Ingress protection ratings is the rank of protection given by an enclosure, against solids and liquids. In the format of IPXX, 'X' represents a number The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids say dust, followed by the one that refers to protection against liquids (sweat).
Having a value of IPX4, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s rating for solids indicates that no data available to specify a protection rating, and of liquids that they can withstand low pressure spray similar to that of a shower head when tilted at 180° for 10 minutes. In comparison to the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), Beats Studio Buds have a rating of IPX4 meaning that
we are not yet certain of their rating with solids (dust)
and that of liquids is that,
they both have the same rating against liquids
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight better because lighter devices are more comfortable to carry.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) with a difference -3.46g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no wires connecting any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they don't have wires. This is a major distinction since wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds together. Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the pair of earbuds .
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have sweat resistance
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices ideal for use during long-distance running, marathons, cardio sweat workouts , etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, devices with stereo speakers deliver sound from independent channels on both left and right sides, creating a richer sound and a better listening experience.
The Beats Studio Buds also have stereo speakers
ANC uses more advanced kind of tech to actively cancel noise. How it works, it listens to the sound pattern of incoming noise and after generates a mirror signal to cancel it out. In simple terms, it's like taking +1 (noise) and producing -1 (inverted noise) giving 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Active Noise Cancellation allowing you to listen at lower volume levels, good for your ears as you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background sounds. Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation which makes either of the earbuds ideal for flights and morning travels. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) and Beats Studio Buds work with different noise cancellation types, pick the noise cancellation type that suits your travel or that enhances your chill time.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) sit tightly in place, creating a sound seal that tones down your environment noise well as preventing the device voice audio from leaking out .
Both Beats Studio Buds, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have passive noise reduction which means that both reduce ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) driver unit is 11mm in diameter, bigger drivers are more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is basically a mini speaker that makes sound in the device, the unit size corellates with the loudness of the device.
Beats Studio Buds driver unit is 8.2mm in diameter,
which means that they have a smaller driver unit than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2.8mm
, as many tend to believe that driver units of a bigger size automatically produce better sound quality.
However, large drivers find it difficult to produce high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not mean that they deliver better quality sound. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s lowest frequency is at 10Hz, low-frequency response inidcates how well a particular audio component generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it alters the signal on its way through.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this implies that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can make sound with a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response tells how well a particular audio component makes high audible frequencies and if it changes to the signal on its way through. Beats Studio Buds's highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, this implies that
both devices produce equal treble
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery life is 6 hours, these last longer than 5 hours of listening which is considered average before recharge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and requires fewer chargings.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 hours
. Each time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less playing time. The effect is barely noticeable at first, but over time, your wireless earbuds will no longer play for long like they used to. This is given by the manufacturer, and Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case is said to have a full charge of 30 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life enables you to recharge your earbuds on the go multiple times before having to recharge the case itself. Beats Studio Buds's charging case has a battery life of 16 hours,
less than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 14 hours
It takes 0.3 hours to fully charge the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s battery. It is recommended to fully charge the battery before using the earbuds when they have been in storage for extended periods.
Beats Studio Buds takes 1.5 hours to fully charge the battery,
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 1.2 hours
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), the device supports wireless charging. To charge the earbuds, you simply put down on a supported charging pad. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a battery level indicator, an indicator notifies you when the earbuds has a low battery.
Its lights indicate the charging state of your device and case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to determine the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that allows data transfers between devices placed in range, using short-wavelength, ultra-high frequency radio waves.
Beats Studio Buds has a Bluetooth version of 5.2,
newer than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Newer versions provide faster data transfers. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance to connect via Bluetooth. Beats Studio Buds have a maximum range of 10meters,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support AAC, a codec used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Since it uses psychoacoustic modeling, it provides better results than other codecs at a similar bit rate.
Since its the highest quality codec that any Bluetooth-supporting Apple product supports, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) will work well with your MacBook.
If you are planning on using these with Android you need to pay even closer attention to codec support for if they only have AAC they won't provide the best audio quality possible, ensure that they also support aptX HD, LDAC, or LHDC as well. The Beats Studio Buds support AAC as well. Designed to be the successor of the MP3 format, AAC generally achieves higher sound quality than MP3 encoders at the same bit rate.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones. Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones result in better sound quality and help the device to filter out background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) use a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to filter out noise from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling type of microphone. Especially useful in noisy areas. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the earbuds can detect when removed from your ears .
If lost in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a find earbuds feature.
Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your phone to play a sound from your device to help you find them. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging.
Commonly, technologies like MediaTek’s Pump Express, are used to lower the time it takes to fully charge the earbuds. Beats Studio Buds too support fast charging. This kind is similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster.
Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery is charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, this feature allows you to link to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them. Say, you can seemlessly switch calls from one device to another without manually disconnect and reconnect.
The Beats Studio Buds have a multipoint count of 2,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. Bluetooth multipoint comes in handy when you can be on one call without missing notifications coming from another connected device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the device. The Beats Studio Buds also support the mute function.
The mute function means that you can turn off the earbuds' microphone, but you can still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can easily access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever features are supported on the earbuds. The Beats Studio Buds also have a control panel on them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a warranty period of 1 Years, the period of time that warrant free repair and adjustment services in case of a malfunction occurring under normal use that has followed instruction manuals. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts. With voice prompts, you receive information through audio messages, like if there is a problem with the connection.
The Beats Studio Buds too have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds notifies you when the battery is running low, and it's time to recharge the device. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with a special pouch. Carrying earphones openly, or placing them in your pockets without a casing may easily damage them.
Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
