Beats (Apple) - Fit Pro

Beats Fit Pro. The best fit my ears ever had.

Beats fit pro are my go to buds. Put on full transparency and you can hear your surroundings, while the wings keep those things locked in your ear

I second the Beats Fit Pro. You can use the XS tips but the top bit keeps them in your ears. I don’t use Apple AirPods because they just don’t stay in.

No other ear bud I’ve ever had stays in like these puppies do. Never even so much as moved even while doing extremely sweaty 20 milers. The best in my eyes.

I really wish they would come back out with the Powerbeats but with ANC. I love my fit pros, but I feel like that little wing does absolutely nothing for me. Maybe I just have deformed ears.

Big fan of my Beats fit pro ear buds if you want something more traditional than shokz

Beats Fit Pro.

I’ve had mine for a few years. Stays in great for exercise, great bass. Top of your price range but worth it.

I've had mine well over a year. Hated that the AirPods would pop out if I blinked wrong, AirPods Pro popped out if I tilted my head back. Beats Fit Pro have been flawless, other than one thing. FindMy doesn't work well at all with them. Otherwise, they stay put, even when I put my motorcycle helmet on, and the noise canceling, transparency and Spatial Audio work great. I lost one of the inserts, so I ordered a full set of aftermarket inserts from Amazon. I highly recommend the Beats Fit Pro earbuds.

These have been my favorite as well. Only for running though. Any distraction on the road makes me nervous about cars while biking

Beats Fit Pro are the best in my opinion. Perfect fit, great sound quality, lightweight, great battery life, easy to setup and use, stable whilst I'm running. The noise cancelling isn't as elite as a pair of bose headphones, but still great considering the size and technology we're dealing with when it comes to tiny earpods. I've tried lots of different wireless earpod over the years. Although I've not tried a Jabra device before.

I love my Beats Fit’s. They’re noise canceling but when they’re turned off you can hear pretty well around you. I upgraded to them from the Bose active and I kind of miss the around the neck cord, but the fits stay in place very well. Ran my first marathon with em

You can buy hooks that slip onto the earbuds to keep them in your ears. I also liked the Beats fit pro with the hooks

I run all my races with beats fit pros. I ran 2 half marathons. My first marathon will be nyc this November. I’m not sure if i want to bring headphones or go off the crowds energy.

Can second this. Have had my Beats Fit Pros for 2.5 years, they still work fine. I bought them refurbished and use them daily. Sound quality is decent and they refuse to fall out of your head. Absolutely recommend.

I’ve always had issues with earbuds staying in place and not shifting about. I use beats fit pro and the little wing thing is perfect. I run in them every week, and never have issues. They stay in place without feeling like there’s too much pressure.

My beats fit pros went through wash and are still going strong. I like the option of transparency and still being able to switch to noise canceling. The 5 minute quick charge saved me more than once when I didn’t get them seated.

I use Bluetooth headphones all the time at races, including the NYC marathon many times. I’ve never had an issue with them cutting out. I currently use Beats Fit Pro headphones, and they work great. I ran the NYC marathon w/o headphones one year, and by mile 10 I regretted it.

Weird! The wing is what makes them perfect for me. No airpod has ever stayed in my ears, but the fit pro are a dream for me.

Beats Fit Pro - I saw it mentioned once in a sub and thought I’d go for it. Great fit and I’ve never so much as had to give them a push back in to readjust. Sound is great and battery life lasts as long as you would dare run.

Beats Fit Pro because they sound good enough, the battery is solid, and they stay in my ears. Anything better will turn on my critical ear and then I can’t enjoy music anymore.

As someone with similar struggles - soft in-ear hooks. There's the occasional unicorn design that just works, but your best bet is something that fits securely not just into your ear canal. Unfortunately most of that category is sports gear that's both very bassy and uncomfortable to outright painful for longer sessions, but something like the Sony Linkbuds, basic Beats Fit Pro or previous gen of Bose QuietComfort might pop up just within your budget if you keep an eye on sales and discounts.

I’ve had mine since June 2022 and use them 4-5 days each week at the gym. Zero issues! Those that have the tips break are probably from fiddling with them like a toy.

Now hear me out, Apple bought monster right, so technically they AirPods, beats fit pro has the same h1 chip etc and work exactly the same as my Pros, but with better fit

I feel like sound quality is subjective. But I have air pods pro ($250) and they sound great. But don’t stay in my ears well. I also have Beats Fit Pro ($199) and they sound great and stay in my ears great too. I’ve had both pair for over 3 years. And they are still good to go.

Love my Beats Fit Pro. They have hooks and stay in ears perfectly, sound great, and have different modes for how much sound gets let in (so in Transparency mode you can easily hear cars etc around you).

I’ve been loving these and I am usually running with just one side in anyway (healing ear piercings) so I can still hear my surroundings. Love that they read my texts!

On a treadmill, sometimes the noise cancellation is absolutely necessary!

Beats fit pro have served me well for running and biking. They’re made by Apple and pretty on par with features of the AirPods Pro since they use the same chip. Transparency mode is great for hearing your surroundings with music/podcast. Fit and retention is great with the little wings, I think they make a wingless version too. I like their sound signature over AirPods.

Bought a pair today, going back tomorrow. Impossible to get a good fit/seal with any of the ear tip sizes and sound is not good. The originals I had were much better (other than the charging issues) and my current Beats Fit Pros are much better. Oh well.

Same, I used for a couple of months listening to music but unfortunately after and hour my ears hurt like a bitch. I don't use them now cause I ate shit and flew off my longboat going downhill. I found one of them but couldn't find my other earbud after 2 hours with some help XD

Old thread but I purchased my Beats Fit Pro around launch and my left ear wing/hook has finally decided to come off. It is hanging on by the smallest of threads. Sadly it’s no longer emitting sound anymore. I’ve had zero issues with them otherwise. They get heavy gym use. Indoor and outdoor and I love them. Sadly I’ll probably upgrade to Air Pods Pro 2. I’ve owned every iteration of Power Beats Pro since the very first ones and they’ve all served me well. I’d recommend but personally I just want to try something new. I hope that helps.

Honestly I’ve had mine since launch and the left ear tip finally broke and I’ve never fiddled with them other than taking them in and out of my ears. I wouldn’t necessarily call it a defect considering how long I’ve owned them but I’m sad to see them break like that however.

Update: I tried the Openrun Shokz and had to return them bc the headband didn't fit right and the speakers fell out when I tilted my head to the left or right. Returned them np. Also tried the Beats Fit Pro and unfortunately all 3 sizes also tended to fall out. I am going to try an over-the-ear model next. Thanks all for the good comments and suggestions.

Usually I jus buy whatever is the latest and greatest earbuds that release. My last pair was beats fit pro. Honestly probably one of the worst pairs if ever owned. After reading this post I decided to give the soundpeats capsule 3 pro plus a try and for a whopping $76 on Amazon, I am beyond pleased. For the price point and quality they have to be overall top or top 2 pair of earbuds ever owned. Glad I was able to find this post. Thanks.

I own Air Pod Pros, Bose QC Ultra, Beats Fit Pros, and Air Pod 3. For running the Beats are the best; sound quality is good, I can hear my surroundings (or remove with anc), and they don't fall out. Bonus is Apple owns Beats so they link to iPhones very easy.

Beats fit pro. Same as the AirPod pro except with hooks. Apple owns beats. Sound quality and ANC is decent. I found a refurbished pair on amazon for like $110 and then I don't have to worry if I break or lose them.

I also run with the beats fit pros. I’ve used my wife’s shoks and wasn’t impressed with sound quality. I even can mountain bike with my beats.

Also came here for thee beats for pros! My wife has the shokz open air fit 2s, I tried them they are good. I like the beats fits though as I’m not really worried about hearing traffic cause I trail run or not worried about getting raped as a 6’ male. When I do run on road I will only use one headphone and can still hear next to traffic that was my complaint with the open airs was when I ran on a busy road I couldn’t hear anything!!

I used to use AirPod Pro 2’s, but after I lost them I started using Beats Fit Pro. They’re great. I’ve probably run over 3,000 miles in them and have zero issues.

[Beats Fit Pro](https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-fit-pro). I have both them and AirPods Pro 2. The AirPods are marginally better in some ways - the Adaptive mode (it combines transparency - the ability to hear things around you as you listen to media - with noise cancelling, so that when something loud comes near, it adapts by beefing up noise cancelling until the loud moise dimishes) is something the Beats Fit Pro lack (they are essentially clones of AirPods Pro 1, so they have separate transparency and noise cancellation modes). But the Beats have those very compfortable hooks that hold the earbuds in place. I've had my AirPods get knocked out while I run, so I rarely use them. Just for walks. I've had my Beats since May 2022, so they are going on three years and the batteries are still fine. (I basically use them almost exclusively for workouts, which average about 75 minutes a day.)

I use AirPods Pro2 or Beats Fit Pro. When you are in the Apple Universe that’s the choice you should do.

Have had mine for almost 3 years, still work great, and I love them!

Beats Fit are my favorite earbud hands down, noise cancellation is superb, audio is great and gets loud, you can get highs and lows nicely, and they stay put in my ears even when riding down brick roads on my scooter

Beats Fit Pro with the small tip. They have wings so you can sort of hook them inside your ear. I use them for jump rope (because I paired them with an app that counts your jumps) and they mostly stay in, even when I’m jumping up and down for half an hour. I say mostly because I’ve found out that my left ear isn’t shaped like my right ear, so I’ve learned to twist that side a little to get it to stay!

