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This isn’t just a tension-relieving method: the spongey squeeziness could mean the Fit Pro sit perfectly still in your ear, just like the old Powerbeats, but without the big, over-ear hooks. Beats says that thousands of ears were measured and modelled to reach the ‘perfect combination’ for a ‘comfortable and stable fit on any ear shape or size.’
Beats adds that as well as in-ear stability ‘throughout your most rigorous workouts’ the secure fit means ‘consistent, high-quality acoustic performance’ – again just like the Powerbeats Pro.
You can read all about the features and Beats' performance claims below but I am looking forward to reviewing the Fit Pro – a pair should arrive this week, so fingers crossed. Bottom line is, if Fit Pro sounds a little better than Powerbeats Pro, that will make them de facto the best-sounding workout buds you can buy.
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Beats Fit Pro: audio
Perfect sound, no matter how hard you push yourself
Perfect sound, no matter how hard you push yourself
On the Fit Pro, there are three listening modes. That includes the long-awaited addition of active noise cancelling (ANC). Beats has made some of the best noise cancelling cans around for years now. Its ANC is highly underrated in my opinion – it really is up there withBoseandSony– and it’s great to see it added to their true wireless workout buds. Beats says the ANC ‘continuously adapts in real time, up to 200 times per second, to account for variances in fit and movement.’
The other modes available are ‘Transparency’ – accessed with a push of the ‘b’ button on either earbud – which lets sound in from the outside world. Then there’s Adaptive EQ, which ‘automatically tunes the low- and mid-frequencies to the shape of your ear for superior sound quality and a consistent listening experience.’
This should mean that audio with ANC on and ANC off have their own distinct qualities and, more importantly, the sound with ANC off shouldn’t suffer in comparison, as it does on many noise cancelling headphones.
Beats also promises excellent call quality, with ambient noise filtered out via beam forming mics.
Beats Fit Pro: features
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As well as movie soundtracks, compatible tunes are available from the likes of Doja Cat, Olivia Rodrigo, Roddy Ricch, J. Balvin, Rauw Alejandro, Selena Gomez and ‘many more’ on Apple Music.
Optical sensors mean that audio will automatically pause when you take your Fits Pro out of your ears, and resume when you put them back. You can also pause, skip and rewind via the aforementioned ‘b’ button.
Apple device owners get ‘seamless’, one-touch pairing, ‘an eartip test to ensure best fit’ and automatic switching and audio sharing between compatible devices devices. There’s also hands-free access to Siri and Find My.
However, Beats is at pains to say that it is also super best pals withAndroidusers. Download the Beats app and you can set up your Fit Pro buds with one touch pairing and carry out a guided fit test. You can then toggle between the three listening modes via the app, or customise the button on either earbud to enableGoogleAssistant.
Beats Fit Pro: battery life
The case still looks kind of chunky, but ithasto be smaller than the gargantuan Powerbeats Pro one
The case still looks kind of chunky, but ithasto be smaller than the gargantuan Powerbeats Pro one
When ANC or Transparency are on Beats Fit Pro delivers up to 6 hours of listening time, or 7 hours in Adaptive EQ mode. That’s not bad, although not as startling as the Powerbeats Pro’s battery life was when that launched three years ago. The ‘pocket-sized’ USB-C battery case add 21 more hours of battery life.
A five-minute ‘Fast Fuel’ charge offers one hour of playback if you find yourself caught short.
Beats Fit Pro: price and availability
In the UK, Beats Fit Pro is available to order from January 24 for £199.99from Apple.com.Shipping begins January 28 from Apple.com, John Lewis & Partners,Amazonand Currys.
In the US, the buds will launch on the same dates and for $199.99. In Australia, they’ll be priced at. $299.
Beats Fit Pro review
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