Andy Devaney
If you’ve ever tried jogging with earbuds that leap out of your ears faster than a golfer ducking from a hooked drive, then the new Beats Powerbeats Fit might just be your salvation. Apple’s audio arm has unveiled the latest addition to its best-selling Powerbeats family, a fitness-first pair of earbuds that promises durability, comfort, and sound worthy of the family name.
Available to order now for £199.95, the Beats Powerbeats Fit comes in Jet Black, Gravel Grey, Spark Orange, and a shade called Power Pink—because nothing says “I’m serious about my squat rack” like a neon splash of colour.
“Reintroducing Beats Fit Pro as Powerbeats Fit — alongside Powerbeats Pro 2 — unifies our lineup under a name synonymous with athletic performance and gives customers a clearer choice between two distinct, fitness-first form factors,” said Oliver Schusser, Apple’s vice president of Music, Sports, and Beats. “Powerbeats Fit combines the best of Beats Fit Pro with next-level comfort, durability, and portability—making it a worthy addition to the Powerbeats family.”
Built to Stay Put, Even When You Don’t
The star of the show is the redesigned wingtip. Years of fiddling with ears finally produced a universal fit that tucks neatly into place, holding steady during hill sprints, burpees, or whatever medieval torture your personal trainer’s cooked up.
Add an IPX4 sweat and water resistance rating, and the Beats Powerbeats Fit looks ready for rain, snow, or a spin class so intense you’re convinced the instructor’s on commission from a towel company.
Each pair ships with four sizes of ear tips—extra-small to large—so you don’t have to gamble your comfort on the genetic lottery of ear canals.
The Sound of Sweat Equity
Sound quality is where Beats has always strutted, and the Powerbeats Fit doesn’t disappoint. With custom acoustic architecture, Adaptive EQ that adjusts to your own ears, and support for Personalised Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking, these things don’t just play your playlist—they practically drag you into it.
For tuning out, Active Noise Cancelling (ANC) takes care of the gym’s motivational shouting, while Transparency mode makes sure you still hear the cyclist cursing as you drift into the bike lane.
Connectivity Without the Headache
Running on Apple’s H1 chip, the Beats Powerbeats Fit delivers the bells and whistles iOS users expect: automatic device switching, Hey Siri, Find My, and Audio Sharing.
Android fans aren’t left for dead either—the Beats app offers one-touch pairing, customisable controls, and even a Fit Test to make sure you’re not jamming the wrong tip into your ear.
On-device controls let you play DJ mid-bench press, and dual beam-forming mics sharpen call quality so you can argue about dinner while pretending to focus on your deadlift.
Battery That Outlasts Your Session
With up to 30 hours of total battery life (7 hours per bud, plus the charging case), these earbuds will likely survive longer than your gym motivation. And if you forget to charge them, Fast Fuel coughs up an hour of playback from just five minutes plugged in. The case itself is 17% smaller than the Fit Pro’s, still pocket-friendly, and yes, also sweat-resistant.
A Nod to the Planet
In a rare moment of eco-enlightenment, the Powerbeats Fit arrives in packaging made entirely from plant-based, recycled, or sustainably sourced fibre. So you can at least feel slightly less guilty while blasting guilty-pleasure playlists.
When and Where
The Beats Powerbeats Fit is available to order today from apple.com at £199.95 in the UK, with in-store availability starting October 2nd.
