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Beats Fit Pro adds flexible wingtips, an Apple H1 chip and supported head-tracking features. The original Beats Studio Buds uses a simpler in-ear shape and offers Google Fast Pair on Android. Both have active noise cancellation and Transparency mode.
This comparison is for Beats Fit Pro and the original Studio Buds. Studio Buds + and Powerbeats Fit are different products. Check the exact name when comparing a shop listing or a used pair.
Fit Pro and Studio Buds compared
| Feature | Beats Fit Pro | Original Beats Studio Buds |
|---|---|---|
| Fit | In-ear tips plus flexible wingtips | In-ear tips, without wingtips |
| Noise control | ANC and Transparency | ANC and Transparency |
| Apple H1 and automatic switching | Yes, with supported Apple devices and software | No H1-based automatic switching |
| Dynamic head tracking | Supported with compatible Apple devices, apps and content | Does not provide the Fit Pro head-tracking feature |
| Single-charge listening with ANC | Up to 6 hours | Up to 5 hours |
| Charging | USB-C case | USB-C case |
| Resistance rating | IPX4 earbuds; case not rated for sweat or water | IPX4 earbuds; case not rated for sweat or water |
| Android | Bluetooth playback and Beats app support | Bluetooth, Google Fast Pair and Beats app support |
Sources: the model-specific Fit Pro and Studio Buds support pages, plus Apple’s Fit Pro feature listing. Battery figures are manufacturer claims, not results from a new listening test.
Which is better for exercise or Apple devices?
Fit Pro is the more obvious option to try for exercise because its wingtips add support. Comfort is personal, so try the fit and different ear-tip sizes where possible. IPX4 means splash resistance, not swimming protection.
The H1 chip also matters if you want automatic switching between supported Apple devices. Ordinary Bluetooth pairing on both models is different from that Apple feature. On Android, compare the actual Beats-app functions you use rather than paying extra for an Apple-only benefit.
Sound quality and noise cancellation
There is no new side-by-side listening test behind this update, so we are not claiming that the sound or noise cancellation is identical. The ear-tip seal, fit, volume and listening mode can all affect the result. Check those before judging a pair from a short shop demo.
Spatial Audio and lossless audio are also different things. Fit Pro supports dynamic head tracking under the stated device and content requirements. Playing a Dolby Atmos track does not give the original Studio Buds the same head-tracking hardware. Neither model delivers Apple Music lossless audio over Bluetooth; see Apple’s lossless-audio explanation.
Compare battery figures in the same mode
The old article’s four-hour Studio Buds figure was incorrect. Beats lists up to five hours with ANC on and eight with ANC off. Compare single-charge listening in the same mode, and keep it separate from the total after recharging in the case.
Real runtime depends on settings, calls, volume and battery age. Neither original model has a wireless-charging case; their cases charge through USB-C.
Which should you buy now?
Fit Pro makes more sense when you want its wingtips and Apple features. Original Studio Buds can make sense at a lower price if their fit and features suit you. The old euro launch prices are not current offers.
For older stock or used units, check battery condition, return terms and warranty. Compare newer alternatives in our Beats model guide. If one side is silent, try our one-sided headphone troubleshooting guide before replacing them.