I love my beats and I wear them everywhere for everything!

Beats Fit Pro work great and the transparency mode works almost as well as Shokz for me.

I love my beats fit pro. They stay in my ears and sound great. No issues here.

I owned beats fit pro, and JBL aero, both great for heavy exercise. beats fit pro abit more secure with snug stiff wingtip compared to jbl . jbl more soft and comfy for long activity. both are perfect buds for running and GYM which i used. but i found beats fit pro sound profile a bit null boring .. not dynamic and liked jbl more.. sold beats fit pro. but i missed its transparency mode and ANC. JBL anc great tho but not ambient mode sucks. however it sounds more fun and joy. also jbl is like g-shock of earbuds. so robust for tough conditions .full water proof, dust proof etc.. hard to damage. you cant go wrong with both. open earbuds i dont recommend i also have owned huawei and sold it .recently. they are not for GYM and noisy enviorement you cant hear anything if in GYM except the music plays at GYM and ppl noises. skip open earbuds its good for office use podcast etc.. not for music listening edspcially in GYM

This status audio is decent company their support good and very responsive. But if we talk about their product between 3anc is very powerful and detailed bud, yes triple driver makes difference in sound quality moreover, its damn so loud, ugly design understanble cuz lack of room for multiple drivets and chip, battery etc. Before try them do not underestimate . My experiences with earbuds listed below from best to good ( i never buy bad;) ) 1- noble audio fokus pro 2- final audio ze8000 mk2 3- status audio between 3ANC 4- bowers & willins pi 7 s2 5- sony wf xm5 6- B&O EX 7- apple airpods pro 2 8- beats fit pro Starus 3anc is more powerful in the list and then noble audio, both triple drivers iem tws , noble audio is more balanced detailed in vocals and sub bass, 3ANC very close to it. In term of sub bass these both are great. For soundstage and seperation final ze8000 mk2 killer, far better so status 3anc is definitely best value for the money compared to other my great buds its half of price . Give a try , if u listen espcially electonic hip Hop rap, ambient chill, lon fi. U will be amazed

My fav is Beats Fir pro. The wingtip design locks them in place, so they never budge, even during intense workouts. The sound quality is fantastic (spatial audio is a cool touch), and the ANC blocks out gym noise like a champ. They’re sweat-resistant (IPX4), but not fully waterproof, so keep that in mind. Battery life is solid—6 hours with ANC and 18 more in the case. Perfect if you’re in the Apple ecosystem, but they work well with Android too.

I wear my Bose Quietcomfort-Ultra earbuds for cycling daily (outdoors) and my gym needs. They have wingtips that lock into the ears. I've been using Bose earbuds for my gym needs for many MANY years (before TWS, I was using the Bose Soundsport wired bluetooth, then before that the soundsport wired hooked to a Jabra BT3030 streaming pendant). They always stay secure in my ears. Although the Bose QC-Ultra is out of your budget. The old (discontinued) Bose QC2 (Quietcomfort Earbuds ii) were discontinued last year, but you can still find plenty of new-old-stock around. The QC2 is essentially a second generation TWS earbud from Bose. The QC-Ultra is kinda like a v2.5 of the Bose QC2 (practically identical with a few minor tweaks, but otherwise the same). I've seen the QC2 earbuds selling for under $150 new-in-box on eBay. I sold my used (but fully cleaned/sanitized and still fully functional) QC2 earbuds for $70 on ebay last month (upgraded to the QC-Ultra over the black friday sale)

I love my Beats Fit Pros. They never fall out and sound great. They have a great battery and connect instantly to my Apple gear. I wear them for all my workouts. Yoga, HIIT, Kickboxing, Core, Strength and kayaking.

Not old, just in sales and make a lot of calls. The mics on AirPods Pro and my Beats Pro fit were just not cutting it, and battery life wasn’t good enough to make it through the day of prospecting calls. Did the research and found the best of the best is the Sony WH-1000xm5

I agree they are great for working out and I even washed mine by mistake and they work, good range too but agree the sound isn't the best but it is good

Beats Fit Pro 💯 🏃‍♂️🚴‍♂️🏋🏻‍♂️🥊👌🏿

The Beats Pro earbuds that I bought at Best Buy last year are amazing. They are 10x better than foam earplugs and you can stream music and take a call. I use them in my motorcycle helmet. https://a.co/d/eO9FsCs

Can't beat the price for yours, but I've been using my beats fit pro for 3y at 50m per week and have never once had them fall out.

I switched from Powerbeats Pro that went over the ear and had some connectivity problems to the Beats Fit Pro that twist into your ear and I love them. Small form factor, attractive, and flat out work. I stream music from my Garmin Forerunner. They’ll also work great with any Apple device.

2.5 + years of daily use and they just stopped working. No warning. They worked like normal in the morning and then they did not by the afternoon. They are not discoverable by devices, do not turn on, cannot be reset. They have never been washed or gotten wet. No manner of changing the power cords, charging boxes or outlets have fixed the issue (they weren’t even low on charge to begin with). They aren’t even recognizable when I plug them into a computer to charge. Took them to an Apple Repair store after chatting with Apple Support online and the dude was like ‘not worth fixing.’ I came here looking for fixes but I seem to be the only one with a problem. :/. My reflex is to always repair so while I didn’t love them (they fell out all of the time even with Comply tips) I would rather fix them than buy a new pair. If anyone has a fix, I’d love to try it. They’re just glaring at me in their box.

I use the Beats fit pros and they work well for me

I loved my BFP but found that when running the transparency mode would pick up and enhance running wind noise which became super frustrating.

couldn’t agree more on the beats fit pro

Another vote for Beats Fit Pro. Best ear bud I have ever used.

just started using the beats fit pros and they lasted me on a three hour long run and i had 40% still remaining in both

I have had these since they came out in November 2021. I wear them religiously and have had to get them replaced once by Apple Care. I wear them for working out and as my daily headphones/mic. They rarely fall out, only if excessive sweating or movement but this is rather rare. Noise cancellation works great. I’m an attorney and need silence often when working, I will keep them in without anything playing at times because it does a great job with it. Problems: I now likely will need a new pair as the small ear piece mesh came out on one of them and when on airplanes, it hurts my ears. The ear tip piece keeps coming off on both but you can snap it back on. It is annoying but they still work. The mic has issues and often doesn’t work and I can’t use them for calls. They still work great for listening and when not on a plane. They have lasted longer than AirPods and I was looking to see an alternative but will likely buy these again if I can’t find something better.

I second Beats Fit Pro! I also love how they stay out. Perfect for running.

Beats Fit Pro. One of my favourite pieces of gear. They sound fantastic. Transparency mode lets you hear the world around you.

Beats Fit Pro. They are the absolute GOAT of fitness earbuds, imo. Transparency mode is excellent, they have a physical button press for volume/pause/skip, rather than touch-sensitive (that Bose etc utilise, and it' is frankly shite), they cling to your ears, and audio quality is excellent. I've ran a full marathon with them in, which is an achievement in itself.

I got mine today and feel the exact same. It’s like putting my phone speaker next to my ear on full blast. I use both AirPod Pros 2 and Beats Fit Pro btw. I think it’s definitely something to do with the fit.

To which both my AirPods and beats fit pro sound so much better

Definitely in ear. On ear and over ear are gonna contribute to head sweat and stink up quickly. Airpods or Beats fit pro are the go to if you’re on iPhone. If you’re on Android then you have many, many options. Nothing Ear(a) and cmf buds pro 2 are great budget options. Galaxy Buds pro 3 (or 2 if you wanna save a buck) are good also. It really does come down to ear canal size and shape. You just need something with a good fit. Sound quality doesn’t matter too much to me when I’m working out. Buy using Amazon prime and take advantage of their lenient return policy. Just try them in your ears really quick, then box them back up if they aren’t immediately comfortable. Hope some of that helped ✌️🤘

The main reason why I have bought power Beats Pro 2 and I have been using them since day 1 of the launch, is for gym. I have AirPods Pro 2 how ever they don’t stay in my ears when I run or do strength training. Keeps falling off. I tried beats fit pro for sometime but that didn’t work well as my ears started hurting a little from the wing tip that stays inside of your ears unlike power Beats Pro 2. I tried Sony wf1000xm5, I am not sure if the earbuds I received had an issue or it is generally like that( I have seen quite a number reviews of what I experienced ) noise cancellation was pathetic. Then finally Powerbeats pro 2 launched and I purchased it. Happy with the purchase no regrets. It is great fit for gym and running outdoor with noise cancellation close to AirPods Pro 2 with right fit ear tips and transparency mode for outdoor use. You get sizes xs to xl which is great. Sound is not very bass heavy as it used to be in beats and no sound leakage with right sized ear tip. If your primary use is for workout and running this is best especially you use iPhone which works seamlessly with Apple. Purchase from an Apple Store as i don’t think it will be on sale anytime soon and if you not happy with the purchase atleast you can return them. I hope you will find it enjoyable.

Beats fit pro. They're made for the gym.

Yes.

Yes.

I like the X20s but you said no ear hooks, so that's not helpful. I did not like the Beats Fit Pro and think you can do a lot better for that kind of money. They felt like a $40 pair of earbuds to me. No multipoint, the sound was mediocre, the ANC was bad (horrible occlusion effect as well), and the case in particular felt cheap. That was my experience with them anyways.

