Beats Fit Pro vs Sony WF-1000XM4 // My (Two) Favorite Sport Earbuds of 2021! 

I bought the Beats Fit Pro and I’m loving it . It has amazing sound quality when using SPATIAL sound , but it really could have a little more volume , but still has enough and with quality. Update: if you use a media streaming like Apple Music, the quality of sound and volume is hundred percent better and louder

Straight to the point. No unnecessary intro and smalltalk, that’s how I like it. Thanks for the review, I‘m kinda unsure about which one I should chose for my iphone 13 but I think the beats take the cake.

Another great review. And I enjoyed your cohost show with DCR. I have never had much luck running with earphones that seal as that bone conduction boom from feet hitting pavement is very distracting. I use the earlier Powerbeats with the hook as I can run without a tight seal. Do the new Powerbeats require a tight seal to stay in your ears, or will the hook hold them in? Thanks, and looking forward to your reviews in 2022.

This was exactly the comparison i was looking for. Thanks a lot.

Amzing review! However, you got me more confused as I was before. I am trying to choose between one of them. I need it for work and for sports, could you share from your own expereince which one would be better? As far as I saw the beats may "sit" much better in the ear but the ANC of the sony looks a little bit better. Will be greatfull if you could share some more tips. Thanks!

Finally, the review I been waiting for… thanks!

Thanks for the details reviews

I got the Sony's for my dad for Christmas. I think they're a good balance between excellent sound quality (with EQ) and ability to use while exercising.

Very helpful. I was actually comparing these two.

You do such good reviews. I watched your review of a garmin watch and now im watching your video on the earbuds

A great video. How do these earbuds stack up against the Galaxy buds Pro and the Bose QCs? Happy new year and stay safe brother .😎

Just got the fit pro 3 days ago and so far so good they really sound good watching Netflix as they support atmos

He reminds me of Jim's review room. Quality stuff !

Exactly the comparison I was looking for. Thanks!

Yeah I have no regrets with the sony's. Sound quality and battery life are the main advantages these have over everything else, I like listening to my music loud instead of using ANC so that's another +. Love em.

What is the watch you're wearing at 1:47? Looks sick!

This is great! I’ve been wanting to upgrade my audio for workouts (I think I’m destroying my AirPods with sweat). Thanks! 👊🏼

I've had a pretty decent struggle with in ear headphones this year and finally just decided to pickup the Sony ones about month ago and I love em.

Went to best buy today and bought the beats fit pro based on your video. First time using and owning bluetooth headphones. So far I’m liking them

great review i was thinking of getting the beats fit pro to go with my iphone 12 pro max just wasn't sure i made the choice thanks to watching your video

I do a lot of cycling with gloves on or a thin base layer hood. Would the Sony headphones controls work with thin gloves or a thin hood over them?

Great comparison

Very cool video. IMO, fit and security is important. Which is why I prefer my PowerBeats Pro because of the, "over the ear hook". I recently purchased the Beats Fit Pro and are liking them a lot. They seem to fit well in my ears and also secure. So far they have not fallen out once or even came close to falling out. Again, all about fit and security.

Great Review

I’m an apple user and I’m looking for earbuds to listen to when going to the gym or walks. Right now the sonys are only $20 more expensive than the beats fit pro. My question is, are the sonys sound quality good enough to make up for the $20 difference & other benefits of being part of the apple ecosystem? Are the sonys light enough and secure enough that they’re usable in the gym?

Dammit I thought this would help me decide but now hearing that the 2 are both superior in either comfort or sound I don't know which one to choose. Generally I prefer sound over anything but considering I gym, run, and also lie down on my side with it in against the pillow comfortability and grip is a huge factor too. Right now the XM4's are heavily discounted making the price difference not that big and I know "technically speaking" they're better so idk which one to get 😖 Also I have a Samsung galaxy if that helps considering BFP has the apple H1 chip, does that mean connectivity is slower with android devices?

