The Evolution of Beats Fit Pro with a gym-proof twist

If you loved Beats Fit Pro but wished for an even comfier, more secure fit and a smaller case, meet Powerbeats Fit. Beats has taken the Fit Pro blueprint, refined the wing, shrunk the case, and kept the “hit play and go train” simplicity that Powerbeats are known for. Here’s the WhatGear breakdown. The question is should you buy them?

Yes—if you want training-first earbuds with secure wingtips, proper ANC, and Apple ecosystem magic. The new wing is 20% more flexible and the case is 17% smaller, so they’re more comfortable to wear and easier to pocket. With up to 30 hours total battery, IPX4 sweat/water resistance (buds and case), and Personalized Spatial Audio, these are built for gym sessions, runs, and the commute.

Price & Colours

£199.95 at apple.com
Colours: Jet Black, Gravel Gray, Spark Orange, Power Pink
Available to order now; in stores from October 2

What’s new vs Beats Fit Pro?

The headliner upgrade is comfort and security: the redesigned wingtip is 20% more flexible yet remains as stable as the earhook-style Powerbeats Pro 2, giving you that locked-in feel without the bulk. Portability gets a real boost too—the charging case is 17% smaller and, crucially, now carries an IPX4 rating just like the buds. Taken together, these changes make Powerbeats Fit easier to pocket, tougher for sweaty sessions or rainy runs, and more comfortable to wear for longer.

Fit & Comfort

Beats ships four ear tip sizes (XS/S/M/L) and the flexible wing subtly anchors in the concha—no pressure points, no fiddly earhook. If Fit Pro ever felt “almost perfect”, this is the fix. Bonus: the Android Beats app Fit Test helps you nail the right tip/wing combo.

Sound & Noise Control

Tuning: Classic Beats energy but more balanced—solid low-end, clean vocals, lively highs.
Spatial: Personalized Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking puts you “in” the mix for music, films and Apple TV.
Adaptive EQ: Microphones monitor what you hear and subtly correct the response as your fit changes.
ANC & Transparency: Flip to ANC for focus sets; tap Transparency to clock traffic, reps being called, or gym announcements.

Calls, Connectivity & Controls

Mics: Dual beam-forming mics prioritise your voice; wind noise reduction helps outdoors.
Bluetooth: Class 1 stability for the busy gym floor.
Chip & Ecosystem: Apple H1 enables Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing, Find My, and Hey Siri on iOS.
Android support: Beats app (Android 13+) gives one-touch pairing, custom controls, battery status, Locate My Beats, and Fit Test.
On-ear controls: Tracks, volume, ANC/Transparency, calls, voice assistant—no phone fishing.

Battery & Charging

Buds: Up to 7 hours (about 6 hours with ANC on).
Total: Up to 30 hours with the case (about 24 hours with ANC on).
Fast Fuel: 5 minutes = up to 1 hour of playback.
Reality check: As always, battery life varies with volume, ANC use, and environment.

Sweat, Rain, Repeat (IPX4)

Both buds and the case are IPX4 rated. You can smash a HIIT session, run in a drizzle, or get sweaty hands on the case without stressing. Just don’t charge them while wet—dry them first (see Apple’s cleaning guidance).

Who are these for?

Powerbeats Fit are tailor-made for gym-goers and runners who want wingtip stability without committing to full earhooks. They slide neatly into the Apple ecosystem—thanks to the H1 chip—and that makes them an easy daily driver for iPhone users who value Automatic Switching, Audio Sharing, and Find My. Android users aren’t left out either: the Beats app delivers quick pairing, customization, battery readouts, and a Fit Test to dial in comfort. If you commute, need real ANC, and hate pocket bricks, the smaller IPX4 case and reliable controls make these a strong “one-pair-does-it-all” option.

Pros

Excellent stability without earhooks
More pocketable 17% smaller case (still IPX4)
Strong ANC + genuinely useful Transparency
H1 features on iOS; solid Android app support
Fast Fuel is clutch for last-minute workouts

Cons

No high-res codec claims; audiophiles may want LDAC/aptX
ANC battery dips to ~6 hours (still decent)
IPX4 is for sweat/rain—not submersion

My Initial Thoughts

Powerbeats Fit nails the comfort-to-security sweet spot and fixes portability with that smaller, IPX4 case. Add legit ANC, Spatial Audio, and H1 quality-of-life features and you’ve got a fitness-first daily driver that doubles for commuting and calls. If you’ve been juggling gym buds and “everything-else” buds, this could replace both.

Got questions I didn’t cover? Drop them below and I’ll test them in the next update. If you’re picking a colour, I’m eyeing Spark Orange—but Jet Black is stealthy clean.

Note: Battery and water resistance vary with use and care. Don’t charge the case or buds while wet; follow Apple’s cleaning guidance.

Powerbeats Fit Review — The WhatGear Take