Beats fit pro have been my goto for the last 3 years.

Same. Mine fall out so so easily. Really tough for a headphone designed for exercise

Came to say this, switched from AirPods to the beats when my AirPods broke. Only downgrade was the case, loved the ear fit and as a runner they have never fallen out of my ears while running or working out.

Might be obvious but I’m a heavy sweater and being using my Apple AirPods Pro for a couple years without any issues. They’re specifically supposed to be suitable for sport

Beats Fit Pro has a more lively and energetic bass along with its smoother sound compared to AirPods Pro 1. But I wouldn’t recommend using Beats Fit Pro for casual use because the wing tips start hurting after 1-2 hours of listening.

I just used mine for 5 hours at a stretch. I’ve had mine for 1 whole year. This is the second pair tbh. But still haven’t gotten over the ear wings causing pain in long use sessions.

whats consensus on the beats fit pro? i just got a pair on prime day. they sound a lot better than the current airpod pro imo. ear grip is great, work seamlessly, only maybe issue is battery doesnt seem to last long. few hrs maybe?

i have the beats fit pros. sounds pretty good. stays in my ears really well. transparency and noise cancellation are solid too. though wind reduction is less than stellar when using transparency. i like them better than my both my airpods and pros mainly due to fit.

Beats fit pro these things never fall off

I had a bit of success with the Beats fit pro. Transparent mode is great, and you can have Low volume which provides ambiance to the sound. I'm not a fan of over the ear hooks so this one has been great. the little flare holds the bud in my ear great. and when not running, can pump them up and get great bass during lifting days

Beats Fit Pros are the best earbuds I've ever had because my ears are weirdly shaped and nothing has truly fit until the Beats. Even intense workouts. They seem to work flawlessly with my P7a as well.

Shokz or beats fit pro is all I use

I would ignore the original Powerbeats Pro. They are really old and are missing a lot of nice to have features (ANC, transparency, Spatial Audio with head tracking, etc).  Instead if you want Beats you should choose between the Beats Fit Pro and Powerbeats Pro 2, which have a different form factor (wing tip vs ear hook) but a mostly similar feature set. And for that it really just comes down to which one fits better for you and provides better sound quality and noise control (ANC, Transparency). You won’t know which one is better for you unless you try them both out. 

So you’ve tried ear buds with a wing tip and they wouldn’t stay in?  In my experience the Fit Pro provides an even more stable and secure fit than the Powerbeats Pro 2. But I’ll still adjusting to the fit of Powerbeats Pro 2, as they are the first earbuds I’ve ever used with an earhook. 

That’s my answer as well. They aren’t quite as feature rich as air pod pros but are good overall choice and such to all your apple devices seamlessly.

My Beats Fit Pros are starting to fall apart at the wing tips. I love them but if they're not slated for an upgrade next year then I'm jumping on the Power Beats 2 that are due to release.

I’ve got the QC35s, and while they’re great headphones, the latency is terrible for editing. Also, I wouldn’t trust them for any mic or EQ, they just have too much color to the final sound. I know you only want one pair, but the needs for editing are vastly different to the wants for listening. I travel a bit with work, and I usually take my Beats Fit Pro earbuds, along with Sennheiser HD380 cans. I normally use the Beats for listening and the cans for editing, since that way I don’t have to worry about latency or sound coloration. That being said, there are times when I’ve cut using the buds since they were easier, and they’re the best wireless set I’ve found for that purpose. Granted, I’m on a Mac so it’s not just using Bluetooth, which is part of what I think keeps them as responsive as they are. I still won’t trust a final mix to them, but I can use them enough to do anything other than syncing and audio polish.

Try the PBP2 and see if they work for you first. If you’re able to get a precise fit, they’re pretty great, but they’re very dependent on you getting a good, precise fit, otherwise they don’t sound great. Otherwise, if you buy them from Apple, you can return it within 14 days, no questions asked. For me, they fit very well with the XL tips and noise cancellation is nearly as good as my APP2, while sound quality is somewhere between the BFP (try those too, wing tips are great) and APP2. I can’t recommend the PBP1. They have amazing sound but they’re very old, have connectivity issues, and have a long standing problem with charging consistently in their case. If you want an alternative, try the Beats Fit Pro. You’ll be surprised how well they fit.

I’ve tried A BUNCH. Beat fit pros is hands down my favorite. I sweat ALOT and these stay in my ear always and don’t randomly die or give out. The only thing I complain about is the case feels flimsy, but it’s held up fine. These are the best, especially if you use iPhone.

I used some cheap bluetooth ones that had hooks over the ear but stopped working a few months in. Got Beats Fit Pro, and they were amazing when they worked. Then they would sometimes not connect, would run out of battery even inside the case, or would just recognize one of the earbuds. Also, ran my first marathon and they ran out of battery. Got Shokz Pro 2 and they've been great. Ran a marathon in them and I dumped a few water cups on my head and they stopped working, but they sent me a new pair.

If you workout get the beats fit pro. Has been amazing. Great noise cancellation, sound and pass through

I prefer the beats fit pro. The wings helps it stay in my ears better.

I have AirPods Pro two and and beats fit pro I love them. They’re great, but I mainly use them for days I’m going to the gym when I’m not going to the gym. It’s USB-C earbuds all day. Get the Apple earbuds and call it a day. You won’t regret it.

Beats fit pro have been solid for me

Been really good ever since they came out. Only have issues with ear tips and were able to replace them. I think they already fixed the tip issue. That was my issue with airpods pro, they never fit me.

I preordered it duo to the AirPods pro not fitting my ears. I tried foam tips before, different sizes too but still kept on falling off. I also want to upgrade my Beats fit pro which is the only earbuds that fit me.

The APP are the best for iPhone when it comes to integration (ease of use and connectivity) but the only category it beats other premium TWS in is transparency. I think you meant to put Beats Studio Buds + (the ones with transparent case) which I tried and returned because there was something up with the audio. Mic quality might be an issue for those but is good on my Beats Fit Pro which is my daily driver. I've tried plenty of TWS and my top recommendation that isn't APP is the Nothing Ear. They are the only pair that sound really good and isn't lacking severely in other areas. For the majority of people, audio codecs will not make a difference and do not work with iPhone anyway

What are you looking for? For me I would pick both the Powerbeats Pro 2 and BFP over the APP2 but it's simply because the APP do not fit well in my ears. If they did fit my ears well I would pick them over the PP2 but not the BFP. BFP sound better and have physical controls which I prefer over squeeze controls. If you need good ANC (BFP isn't bad but APP is better), wireless charging, or prefer having a better case then APP are better. I still pick BFP over APP even if APP had good fit because I don't care about wireless charging or having a kinda flimsy case

IMO Technics AZ60M2 / Beats Fit Pro / Sony Linkbuds S You can save some money if you get the AZ60M2 over the AZ80, they have the same features and I don't think the "extra" sound quality and ANC on the AZ80 justifies its price over its younger brother. Linkbuds S are Sony's best overall earbuds (again imo). They have a lot better sound than you would expect and they (should) fit a lot better than the XM5

I’m at about 23 months in mine. They’re in great condition still.

I've had them since the day they were released. Never had any issues with them at all. Sound quality and anc are great and never had any problems with the wing tips.

Most Over ear headphones are not water or sweat resistant btw, which is why u dont see many recommended for working out and stuff. I would use in ears if you can, or you can try open ears if you dont want your ears plugged. In ear i found the beats fit pros have that wing design and stay in your ears very well. Sounded good to me. But i dont try a bunch. Pro 2s fell out from ear sweat and thats not me working out just from being in my ear they would sweat and slip but depends on your ear. For many they stay in. Then u have like shokz who can do the bone conduction , or open ears that can clip on ur ear (look at like soundcore aeroclip, or if u want expensive more name brand its the bose ultra opens or there is ones like the souncore v30i/aerofit 2 that hook like around the outside of your ear and goes right to the outside of the ear for the speaker. Pretty much similar to the clip ons but has the hook instead of clipping.

+1 for beats fit pro. So good for running!

They seem to hurt my ears if I wear them for more than an hour, not sure if I wear them wrong or if the earbuds just don't fit my ears well

Beats fit pro for ear buds; then Shokz for bone conduction when I do not feel like ear buds — I switch between the two quite a bit. Air pod pros, were good for sign, but I lost one bud of TWO pairs due to the case on my keychain being so prone to open up — expensive mistake on my part, the, Beats Pro are better.

Beats fit pro. Will not come out, Love them

I love the Nothing Ear buds too, but yeah, they’re not ideal for workouts. If SpinFits didn’t fully fix it, you could try Comply foam tips (super grippy) or XELASTEC tips (they soften with heat and grip better). Both can help a lot, especially when you’re sweaty. That said, if they still slip out, it might be worth switching to something made for movement. I’d recommend the Beats Fit Pro — great sound, strong ANC, and they stay put thanks to the flexible wing design. Or if you want total comfort and don’t need crazy sound quality, bone conduction headphones like the Shokz OpenRun are awesome for workouts — nothing in your ears, and they don’t move around at all. Might be worth keeping the Nothing Ear for casual listening and using something like Beats Fit Pro or Shokz just for the gym.