Most reviews and youtube videos pointed me towards the sonys. Tried and hated them, so uncomfortable and large and heavy. Just replaced them with the beats fit pros, so much better. I think I even like the beats fit pros over airpod pros. I actually prefer the beats sound over the Sony, which surprises me, I usually like flat and realistic, but I think the bass in my car has changed my taste lol. Get beats imo, comfy, and fantastic low end, and high end is still great. Downsides? Literally just the case for me, its a little big and cheap. But not as big of a deal as I thought, they are so frigging comfy which is what I realized is the most important. Also they look better than sony

If you're in the market for a good sounding pair of headphones, wait until Q1 2022 because thats when Qualcomm is going to introduce aptX Lossless, which all headphone manufacturers are going to add to their devices. Buying a pair of headphones now is a waste of money - that's why all the Sonys are on sale. But if you need a pair for working out, get the Bose QC Buds since they're only $200. I can't keep the WF-1000XM4 in my ear even when I'm not working out so I only use them for casual listening. I even bought Spin Fit silicone tips to help them stay in better but they definitely are not for working out. If you need a pair of headphones for exercise, nothing beats the stability of the Bose QC Buds. The shark fin tips keep the Bose secure even when I'm running.

Great review. It's rough in Australia because no store will allow you to try on any in-ear headphones before you buy them. Which is crazy when fitment is make or break for so many models and many cost $300+.

Great video. Would love to know when those Beats are available in the UK. I'm not keen on yet another stupid app to saturate music, that's the reason I'll stick with using Beats.

Fast, no hubbub and very to the point of pros and cons. Thank you.

I own the Beats Fit Pro and I can say with absolute certainty, they are the best Earbuds I have ever owned. Super secure in the ear.

I also have both of those. For training I stopped using the sony buds, because the touch interface sometimes stopped working when I got sweatty, and the beats have a real button so they don't have the problem. But for sound I really like the sony much better

Nice video. I bought Sony’s three months ago, and really like it. It sounds better than AirPods Pro.

can you compare the beats to the vista 2?

How is the powerbeat vs the beoplay EQ?

The big thing with these is price, if you know matt does fitness on RU-vid. He has morsia x earbuds. I have a review out on Sunday. They are amazing with wireless charging only £59.99

Can these actually be used in the gym (Sony) Are they a sports ear bud Running Skipping Burpee’s

Jabra elite 7 pro (owner) and Sony has deep in ear tips. For more comfort Beats fit pro has an advantage .

I sold my airpod pros to get black beats fit pro, and I love them. By far the best buds I’ve ever owned in my entire life. They don’t move no matter what I do which is a first. The only thing is that they start to hurt my ears after a little. Would trying the different size tips help at all?

I've had the XM4 and returned them after a few days because they kept falling out of my ears, even after I've switched to 3rd party silicone tips.

Nice job as always! Kudos to our local Best Buy, for sure. Galaxy Buds Pro vs. the Sony? I like both Samsung Galaxy Buds Live (only IPX2 waterproof) and Pro (IPX7 waterproof), especially for fast switching between devices.

I like bass and I listen to bass musics, liberty 3 pro or Sony xm4 ?? Which one has heavy bass ??

I have the XM4's and as someone with some hearing loss they aren't really loud to me, and the bass sounds anemic. I just got the Soundcore Liberty 3 Pros and those are _much_ louder with a boomier bass.

I'm looking for new earbuds as the ones I have, Sony Linkbuds, falls down so easily. Which of the two are more tight into the ears?

I have the Beats Fit Pro but the case drives me insane! I feel like it is so slippery and every time I drop it the headphones go flying everywhere.

Damn, I just bought sport earbuds last week (JBL Under Armour True Wireless Flash X). Luckily I'm very satisfied with them. The Sony ones unfortunately don't have that little ear hook like Beats Fit Pro or JBL Under Armor, which is very important to me. Beats Fit Pro came out very recently and they don't seem to be available all around the world yet (maybe just sold out).

torn between the beats fit pro and the sony linkbud S, I have an iPhone but HP laptop and my current beats have difficulty connecting to my laptop at times.

Do they have a pressure relief?

any idea when it is coming to India?

