The affordability and portability of earbuds have made them an essential device for many people today. The fact that they are wireless and save users the hassles of wire connectivity makes them unique.
Sports and fitness enthusiasts particularly love earbuds because they have a secure grip and do not slip out of the ears during intense workouts. Some earbuds even have a feature that isolates background noise and allows for users to be fully immersed in the music.
Of the various brands that produce earbuds, Bose and Beats wireless earbuds stand out due to their features. This article will discuss both brands of earbuds side by side to allow prospective buyers to decide which one is best for them based on their preferences.
Design
Bose sport wireless Earbuds
These in-ear wireless earbuds by Bose have colour variants like baltic blue, triple black and glacier white. At 6.75grams each, these earbuds are lightweight and can be worn for long durations without any feeling of discomfort. The Bose sport earbuds are made with plastic/gold plating and polymer coating while the charging case is made with hard plastic that makes it scratch-resistant and durable.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
Available in white, black, sage grey and stone purple, the Beats Fit Pro earbuds are referred to as true wireless noise cancelling earbuds because they are capable of blocking out isolating surround noise in any environment. These earbuds are equipped with comfortable secure-fit wingtips that flex to fit into your ears. Each earbud weighs 5.6grams, making them lightweight.
The Unboxing
Bose Sport Earbuds
The box contains 2 Bose Sport Earbuds (fitted with medium ear tips, labelled size 2), a charging case, small and large ear tips (labelled sizes 1 and 3), a USB-C (A to C) charging cable, a quick start guide and a warranty card.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
Asides from the Beats Fit Pro earbuds, this package contains a pocketable charging case, soft silicone ear tips with three size options – small, medium & large, USB-C to USB-C charging cable, and a quick start guide and a warranty card.
Features
Bose Sport Earbuds
- The touch interface is very responsive
- With the Spotify Tap, you can browse music without having to touch your phone.
- IPX4 water rating – This prevents moisture from sweat and weather to get into the earbuds
- Acclaimed lifelike sound
- Volume optimised Active EQ
- Wireless connection
- Bose Music App
- Answer or reject calls without disrupting your workout
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
- These earbuds are sweat and water-resistant for non-water sports and exercise.
- Supports active noise cancellation and transparency mode
- Wingtips are secure-fit and comfortable
- High-quality call performance
- On-device controls allow users to manage their music and take calls directly from the earbuds.
- Supports Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive music, movies and games.
- These earbuds are compatible with Android and iOS devices.
Battery Life
Bose Sport Earbuds:
The Bose sport earbuds have a battery life of 5 hours. The earbuds can be charged when placed back in the charging case. When the charging case is fully charged, it provides 2 full charges for the earbuds.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds:
These earbuds provide a listening time of 6 hours with Active Noise cancellation turned on while the charging case offers 18 additional hours of charge for the earbuds.
Cost
Bose Sport Earbuds:
The Bose Sport earbuds cost $159.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds:
These earbuds by Beats cost $199.
Pros
Bose Sport Earbuds
- Water-resistant
- Comfortable and secure fit
- EQ is active
- Fast charging
- Audio quality and sound are balanced.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
- Active noise cancellation to block out background noise
- Transparency mode that allows users to be aware of their surroundings
- These earbuds provide a comfortable fit for users
- Sound quality is balanced
- Head-tracking
- Hands-free Siri.
Cons
Bose Sports Earbuds
- The charging case is bulky
- No Bluetooth multipoint
- No active noise cancellation
- Earbuds slightly protrude from your ears
- It does not support wireless charging.
Beats Fit Pro Earbuds
- No wireless charging
- Most of the H1 features are exclusive to Apple devices
- Bulky charging case
- Water-resistance rating is average
- No user-adjustable EQ.
Conclusion
The Bose Sports and Beats Fit Pro earbuds are affordable and durable earbuds that come highly recommended for sports and gym lovers because of their comfortable, secure fit and balanced sound quality.
FAQs – Bose Sport Earbuds
Does the charging case support wireless charging?
The charging case of the Bose sport earbuds only charges with a USB-C cable.
Can you answer calls on Bose sport earbuds?
The Bose sport earbuds have call-related functions that enable users to answer and end calls.
Do Bose sport earbuds have noise cancelling
These in-ear earbuds by Bose do not come with active noise cancellation
FAQs – Beats Fit Pro True Wireless Earbuds
How do you turn off noise cancelling on Beats Fit Pro?
To turn off noise cancelling on your Beats Fit Pro earbuds, touch and hold the volume slider till you see additional controls. Tap the noise control in the lower-left corner, then tap noise cancellation, transparency or off.
Do the Beats Fit Pro have wireless charging
The Beats Fit Pro earbuds do not support wireless charging, but they come with a charging case that has on-ear controls.
Product Image Gallery – Bose Sport Wireless Earbuds vs Beats Fit Pro Wireless Earbuds