They aren’t ideal for glasses and sunglasses wearers. Maybe I’m overly sensitive to it but I can’t get sunglasses to sit right or not shift a little with bone conduction. If the over ear thing was super skinny I think it could work. I was surprised by the quality of the sound, especially bass, but I still can’t get comfortable. Beats fit pro work great for me and although transparency mode isn’t as good as open ear it’s perfectly adequate

Well a lot of this is very subjective, for example the beats fit pro sit super loose in my ears and I have to readjust especially the left one all the time. I also find myself grabbing earbuds most of thr time you wouldn't consider the best amongst my collection, but they just meet my very own everyday requirement very well. I would say the linkbuds s are very near to perfect to me, if they where more reliable. At the moment my favorite set are the semnheiser Accentum true wireless, which have the advantage of a way smaller case over the mtw4 and they fit me better. Airpods pro 2 are great for their reliability and for consuming media like movies, when you are in the apple ecosystem. For listening to music I clearly prefer the accentum. So you will have to make your own experiences with every set.

Beats fit pro. The music pauses when I bar drop so I can hear the crash.

Second this. Love them and have clocked ip thousand of miles with them in my ears.

I really like my beats fit pro. They stay in, never had them even start to slip. I use transparency mode for running and noise cancelling on a plane, mowing the lawn, etc. Plus they sound good and the battery life is solide. The only negative in my opinion is there is no touch like on AirPods. I set mine so the buttons control music and toggle between sound modes, which means I have to go into the device (watch or phone) to control the volume. Not a problem for me running, I just set the volume and leave it.

The Beats Fit Pros rule. Second this.

AirPods Pro have great sound, but I could never get them to stay in my ears. I switched to Beats Fit Pros, and they have been amazing. Better secure fit, same H1 chip as AirPods Pro, and excellent noise cancellation.

Walmart has refurbished Beats Fit Pros for just over $50… https://preview.redd.it/s700tcj75cse1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=5160b038894a94d53caab11ed4aab6830037f0d6

Beats Fit Pro for super secure fit

Maybe depends if you use them with iphone or android. I'm on android and audio quality and anc felt below average. The case was also so flimsy and one of the worst cases I've tried.

Happens to my right ear. Returning them . I just got beats fit pro and those are most secure buds I've tried . However, the sounds is slightly worse and there's no EQ settings for an android. I may keep them as the fit and security is amazing.

Have used Beats Fit Pro for several years, through some brutally humid summers and no issues. Only use one at a time when running though.

None of these. Personally over the ear ain’t good for the gym. Beats fit pro are solid for the gym. They may be making the 2 now

I've been using the Beats fit pro for last 3-4 years, same pair, been great. They are small, work well with all my Apple stuff, and allow for audio sharing on iPad with wife which is great for flights.

Beats Fit Pro work for me. Still figuring out which of the three ear inserts work best. So they do adjust that way. Right ear slightly looser than left…

Beats fitpro (they are just like AirPods Pro but slightly cheaper)

I'm an audiophile and I've been through quite a bit of true wireless earbuds and headphones. I just recently purchased the Powerbeats Pro 2. I definitely understand the concerns with the sound. I would say that the Powerbeats Pro 2 have a more balanced sound profile, as compared to my Beats Fit Pro, which are a little more bass heavy. I actually like the punchiness of the Powerbeats Pro 2, but I would agree that they are a bit more pronounced in the mids and highs, providing a little bit of air and defined treble. But again, I still feel they have a balanced sound profile, and not too bass heavy. The H2 chip is amazing, just like in the Airpods Pro 2. In regards to the harshness or sound quality some users are complaining about, I also experienced this at first. But if you are experiencing harshness or sound quality issues, I highly recommend going up a size in ear tips. It's likely that these users do not have the proper ear tip fit. The goal is to get a good seal in your ear canal, and this harshness that we are experiencing is due to an improper seal and leakage. The Ear Tip Fit Test is pretty accurate, but if you are not consistently passing the test, you definitely should try going up in ear tip size. Once I got a good seal, the harshness I was experiencing diminished and the sound quality was great. Another piece of advice is to make sure that you are wearing them properly. I find this video on YouTube by r/SoundGuys to be great at showing how to wear them properly: [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLfk2\_0AVs](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExLfk2_0AVs) Regarding the latest firmware, I see some comments mentioning that. It's always good to make sure you are on the latest firmware, but I think the root of the issue is finding a proper fit and seal. I hope this helps.

If you are more active person than beats fit pro could be better . They are a simpler device with a marginally better sound quality. They have an H one chip, so the UI interface is identical to AirPods Pro 2.

You likely owned a pair before they were purchased by Apple. Beats products of today have 10x the build quality (and audio quality) of the beats from 10 years ago. I’ve had my pair of Fit Pros for almost 3 years now, working out daily in them and wearing them for ~8 hours a day at work. They are still in perfect condition.

I have no experience with the powerbeat pros, I’ve only used the fit pros. Did you try to go through customer service? Knowing Apple, I’m sure they would have replaced them. Bluetooth definitely just sounds like an issue with your set, my fit pros can literally be 100 feet away from the source without dropping.

I don’t mean to discredit what other people’s experience, but I hate beats fit pro… I used them for workout but their ANC and sound quality are very unimpressive, I thought they would be good choice after some research but the experience was not good. That being said, I only have another pair Sony xm-4 headphones, which I prefer a lot more but they are too bulky for gym and cardio. Now I’m browsing here to look for a pair to replace the beats fit pro…

My first gen AirPods are still kicking too and I dropped my right bud into hot engine oil once. They sounds absolutely horrible and battery life sucks now, but the fact they’re still going is crazy. After that I got Beats Fit Pro which I definitely recommend then Sony XM4 which have amazing ANC and now Momentum MTW4 which are my favorites because of the crisp sound.

Beats Fit Pro. I have them and they have physical buttons, good ANC and good transparency mode. The wing helps them stay in place better than the Studio Buds.

I have a pair of Jaybirds X3s and these (along with the X and X2) provide the best fit of anything that I've tried. But they are corded and I've been spoiled by truly cordless. The thing that makes them stay in is that they wedge into the front and back part of the outer ear. I use the Beats Fit Pro most of the time and they wedge into the back of the ear. They are pretty good but can fall out if they get really wet. I also have a pair of Beats Flex which are really cheap corded wireless headphones. They fit really well if I take earwings from the Jaybirds X3 and put them on the Beats Flex. I've heard that the best fit for truly wireless are the Jaybirds Vista or Jaybirds Vista 2. Unfortunately, Logitech bought them out and then discontinued the line. I am somewhat tempted to buy a pair to try out. I would miss the aggressive pairing to iPhones and Macs of the Beats Fit Pro. It is possible that they will come out with a new version this year as they are coming up on three years. If you know of other wireless that have a full-size earwing design, I'm happy to take a look.

Shorter, cooler runs, the Beats Fit Pro. If I'm sweating a lot, they will come out. My ears are large and the earwings are one-size-fits-all and it actually doesn't. If I want something that stays in, I use the Jaybirds X3 or the Beats Flex with the X3 earwings. The earwings in that model come in different sizes and there's one that fits me perfectly. It wedges into the nook in the back of your ear and also hooks into the crevice at the front of the ear. The main downside is that there's a wire running between the two earbuds.

I use Beats Fit Pro and they mostly work for me but I wouldn't call them the best. I also wear glasses so the OTA-style doesn't work for me. My biggest problem is them not staying on. The Beats Flex work really well for staying on after I attach earwings form the Jaybirds X3 but I prefer true wireless. The Beats Flex also have too many buttons.

Everybody in here just ignoring you saying you have narrowed it down to the two you're interested in .... Rude I use the Beats Fit Pro and would definitely recommend them. Transparency mode is great for hearing your surroundings and battery life / durability is very good The wingtips will keep them from falling out

Beats Fit Pro. Had Google Buds back when they were Gen 1. Had a wireless charging case, and small earbuds. Totally ruined it for me when they made them twice as big the next go-around...

https://www.beatsbydre.com/earbuds/beats-fit-pro are my choice

I’m really liking the Beats Fit Pro. I usually only run with one earbud in so I can stay aware of my surroundings

I’ve had mine since August of 2022 and they are still going and I use them almost daily at the gym. Idk if this helps

Love my Beats Fit Pros with Comply foam ear tips. The transparency mode is great.

Beats fit pro. They have hooks and ANC but just not as good as the pro 2s

I had PBP until they died and loved them. I got Beat Fits Pro after that and they were goodish not as good as the OG PBP. The PBP 2 are just disappointing. Wish I would have returned them when I was in the window to do so.

Beats fit pro fit my ears better than airpods pro with similar feature set

Love that -thanks so much! I’ve been on the lookout for as good a replacement for the original jaybird vista! had 3 pairs but can’t find them anymore… landed the beats fit pro which are up there. they’re good but not as good as the vista’s, especially the fit.. curious about the Bose - seems like you either love or hate them 😊

The Beats Fit Pro have great sound and lock in place nicely.

For future Redditors: What worked for me was the Beats Studio Buds + with the XS tip. I used this XS tip also in my Beats Fit pro and Bose Quitecomfort Ultra. So my solution was this XS tip

All above and bonus transparency/noise cancellation mode. I got a refurbished one from target at $88 and it came like brand new.

Beats Fit Pro are my favorites.

