. These were also highly rated in the 3rd generation AirPods.

◆Noise canceling

Beats Fit Pro basically has the same active noise canceling (ANC) function as AirPods Pro with H1 chip. AirPods Pro, which has a better noise canceling function than the 3rd generation AirPods that do not have the ANC function, has an ``external sound capture mode'', but Beats Fit Pro also has an external sound capture mode. Beats Fit Pro's noise canceling is composed of ANC function and silicon chip, and it will firmly block the noise of the gym and the street.

◆Battery life

Battery life of Beats Fit Pro varies depending on whether the ANC function is on or off (adaptive EQ mode). Adaptive EQ mode gives the longest battery life, 7 hours of playtime, and 30 hours of runtime including recharging in the case. Playback time is shortened to 6 hours and 27 minutes when the ANC function and external sound capture mode are activated. On the other hand, the battery life of the 3rd generation AirPods is 6 hours for music playback and 30 hours including recharging in the case, so it can be said that the Beats Fit Pro is superior in terms of battery life.

◆ physical button

Beats Fit Pro has a button labeled "b" on the outside of the earphone, and it is a mechanism to operate here. Tap the button once to play/pause and call, tap twice to advance the track, tap three times to return the track, and long press to switch between ANC function / external sound capture mode. In addition, long press can be changed to "volume control", which is evaluated as an advantage considering that the 3rd generation AirPods did not have a volume control function on the device. However, there is a possibility of accidentally touching the button when trying to attach the earphone firmly, which Engadget noted as 'troublesome'. Also, due to the position of the microphone, noise was sometimes generated when trying to adjust the fit.

◆ Call function

"Voice call performance is high, but it does not reach AirPods," The Verge evaluated. Beats Fit Pro uses 3 mics when only one earbud is used during a call, and a total of 5 mics when both earbuds are used. . Because it uses a voice detection algorithm, it can distinguish between background sounds and voices, but when I actually held a Zoom meeting, I received a comment that it was ``less clear than AirPods''.

Supports use on Android

Beats has an Android app, so Beats Fit Pro is also available on Android devices. Even when using Beats Fit Pro on an Android device, many functions such as ANC function, external sound capture mode, adaptive EQ, spatial audio, automatic stop/play by skin detection sensor, one-touch pairing, high-speed charging, and class 1 Bluetooth connection are available. Available. However, spatial audio, head tracking, Siri activation, etc. are not available.

The price of Beats Fit Pro is $ 199.99 (about 23,000 yen), and it will be released in Japan in 2022. It's not "the most highly functional and high-quality sound of all earphones," but if you limit it to using earphones for everyday use or when exercising, it's pretty easy to use, and it has an appropriate fit. By focusing on it, it has been evaluated as 'stands out more than the 3rd generation AirPods, which share much of the technology.'