The Powerbeats Fit has two points of contact: a silicone tip seals the ear canal and a flexible wing braces against the outer ear. The tip comes in several sizes. The wing stays attached, which makes the way it sits in your particular ear the most important feature to check.
In depth
Beats Powerbeats Fit review
Published
Best forRunners who want an in-ear stabilizing wing without a hook around the ear.
At a glance
- Noise cancellation
- Supported
- Weight
- 5.78 g per earbud
- Battery life
- Up to 6 h (ANC on)
- Connections
- BluetoothAndroid Beats appApple H1 integration
Pros
- Stemless design and wingtips can keep the buds in place during movement.
- The case as well as the buds carries an IPX4 splash rating.
Cons
- The wing has a single size.
- The physical button may press the bud inward during a workout.
Fit & Controls
- Fixed flexible wings
- Four ear-tip sizes
SoundGuys’ reviewer found the buds stayed put while running, but pressing the outside button pushed the earpiece further into the ear. That is a useful test to repeat for yourself. Check comfort while changing a track or answering a call, not just while the buds sit still. 1
Noise Control & Compatibility
- Active noise cancellation
- Transparency
- Apple H1
Use transparency when you want to hear what’s happening in the gym and cancellation for steadier noise. Apple’s H1 chip gives compatible Apple devices built-in setup and switching. On Android the Beats app handles features such as control settings and fit testing, so check your everyday device rather than assuming the two platforms behave identically.
Battery & Charging
- Up to 6 hours with ANC or Transparency
- Up to 24 hours including case in those modes
With ANC or Transparency on, Beats rates the buds for six hours per charge and 24 hours with the case. Turn both modes off and the figures rise to seven and 30 hours. For a runner who leaves Transparency on to hear traffic, six hours is the figure to use.
Alternatives
The Powerbeats Fit follows the Beats Fit Pro with a more flexible wing and a smaller case. Those are meaningful if the older wing bothered you or the case stayed at home because of its size. If your Fit Pro already sits securely, there’s less incentive to replace it. A hook-over-ear design is another fit to try when an inner wing presses.
Verdict
The Powerbeats Fit works for a runner whose ears agree with the wing. Choose it for that mechanical hold and the platform features you will use; a poor wing fit is a bigger issue than any difference in playback time.
About this review
This is a research-based review. The Fasit has not physically tested this product.
Sources & Research
1 reference
Independent sources cited in this article.
- SoundGuysPowerbeats Fit review (opens in a new tab)https://www.soundguys.com/powerbeats-fit-review-145954/
Running fit on reviewer’s ears, one-size attached wings, several tip sizes, and pressure when pressing the button.