I have smaller ears and the Beats Fit Pro are the only thing that’s worked for me. Even over the ear stuff wiggles lose and I have to press in. The wing in the beats keeps them securely in place. Plus, the noise canceling is great when I fly.

I second Beats Fit Pro

I'm happy with my Beats Fit Pro ear buds. I have also been thinking about water proof Shokz.

This is what I use as well. The best pair of wireless ear buds I've used so i have two pairs one I use for work and one for personal use when I'm put and about. Great set of ear buds and comfortable for long hours as well. There have been times I've gotten home from work and forgotten that I have them in my ears because I find them so comfortable.

Had mine since first week they released. Overall best earbuds I’ve ever owned. 8/10 IMO. Great fit. Great features and plays well with both android, windows and apple devices. Battery life is great as well. No wireless charging and sound quality is not the best but very far from the worst. I hope they up the sound quality on the next pair and give us wireless charging. If not, I’m still going to buy another pair just in case.

I use these. No issues. https://www.bestbuy.com/site/sku/6397391.p?skuId=6397391&sb_share_source=PDP

I’m happy with my beats fit pros. They’re the first wireless earbuds I’ve tried where I’ll actually forget I’m wearing them. They stay in my ears really well (AirPod pros did not).

Shockz are popular but I hated mine. Rubbed my ear sore when I wore sunglasses. Sound quality was meh to me. It's good enough but lacks the bass I wanted. Currently using beats fit pro. Has worked just fine for me and I only run with one in at a time. Used several Jabra before and never had an issue with those till the battery would go

I’ve been using the Beats Fit Pro. Haven’t had any issues with them. I use them both on my phone and my steam deck.

I have two sets, left wingtip tore on both of them. I work IT from home, I don’t have them in while working out, I could not begin to tell you why these things tore. One I can glue, one was snatched by a toddler before I could. I think these are a love ‘em or hate ‘em device. If you find them comfortable for prolonged use, they’re easy to love. If they hurt your ears and/or a wingtip tears and they don’t stay in, you won’t find them particularly useful. I love mine but am righteously pissed about the wingtips. Apple’s refusal to acknowledge this clear design flaw puts me squarely in the “do not buy” camp and has pretty well turned me off to future offerings of this type.

love my beats fit pros

Woot has the beats fit pro for 129. AirPod killers

Got them for my wife a year ago finally picked up my pen they’re great

I have “Beats fit pro”…I generally steer clear of Beats stuff (because I feel most of it is overhyped and overpriced for what it is), but I’ve been very happy with these…the “wings” definitely help keep them in my ears even when I’m moving around, they’re comfortable, battery life is decent enough, connecting to my phone is easy, the Bluetooth is reliable, and they have both noise cancelling mode and ‘transparency’ mode (which is essentially the opposite of noise canceling, making it easier to hear your surroundings). Pretty much every pair of wireless ear buds I’ve tried previously failed to deliver on one or more of the items I listed above, but I really have no complaints about these.

I've experimented a bit and settled on Beats Fit Pro. They are compact, stay in my ears perfectly (even when I do acrobatics), they integrate nicely into either (iOS/Android) ecosystem, they have decent battery life and, most importantly, they use physical buttons. AirPods are hit and miss. For me AirPods Gen 1/ Gen 2 were the best and stayed in my ears better while running, while AirPods Pro were falling out eventually. I've tried adding silicone wingtips for both of them and while it solved the falling problem, it meant that I had to put those wingtips onto the AirPods every time (because they don't fit into the case) and carry them with me somehow (again, because they don't fit into the case).

The favs are the Beats fit pro and Jabra elite 8 gen 2, you could go with the older powerbeats pro, they are still really good. Iif you need more options read [this](https://medium.com/@earbudswireless/top-5-earbuds-for-workouts-and-running-e70b7e6cd019).

Either the Beats Fir Pro or Powerbeats Pro. Just keep in mind the Powerbeats Pro are due for an upgrade early next year. Apple has discontinued them and they aren’t worth buying now. Next year’s Powerbeats Pro 2 are rumored to add ANC, hear rate monitoring, and a charging case with USB C instead of the dead Lightning format.

I don’t think so. The Fit Pro are still behind the competition for their sale price. They’re priced not too far behind the AirPods Pro 2 and those are better all around. There are other earbuds also priced around what the Fit Pro are on sale that offer better ANC and more features. They’re just dated at this point and the earbud market has advanced during that time. Currently, the only pair of Beats earbuds worth buying are the Studio Buds+ when they’re reduced down to $100-ish. Every other pair of their earbuds are old, except the new cheap earbuds they came out with that aren’t worth buying at any price.

You’re in a Bose sub so will get Bose recommendations. Are you just looking for sports earbuds or everyday earbuds to use with sports? The phone you have will can also change the recommendations. The Beats Fit Pro are good sports earbuds, but their ANC is lacking and I wasn’t a fan of their audio quality. Bose doesn’t offer a pair of sports earbuds anymore. Just the QC series with the QC earbuds II, QC Ultra earbuds, and their QC open earbuds (whatever they’re called). You’ll get stellar ANC and good audio quality with either the QC earbuds II or Ultra along with sweat resistance and a stable fit. Sony has the LinkBuds S with ok ANC but good sound quality, their fit seems fine for most people though they don’t have a stability fin. There’s also the WF-1000XM5 with ANC second only to Bose and, in my opinion, even better sound quality but their fit is even more divisive. Jabra makes a slew of earbuds with good sound quality and average ANC, especially the Elite 8 series made for exercising. There are others as well. It all depends on your phone, what you want out of them, and how you prioritize ANC.

I have these. Just got my second pair…. Thinking of getting shokz open air 2 tho for a second set

I use the Beats Fit Pro with my Pixel 8. I’m happy with that combination.

Yooooooo, I love these. I’ve had mine for over two years. One of my wing tips did break, but I super glued it and it has no issues. I have to have the wing tips because all earbuds of mine fall out otherwise. I love them and wish they’d update them with the new AirPods tech!!! Until then I’m sticking with these ones!

Beats fit pro. Hands down. They don't slip out of your ears. I bought 10 different pairs at Best buy to test last year and returned all but these. Battery life and sound quality are excellent too. But the number one huge thing is they do stay put.

That's a deal!

I use Beats Fit Pros. They’re more stable in my ears than AirPods, especially with the little wing tip on the outer part of the ear bud.

Having done some looking around both here and elsewhere, I just recently got the Soundcore Liberty 4 NC and have been really impressed. I've had a pair of Beats Fit Pros for about 2 and a half years, but one of the ear hooks broke, itsn't easy to glue, super hard to replace, and of course I didn't want to buy a whole new pair. Noise canceling is solid, sound quality is really good, and they have wireless charging as a bonus. It took a little bit of tweaking to get them sounding how I wanted and I ended up getting some different tips because I wasn't a fan of the included ones, but I've always been kinda picky about that stuff. Overall, I'm happy with them.

I don’t have experience with the OpenFit, but I have the OpenRun Pro 2 and never notice the band. I prefer them over my AirPods and Beats Fit Pro because I feel like the buds never fit in my ears properly. I like how Shokz fit around my ears and I never have to worry about them slipping out on particularly sweaty runs, or putting pressure against my rook and tragus piercings, which was always an issue with buds. Is the sound quality as good as an ear bud? No, but it’s not terrible by any means. I almost didn’t purchase the OpenRun Pro 2s because of some reviews I read on sound quality. Right out of the box, it isn’t great, but you have to download the Shokz app and either customize the sound, or select one of their other sound quality options, just FYI.

Beats fit pro. They have ANC and silicone hooks to stay secure in your ear. And they're waterproof

I wear Beats Fit Pros. I know everyone here loves Shokz but I just really wasn't a fan. The Fit Pros have a transparency mode (a la Apple Airpods) that allows me to have some situational awareness for bike bells etc., but it can also be toggled off when I don't want or need it (usually when using for things other than running). I also find them really secure in my ears.

I tried apple airpod 2 after having beat fit pro and swear I couldn’t tell a sound quality difference,

the AAP2 have a newer chip, and everyone on here universally says the sound is way better , I think maybe my ears are just shot

got apple airpod pro 2’s and i’m gonna return them because the sound quality isn’t that much better than beat fit pro so no reason to spend 250$

I’ve tried AirPods Pro and though they have great sound, they tend to fall out of my right ear only! So annoying! I tried the beats fit pro and those seem to be the perfect fit and also have a long enough battery for marathon distances. Also, the noise cancellation is just good enough to allow me to hear my music better, but not too much that it makes running outdoors dangerous. If I feel I need to, I just toggle to transparency mode.

Beats fit pro are great

Krazy glue from dollar tree works amazing when the tips break. The tips broke after 2 years of them being on the road with me. I use them for work as a mail carrier

Late to the post but: after using it for a few days: $130 aud on amazon ( i was using Beats fit pro before i bought this) \- better ANC then beats fit pro \- better app customisation \- better sound quality (clarity) and louder sound. (and customisable through the app) \- longer battery both the earbuds and case. \- in terms of fit, they both sit tightly in my ear. (note: the ear hook of x20 is smaller than what it looks on the picture. it is probably half the length of Powerbeats pro.) **Best Bang for the Buck**

Had mine just over two years. Weightlifting, running, sweating, heavy sweating, phone calls, everything, use them 3-5 days a week for an average of an hour at a time (I also have AirPod Pros I keep in my bag, and over-ear for at-desk usage). If my Beats Fit Pro broke, I’d buy another pair immediately. If my AirPods Pros broke, I’d just use my Beats Fit Pros in their place for now. I wish the case was slightly smaller and they had wireless charging. Otherwise, they’re the perfect “do everything” earbuds. Just take them out of the case by their body, not the ear fin (to help prevent damage).

