Experts recommend Sony WF-1000XM5 more than Beats Fit Pro
As of 15 Jan 2025, experts prefer Sony WF-1000XM5 over Beats Fit Pro, but both Earbuds have solid expert endorsements.
As per this month's meta ranking, Sony WF-1000XM5 received 6 recommendations: from Rtings.com (22 Nov 2024), What Hi-Fi (2 Dec 2024) Android Central (4 Jan 2025) and 3 others. 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  | TechRadar  |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - |
| 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 4 Jan 2025
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 11 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best overall wireless earbuds... ... ... #4 out of 11 Beats Fit Pro The Best Earbuds For Sport And Working Out... ... ... Source: www.theverge.com - On 9 Jan 2025 Tom's Guide ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1 and Beats Fit Pro as #6
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best-in-class sound, improved noise cancelation in a smaller and lighter design... ... ... #6 out of 9 Beats Fit Pro Best wireless earbuds for iOS users with active lifestyles... ... ... Source: www.tomsguide.com - On 22 Nov 2024 Rtings.com ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best Wireless Earbuds... ... ... Source: www.rtings.com - On 2 Dec 2024 What Hi-Fi ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 8 Sony WF-1000XM5 Sony's most accomplished and detailed wireless earbuds to date.... ... ... Source: www.whathifi.com - On 4 Jan 2025 Android Central ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #2
Rank Earbuds Comment ... ... ... #2 out of 9 Sony WF-1000XM5 Best upgrade pick... ... ... Source: www.androidcentral.com - On 11 Dec 2024 SoundGuys ranked Sony WF-1000XM5 as #1
Rank Earbuds Comment #1 out of 7 Sony WF-1000XM5 The Best / Editor's Choice... ... ... Source: www.soundguys.com
After counting and adding up the 82 expert endorsements of the January rankings, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Beats Fit Pro. This is not to say that Beats Fit Pro is a bad option. Like Sony WF-1000XM5, it is recommended by experts, but less.
As can be seen below, Sony WF-1000XM5 outranks Beats Fit Pro by 16 positions. This indicates that, as of 15 Jan 2025, Sony WF-1000XM5 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | - | - | - | - | 2 | - | 5 | 2 |
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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 [21]
Total expert reviews: 21
- with a score: 14
- without a score: 7
| Highest score by What Hi-Fi | 100 |
| Average score based on 21 reviews | 90 |
| Lowest score by TechRadar | 80 |
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:
- NOISE CANCELLATION: Experience a personal concert with the bluetooth earbuds noise cancelling feature of Sony WF-1000XM5, designed to cancel out more external noise than ever before. Perfect for those who want to enjoy their favorite tunes without the distraction of ambient noise, these ear buds come equipped with dual feedback microphones and Noise Isolation Earbud Tips.
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