Ingress protection ratings refer to the rank of protection offered by a casing, against solids and liquids. The letters 'IP' are followed by two values The first value of the IP rating means protection against solids such as dust, while the second refers to protection against liquids (water).
Scoring 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
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a weight of 8.56g . We prefer a lower weight best for the reason that lighter devices are more comfortable to transport.
Beats Studio Buds, at 5.1g
are lighter than the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by -3.46g
For a device to be true wireless it must have no cables linking any part of the device together, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are true wireless for this case since they have no wires. This is an important difference as some wireless earbuds have wires connecting the 2 earbuds .
Beats Studio Buds also is true wireless because it doesn't have cables linking the two earbuds together. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) are resistant to sweat
Beats Studio Buds's resistance to sweat makes both devices fit for use during long-distance running, marathons, training in workout bodysuits, etc
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have stereo speakers, what this means is that Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s 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
Active noise cancellation makes use of advanced technology to actively cancel noise. ANC works when, it studies the sound pattern outside and inside the earbud and generates a mirror signal to counter it. In simple terms, it's like having +1 (sound from your surrounding) and producing -1 (counter sound by the device) to make 0 resulting in a reduced level of noise.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have ANC enabling you to listen at lower volume levels, causing less ear fatigue since you don't need to crank up the device volume to outcompete background noise. Beats Studio Buds too have Active Noise Cancellation making both earbuds ideal for flights and morning commutes. Each work with different noise cancellation settings, pick the setting that you prefer for commute or that suites your relaxation time.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) stay well in place, this creates a sound seal that reduces your environment sounds well as preventing the device sound from leaking out .
Both of these devices have passive noise reduction this implies that both limit ambient noise without using technology to cancel it out. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a unit size of 11mm in diameter, the bigger the unit the more powerful, therefor producing better bass. A driver unit is the component that makes sound in the earbuds, the unit size dictates 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 usually have difficulty producing high frequencies so it's true that, larger drivers are capable of generating louder sound, but this does not imply 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 device generates low frequencies that can be heard, and if it makes any changes to the signal while at it.
Beats Studio Buds's lowest frequency is at 20Hz, this means that
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) can produce a juicier bass than the Beats Studio Buds
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s highest frequency is at 20,000Hz, high-frequency response shows how well an audio device generates high audible frequencies and if it makes any adjustments to the signal while at it. 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 for a single charge. A device's battery life is given by the manufacturer, and with more battery hours, you get to use it for longer and have to charge the device less often.
Beats Studio Buds's battery life is
more than that of Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) by 2 hours
. Every time you recharge your earbuds, they get a little less listening 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 vendor, and the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)'s case has a charge of 30 hours.
A charging case with a longer battery life allows you to recharge your earbuds on the go several 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 charge fully the battery before using the earbuds when they have been unused 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 device, you simply place down on a supported charging pad. 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 earbuds and charging case. Beats Studio Buds too have a battery level indicator, these enable you to tell the charging state of your earbuds, if charged fully, or the battery is running low. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have Bluetooth version of 5, Bluetooth is a wireless technology standard that enables data movement 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. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a 10meters distance connecting 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 that is used for Bluetooth audio.
It supports 24-bit audio at 250kbps. Because 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 fine 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.
The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have 6 microphones. While the Beats Studio Buds microphones are 6,
equal to that of the Apple AirPods (3rd Gen)
. More microphones result in better sound quality and enable the earbuds to filter out background sounds. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a noise-canceling microphone, these microphones are designed to reduce background sounds from the earbuds' sound.
The Beats Studio Buds too have a noise-canceling microphone. Especially useful in noisy environments. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have in/on-ear detection, the sensors in the device can detect when they are removed from your ears so that the music is paused.
When misplaced in a room, or can't easily find them in your bag, Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support the find earbuds feature. Beats Studio Buds too have the find earbuds feature. Use the device app on your smartphone to play a sound from your device to locate them.
Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support fast charging. Usually, technologies like Qualcomm’s Quick Charge, are used to reduce the time it takes to fully charge a device. The Beats Studio Buds support fast charging.
It's very similar to regular charging, just that the battery is filling up much faster. Say, with Quick Charge 3.0, the battery can be charged to 50% in just thirty minutes. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a multipoint of 2 connections, the multipoint feature allows you connect to more than one Bluetooth device and switch between them.
Say, you can switch calls from one device to another without having to 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 from another connected device. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) have a mute function, they have the feature to mute/unmute a conversation directly from the earbuds.
The Beats Studio Buds also support the mute function. It means that you can turn off the device's microphone, but still hear the other party's voice. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen), so you can access the volume control, pause, play, mute, etc whichever functions 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 following instruction manuals. Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) support voice prompts.
With voice prompts, you receive information via audio messages, say if there is an issue with the connection. The Beats Studio Buds also have voice prompts .i.e the earbuds will notify you when the battery is low, and you need to recharge them. The Apple AirPods (3rd Gen) come with their own special pouch.
Carrying earphones without a case, or putting them inside your bag without a cover may easily damage them. Beats Studio Buds too have a travel bag included, which is useful for safe transportation.