Only issue for me is the fit honestly. I tried them and returned to keep my beats fit pro. In my case, the AirPods would fall pretty easily while the beats fit pro stay locked in place no matter if I am just sitting at my computer or doing high intensity workout. Thats the only reason.

I love my Beats Fit Pros. Never had an issue with the left bud specifically. I do have to clean the contacts once and a while with a little rubbing alcohol and a q-tip. They're also the most comfortable buds I've ever owned.

Neither. I still have the original PBP’s, those lasted like a year or so before they started malfunctioning. Left bud turns off and shows 0% battery even if it’s fully charged. PBP 2, just read the reviews about how poor sound quality is. My suggestion? Go for the Beats Fit Pro. Good ANC, sound quality similar to the original PBPs, great fit for the gym and battery life is great.

Airpods or beats, strictly for the Apple specific interface that allows quick pairing and switching between devices seamlessly.

Might a throw a wrench have you try the Beats? The Beats Fit Pro are basically AirPods Pro Gen1 with a cheaper case and more secure fit.

Justs takes some getting used to. I've worn them 4 hours a trip.

Wish I could use AirPods but they just don’t stay in my ear even when I’m sitting down barely moving my head, never mind when I start running, must have weird shaped ears 😂 Beats fit pro have most the same features and fit so well, never come out for me.

I have tried the Momentum Sports, Powerbeats pro, and Beats fit pro and the fit pro are by far the most comfortable. Sound quality is good enough too, better than airpods.

I brushed a teeny tiny amoung of Gorilla glue to the wingtip and it’s good as new!

I would argue in spite of the wingtips breaking, the Fit Pro is probably one of the best bang for your buck ANC earphones. I have one since launch and its compatibility wifh iPhones is just perfect. Works well with my work Android phone. If you can get a new pair for $100 it is a great value. I actually can’t wait for the next Fit Pro. For sure they’ll address some issues from our first gen.

I’ve tried just about every earbud on the market, most of that time I was using Android. Sony, Bose, Pixel, Samsung, Jabra, Anker, Sennheiser, Shokz, Skull Candy, Beats, you name it. I had different recommendations for people who wanted comfort, good sound quality, excellent ANC, etc. When I switched to an iPhone, I tried the Airpod Pro 2’s again. The previous time I tried them, I was underwhelmed but that was mostly because 90% of the features are inaccessible on Android. Now? IMO, they’re excellent and the best choice for 99% of iPhone users. They are either the best or top 3 in every metric like comfort, sound quality, ANC, ease of use, etc. I’m very particular about all of those things, and it aces every one. The other 1% is people who need the *absolute best* ANC/sound quality/etc. and are willing to sacrifice other features to get it. Once they added the hearing aid mode, I was hooked. I have moderate hearing loss in my left ear and mild in my right, but not bad enough to see a doctor. I wear these all day and can actually understand people when they talk lol. Thinking out loud though, I also liked the Beats Fit Pro when I had Android. I should give them a spin on iPhone since they have the Apple H1 chip too. TL;DR: yes, AirPods are the best choice for iPhone users

Beats Fit Pros. They're the only earbuds I have ever owned that don't fall out while working out (strength training and running).

I bought a mine 3 days ago and one of them disconnects when I put it in my ear and reconnects when I take it out, i wouldn't waste your money

I made a very similar post to this last year! I had the same issue—case doesnt fit in pockets soyou have to leave it at home, then headphones die. I ended up buying the beats fit pro, and they are great! the case is small enough to fit in your pocket, and they have a transparency mode so you can hear your surroundings while listening to music. the case fits especially well in the pockets of compression shorts, like the ones from wolaco. I use this strategy for all of my races now! on the actual day of the marathon, I ended up listening to my music way less than I thought I would, but (contrary to what some others here might say), it's super useful when you need that extra mental boost

Love the beats fit pro for running. They stay in my ears which few earbuds do during a sweaty run. I am hoping a new version will be out soon.

Beats Pro Fit! I’ve had them since they launched and still going strong. I did have the buds replaced within the year because the rubber ear grip was ripping from the bud themselves (maybe the glue itself or the fact I was ramming the ear grips into my ear as I was adjusting to the new feel and was iffy about if they would stay in place. Warranty covered it!

My wingtip tore off after a year ish, then coming up on 1 year and a half the other ear tore. I loved them tho. I wore them everywhere. If you’re really conscious of them I think you can make them last.d I didn’t know til after hand that a lot of people have the same issue. If I knew the wingtips are susceptible to ripping, I would of been extra extra careful

Beats Fit Pro. I did have to turn off the auto detect bc it was cutting in and out but after that - pure bliss.

Same! I have both. AirPods Pro is great for work, hand free calls, and light chores. Beats Fit Pro is for activity. The ear tip/wing doesn’t it for me.

I have Powerbeats 2 & 3, beat fit pro, Powerbeats pro (x2), AirPod Pro 1 & 2 and an old pair of beat solo 2 I’ve spent my fair share and this doesn’t count all the versions I have given as gifts. Just got the Powerbeats Pro2 yesterday (as a gift) and as I sit here typing this I’m also thinking how can I tell my gf that they suck and I want to return and just get another pair of AirPod Pro2. It’s funny Apple states same chip but yet PBP2 have less features than AirPod Pro2. Isn’t hearing loss still important? And I’m sorry but as weird as this sounds the AirPod pro2 sounds better. The shape is not great either. The first gen fit great shape wise. They seemed to lock into the shape of my ear and they stayed put. These don’t move around (yet) but they feel loose and for some reason when playing a song they keep stopping. I’ve triple checked and my phone screen is facing outward. A quick press of the button and song picks up where it stopped but three times while playing one song. Again phone in loose shorts side pocket screen outward. I looked forward to these because I liked the thought of the heart sensor built in but very disappointed.

I think the Beats Fit Pro are fantastic. They have a transparency mode if you want to have them in both ears, but I generally just use one (in my left ear), so I have one ear completely free to hear what's going on around me. Battery life is really good, they charge quickly, and the case will charge them up, so you can recharge them on the go. If you only use one of them at a time, then you can just swap ears when the battery runs out.

I’ve had really good luck with my Beats Fit Pro earbuds. 2+years running in the same pair and they have held up to my HEAVY SWEATING and still maintain decent battery life and sound after years.

Brand name aside, the Beats Fit Pros. They're near the middle of my list for sound quality, but take the top spot for security of fit and comfort for activity. Comparing against the best sounding sets, like the Technics AZ80, Denon Perl Pro, Sennheiser TW Momentum 4, they're overall fairly average and fall below those sets. ANC is also subpar compared to the current top contenders, like the QC Ultra, XM5s, and APP2. That said, if you want a set that will stay in while active, they're the easy choice. Another user mentioned the Powerbeats Pros, and those were my top pick before the Beats Fit Pros launched. I would prefer we got an upgrade to that set instead, as the ear hook design will always be superior. I believe that upgrade is coming eventually, as it has been rumored for a while.

Although there is still some stigma around the brand, having tested dozens of TWS sets the Beats Fit Pro are one of the best, most secure fits for workout/exercise. The ANC is the worst of the Beats and Apple-branded earbuds, but sound quality is excellent and they will never fall out. Other options that are a good fit (depending on your ear shape), Sennheiser Momentum TW 4, Denon Perl Pro, and Sennheiser Momentum Sport -- the Sports are great and currently on sale, but they're not worth the price premium when not on sale, so that's the one caveat here. The Fits Pro represent a good overall value.

This is a repost, but is still relevant. Sony and Bose are still the leads if ANC is your main priority. However, they are much further down the list if you're prioritizing sound quality/tuning. My current rotation consists of the Denon Perl Pros, Technics AZ100s/AZ80s, Sennheiser Momentum True Wireless 4, Bowers & Wilkins Pi8, and a few other budget options (JLab Epic Lab, Beats Fit Pros, etc.). The Devialet Gemini II and Noble Audio Rex5 are both pricier sets, but the Gemini II -- while it's an excellent sounding earbud -- had several issues that held it back for me. The deal breaker in my case was latency, which was quite high even for a TWS. The Rex5 is the best earbud Noble has put out thus far, but they need to make improvements to their app and overall user experience. My current rotation looks something like the AZ100s, MTW4 and Denon Perl Pro, as each provides a good overall balance of battery life, sound quality, and features. The AZ100s have excellent ANC, that gets close to competing with Sony and Bose, but is a slight downgrade in some areas of the frequency response compared to the AZ80s. The battery life is excellent, however, which makes them a contender as my main travel earbud. The Denon Perl Pros with AAT can be one of the best sounding buds on the market, but AAT can be hit or miss for some and is very tip dependent -- and I do suggest you change the tips, to something like the Dunu S&S. The Perl Pros also offer an EQ over the top of the AAT correction, which is a nice touch. I still reach for the MTW4 a lot of the time as well; with Sound Personalization it is still one of the best sounding earbuds on the market, with very solid ANC and transparency. The new Smart Control Plus app finally allows you to disable ANC, which was the only real weak point of this set. I was not as sold on the Pi8, although I found the "case as transmitter" feature much more useful than I assumed it would be. I preferred the bass response of the Pi7 S2. In general the Pi8 feels a bit safer, and a bit more boring, for lack of a better word. It is still an excellent sounding earbud if you prefer a more balanced, more neutral tuning that prioritizes clarity and detail. I tend to lean towards warmth and energy, and so it didn't quite make the top of my list. If you’re a neutral plus bass boost lover, it doesn’t get much better than the Pi8 in this price range. TL;DR: For now, this market is still juggling a "winner" and you'll be hard pressed to decide what is the “best” for the price -- no matter if it comes at a premium. Of all the major brands, I lean heavily toward the MTW4, Denon Perl Pro, AZ100 (unless you enjoy metal/rock, then replace this with the AZ80), and the Pi8, in that specific order. If you want a more budget conscious set, you can often find the JLab Epic Lab for half the price of the aforementioned brands, and it’s a set that’s not recommended enough. Excellent sound quality and decent ANC for the price.