How are the Beats handling the wind noise while cycling? I can't use my WF-1000XM4s for anything over city cruising speeds, the wind noise (even with active wind noise reduction) is overpowering the sounds from the music. I suspect it is the huge body you mentioned, plus the extra gap between the airbuds body and the ear where vortices are created. The Beats look more aerodynamic, are they a worthy upgrade from cycling perspective?

Really good video. Ready to buy beats fit pro.

Thanks for this review. Do you know what the bass level of the Sony WF1000M4 compared to the Apple Airpod 3? Please let me know. If anyone knows please let me know.

Sony for gym, beats for running. They are both great.

Lifetime beats user here an I love my white beats fit pros . Great buds an don’t stick out at all

I bought the Sony WF-1000XM4 the other day and was sad to return them. By far, they are the best sounding headphones I have ever used. It was like a choir of angels in my ear canal lol. However, I have ears on the smaller side, and I am a very active person. I tried to get used to them for a day, but they just kept falling out :( PHEMONINAL quality headphones but maybe not the best choice if your ears are small

Always had issues with touch controls on other earbuds; When I’m wearing a beanie over the ears and I’m sweating the touch controls start pausing as if I’m touching them. Are the Sony’s that sensitive where it will start pausing or skipping when they have a hat over them?

I own both all im saying is for sound quality and flexibility hands down sony wins but my ear canal aching after an hour while BFP are comfort but sound are miles behind sony also sony bluetooth super easy to connect.i like the bass o bfp though is has deep bass compare to sony

Great video I have the beats fit pro. How well do Sony stay in ears? I always have go with wing tips ear buds always worried about ear buds without them

I understand if the beats fit pro dont fall out. But do they lose seal? Or do they also never lose seal along with never falling out?

If you hold down on right bud it will read your notifications. Sweet. I'm referring to the xm4

Love the beats fit pro which I've had for a couple weeks now EXCEPT that I am constantly hanging up on people when on a call when adjusting the buds in my ears- gahhhh

What camera are you using for your desk setup. Great camera quality.

can beats fit pro connect with 2 mobile devices at once?

Those beats hurt me ears after about 10 minutes. As did the sound core liberty 3 pro. The sound on the 3 pro is outstanding.

I’ve always wondered, can I still talk to Siri in the same manner as I can with my AirPods Pro with non apple headphones?

I bought the Sony ones but had to return. They were better in every single thing than the AirPods Pro, except in the most important thing to me: when outside, walking, running or bike, or if there’s some sort of wind, the Sony’s catch the wind in the microphones and you can hear it. The AirPods are flawless in that regard.

Where can i buy the dr dre beat pro

How secure are the Sony earphones, for sports and activities such as running?

I want to buy buds but should we all just wait for aerpods pros 2 now? I want great sound quality and fit. So i am thinking either get bang and o. Or wait for pros 2. Thoughts?

I had to return the Sony xm4 the sound is amazing but they're uncomfortable for long periods of time of use and the connection not the best keep losing connection

I am an Android user so the Apple integration isn't what sold me on the Beats. I just got the Beats Fit Pro and I also have the Sony WF 1000XM4 earbuds. Sony is the clear winner when it comes to overall sound quality and has an edge in battery life too. But the Beats are much more comfortable to me. They have a cozier, more secure fit than the Sony's. And they are better for calls. If I want quality sound, I can use a wired headset with my THX Onyx amplifier. That setup sounds way better than any wireless headphones. But for wireless, it's a hard decision. In a perfect world I'd take the Sony sound quality and battery with the Beats comfort and design.

Been searching for some help for my wf-1000xm4, just got them yesterday and tested it out. Playing from spotify, great. Playing from twitch, great. Other apps such as tiktok, games and such, sound is there but delayed. However... If I try to use RU-vid app with these the sound doesn't come to the wf-1000xm4 anymore, no message no nothing, just starts playing the sound from the RU-vid video from the phone instead. Help??? I have Samsung S20Ultra.

I love the Beats Fit Pro but unfortunately both of the wingtips are ripping and it's upsetting because I'm not sure whats causing them.

