78

Fit Pro Earbuds

In-ear TWS · ANC · 6h/24h · H2 chip · IPX4

$160

MSRP

94

WH-1000XM6 Headphones

Over-ear · ANC · 40h · LDAC · BT 5.3

$400

MSRP

Our verdict

The WH-1000XM6 Headphones takes the performance lead with a 21% higher overall score, driven by its more shader cores, more of memory, and higher TFLOPS of compute power. In gaming benchmarks at 1440p, it delivers roughly 0% more frames per second across demanding titles like Cyberpunk 2077 and Alan Wake 2.

However, the Fit Pro Earbuds tells a compelling value story. At $160 versus the WH-1000XM6 Headphones's $400 price tag, it costs 150% less while delivering performance that's only 21% behind. Its of memory is still more than enough for 1440p and even 4K gaming in most titles.

Our recommendation: for the majority of gamers targeting 1440p or even 4K with upscaling enabled, the Fit Pro Earbuds is the smarter purchase. The WH-1000XM6 Headphones only makes sense if you need the absolute maximum performance for native 4K ray tracing, professional 3D rendering, or AI workloads where the extra VRAM and compute power provide a tangible advantage.

Performance winner

WH-1000XM6 Headphones

21% faster overall

Best value for money

Fit Pro Earbuds

5% better value per dollar

Fit Pro Earbuds best for

Value for money

5% better value per dollar

Audio

Driver Size
9mm
40mm
Frequency Response
20Hz - 20kHz
4Hz - 40kHz
Form Factor
In-ear TWS
Over-ear

Battery

Battery Life (ANC On)
6h
40h
Total with Case
24h
N/A
Fast Charge
5min → 1h
3min → 3h

Comfort

Weight
5.6g
227g
IP Rating
IPX4
None
Wireless Charging
No
No

Connectivity

Bluetooth
5.3
5.3
Codecs
AAC, SBC
LDAC, AAC, SBC
Multipoint
No
Yes (2 devices)

Noise Cancellation

Active Noise Cancellation
Yes (H2)
Yes (QN3 chip)
Transparency Mode
Yes
Yes (Adaptive)

Frequently asked questions

Is the WH-1000XM6 Headphones worth $240 more than the Fit Pro Earbuds?

It depends on your needs. The WH-1000XM6 Headphones scores 94 overall vs 78 for the Fit Pro Earbuds. If you need the extra performance for demanding tasks, the premium is justified. For most users gaming at 1440p or below, the Fit Pro Earbuds offers better value.

Which GPU is better for 1440p gaming, the Fit Pro Earbuds or WH-1000XM6 Headphones?

The WH-1000XM6 Headphones delivers higher frame rates at 1440p, but both GPUs handle 1440p gaming well. The WH-1000XM6 Headphones provides more headroom for ray tracing and future titles, while the Fit Pro Earbuds still maintains smooth gameplay in current games.

Can the Fit Pro Earbuds handle 4K gaming?

The Fit Pro Earbuds can handle 4K gaming in less demanding titles and with upscaling technologies like DLSS or FSR. For native 4K at ultra settings in demanding games, the WH-1000XM6 Headphones is the better choice with its higher performance ceiling.

Which should I buy, the Fit Pro Earbuds or WH-1000XM6 Headphones?

Choose the Fit Pro Earbuds if you want the best value for money and primarily game at 1080p or 1440p. Choose the WH-1000XM6 Headphones if you need maximum performance, play at 4K, or do professional workloads like video editing and 3D rendering.

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