I did, and I agree with the reviews. I was not a fan. Was hoping it would be the MTW4 with a more secure fit, but it was, ironically, much worse. At the time I was using the Beats Fit Pro for most of my workouts/runs, and I went right back to them after testing the Sports for a few days.

Beats fit pro. I jump rope and hit the bag relentlessly with those things in and they never fall out. They don't even move around in the slightest. Super snug. 

I need to weigh in as a Beats Fit Pro user and someone who never used the original PBP1’s. When I first put the PBP2’s in they immediately sounded terrible, like a tin can, and my response was “return these immediately”. Two days later, playing with different ear tips, and adjusting the angles how they sit in the ear I can tell you these are great buds. It’s all about the fit and making sure you play around with the ear tip test to make sure you have the right seal. Once you do, these come to life. I hope there are not too many people returning these immediately as was my first reaction. Now how much better are they than the Beats Fit Pro on sound? I would say 10-15%, but noticeable. The beats fit pro’s have been my daily workout driver for three years and I love the fit and sound. Do they have the latest tech no, and the PBP2’s definitely have all the latest bells and whistles which differentiate them enough to keep them as part of my collection. I can tell you these PBP2’s are growing on me and the sound was full and rich on my morning run. My takeaway here is they don’t sound amazing I would definitely play with the seal and fit for a bit. Some combinations didn’t feel good at first but I think I found my perfect size now. Initial thoughts for anyone looking to return them immediately, give it time, but it is true everyone’s ears are different and only you will know if they make sense. Am I eagerly anticipating the Beats Fit Pro 2’s, absolutely, but I can see a place for both because I am a workout earbud junkie. Hope this helps anyone that had first doubts about the PBP2’s to be a bit more patient as the fit/seal out of the box did make them feel like $50 headphones. Now if I can just get this heart rate monitoring to work…

Beats Fit Pro

I use the beats fit pro with no problem

I use the Beats Fit Pro and they don’t fall out when I’m jogging or lifting. They also have pass through audio so you can hear your surroundings.

+ for fit pro. Much less bulky than the powerbeats  Anther option could be the Beats Studio buds which are cheaper as they have less features 

I had mine for about 3 years and suddenly both tips are starting to peel back. Pretty shitty.

I have both the Beats Fit Pros and Airpods Pro 2s and I've run a lot and worked out a lot in both. Airpods Pro 2 have better features, and I've never felt them falling out of my ears (though in the past I have had the first gen Pros fall out during crunches or bench exercises). I would try the Pro Gen 2's first, and since you have a two week return window, see how they fit in your ears, and if they don't fit well you can get the Fit pros instead. The sound quality is pretty much the same so I have no comments in that regard.

They’re really good staying in the ear. But for me and I know another redditor had the same problem. After 30 minutes of having them in. My ears feel super sore and they hurt

Beats fit pro for me.

Beats fit pro. Even if they are "old".

Same... 'sigh'

Beats fit pro. I’ve run 1000s of miles with them and they’ve never fallen out, even after sweating for a full 12 miles.

Beats fit pro. Love them, can't imagine using something else.

They work for me. I have about 3000 miles running with mine and haven’t had close to an issue.

If you’re on Apple, then I’d rock the beats fit pro ear buds. They’re like AirPods but I prefer them by miles. Excellent noise cancelling too for when you wanna lock in

I returned mine today too…I’m a headphone person and compared them to fit pro..AirPods pro 2, xm5, etc….the pbp2 sounded terrible compared to these and the fit pro sounded way better to me. Plus they were hurting my ears after about 15 mins of use. I wanted to keep them but just couldn’t Justify the purchase. I don’t need the hr cause I have an Apple Watch too….

I have mine since it’s been released and still working great. Sound quality,the case and the battery life are all really good to me. IMO you have to care about what you purchase if you’re wishing them to last longer.

I have some Beats Fit Pro (for some reason, not on the beats website but available on Amazon). They have a transparency mode so that you can remain aware, but also offer a full noise cancellation option. Comfortable in ear with little wings to keep them put (but don't hook around the ear if that makes sense?) IIRC there's an app for android which gives you a couple of extra features also (I'm on iPhone so can't comment on that specifically)

Beats Fit Pro or Sony Linkbuds Fit are the two that I know of. Both have "premium" pricing though. I've just bought the Sony. My decision was because I use Android, the Sony are the newer product (I know this doesn't necessarily mean they're better), and the foam wings on the Beats are evidently prone to breaking. Very happy with the sound quality, although after 4 or 5 runs with the Sony I'm still doing some trial and error with the different size tips to make them feel as secure as I want.

tbh I love the noise cancelling on my BFP

Had them 2 years now gym and sweat like 5 days a week, good as new

Beats Fit Pro work pretty well for me. They don’t last all day but they usually last long enough

I have used: - Jabra Elite Active 65t - Beats Fit Pro - Shockz OpenRun Pro Did not have problems with any of them, and all have more than enough battery life. Beats connection held up perfectly fine throughout the NYC Half. But I’m not crazy about using noise canceling while running. I just used the Shockz for 26.2 this past weekend (not in NYC but pretty poor cell service) and they were an A+. I just started using them but think I prefer the over-ear + bone conduction style to earbuds, both because they can’t fall out/off and because you can still hear runners/crowd/announcements without tuning them off or taking them out.

I also had the fit pro (until my ear canals gave me hell for no reason). They are insanely good workout buds, and can last a good 3 years if you take care of them.

Beats fit pro are very stable and bass forward, and have great transparency for outdoor runs and solid anc for gym sessions. They should be great unless you sweat like a racehorse, as they’re only IPX4, but I never once sweat damaged them

Beats fit pro are definitely gonna kick butt, they sound great imo, at least for workout buds. The wing takes some getting used to but after a few days they became much more comfortable. They also have the best transparency of any of the in ear options you had in your list, thanks to Apple’s H1 chip, which helps for running, but they’ll pick up wind noise when cycling because of the mic placement, so beware.

They stay on great. The only time they could possibly fall out (for my ears) was if I crashed and there was a lot of g force. The wing keeps them in tightly, so you’re good to go.

Beats fit pro. Hands down the best gym earbuds I’ve used but they also have solid anc/transparency and taking calls is good on them but not the best. The H1 chip will make Apple Watch pairing easy

Beats fit pro get AirPods-like integration but stay in good for running, I often see them at 150-160 USD.

I’d recommend beats fit pro instead, they’re more stable than AirPods Pro 2. I cannot comprehend people who use over ears in the gym…

Beats fit pro are probably the type of earbud you’re after. Transparency is great for running, ANC is good for zoning in for lifting, and they have a good overall sound signature. The wing took me a few days to get used to, expect it to hurt a bit until 4-5 days in. But after that they’re very comfortable and stay in great

AirPods are strangely durable, a lot of pairs only die because of battery degradation. Beats fit pro also impressed me with longevity, some people are getting 3 years outta them before the battery gets fried

This might be controversial but because you have big ears, if you’re okay with a wingtip, beats fit pro are solid. They’ve got a bit of a bass boost, but sound great to me. Battery is 6 hours with anc, 7 without. anc is solid but not top tier like Sony, and the mic gets the job done. I’ve never had issues taking call on them. Note: be aware that the wing might take a few days to get used to but after that they became very comfortable. I would not have suggested them if you had small ears for that very reason. They are a bit older but they still kick butt imo

I absolutely loved the beats fit pro, you should give those a try. But beware, the wing takes a few days for your ears to get used to. There’s also the Powerbeats pro 2, which I think outclass the beats fit pro in features, but I thought the fit pro sounded better. Take my sound opinion with a grain of salt though. Either of those 2 pairs should do

While that might be true, larger drivers can push more air and have more bass potential by design. What companies do with that is what matters more but a 9.5 mm driver has substantially less surface area than a 12mm driver, so it has to work harder to create equivalent bass energy. PBP2 and BFP both having the same driver size now and similar acoustic chambers is probably why they sound so similar. I work with audio gear all the time as a musician and driver sizes are something that matters, but not to a large extent outside of things like subwoofers and stage speakers.

mine would fall out of my small ears when i was sweating--so a lot in the summer and during races and i felt like they were always in danger of doing so when grabbing water. i changed the tips, fit them with the little wing correctly, but i was always adjusting them. i did run an entire marathon wearing them and i was messing with them the whole time. i wear them in the winter now when i wear a hat since they won't fall out and the shokz are kind of annoying to wear in that situation.

they are fine with music! sometimes i lose an audiobook in trafficky areas (i live in nyc) if the narrator is on the quieter side but that is not super common.

