But unlike the AirPods Pro, the Fit Pro are also pretty great if you’re on an Android device. The Beats Fit Pro are best suited for those in the Apple world, as you’ll get all of the above perks as well as a very painless pairing process for iPhones, iPads and Macs. These buds also support Spatial Audio, which is a neat feature that kind of makes you feel like you’re experiencing a song live thanks to 360-degree sound. The difference is subtle, but we did find things to sound just a bit louder and fuller with Adaptive EQ on. When you’re not using ANC or Transparency mode, the Fit Pro’s Adaptive EQ mode kicks in to automatically optimize your music based on your surroundings. Likewise, Transparency mode made it easier to hear oncoming cars and pedestrians when we were out for a walk. The Fit Pro’s noise cancellation worked pretty well in our testing, doing a good job dampening (but not completely silencing) the sounds of a chatty train car or a noisy construction site. That means you get active noise cancellation (ANC), a Transparency mode for amplifying the outside world, and all of the usual perks of Apple earbuds - including instant pairing with Apple devices and the ability to control Siri hands-free.
Sportier design aside, the Beats Fit Pro are essentially an update to the AirPods Pro in everything but name.
You get a choice of black, white, sage gray and an especially attractive stone purple, which is a nice variety compared to the white-only AirPods. On top of their impressive comfort, the Fit Pro are also some of Apple’s best-looking buds yet. We also appreciate that you get three sets of swappable silicone ear tips, and like on the AirPods Pro, you can perform an Ear Tip Fit Test to find the right size. It’s a much more compact solution than the massive ear hooks you’ll find on the Powerbeats Pro (we barely noticed the extra padding), and still felt perfectly secure during workouts. These rubber-coated buds have a unique wingtip design, which provides some extra support for your inner ear without feeling intrusive or heavy. True to their name, the Beats Fit Pro really stand out when it comes to fit and comfort.
The Beats Fit Pro pack everything we love about the AirPods Pro into a sportier, more secure and more affordable package, making them our new favorite earbuds for folks in the Apple ecosystem.