How well do the xm4 fit in your ear because I am worried about them falling out

Between the Sony WF-1000XM4, Beats Fit Pro, Jaybird Vista 2, and Jabra Elite 7 pro, It's such a hard choice. Which has the best sound quality after the SONY? ( I'm guessing the sony is the best here )

I love loud music but i love my ear bud staying in my ear

After having the M4s the Beats and the airpods sound just isn't good enough anymore.... no turning back lol

Does sony WF-1000XM4 leak sound on high volume?

I have both heard phones, sony are my go to head phones better sounding and better battery life.the sonys i can all so wear to work outbut the beats are better for gym activities.beat fit pro are my work out head phones period

I am selling my Airpods Pro and just ordered these. I am tired of them falling off even with some 3rd party Wing tips that I put on them.

Have you tried Sony linkbuds?

i like this video! Dose anyone knows how about B&W PI5?

I got the Fit Pros yesterday and they are painful to wear for me. I’ll likely return them and get the Sony’s.

Are these two good for working out by not falling out

Can you use one sony ear piece at a time? I want to use them for calls etc.

The Sony’s were almost great. The Foamies come on! I want to pop in my wireless earbuds instantly. Squeezing the foams tips first is like untangling wired earbuds all over again. Tonality of the Sony’s is great but stereo imaging and that magic in the sound isn’t quite there either. Especially with apple products, the aac has some artifacts which make the sound mushy and instruments melted together rather than seperation.

I love heavy bass, which one is better for me ??? Beats or Sony ? Please help

Which has stronger bass? ( no eq being used for the Sonys )

I bought both. Sony has the best sound quality you will find but will give your ear fatigue after a few hours and not best for working out so I also bought the Beats Fit Pro. Beats Fit Pro kept pushing out of my ear and they feel cheap. Returned them after 2 weeks.

People praise the wf1000xm4 but they really aren't for everyone. I bought them and after first use I realised there was a tinny sound when talking on calls. I have a clicky jaw which when it clicks it's like I'm wearing the cheapest buds ever becuase of this weird feedback. I've owned powerbeats pro, airpods pro, every samsung buds out there and this was the first time something like this has happened. Took the wf1000xm4 back after reading so many other people can hear the same problem. Beats fit pro for me please

There is no competition, I bought both and sony is better in almost every single way, except for aesthetics. It feels more premium, calls are better, ambient mode>transparency. Noise cancelation is better, they both dont fall out, and tbh the sony is actually slightly more comfortable after 1.5+ hours of use in the gym. Sound is worlds apart, its like comparing american wagyu To A5 wagyu in Japan. Literally the only thing beats has over sony are the aethetics and the 50$ price point, which is almost nothing compared to how long until you change your earbuds again. Also sony has fully customizable EQ which you can adjust for each song.

I have both too and like the Beats Fit Pro, but there is no comparison to the Sony WF-1000XM4. The WF-1000XM4 are a much better sounding..

Do the sonys stay in your ears at the gym?

Hello guys! If anyone can give me some input, I’ve been on the market for a couple months now going back and forth with these 2, still don’t know which ones would be better for me, I listen to a lot of metal music and work out with a lot of movement if that helps! I would appreciate anyones input!

Just got my beats fit pro they blow away my AirPod pros. They’re louder and the most important aspect of them is the stay in no matter how much I bounce around. If you’re active these amazing.

Hey desfit, new subcriber of yours. Loving your videos. But may i know if i could sleep with beats fit pro, since it has a physical touch won't disturb press the button while watching movies side wats on the bed?

Which jabra 7 active and sony WF-1000XM4 sounds better?

Other reviews have said the beats fit pro are miles and miles better in sound quality than the airpods pro... Interestimg u found them only a little better

sony hands fucking down. I have sony bass boost headphones and being able to also use the sony connect app with these earbuds and customize the EQ profile, especially bass, is a key feature for me when listening to rap. also, I will never be an iphone or apple music user, so Beats focusing on the apple ecosystem means they have too many downfalls for Android users.