Beats Fit Pro. I wouldn’t use anything else in the gym.

I’ve had Shokz, AirPod pro and beats fit pro. My opinion for running: Shokz - stays on well, great for safety, good for conversations/podcasts. Music quality- poor AirPods Pro- excellent but falls out on the wet Beats fit pro - good battery life, stays on no matter the conditions, safety good with transparent mode. My go to one now.

I’ve had Shokz but the sound quality is no where near normal earphones. My AirPods Pro only last three hours now, and have fallen out a couple of times in the wet, so I recently got the Beats Fit Pro and it ticks all the boxes so far (although sometimes in the wind the music pauses for a split second)

One LT issue. The little wing tip will tear at the stress point and break off over time. To avoid this always lift in & out of case and ear using the rectangular ish body section (where the “b” is). You can’t buy replacement curly wing tips. only replacement in ear bud tips. I prefer them to Apple Air Pods. They fit better and don’t fall off. Two years of constant use and the battery is still very good.

I have Pixel Buds Pro, but only use them for phone calls when I want/need to use them. For the gym and short flights, Beats Fit Pro. For long flights, Bose 700s.

Late to this post, but I wanted to say that I don't think these are worth the price tag. Within the first year the wingtips tore off, and they started to have an awful 'wooshing' sound to them whenever I used ANC. I was able to get that fixed, but now, nearly three years later of near daily wear and I'm having to retire them. The worse is that whatever the coating is on them is peeling off, and little black flecks of plastic paint/coating are left everywhere whenever I try to clean them or rub on them too hard. It's frankly disgusting. I'm not 'rough' with them, but even my original Airpods held up better than this. On top of that, I've had issues where they don't pair correctly- making one ear significantly softer sounding than the other. Apple support is of no help, and because they are no longer under warranty, I'm SOL on these. I wish I had waited and invested either in Airpod Pros or another comparable Bud-type headphone.

I can’t properly explain how much I hate those headphones.  I had one bud that hated charging. They didn’t like to connect when I’d put them on and the sound would cut if I put my arms down at my sides (I connected to my watch). 

Nope.  All of my complaints were all over forums. 

Mine started crackling and I thought them back in August of 2022 I believe? I’m wondering if I should bite the bullet and replace them.

I purchased my Beats Fit Pro in June 2022 and love them. I've worn them working out, running, for phone calls, watching shows on my various Apple devices, etc. They have never fallen out and luckily the wings remain in one piece. HOWEVER, I've recently found that the connection with a device drops both on phone calls (three times during a 30 minute call last week) and with my iPad which is super annoying. Not sure if it's an age thing or...

Yes, my ear hooks / wing tips also tore almost at 1 year.. since it was under warranty / apple care - they replaced it . These are best secure earbuds . Been using it for almost 3 years now. Sound quality not as good as AirPods Pro or Bose QC earbuds obviously coz of price difference & purpose. But, they’re great for workouts etc. their case is larger than AirPods but smaller than Bose

I’ve had Beats Fit Pro earbuds for a few years. Part of the Apple Ecosystem.

I’ve had quite a few earbuds in my ears in the last few months and these are my three favs for different reasons but they all work for your scenario, imo. Best EDC: Technics AZ80 (fine for most gym workouts) Best EDC for those who need their hearing unobstructed or don’t like things in their ears: Bose Open Ultra The EDC buds I keep coming back to because they’re excellent in the gym, have excellent mics, and are solid everywhere else if you use EQ: Beats Fit Pro The latter are bottom heavy which I want during workouts, but for more attentive listening I use the Electronic EQ setting in Apple Music or on iPhone I use the Boom app. On Android there are EQ apps as well.

Beats Fit Pro ✅

Same, mine have been excellent and I’d buy them again if I lost them.

My beats fit pro are still going strong and i havent had the need to update them quite yet. I live in vegas so walking outdoor in these 100 degree summers is brutal on regular earbuds so i keep those for those out and about days and me being a sweaty guy they have held up great. Not gonna lie, the sound isnt my favorite and it being a beats/apple product there is no eq, i've found that wavelet has a good eq for the beats fit pro that i use which really brings out some great sound. They have very solid noise cancelling and i find them to be some of my most comfortable earbuds.

I find myself using my beats fit pro earbuds more than my AirPod pros. IMO they sound better and function just like AirPods

I have the Beats Fit Pro’s. They’re $200 but I got them on sale for $129.99. They’re awesome. They sound great. They have ANC and transparency. The mic cuts out wind like a champ when on call. They’re the only pair of buds that I can comfortably wear for 4+ hours. If you can find them for a good price and can afford them, I’d suggest them. Otherwise, I hear the studio buds are pretty good and I’ve seen them go for under $100.

Beats fit pro are good I just got a pair I’m pretty sure you can find a discount

Beats fit pro are very good and they have a special beats App

+1 for the beats fit pro. I’m super happy with them. The only minus point would be the case, it feels quite “cheap” and easy to break

I have two sets of these and have never had any issues. One set is close to 3 years old and the other set is about 2 years old

I use these as well and love them. I do sometimes have to make minor/minimal adjustments here and there during the run to make sure the wing portion of it is staying in the ear correctly, but this doesn’t bother me. They’ve never fallen out, sound is great, and transparency mode works well for hearing my surroundings. I assume that with any earbuds, occasionally having to adjust them back into place is natural and part of the game. These require a minimal amount of that. As a general set of earbuds, the mic is poor for phone calls, but sound and fit for running is fantastic. No issues with glasses at all.

My biggest thing is buds that stay in my ears. Sound quality don’t matter if that shit keeps falling out. I’ve had bose, sennheiser, skullcandy, apple, jbl, and those dogshit raycons. Best by far has been beats though. Beats fit pro. Little pricey at $170, but I’m on year 2 of daily use and they’re still same as out of the box. Big bassy sound, noise cancellation and transparency, great for phone calls, and long/quick charges for both the buds and the case.

Love mine. Have had since launch. Best earbud I’ve ever bought - easy. Even accidentally had them in my shorts when I went swimming - found them floating upside down, half open at the top of the pool (what’s that? Oh $hit!). I let them sit out in the sun for 6 hours and they still work as good as new. Just wish Apple would release v2.

I love my Beats Fit Pro. I've had them for nearly 2 years and ran 2 marathons with them plus a couple a halves and gen daily training. Love the fit and the outstanding SQ.

I have a pair of Beats Fit Pro that I like a lot. The new Powerbeats Pro 2 look nice too. I’ve never had a problem with mine staying in place but the Powerbeats have ear hooks would provide an even more secure fit.

Beats Fit Pro are my go to buds when I need wings.

I have been using Beats Fit Pro for a while. I use the Noise Canceling in the gym and Transparency while running. They work well. Plus they have survived a couple of trips through the washing machine.

[Beats Fit Pro](https://www.reddit.com/user/Ashamed_Bike_7453/comments/1jidgww/workout_earbuds_recommendations/) are great for the gym. They have a little wing-tip that keeps them snug. Fantastic earbuds. Highly recommend. Plus, They pair effortlessly with Apple devices and offer features like one-touch pairing, “Hey Siri” voice commands, and audio sharing.

Seconded! I’ve tried them all.

Beats Fit Pros are good. I initially used them but returned them since I wanted AirPods Pro 2 for the enhanced features. They also work nicely.

a lot of people don’t like them and have had problems with them but I really enjoy my beats fit pros I’ve had them for about 3 years now and they’re much more comfortable to me then airpods

I got these a few months ago and I’ve been very happy with them.

I use the beats fit pro. The wingtips stop it from falling it off. So it's pretty stable during movement.

True ANC alone won't cut it off. But music at 65% volume does the trick decently. Have been using them for about 2+ yrs.

My Bose QC over the rear headphones died. I have Beats Fit Pro ear buds. The same chip as the previous generation noise cancelling Apple EarPods. They’re vastly inferior. The problem with noise canceling headphones is that they only cancel out droning noise. They are useless for a crying infant. You need something that is both acoustic and noise canceling in that situation. I had lots of road warrior years with QuietComfort over the ear headphones and there were a number of flights where I wished I had better technology.

I've been using "Beats" ear inserts for 7 years and love them. On my second pair. My first pair lasted over 6 years and are still awesome and usable, just wore out from all the use.

There's no "best" but Apple is the most seamless to use because it automatically pairs with all your apple devices and it's so easy to switch between them all. For working out I use the Beats fit pro because it has wingtips so they don't fall out of my ears like the Airpods Pros do when I run. I also like to use my Open run 2 bone conduction headphones but those don't cover your ears and meant more for running outside to be aware of your surroundings

Yeah. I have and love my beats fit pro and airpods pro 2nd gen and don't know if I want to spend 250 on these, especially when I see the bose quietcomforts (the qc35 is the the most comfy headphones i've ever used) on sale for the same price.

I just went with AirPod pros. Stay in my ears better and the noise cancellation is beyond compare in a loud gym. Some leak, but otherwise love em. This is mainly due to the face my wife told me I’d look like a dork with over the ear headphones lol