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AirPods Pro versus Beats Fit Pro: 6 reasons to skip Apple’s pricey earbuds

There’s no doubt that AirPods are a popular purchase. But if you’re thinking about picking up a pair of AirPods Pro for yourself or a loved one to get that sweet noise-cancelling goodness, you should consider another of Apple’s earbuds instead: the newer Beats Fit Pro. Here’s why you should go with the AirPods Pro’s sibling instead.

1. YOU GIVE UP ALMOST NONE OF THE FEATURES

Yes: Active Noise Cancellation (ANC)

Yes: Transparency mode

Yes: Easy one-touch pairing

Yes: Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking

Yes: IPX4 sweat and water resistance

Yes: Hands-free “Hey, Siri”

Yes: Auto-switching to Apple devices

No: Wireless charging

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