Beats Fit Pro: Solid ANC

A bass-heavy alternative to the AirPods Pro

- TIM GIDEON

After releasing the relatively affordable Studio Buds ($149.99) earlier this year, Beats is back with a new pair of noise-cancelling true wireless earphones, the Beats Fit Pro. Aptly named, the focus here is on in-ear fit security, with built-in earfins made of a pliable material that truly helps create a more secure seal in your ear. They’re also armed with active noise cancellation (ANC), and since Beats is owned by Apple, you get the company’s H1 chip, which enables features including Spatial Audio with head tracking, Adaptive EQ, hands-free Siri, and one-touch iOS pairing. The sonic performance is classic Beats, with intense bass, boosted highs, and a scooped-out midrange. The ANC is better than average, with effective low-frequency noise elimination. For the price, there’s plenty to like, but the Beats Fit Pro faces stiff competition from Apple’s own AirPods Pro as well as models from Bose, Jabra, and Sony.

A FOCUS ON FIT

Available in black, gray, lavender, or white, the Fit Pro’s chunky earpieces are housed in a rounded charging case of the same color, with the Beats logo prominently displayed on both the case and earpieces. It’s a bit curious that you get only three pairs of eartips (in small, medium, and large), which is more or less standard— but plenty of pairs ship with more fit options, and these in-ears are actually called the Fit Pro. That said, the fit is exceptionally secure. The earfins do an excellent job of stabilizing the in-ear seal, despite being built into the actual earpieces (most fins are removable and replaceable, often offered in different sizes).