Experts recommend Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro more than Beats Fit Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro over Beats Fit Pro, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro received 3 recommendations: from Laptop Mag (17 Mar 2023), Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025). By contrast, Beats Fit Pro received only 2 recommendations from The Verge (4 Jan 2025) and Tom's Guide (9 Jan 2025).
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes  | Rtings.com  | Laptop Mag  | What Hi-Fi  | Wirecutter  | Android Central  | The Verge  | Tom's Guide  | SoundGuys  |
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| 9 | +2 | $230 |  Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro are wireless earbuds that offer excellent sound quality, effective noise cancellation, and a comfortable fit, making them a great choice for music lovers who want high-quality audio and effective noise cancellation. | - | - | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 8 | - | - |
| 17 | -9 | $169 |  Beats Fit Pro The Beats Fit Pro earbuds are a great choice for athletes and fitness enthusiasts who prioritize sound quality, comfort, and functionality during workouts, with a bass-heavy sound profile, effective noise cancellation, secure and comfortable fit, and long battery life. | - | - | - | - | - | - | 4 | 6 | - | - |
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Endorsement summary:
- On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Beats Fit Pro as #6 and Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #8
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #6 out of 9 Beats Fit Pro Best wireless earbuds for iOS users with active lifestyles... ... ... #8 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best ANC wireless earbuds for Galaxy phones... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #4 out of 11 Beats Fit Pro The Best Earbuds For Sport And Working Out... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 17 Mar 2023 Laptop Mag ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #7
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #7 out of 13 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro The essential wireless earbuds for Galaxy smartphone owners... ... ... Source: www.laptopmag.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro as #5
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #5 out of 9 Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro Best for Samsung users... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro outranks Beats Fit Pro. This is not to say that Beats Fit Pro is a bad option. Like Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro outranks Beats Fit Pro by 8 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Samsung Galaxy Buds 2 Pro is more critically acclaimed than Beats Fit Pro.
| Rank | Change | Price | Earbuds | Forbes | Rtings.com | Laptop Mag | What Hi-Fi | Wirecutter | Android Central | The Verge | Tom's Guide | SoundGuys | TechRadar |
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| 1 | - | $298 |  Sony WF-1000XM5
The Sony WF-1000XM5 earbuds have received highly positive expert reviews for their sound quality, noise cancellation capabilities, comfort, battery life, connectivity features, and additional features, making them a top choice for premium true wireless earbuds. | - | 1 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | - |
| 2 | - | $279 |  Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds The Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds are highly praised for their sound quality, noise cancellation, comfort, battery life, connectivity, and durability, making them a recommended choice for music enthusiasts who value strong bass and treble, effective noise cancellation, comfort for extended use, and durability for various activities. | 1 | - | - | 5 | - | 4 | 3 | 5 | - | 4 |
| 3 | - | $225 |  Apple AirPods Pro 2 The Apple AirPods Pro 2 are highly praised for their exceptional sound quality, advanced noise cancellation, comfortable design, and convenient features, making them a top choice for everyday use. | - | 7 | 2 | 7 | - | - | 5 | - | 2 | 6 |
| 4 | - | $149 |  Nothing Ear A | - | 3 | - | - | - | - |
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Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 8
| Highest score by Macworld | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 85 |
| Lowest score by Trusted Reviews | 80 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
Expert reviews [22]
Total expert reviews: 22
- with a score: 17
- without a score: 5
| Highest score by 9to5google.com | 100 |
| Average score based on 22 reviews | 83 |
| Lowest score by What Hi-Fi | 60 |
Score distribution:
| 80-100 | |
| 60-80 | |
| 40-60 | |
| 20-40 | |
| 0-20 |
From Seller:
- Flexible, secure-fit wingtips for all-day comfort and stability
- Custom acoustic platform delivers powerful, balanced sound
- Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking for immersive music, movies, and games
- Three distinct listening modes: Active Noise Cancelling, and Transparency Mode, and Adaptive EQ
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From Seller:
- Includes 1 year limited manufacturer warranty
- THEY SAY “HOLA,” YOU HEAR “HELLO”: Now you can communicate freely with someone in another language; Use the Interpreter feature on your Galaxy phone to hear real-time translations through your Galaxy Buds during face-to-face conversations¹
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