Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) vs Apple - Beats Fit Pro
Where they actually differ
The most decisive specs, ranked by how much they matter — before the full spec table.
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Apple - Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — with case | 30 h | 24 h |
| Driver size | 11 mm | 9.5 mm |
| Water resistance | IP54 | IPX4 |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 g | 5.6 g |
Between the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) and Beats Fit Pro, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) comes out ahead in battery — with case / driver size, while the Beats Fit Pro wins on several specs. Overall, the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) scores 74 and the Beats Fit Pro scores 71.6 on our Mars Score.
Which should you buy?
These two are nearly even on the Mars Score (74 vs 71.6). The decision is not about overall quality — both clear the bar — it is about which specific trade-offs fit your use.
Pick the AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) if you care most about battery — with case / driver size. The biggest gaps in its favor are battery — with case, driver size, water resistance, among others. The single most decisive one: Battery — with case — 25.00% more. 30 h vs 24 h.
The Beats Fit Pro similarly does not carry a headline advantage on the popular specs — look at the full table for category-specific deltas.
Both ship with comparable battery — buds, active noise cancellation, spatial audio, so those specs do not separate the two — focus on the differences below.
Bottom line: there is no wrong answer here — match the spec advantages to how you actually use the product. The Mars Score parity says both are well-rounded; the differences are about trade-offs, not quality.
Which should you buy: Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Apple - Beats Fit Pro?
Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) leads the current Mars Score by 2.4 points.The more useful decision is the trade-off behind that result: compare driver size, weight per bud against the way you will actually use the product.
Choose Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) if…
Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) has the measurable edge on battery life case h, driver size mm, ip rating.
Choose Apple - Beats Fit Pro if…
Apple - Beats Fit Pro does not lead a decisive measured field here, so choose it for price, ecosystem, design, or availability when those matter more to you.
This is a structured comparison of the published catalog values. It is not a claim of identical real-world performance across every workload; use the linked spec drill-downs and methodology page to inspect the inputs.
Why Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) wins
- ▲Battery — with case — 25.00% more. 30 h vs 24 h.
- ▲Driver size — 15.79% more. 11 mm vs 9.5 mm.
- ▲Water resistance: IP54 (vs IPX4).
- ▲Weight per bud — 0.30 g less. 5.3 vs 5.6.
Why Apple - Beats Fit Pro wins
- No decisive advantages.
Spec comparison
Design
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Apple - Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Form factor | in-ear | in-ear |
| Weight per bud | 5.3 glead | 5.6 g |
| Water resistanceⓘ | IP54lead | IPX4 |
Audio
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Apple - Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Driver sizeⓘ | 11 mmlead | 9.5 mm |
| Active noise cancellationⓘ | true | true |
| Transparency mode | true | true |
| Spatial audioⓘ | true | true |
Battery
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Apple - Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery — buds | 6 h | 6 h |
| Battery — with case | 30 hlead | 24 h |
| Wireless case chargingⓘ | truelead | false |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple - AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) | Apple - Beats Fit Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetoothⓘ | 5.3lead | 5.0 |
| Codecsⓘ | AAC,SBC | AAC,SBC |
| Multipointⓘ | false | false |
| In-ear detection | true | true |
Frequently asked
Which has longer battery, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Beats Fit Pro?+
Beats Fit Pro lasts 6h per charge vs 6h.
Do AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Beats Fit Pro support multipoint?+
Neither supports multipoint pairing.
Which has ANC, AirPods Pro 2 (USB-C) or Beats Fit Pro?+
Both models have active noise cancellation.